How the Leeds Sport Fund will be used
Leeds Gryphon sports clubs will receive an allocated amount of money from the Leeds Sport Fund to reduce the costs for each individual member. A full list of the eligible clubs can be found online here.
As well as this all Leeds Gryphon sports club members and Social League participants will have free access to the pre-arranged training sessions and fixtures associated with their club or league. This means students will not need to buy a Sports Pass to use university facilities, a saving of £77.50 per student.
How will these new changes work?
All the details and answers to the questions you may have can be found below in the sports club and Social League frequently asked questions. If you do have any additional questions please send us an email: activities@leeds.ac.uk
Sports Club FAQs
Do I have to buy a Sports Pass to play for my club?
No! We are reducing the cost for you to participate in sport at Leeds. So simply join your favourite sports club and you will automatically receive free access to the pre-arranged training and fixtures associated with that club.
A list of all eligible clubs can be found online here.
What does the free access include?
You will receive free facility access to all pre-arranged training sessions and matches associated to the club which you join. This will not include individual bookings of facilities for casual sport e.g. badminton and basketball.
Will postgraduates and non-University of Leeds students receive free access?
This access is only entitled to students who are registered to study at the University of Leeds. This means that all postgraduate students will be eligible for free access.
Any non-university students will not be eligible for free access but can access the facilities by taking advantage of an Edge membership product or paying a fee each time they attend a session.
I purchased a sports pass before learning I wouldn’t need one this year, how do I get a refund?
If you bought a Sports Pass between 1st August 2016 and the 10th of October and have since joined a eligible sports club you are entitled to a refund. Any Sports Passes bought after 10th October will be bound by The Edge standard terms and conditions, allowing a 14 day cooling off period.
Please contact The Edge membership team via email : edgemembershipservices@leeds.ac.uk with proof of your sports club membership to receive your refund.
When will my free access begin?
Free access to pre-arranged facility times will begin on the 10th October when all access barriers to sports facilities will be closed following the first few weeks of term. Upon joining your respective sports club, you will automatically have free access to swipe through barriers using your student card.
How much money will my club get from the Leeds Sport Fund?
The amount of money allocated to each club varies depending on a number of factors e.g. membership numbers, travel and accommodation costs. All clubs will receive notification of the additional funding they will receive prior to the start of term.
Will Sports Clubs still get discount on additional bookings?
Events and Tournament bookings are subject to availability and the facility will be available at a 50% discounted rate for Leeds Gryphons Sports Clubs.
If I buy an Edge Membership but receive free access through my sports club can I receive the cost of a Sports Pass as discount to my Edge membership?
No discounts will be given to any Edge memberships.
Will we get discounted physiotherapy?
Yes, there will be discounted Physiotherapy for all Leeds Gryphon clubs and nominated individuals.
Performance Gryphons
A number of students will be nominated by their coach or club captain as Performance Gryphons. These students will be eligible to book physiotherapy appointments with Kim Keedle.
Cost: £5
Please book your appointment through reception at The Edge or Cromer Terrace: 0113 343 5095.
Leeds Gryphon Club Members
All club members are eligible to book physiotherapy appointments with John Swain.
Cost: £12.50
Please book your appointment through reception at The Edge or Cromer Terrace: 0113 343 5095.
Social League FAQs
Do I have to buy a Sports Pass to play in the Social Leagues?
No! We are reducing the cost for you to participate in sport at Leeds. So simply join your favourite Social League with your mates and you will automatically receive free access to the pre-arranged fixtures associated with that club.
What does the free access include?
You will receive free facility access to all pre-arranged fixtures associated to the league which you join. This will not include individual bookings of facilities for casual sport e.g. badminton and basketball.
Which Social League teams receive free access to the facilities for pre-arranged fixtures?
The following Social Leagues teams will be eligible for free access:
- 11-a-side football
- Netball
- Small sided hockey
- 5-a-side football
Please note that all individual team members must complete the online registration form before 3rd October to receive free access to facilities.
Powerleague
For those teams who enter a Social League with our partners Powerleague (either held at The Edge or at the Powerleague centre), you will no longer need to pay the team entry fee of £25. You will just pay the Powerleague set £32 per week per team for guaranteed games, referees and fixtures.
How do we get the free access?
All individual players in each team will need to complete an online form to submit their details which will then be used to give each individual player free access to their fixtures. All student cards will be automatically updated allowing players to swipe through turnstiles at the relevant facilities to access their fixtures from the 9th October.
It is essential that all individual players within the team complete this online form by 4th October 2017. Anyone who fails to do this will not have free facility access.
Full details of this process will be provided to captains once they have registered their team to a social league via sportpad.
I purchased a sports pass before learning I wouldn’t need one this year, how do I get a refund?
If you bought a Sports Pass for the academic year of 2017/18 since August 1st and have since joined a Social League team you are entitled to a refund. Any Sports Passes bought after 9th October will be bound by The Edge standard terms and conditions, allowing a 14 day cooling off period.
Please contact The Edge membership team via email: edgemembershipservices@leeds.ac.uk with proof of your Social League sign up to receive your refund.
Will football captains still need to hand in all players student cards to reception before a match?
No. To make life easier for captains, players and staff you will no longer need to hand in all student cards prior to a match.
Can my Social League team book facilities for training sessions?
For those Social League teams wanting to book facility space for training (applicable to 11-a-side football, netball and small sided hockey), only the team captain (as indicated on the individual online registration form) will be permitted to do this. Only 3G, small sided courts and sports halls are bookable (grass pitches are not eligible for casual bookings). The process of booking will be the same as casual user e.g. you can book space two weeks in advance by contacting the Edge or Weetwood reception team. Due to demand on facilities, facility space cannot be guaranteed, with space allocated on a first come first served basis and you will only be allowed to book a 1 hour slot. NO block bookings can be taken. Alternatively, if you are wanting a one off session you can contact sport@leeds.ac.uk to enquire about alternative booking options
Will postgraduates, staff and non-University of Leeds students receive free access?
This free access is only entitled to students who are registered to study at the University of Leeds. This means that all postgraduate students will be eligible for free access.
Any staff and non-University of Leeds students will not be eligible for free access but can access the facilities by taking advantage of an Edge membership product or paying a fee each time they attend a session.
If I buy an Edge membership but receive free access through my Social League can I receive the cost of a Sports Pass as a discount to my Edge membership?
No discount will be given on any Edge memberships.
