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Good as Gold...
If you’re paying for health club fees, gym memberships, golf club subs, swimming, exercise to music classes, turkish baths, saunas, kids holiday sessions, kids softplay, squash, driving ranges or regularly participate in sport then you need to read this... Imagine unlimited access to a host of activities at the Sands Centre, Carlisle Pools, Stony Holme and Swifts Golf Courses and many other facilities besides - all for a value for money, fixed price every month!

Well you need imagine no longer - The Ultimate Card is here!

How does it Work?
The Ultimate Card is the only ticket you’ll ever need! Once registered you pay us a fixed amount every month by direct debit or an annual membership fee and in return you have unlimited access to the activities included in the scheme! (Booking conditions will apply).

What is included?
The Ultimate Card is fantastic value for money and will give you unlimited*
access to the following:

• Fitness Connection Gym at the Sands**
• Exercise to Music Sessions at the Sands Centre
• Exercise to Music Sessions at the Pools
• Squash Courts at the Sands Centre
• Swimming and Family Sessions at the Pools
• Rounds of golf at Stony Holme and Swifts
• Practice facilities at Swifts Driving Range
• Access to the Victorian Turkish Baths and Gym at the Pools
• Créche facilities at the Sands Centre
• Admission to casual recreation sessions such as Basketball and Netball
• Admission to Rollerskating, Saturday Club, AM Cool Crew and 528
• Fun Club
• Putting and Crazy Golf at Bitts Park

  *All activities subject to availability
  **Lifestyle and Induction costs included.

How Much Does It Cost?
The Ultimate Card offers fantastic value for money for everyone. Students, Senior Citizens and those in receipt of certain benefits will qualify for our priority pricing.
Standard Priority
Adult £30 (£330) £15 (£165)
Junior £10 (£110) £5 (£55)
Couple £50 (£550) £25 (£275)
Family (2 adults & unlimited children) £60 (£660) £30 (£330)
Joining Fee* £50 £25
*Waived for all new customers
Prices are for monthly direct debit. Annual price in brackets.

Are There Any Other Benefits?
Holders of the Ultimate Card qualify for all of our existing Leisure Access Card benefits apart from Bonus Points. These include discounts at our local partners and facility booking privileges. We will also be sending out regular newsletters and special offers to all cardholders.

How Do I Get One?
It’s simple! Fill in the Application Form and bring it down to the Sands Centre where we will deal with you application and issue your card immediately (There may be a short wait at busy times). If you prefer you can phone us on 01228 625625 and we’ll arrange a suitable appointment for you with one of our customer service advisors.

What Do I Need To Bring?
Bring yourself, your bank account details, a passport size photograph (or we can take your photograph here) and either a cheque book, Switch Card, MasterCard/Visa (to pay for your first month or part thereof) if you wish to start you card straight away. If you are applying for a priority card we also need to see proof of your status - see the list of qualification criteria.

Qualification Criteria For Priority Customers
Students (including student nurses)
Must be full time and aged over 16 and have either an NUS Card or an appropriate stamp from school or college.
Senior Citizens Over 60
Birth Certificate, Pension Book or Bus Pass.
Benefit Recipients
JobSeekers Allowance, Income Support, Housing Benefit, Registered Disabled, Incapacity Benefit.

Click here to download an application form.
(PDF format 24KB)