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Membership

SportsDock Membership

We offer affordable memberships to the local community, our corporate partners, students and staff at the University of East London.

Our Centre is open to everyone, so no matter who you are, you can benefit from our expertise.

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We offer affordable memberships to the local community, our corporate partners, students and staff at the University of East London.

Our Centre is open to everyone, so no matter who you are, you can benefit from our expertise.

Public membership

Here is a breakdown of the membership plans. Discounted rate of £30 per month available for corporates, alumni and students. Proof of ID must be shown before first visit. This discount is not available on the monthly rolling membership.

12 monthly Contract Membership - £33 per month:

  • 12 month contract with monthly direct debit payments.
  • Option to freeze for one month is available for one period during the contract.
  • After the contract has finished you will remain paying £33 on a rolling membership.

Month by month rolling membership - £40 per month:

  • No contract membership which gives you the freedom to leave whenever you want (Ten days notice must be given as per our T&Cs).
  • Membership paid with monthly direct debit.
  • Option to freeze for one month is available for one period during the contract.

Discounted rate of £30 per month available for corporates, alumni and students. Proof of ID must be shown before first visit. This discount is not available on the monthly rolling membership.

Register for public membership

Student membership

Student Membership - free!

UEL students are entitled to a free off-peak membership. This means you have free access:

  • 6am-4pm Monday - Friday
  • 9am-8pm Saturday -  Sunday.

You can upgrade to full access for £100.

Access will be through your student card which you need to bring every time and will need to be synced by reception on your first visit.

UEL Sports Club Membership: £70

Join one or several of our many clubs to compete in leagues and championships!

  • Training
  • Insurance
  • Qualified coaches
Register for student membership

Staff membership

Gym Membership: £24 per month

  • Gym access
  • Over 100 exercise classes including morning and lunchtime
  • Fitness course
Register for staff membership

Fitness Targets

SportsDock is here to help you progress your fitness journey. Using qualified fitness instructors and personal trainers we have three different options to suit all budgets.

    Stage 1 - Group Inductions

    Our new refurbished fitness facility has the very latest equipment to help you get the most out of your training. In order for you to understand how to get most out of the equipment, we are holding group inductions to explain them in detail for you. We will be offering you a programme using our new digital fitness training partners and TRAKKS app.

    Book your induction
    Stage 2 - Fitness Coaching

    The fitness coaching product is unique to SportsDock. The product included exercise prescription tailored to your goals, sports/exercise testing completed in our Sport Science labs and having one of the fitness team will track your progress using our digital exercise app. It’s a great way to be guided towards your exercise goals and have our experienced fitness professionals overseeing what you are doing!

    Contact us
    Stage 3 - Personal Training

    We have two resident PTs Julian Dominique and Aydin Parmaksizoglu, click on the links to see their websites and contact details. Whether your goals are to recover from injury, lose weight, tone up, get stronger or just improve your general health and wellbeing, Our fantastic Personal Trainers will provide a personalised 1:1 service tailored to you.

    What our members say

    Not only has SportsDock got great facilities, it provides a friendly and supportive environment for you to get active, no matter who you are. I've made so many friends here, and we all have the same goal, to get active and lead a healthy lifestyle."

    Magda

    SportsDock is a place with high quality facilities to aid your sporting needs, placing you in an environment where you truly feel like an athlete. Not to mention friendly staff who help and make your SportsDock experience gets better every time you enter/train."

    Ihti Mir

    The staff at SportsDock are really friendly and will always be around to help if needed. It's great that the classes can fit easily into your lunch break so you can use your time in the gym effectively."

    Abdi Osman

    Hub Senior Advisor

    General FAQs

    Are there any parking restrictions?

    Our public members are given car park access and a permit which needs to be displayed at all times. Unfortunately, there is no parking for staff or students.

    Can I book a tour?

    Of course, call +44 (0)20 8223 6888 to book a tour of our facility.

    Do you have exercise classes?

    We have over 100 classes across our live and virtual system, all are included in your membership. See our exercise classes.

    What courts can I hire?

    We have two large arenas with volleyball, basketball, futsal and badminton available. We also have a 7-a-side outdoor football pitch.

    What is a BUCS Gold Card?

    UEL students who are members of SportsDock can ask for a BUCS gold card, this will give them access to any participating university gyms in the country. A list can be found on the BUCS website..

    Contract FAQs

    Can I leave the contract?

    Once you have joined the contract you will not be able to cancel this until after the 12 months has been completed.

    What happens if I miss a payment whilst in a contract?

    You will be asked to repay this before you can re-enter the gym.

    Can I freeze my membership?

    Yes, you can freeze for 1 month on one occasion during the 12 months.

    Is there a joining fee?

    No there is no joining fee.

    What happens to my payments once I have finished the 12 months?

    The payments will automatically transfer to £33 on a month by month basis.

    Need more info about memberships?

    If you need more information about our memberships, contact us using the below button.

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