Leisure Card Scheme
South Ayrshire Council operates a concessions scheme, offering reduced cost leisure for South Ayrshire residents who qualify through the conditions of the Scheme. Leisure cards can be obtained from swimming pools and Burns House, Girvan Housing Office and Girvan Library at a cost of £1.00. Proof of eligibility and a passport sized photograph are also required. For full details contact any of the issuing facilities.
The Leisure Card Scheme is only available to persons residing within the South Ayrshire boundary who can verify eligibility for at least one of the categories shown below.
| Category of Eligibility | Verification to be Shown | Period of Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| In receipt of Job Seekers Allowance | Award Letter or Current Bank Statement indicating Payment + Proof of Address | 6 Months |
| In receipt of State Retirement Pension (Persons aged 60 or over,whether or not in employment) | State Retirement Pension Book or card confirming Payment to bank account + proof of age and address | 2 Years |
| In receipt of Income Support | Appropriate Order Book from DSS or current Bank Statements indicating payments from DSS or letter of entitlement | 6 Months |
| In receipt of Incapacity Benefit | Award Letter or Current Bank Statements indicating payments from DSS | 6 Months |
| In receipt of Disability Benefit | Award Letter or Current Bank Statements indicating payments from DSS | 6 Months |
| Residents engaged in Employment Training Schemes | Letter from Employment Service + Proof of Address | 6 Months |
| Residents on Skillseekers Scheme, or those registered for and awaiting placement in a Skillseekers Scheme | Letter from Employer or Careers Office + Proof of Address | 6 Months |
| In receipt of Housing Benefit | Determination Letter detailing period of eligibility | 6 Months |
| Residents who are full-time Students | Student Grant/Loan Letter + Proof of Address | 6 Months |
| Residents who are School Pupils in Secondary Education and are 17 years or over | Letter from School attended + Proof of Address | 6 Months |
| In receipt of Severe Disability Allowance | Award letter or Bank statement indicating payments from DSS | 2 Years |
| Children of L/card holders who are under 17 years of age and in full-time education, or of pre-school age. (Pools Only) | Accompanied by Legal Guardian with valid Leisurecard + Child Benefit Book or Award Letter | 6 Months |
| Disabled Children under 17 years of age (Pools Only) | Disability Living Allowance* + Proof of Address | 6 Months |
| In receipt of Working Tax Credit | Determination Letter detailing period of eligibility + Wage Slip/Bank Statement | 6 Months |
| In receipt of Widows State Pension | Appropriate Order Book from DSS or current bank statements indicating payments from DSS | 6 Months |
| In receipt of Disablement War Pension (if invalidity is 80% or over) | Appropriate documentation from War Pension Authority + Proof of Address | 2 Years |
| In receipt of Council Tax Rebate | Council Tax Rebate will show rebate eligibility | 6 Months |
| In receipt of Carers Allowance | Award Letter or Bank Statement indicating Payments from DSS | 6 Months |
Notes on Verification to be Shown:
- The DSS has had a change of name. It is now the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). There may also be a reference on the documentation to Jobcentre Plus or the Pensions Agency, depending on the circumstances, but DWP is the main department.
- Acceptable Proofs of Address include: Driving Licence, Gas/Electricity/Water/Rates, etc. bills, bank Statements
N.B. The spouses of Leisure Card Holders are eligible for a leisure card if they are not wage earners.
