Elite Athlete Gold Card Scheme

The Elite Athlete Gold Card Scheme is to support and provide assistance to sporting athletes from the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area who have qualified or been selected to represent their sport at National, European, and/or International level. Consideration will be given to applicants who are participating at the highest levels within their sport. Athletes maybe competing in Junior, Senior and Veterans competitions.

Athletes issued with an Elite Athlete Gold Card will be permitted to use identified leisure facilities owned and managed by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. These include:

• Bawnacre Centre, Irvinestown – fitness suite.

• Castle Park Leisure Centre, Lisnaskea –fitness suite.

• Fermanagh Lakeland Forum, Enniskillen – fitness suite, swimming pool and athletics track.

• Omagh Leisure Complex, Omagh – fitness suite, swimming pool and athletics track.

The Elite Athlete Gold Card will be issued to athletes for a maximum period of 12 months, subject to terms and conditions of use.

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