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Promising Athletes Programme

A man pushes a weighted sled on turf, while another does push-ups in a gym

This programme will support athletes competing at a national or regional level in their designated sport. Our programme is designed to help and support athletes to get to that next step in their sporting achievement by providing free access to much needed training facilities. Membership is open to all sportspeople, including those with disabilities who meet the eligibility criteria when applying. Online applications will be accepted throughout the year.

What's in it for me?

  • If successful, you will have access to free use of the fitness facilities, swimming pool and group exercise. Off Peak Racket sports can also be included if applicable to your application
  • Successful Applicants can only use there designated facility to train
  • Access to member benefits via the App
  • Membership will be for a 12 month period at which point you would need to re-apply and continue to meet the eligibility criteria
  • 5 Guest Passes per year to bring along friends & family

Am I Eligible?

You must complete an online application form and provide current information. This must be backed up by written evidence from your respective National Governing Body on letter headed paper and you must meet one of the criteria below:

  • Member of a national squad and ranked in the top 50 for your sport and age group
  • Member of a Regional Squad competing at regional level in the current year
  • Top 8 finish at Regional or equivalent competition in the last competitive season.

These must be sporting activities and governing bodies recognised by the Sports Councils of Sports England & Sports Wales and include Disability Sports

If you are under 18, you must obtain parental consent to join the programme and anyone under 16 must be supervised by an adult at all time whilst attending the facility (the adult must be a paying customer/member or spectator only which will be free of charge)

You must live within the local authority catchment area or 10 miles of a local Parkwood, Subsidiary Companies and Partners facility

Find out more and apply

Free classes of the month - September 2025

Every month your local leisure centre offers a completely free class for people to try out. 

You do not need to be a member of the centre - simply get in touch with whichever one interests you (subject to availability).

Crook Log Leisure Centre

Coach by Colour Performance - Every Wednesday at 7:30pm to 8:15pm

An intense indoor Indoor cycling session designed to closely simulate road cycling with sustained hard efforts and longer hills. You will use real-time power measurement to ensure you are working within the correct zone related to your FTP throughout. Each of the 5 zones are assigned a colour which makes following the class very simple.

Erith Leisure Centre

Stretch and Tone - Every Monday at 7:45pm to 8:30pm

Stay firm and get more flexible. In this class you'll tone your tum, glutes, legs and arms, whatever your shape or size. Work your muscles to move better, bend more easily and reach higher. Take control, stretch to the next level and relax. Your body will love you - trust us.

Sidcup Leisure Centre

Pilates  - Every Monday at 1:45pm to 2:30pm

Pilates is a refreshing mind-body workout, which focuses on core stability and posture, aiming to lengthen and strengthen muscles. It focuses on alignment, breathing, developing a strong core and improving coordination and balance. Pilates will help with control of movement and breathing, conditioning your body to maintain good posture with absolute abdominal control.

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