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Membership Options

Membership Options

There are a number of different membership options available, depending on the membership category you are eligible for. If you are looking to attend classes or visit the gym on a regular basis then one of the 'Premier' options would be most suitable. These all include:

  • unrestricted use of the facilities during opening hours
  • unlimited group exercise classes
  • one-to-one personal programming and reprogramming sessions
  • discounts on other services such as personal training
  • NO JOINING FEES on any of our membership options
Membership options
Option 1: Student Membership

 

  • Premier 12 Month Membership (includes UNIversal Membership - Free use of 90+ gyms across the country): Membership Fee - £123* (£164)
  • Premier Academic Year Membership (available from 1 September 2021 to 31 October 2021 – membership ends 4 June 2022): Membership Fee - £81* (£108)
  • Premier 3 Month Membership: Membership Fee - £45* (£60)
  • Premier 1 Month Membership: Membership Fee - £16.50* (£22)
  • Premier Monthly Direct Debit Membership (includes UNIversal Membership - Free use of 90+ gyms across the country): Membership Fee - £9.99* (£14.99)

* Discounted price until 31 December 2021 in line with the University’s package of financial support due to the disruption caused by the Covid-19 global pandemic. Standard prices (in parentheses) charged from 1 January 2022

Option 2: Prospective Students Membership

 

Once you’ve been offered a place to study at Bucks New University, The Fitness Team would like to start the celebrations early by offering you the opportunity to join the Gateway Gym right away at our current student membership rates. Visit our news and offers page for further details.

Option 3: Employee Membership

 

  • Premier 12 Month Membership: Membership fee - £197 (includes UNIversal Membership - FREE use of 75+ gyms across the country)
  • Premier 3 Month Membership: Membership fee - £66
  • Premier 1 Month Membership: Membership fee - £24
  • Premier Monthly Direct Debit Membership: Membership fee - £17.99 per month (includes UNIversal Membership - FREE use of 75+ gyms across the country)
Option 4: Alumni Membership
 
'Once Bucks, always Bucks!' (BNU Alumni pay the same as current students)
  • Premier 12 Month Membership: Membership Fee - £123* (£164)
  • Premier 3 Month Membership: Membership Fee - £45* (£60)
  • Premier 1 Month Membership: Membership Fee - £16.50* (£22)
  • Premier Monthly Direct Debit Membership: Membership Fee - £9.99* (£14.99)

* Discounted price until 31 December 2021 in line with the University’s package of financial support due to the disruption caused by the Covid-19 global pandemic. Standard prices (in parentheses) charged from 1 January 2022.

Option 5: Corporate Membership

 

  • Premier 12 Month Membership: Membership fee - £208
  • Premier 3 Month Membership: Membership fee - £69
  • Premier 1 Month Membership: Membership fee - £25
  • Premier Monthly Direct Debit Membership: Membership Fee - £18.99 per month

For details of eligibility for our corporate rates please call 01494 603399 or email fitness@bucks.ac.uk

Option 6: Community Membership

 

  • Premier 12 Month Membership: Membership fee - £252
  • Premier 3 Month Membership: Membership fee - £81
  • Premier 1 Month Membership: Membership fee - £29
  • Premier Monthly Direct Debit Membership:  Membership Fee - £22.99 per month
Option 7: Pay and Play

 

Those who are looking to use the facilities less frequently may wish to purchase a pay and play membership. This type of membership incurs a small annual fee of £25 which allows you to pay for classes, gym sessions and programmes only when you use them. Prices for each activity are listed below:

  • Gym session: £6.25
  • Class (45mins - 1hour): £5.75
  • Blast class (30mins): £3.50
  • Personal programme: £15

Pay & Play members can make use of our loyalty cards to receive every 9th session for free! (does not include personal programme)

 

    How to become a member

    If you would like to become a member, following lockdown, head to the main university reception where a customer service adviser will assist you in completing the necessary paperwork, take payment and book your induction. If you have any questions please email fitness@bucks.ac.uk or call 01494 603399. We would love to show you around our facilities and have the opportunity to answer any questions you may have in person so please do pop in and see us - no need to make an appointment.

    Inductions
    • All users must complete an induction before using the gym. They provide a great opportunity for you to meet the fitness team while they cover health and safety points, our code of conduct and give a brief overview of how to use our equipment.
    • You may attend group exercise classes prior to your induction.
    • For confident and experienced gym users a 30 minute express induction is available.
    • Those who feel they would benefit from more thorough demonstrations and explanations can book on to a full hour long induction.