Elite Athlete Gold Card Scheme
The Elite Athlete Gold Card Scheme is to support and provide assistance to sporting individuals who have been selected or qualified for international duties, following a performance-based process, to represent their sport at a National (e.g., Irish, British, Home Nations) European, and/or International (e.g., World / Olympics / Commonwealth) event (e.g., tournament / competition / match / final).
Subject to a successful application, athletes will be issued an Elite Athlete Gold Card and permitted to use identified facilities owned and managed by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. The Elite Athlete Gold Card will be issued to athletes for a minimum period of 6 months and up to a maximum period of 12 months, and will be subject to terms and conditions of use.
The Elite Athlete Gold Card holder may use the following Fermanagh and Omagh District Council facilities;
- Bawnacre Centre – fitness suite.
- Castle Park Leisure Centre – fitness suite.
- Omagh Leisure Complex – fitness suite, swimming pool and athletics track
Application Process
To apply, please complete and submit the Elite Athlete Gold Card Scheme – Application Form.
Please ensure to provide all necessary information and documentation with application.
Additional Information
For further information, including Programme Specific Criteria, please read the Guidance Notes in the Downloads Section below. Alternatively, to speak to a Council Officer, please contact;
Ryan Hanna – Community Facilities and Club Development Team Leader
Email: ryan.hanna@fermanaghomagh.com
Tel: 0300 303 1777 ext. 21168
Mob: 07702 919798