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Passport to Leisure Scheme

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What is the Passport to Leisure (PTL) scheme?

Passport 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 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)

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

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:

over 60's, 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

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)

a cheque for £2 made payable to BMBC

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 swimming and teen gym, and at the Metrodome for 360 membership - a fun, fit club for kids.

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 Metrodome

Athersley Leisure Centre

Dearneside Leisure Centre

Dorothy Hyman Sports Centre

Hoyland Leisure Centre

Penistone Leisure Centre

Royston Leisure Centre

Wombwell Swimming Pool

Golf Courses

Barnsley Municipal Golf Course, Staincross

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

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.

NB: * Restricted times for Passport to Leisure use may apply at these centres
Adults with a PTL card can also obtain discounts at the following leisure centres across South Yorkshire and Wakefield

ROTHERHAM
Charles T Broughton Pool
Dinnington Pool
Herringthorpe Leisure Centre
Maltby Sports Centre
Mowbray Gardens Pool
Oakwood Pool
Swinton Pool
Thrybergh Sports Centre
Wath Pool
Wingfield Pool

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)
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 *

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