Are you aged 18-25 years old and female? Would you like to start the journey to a fitter, healthier new you?



Sport Blackpool is offering up to 60 young female residents in the town an opportunity to start the New Year with a new approach to fun and fitness.

Following a successful bid to secure funding from Sport England, and with support from Lancashire Sport Partnership, young women in Blackpool can apply for a free two month pass to use Sport Blackpool's gyms, exercise classes and swimming pools.

Paralympian Shelly Woods will be supporting participants along the way, taking an ambassadorial role encouraging all to complete and attend each week.

The three-time medallist will be visiting the three leisure centres across Blackpool providing inspiring messages and help to keep them motivated for the full two months.

The funding from Sport England will bring £4800 investment into the area for the benefit of Blackpool residents.

This unique offer forms part of ‘This Girl Can’, a national campaign developed by Sport England to get women and girls moving, regardless of shape, size and ability.

Research from Sport England shows that millions of women and girls are afraid to exercise because of fear of judgement. Fewer women than men play sport regularly – two million fewer 14-40 year olds in total.

Cllr Maria Kirkland, Cabinet Member for Leisure Services at Blackpool Council, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for young women to get active, try out a new activity and boost their fitness levels at Blackpool Sports Centre, Moor Park Health and Leisure Centre and Palatine Leisure Centre.

“The initiative is a positive way to encourage greater participation and help young women to overcome any inhibitions and work out at their own pace.

“They will be able to try any of the exercise classes on offer and access the fitness suites at the three centres, supported by our experienced and supportive staff.

“Once the two months is up, the participants will be encouraged to continue with their fitness programme through low cost social opportunities such as running groups plus the quality offers provided by the leisure centres.”

To apply for the unbeatable deal, applicants must be currently inactive, which means completing less than 30 minutes of physical activity a week. Places are strictly limited and applicants must meet This Girl Can: Join The Gym criteria to qualify.

Apply for a free two month gym pass at leisureoffers.co.uk/sport-blackpool/this-girl-can/