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What is the Passport to Leisure (PTL) scheme?

 

Passport to Leisure - Savings you can MeasurePassport to Leisure (PTL) is a scheme run by Barnsley Council which enables certain groups of people,  resident within the Barnsley Borough, to enjoy many sporting, recreational, leisure and retail services at concessionary prices.

  

Am I eligible for membership to the scheme?

The following Barnsley residents are eligible for membership to the scheme:

  • Unemployment benefit claimants
  • Those on a training scheme (non-waged)
  • Students aged 18+ in full-time education
  • The over 60's
  • Disabled people (disabled carer cards also available)
  • Incapacity/ESA claimants
  • People receiving income support, working tax credit, housing/council tax benefit, carer's allowance
  • An unemployed adult dependant of the above
  • A dependant junior of the above (age 3 - 15)
  • 16 and 17 year olds
  • Disabled juniors (disabled carer cards also available)

     NB. Residents under 18 can now access free swimming at Barnsley Premier Leisure facilities with a MI Card, a PTL card is only requied by under 18's wishing to use the other facilities and activities included in the PTL scheme at discounted rates.

    Where can I apply for or renew a PTL card?

    You can pick up an application leaflet and apply for, or renew your existing PTL card at any of the following application centres:

  • Metrodome Leisure Complex
  • Leisure Centres at: Athersley, Dearneside, Hoyland, Penistone, Royston
  • Darton Community Sports Centre
  • Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre
  • Wombwell Swimming Pool
  • Hillies Golf Course
  • Barnsley Connects offices at: Athersley, Civic Hall, Cudworth, Darton, Dearne, Hoyland, Penistone, Royston and Wombwell
  • Barnsley Central Library
  • Branch Libraries at: Cudworth, Darfield, Darton Ward, Dodworth, Goldthorpe, Grimethorpe, Hoyland Nether, Monk Bretton, Penistone, Priory Campus, Royston, Wombwell, Worsbrough and Roundhouse and Thurnscoe Lifelong Learning Centres

    Alternatively you can download an application form by clicking the 'Application Form' link at the top of the page.




    How much does a PTL card cost?


    The cost of a Passport to Leisure card depends upon your eligibility category and payment can be made in cash:

    • disabled adults and carers
      cards cost £2 and last for 5 years
    • students age 18+
      cards cost £1 and last until 30 September in the current academic year
    • 16 and 17 year olds
      cards cost £1 and last until the applicant's 18th birthday
    • over 60's
      cards are free of charge and last for 5 years
    • dependant juniors, disabled juniors and carers
      cards are free of charge and last for 1 year
    • all other categories
      cards cost £1 and last for 1 year 
     How do I apply for or renew my PTL card?

  • To apply for, or renew an existing PTL membership card you need to go to one of the application centres listed above and take the following:

  • Proof that you are eligible for membership- e.g. letter / form confirming benefit details, bank statement, proof of age etc.
  • A recent passport sized photo - an ordinary snapshot or digital photo can be used, or the photo from your existing card if you are renewing your membership
  • The relevant registration fee - see above

    You will be asked to complete an application form and your PTL card will then be issued straight away. Renewal forms are automatically sent to members when their existing cards are due to expire.

    NB: If you are over 60 you may renew your existing card by post. To renew by post you must send the following to: Barnsley MBC, Passport to Leisure, PO Box No 597, Barnsley. S71 9EW - please mark the envelope 'to be opened by addressee only'. Your new card will be posted out to you within 5 days of receipt of your renewal application.

  • your completed renewal form
  • your old PTL card or a new photo
  • a stamped, self addressed envelope (for us to send your new card back to you)

  •  For Further Information

    For more information about the Passport to Leisure scheme please contact:
    Barnsley MBC
    Passport to Leisure
    PO Box No 597
    Barnsley
    S70 9EW
    Tel. 01226 774477
    Email:passporttoleisure@barnsley.gov.uk





    Opening Hours


    Passport to Leisure Office: Monday to Thursday, 9:00am - 5:00pm and Friday 9:00am - 4:30.

    For opening hours at individual leisure centres, Barnsley Connects offices and libraries please see relevant links.





    Where can I get discounts with my PTL Card?


  • Juniors age 3-15 with a PTL card can obtain discounts at Barnsley Premier Leisure facilities for the teen gym, and at the Metrodome for 360 membership - a fun, fit club for kids; and at the Mu-sa Martial Arts Centre in Wombwell.

  • Young people under 18 years of age need to show their MI Card to access free swimming at Barnsley Premier Leisure facilities.

    Adults with a PTL card can obtain discounts at the places mentioned below:

    Sports and Leisure Centres
    Discounts can be obtained for swimming, tone zones, aerobics, athletics, aquafit/splashdance, badminton, circuit training, fitness classes, fitness suites, indoor bowls, martial arts, saunas, squash, table tennis and weight training at:
  • The MetrodomeSwimmer
  • Athersley Leisure Centre
  • Darton Community Sports Centre
  • Dearneside Leisure Centre
  • Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre
  • Hoyland Leisure Centre
  • Penistone Leisure Centre
  • Royston Leisure Centre
  • Wombwell Swimming Pool

    Residents aged 60+ need to show their Passport to Leisure card to access public swimming sessions free of charge at Barnsley Premier Leisure swimming pools.

  • Golf Courses

  • Barnsley Municipal Golf Course, StaincrossPassport to Leisure - Golfer
  • Hillies Pavilion Golf Course, Wombwell

     Places of Interest

  • Wigfield Farm, Worsbrough
  • RSPB Dearne Valley, Old Moor Lane, Wombwell
    Discounts are also available for special events at:
  • Cannon Hall Museum, Park & Gardens
  • Cooper Gallery
  • Elsecar Heritage Centre
  • Worsbrough Mill Museum & Country Park
  • Festivals & events organised by BMBC Culture, Sport & Tourism

     Libraries and Entertainment

  • Barnsley Libraries
  • Parkway Cinema (Barnsley)
  • Penistone Paramount Cinema
  • Vue Cinema (Meadowhall)
  • The Electric Theatre, Barnsley College

     Retail & Other Outlets

  • Weigh In Slimming Clubs, Tel. 01226 712325
  • Richard Share Jewellers, Barnsley, Tel 01226 205318
  • Pelican Driving School, Tel. 0800 214237
  • Images Hair & Beauty Salon, Barnsley College, Tel. 01226 216328
  • Hypnotherapy (NPL), Tel. 07855 942557
  • Grimethorpe & Brierley Community & Fitness Centre, Tel. 01226 717899
  • Barnsley Fencing Club, Tel. 07801 090496
  • Stocksbridge P.S. Football Club
  • Worsbrough Bridge Athletic F.C.
  • Priory Campus, Lundwood (Fit 4 the Future exercise sessions) Tel 01226 770610
  • University Centre, Barnsley, Learning Resource Centre 
  • Mind, Body & Spirit, Tel. 07789 037 427 
  • John Paul's Driving School, Tel. 07967 665 374 
  • Mu-sa Martial Arts Centre, Wombwell, Tel. 01226 341660 / 07708 678 731

    NB: The advertising of any retail outlets or other services which are owned, or operate, independently of BMBC, does not imply an official endorsement by BMBC, nor does BMBC warrant the suitability of these outlets or services in any way. You are advised to check the availability of concessions on offer, as certain restrictions may apply.

  • Adults with a PTL card can also obtain discounts at the following leisure centres across South Yorkshire and Wakefield
    NB: * Restricted use for Passport to Leisure applies at these centres - including times, days and the sports included.



    DONCASTER

    Adwick Leisure Centre
    Armthorpe Sports Centre
    Askern & Campsall Sports Centre
    Dearne Valley Leisure Centre *
    Edlington Sports Centre
    Elmfield Park & Cantley Park
    Hatfield Water Park
    Rossington Sports Centre
    St James Pool & Health Club (including Turkish Baths)
    The Dome*
    Thorne Sports Centre
    Crookhill Park Golf Course


    SHEFFIELD
    Chapeltown Swimming Pool
    Concord Sports Centre
    Don Valley Stadium
    English Institute of Sport
    Graves Tennis & Leisure Centre
    Heeley Swimming Pool
    Hillsborough Leisure Centre
    Ice Sheffield
    King Edward VII Swimming Pool
    Ponds Forge International Sports Centre
    Skate Central, Sheffield
    Ski Village, Sheffield (BOGOF on ski lessons)
    Springs Leisure Centre
    Stocksbridge Leisure Centre
    Waltheof Sports Centre
    Westfield Sports Centre
    Zest (formally Upperthorpe Healthy Living Centre)
    Beauchief Golf Course
    Birley Golf Course
    Concord Golf Course *
    Tinsley Park Golf Course *

     


    ROTHERHAM
    Aston-cum-Aughton Leisure Centre
    Herringthorpe Stadium
    Maltby Sports Centre
    Rotherham Leisure Centre
    Wath-upon-Dearne Leisure Centre

     

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    WAKEFIELD
    Castleford Swimming Pool
    Featherstone Swimming Pool
    Knottingley Sports Centre
    Lightwaves Leisure Centre
    Minsthorpe Swimming Pool
    Normanton Swimming Pool
    Pontefract Swimming Pool
    Pugney's Country Park
    Thornes Athletic Stadium 

     

     

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