Get Active For Less

Who can apply?

You may be eligible for Get Active for Less if you live in Aberdeen City and receive one of the qualifying benefits or allowances, or if you are an Aberdeen City resident aged 66 or over.

If you are aged 66 or over and also receive a qualifying benefit or allowance, you will receive the higher level of discount.

The length of your discounted access depends on the benefit or allowance you receive.

3-month discounted access

You can apply for 3 months of discounted access if you receive:

• Contribution-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance

6-month discounted access

You can apply for 6 months of discounted access if you receive:

• Short-term Incapacity Benefit

12-month discounted access

You can apply for 12 months of discounted access if you receive one of the following benefits or fall into one of these categories:

• Adult Disability Payment
• Asylum Seeker*
• Attendance Allowance
• Bereavement Allowance
• Carer’s Allowance*
• Child Disability Payment
• Council Tax Benefits*
• Disability Living Allowance
• Employment and Support Allowance
• Guardian’s Allowance*
• Housing Benefit*
• Income Support*
• Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit
• Kinship Allowance*
• Learning Disability (supported by a letter from your GP or recognised support organisation)
• Long-term Incapacity Benefit*
• Pathways Financial Assistance
• Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
• Physical Disability (supported by a letter from your GP or recognised support organisation)
• Severe Disablement Allowance*
• Universal Credit*
• Widowed Parent’s Allowance*
• Working Tax Credit*

Family eligibility

Benefits or allowances marked with an asterisk (*) may also allow your spouse, partner and/or children to qualify for discounted access, provided your award letter confirms they are included in your claim. Each family member must have their own Get Active for Less card.

If you are an Aberdeen City resident aged 66 or over, you may also be eligible for discounted access through the scheme.

What documents do I need?

To help us process your application as quickly as possible, you’ll need to provide evidence that you meet the eligibility criteria. The documents required depend on whether you’re applying based on your age or because you receive a qualifying benefit or allowance.

If you’re applying because you’re aged 66 or over

Please provide one document from each of the categories below (a minimum of two documents):

Proof of age

• Driving licence
• Birth certificate
• Passport

Proof of your Aberdeen City address

• Utility bill
• Council Tax letter
• Official document dated within the last six months

If you’re applying because you receive a qualifying benefit or allowance

Please provide one document from each of the categories below (a minimum of two documents):

Proof of entitlement

• Your current award letter, showing the name or reference number of everyone included in your application.

Proof of your Aberdeen City address

• Utility bill
• Council Tax letter
• Official document dated within the last six months

Providing the correct documents when you apply will help us process your application more quickly. If you’re unsure what evidence to submit, our Customer Experience Team will be happy to help.

How to apply

Complete the relevant online application form and a member of our team will contact you within three days with an update. We may contact you by email if we need further information to process your application.

You can also apply at one of our venues if you are unable to complete the online form.

If you need help with your application, contact our Customer Hub on 01224 507730 or email customerhub@sportaberdeen.co.uk.