The Big Sister Project @ Places Leisure
In 2022, Places Leisure partnered up with Women in Sport to launch the Big Sister project, establishing a network of Big Sister ambassadors across our centres (Balham Leisure Centre, Latchmere Leisure Centre, Putney Leisure Centre, Tooting Leisure Centre and Wandle Leisure Centre) who empower and enable girls to enjoy sport, exercise, and physical activity during puberty.
What is Big Sister?
The programme helps girls aged 9-15 in target areas feel ‘sport ready’ by recruiting a network of ‘Big Sisters’ – peer leaders and supporters from sport, school and community organisations. Sport leaders will be trained on the emotional and physical barriers girls face.
As part of our commitment to helping girls get into activity we are offering a free access for all - membership to girls who meet the eligibility criteria*, or a 50% discounted membership (£10.50/month) for all other girls, which includes:
- Unlimited gym use during Junior Gym hours, which includes a gym induction (11-15 year olds)
- Unlimited swimming
- Age appropriate group workout classes including exclusive We Move classes
- Friendly on-site team, to support you through your activity
- Free access to Places Leisure App and Virtual Studio which includes a Big Sister channel
Access for All. *Membership is free for girls whose parent/carer/guardian meets one or more of the following criteria:
Full-time students aged 26 or over, selected corporate groups (NHS, Emergency Services, MOD - including military veterans, RNLI and those working in education), those in receipt of one of the following; Housing Benefit, Income Support, Job Seekers Allowance, Working Family Tax Credit, Disability Allowance, Carers Allowance or Universal Credit, and current tenants of a Places for People property.
Proof of eligibility required.
