SWVG has been negotiating a deal with Solent University and they have given us a fantastic deal! We are very happy to be able to work in partnership with this University of Sanctuary.
In future, SWVG will not be working with the Gym in Portswood due to the cost or St Marys as it is closed for repair.
You can view the new facilities here .
Solent Sports Complex is only 3 minutes further walk than St Mary’s Leisure centre, but the facilities are great, so the walk is worth it!
Gym opening times.
Monday to Friday: 9am to 10.30pm (last entry 10pm)
Saturday: 9.30am to 7.30pm (last entry 7pm)
Sunday: 9am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm)
How it will work
- You will need to do an induction at the gym. We will try to arrange group sessions to speed this process up.
- You have to wear trainers and some sort of shorts or joggers – jeans are not acceptable. If you do not have any joggers you need to ask for some at Southampton Action. (See them at AMC or ask someone to do you a referral)
- You will be given an entry card with your photo on it, which will be taken the first time you go. This operates the electric door. If you leave the gym and we cancel the payment, the door will no longer open for you. You cannot give your card to a friend.
If you are interested you need to:
- Complete the following form. Solent gym membership
- Show your ARC card to Lea/David/Welcome desk.
- You need to pay £5 per month in advance. This money must be given to the welcome desk at AMC in an envelope, which you need to fill in the details on the front. If you do not pay by 25th of the preceding month, we will not sign you up for the next month. The months run from 1st of the month, so you cannot join part way through.
Leave to remain?
You can only join the gym through this scheme when you are seeking asylum.
If you get Leave to Remain, congratulations! SWVG will continue paying our part of the gym fee for the following 2 months providing you continue to pay your part. However, we cannot continue to do so after 2 months.
What happens if I leave Southampton?
If you leave Southampton, Solent Gym will see that you have not used it so we will cancel your membership for the following month.
What happens if I am ill and don’t go for a while?
You need to let us know so we do not cancel your membership.