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Meet our athletesWe offer the Talented Athlete Pass to support national sport squad athletes representing their country at national and international levels. It provides those eligible with free or reduced rate (50%) entry to our leisure venues to help with their training requirements.
The scheme is open to athletes who are residents or members of sports clubs in Aberdeenshire and are either:
Your National Governing Body must provide proof of squad selection or international call up.
We consider each case individually as we appreciate that every sport is different and will base decisions on information received from each governing body after application.
Talented Athlete Pass Terms and Conditions
The Talented Athlete Pass is valid for a period of one year from the date of issue. Athletes that hold the Talented Athlete Pass can use it for training only (either sports specific or fitness related). The pass will only provide access for the athlete and must not be used to book venues for friends or family.
Athletes should report to reception every time they visit an LLA facility, and the team will verify admission. We may also ask you to sign in to help us monitor the scheme. It is valid at any council facility that accepts Talented Athlete Pass.
In exchange for this pass, we ask that you agree to take part in appropriate publicity and promotional events on behalf of Live Life Aberdeenshire whenever possible. When using our sport centres you must comply with our rules and admissions policy.
Pass holders are not permitted to book space for others unless they are participating, and all others are either members or paying for use.Under 16’s may use fitness rooms unattended, provided they are working to a pre-prepared programme developed by their coach (venue staff may ask to see programme at any time)
If your squad status changes, please contact us to let us know. If this is due to a short term injury, we will consult your National Governing Body and may allow you to continue to use your Talented Athlete Pass.
If you change address within Aberdeenshire, please visit an LLA venue to update your details.
To apply for a Talented Athlete Pass you must be registered on our sports booking system and have a note of your membership number.
If you don't have an account you can sign up online: Join at Home
Once you have an account you can use your ID number to apply for a pass.
Apply for a Talented Athletes Pass
If you have any questions or need help with your application you can contact us by emailing: ActiveCommunities@aberdeenshire.gov.uk