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FANS scheme Free access to facilities for National Sports People

www.1610.org.uk FANS scheme Free access to facilities for National Sports People

The 1610 Free Access for National Sports scheme provides national level sports people with free access to 1610 sports and leisure facilities within the counties of Somerset, Devon and Dorset.

Members are invited from most sporting disciplines recognised by Sport . FANS aim to assist elite athletes in achieving their full potential by reducing the financial burden of training costs.

To be eligible for the 1610 scheme you must be 12 or over and:

A resident for the majority of the year in the counties of Somerset, Devon or Dorset. (Full time students whose parents/guardians reside in the district are eligible)

A current member of a national team or squad in the 1610 selected sports recognised. by Sport England (list of sports are in separate attachment)

Be aged 12 or over and currently listed in the top 10 of their national age group ranking within the 1610 selected sports recognised by Sport England.

For a list of eligible sports recognised by 1610 FANS scheme please read supporting documentations.

Please ensure you have read and understood the terms and conditions of this membership before completing your application form.

Please send your completed application form and supporting documentation to: Rebecca Sawtell Head of Marketing and Communications Hestercombe House, Cheddon Fitzpaine Taunton TA2 8LG The below list of sports and their governing bodies are based on the eligible sports recognised by Sport England, and are the ones we recognise as part of the 1610 FANS Scheme.

Aikido Equestrian Rugby League British Aikido Board British Equestrian Association

Aquathon Fencing Rugby Union See Triathlon British Fencing Association The SRU Football WRU Archery GB The Scottish Football Association Show Jumping Athetics Welsh Football Association See Equestrian UK Athletics Northern Ireland Football Association Skiing Golf Snow Sport England The Golf Foundation UK Ladies Golf Union Snowboarding Royal and Ancient Golf Club Snow Sport England Basketball of St Andrews England Basketball UK UK Softball See Baseball Baseball/Softball Gymnastics Baseball/Softball UK Association Swimming and Diving Amateur Swimming Association Biathlon Handball British Biathlon Union England Handball Table English Table Tennis Association BMX Hockey See Cycling UK Taekwondo British Taekwondo Council Bowls Ice Hockey British Crown Green Association English Ice Hockey Association Tennis Bowls England Ice Hockey UK English Bowling Federation English Indoor Bowling Association Ice Skating Trampolining British Isles Bowls Council National Ice Skating Association British Gymnastics British Isles Indoor Bowls Council English Short Mat Bowling Association Triathlon British Triathlon Federation Boxing British Boxing Board of Control Ju Jitsu Amateur Boxing Association British Ju jitsu Associations Governing Body Canoeing Water Polo British Canoe Union Karate See Swimming No recognised governing body Cricket Weightlifting England & Wales Cricket Board Kendo British Weightlifers Association British Kendo Association Curling Wheelchair Basketball English Curling Association Modern Pentathlon Wheelchair Basketball Pentathlon UK Association Cycling Associaiton Mountain Biking Wrestling See Cycling British Wresting Association Disability Sports British Blind Sports Netball British Paralympic Association UK British Wheelchair Sports Foundation Cerebral Palsy Sport Powerlifting English Federation of Disability Sport See Weightlifting UK Deaf Sport Racketball Diving See Squash Amateur Swimming Association Rowing Duathlon See Triathlon Terms & Conditions of the FANS scheme

1610 FANS scheme members will be entitled to appropriate free use of 1610 leisure facilities In return for the benefits that the 1610 FANS in the counties of Somerset, Devon and Dorset scheme members obtain from free usage during designated times when the facilities are of facilities, a condition of their membership open, providing there is no disruption to other specifies that within reason: users and no additional cost incurred by the facilities. This will be through negotiation with • They will make every effort to attend at the site and at the discretion of the General least 2 promotional events a year as Manager. requested by 1610 limited. This may also include assistance in coaching activities Membership of the 1610 FANS scheme must be (if appropriate). renewed every 12 months pending continued sports performance at a national level, with • Be included within a minimum of two 1610 National Governing Body confirmation required. press releases a year. • If 1610 promotional merchandise is given Each 1610 FANS scheme member will be for free – then this is to be worn or used for issued with a membership card, which must 1610 promotional pictures be presented upon each visit and will be swiped through the computer to record each 1610 are keen to monitor how the scheme visit. They will also be asked to complete a benefits its members, how often facilities health questionnaire and complete a KickStart and services are used, as well as news programme. about member’s recent competition, results, national representation and ranking. Conditions of use and conduct appropriate to Therefore this information will need to be the facilities and membership must be strictly provided a minimum of two times a year adhered to under 1610’s membership terms as a condition of the membership and and conditions; failure to do so may result in will be used via its digital communication the 1610 FANS scheme membership being platforms – e.g. 1610 website and social withdrawn. media.

Supporting evidence and confirmation of When a new 1610 FANS member joins a sports person’s current involvement at the scheme they agree to an initial press a national level will be required from the release and may be asked for a photo to appropriate National Governing Body of sport accompany this news release. (e.g. a letter from your NGB inviting you to a national/international competition, results, ranking verification).

The relevant facilities will be informed of any new members to the scheme.

1610 reserves the rights to withdraw, amend or suspend this scheme in the event of any unforeseen circumstances outside its reasonable control, with no liability to any third party.

Please send your completed application form and supporting documentation to: Rebecca Sawtell Head of Marketing and Communications Hestercombe House Cheddon Fitzpaine Taunton TA2 8LG FANS Scheme application form Personal details:

Title: Name:

Address:

Postcode:

Date of birth: Mobile: Email:

Representative Sport: (Involved in at a national level)

Please refer to the list of eligible sports 1610 recognise under this scheme.

Which facilities will you be using? (Please tick)

Caryford Sports and Leisure o Preston Sports Centre o Castle Sports Centre o Robert Blake and Elmwood Leisure o Cresta Leisure Centre o Shepton Mallet Leisure Centre o Crewkerne Sports Centre o Stanchester Sports Centre o Dorchester Sports Centre o Torridge Pool o Exmoor Gym o Torrington Pool o Glastonbury Leisure Centre o Torrington Sports Hall o Holsworthy Leisure Centre o Trinity Sports and Leisure o King Alfred Sports Centre o West Somerset Sports and Leisure Centre o

Please tick to confirm that you have attached the relevant information: Supporting evidence and confirmation of my current involvement at a national level from the appropriate National Governing Body of Sport o

Coaching qualifications you have obtained:

In accordance with the current UK Data Protection Act legislation your details will only be used by 1610 for the purpose of the 1610 FANS scheme. 1610 holds details about you on our database in order to process your membership and keep you up to date about 1610.

Signed: Date:

Print name:

Parent/Guardian signature (if under 18):

Print name: Date: