Athlete support

Sports Training Passes

Sports Training Passes allow free access to some GO Gateshead services and are available to athletes who are Gateshead residents that have achieved the performance criteria at regional* competition level or above. Please see the application form for full details.  

Sports Training Passes will be issued for either:  

• 12 months from the date of the eligible competition if it precedes March 2024
• Until 31 March 2025 if the competition occurred from March 2024 onwards

GLL has been appointed to run council leisure facilities from 1 April 2025, therefore passes cannot be issued with an expiry beyond this date. Details of the contract are currently being finalised and so at this time we are unable to say whether Athlete Support will continue under GLL, and if it does, what the criteria would be.

Please note that it can take up to two weeks to process / verify applications from date of receipt before a pass can be issued. Free access cannot be granted to facilities once a pass has expired even if you have an application pending. Those re-applying for a Sports Training Pass should take these timescales into consideration when submitting their forms.

Apply for a Sports Training Pass (PDF, 525 KB)

Please ensure you read the guidance notes within the application form for full details of eligibility. If you have any queries or need to discuss your application, please contact sportdevelopment@gateshead.gov.uk

*Regional competitions in most sports are those that cover northern England - that is, a larger area than the north-east.