Performance Squad Memberships

These Terms and Conditions apply to all Performance Squad Memberships administered by Loughborough Sport or through the Loughborough Sport app and website.

By purchasing, activating, accepting, or using a Performance Squad Membership, athletes agree to these Terms and Conditions.

 

Loughborough Sport means Loughborough University, its departments, employees, coaches, practitioners, contractors, and authorised representatives responsible for delivering performance sport activities and services.
Athlete means the individual holding a Performance Squad Membership.
Performance Squad means any recognised performance sport squad, programme, academy, institute, scholarship programme, or performance pathway operated or supported by Loughborough Sport.
Performance Squad Membership means the membership product which provides access to designated Performance Squad training sessions and related performance sport services.
Gold Membership means the Loughborough Sport Gold Membership, whether purchased directly by the athlete or provided through a scholarship, sports institute, funded programme, University course, prize draw, or other approved arrangement.
Performance Support Services means any support services made available to athletes including, but not limited to, physiotherapy, strength and conditioning, nutrition, physiology, phlebotomy and blood testing, sports science, performance lifestyle support, and other specialist services.

 

2.1 Performance Squad Memberships are only available to athletes who have been approved for membership of a recognised Performance Squad.

2.2 Athletes must maintain eligibility and membership of their respective Performance Squad throughout the membership period.

2.3 Loughborough Sport reserves the right to request evidence of eligibility at any time.

2.4 Loughborough Sport reserves the right to refuse, suspend, or remove a Performance Squad Membership where an athlete is no longer deemed eligible.

 

3.1 Athletes must hold a valid Gold Membership to attend Performance Squad training sessions.

3.2 Performance Squad Membership does not replace the requirement to maintain a valid Gold Membership.

3.3 If an athlete's Gold Membership expires, is suspended, or is terminated, access to Performance Squad training sessions may be withdrawn until a valid Gold Membership is reinstated.

3.4 Where a Gold Membership has been provided through a scholarship, sports institute, funded programme, University course, prize draw, or other approved arrangement, athletes remain subject to Loughborough Sport's Membership Terms and Conditions.

 

4.1 Athletes must ensure that all information provided during registration is accurate and up to date.

4.2 Athletes must promptly notify Loughborough Sport of any changes to their contact information, emergency contacts, health status, or circumstances which may affect participation.

4.3 Athletes are responsible for complying with all policies, procedures, and requirements associated with their Performance Squad Membership.

5.1 Performance Squad Membership provides access only to designated Performance Squad training sessions approved by Loughborough Sport.5.2Where Performance Squad training takes place within Powerbase, athletes must book onto the appropriate training session through the Loughborough Sport app before attending.

5.3 A valid booking is required to gain entry to the facility and access the Power Gym and/or Base Gym during the allocated training session.

5.4 Athletes must only attend sessions for which they are registered and booked.

5.5 Loughborough Sport reserves the right to refuse entry where a valid booking does not exist.

 

6.1 Athletes are expected to attend Performance Squad training sessions, meetings, performance support appointments, and other activities associated with their Performance Squad regularly and punctually.

6.2 Where attendance standards apply to a specific sport or programme, athletes must meet the attendance requirements communicated by their coaches or programme staff.

6.3 Repeated absence, poor attendance, failure to engage with programme activities, or late cancellations without reasonable explanation may result in a review of squad status and continued eligibility.

6.4 Missed training sessions, appointments, or activities will not normally be rearranged or credited.

6.5 Loughborough Sport reserves the right to withdraw Performance Squad Membership where an athlete is no longer actively engaged with the programme.

 

7.1 Performance Squad Membership is issued solely for use by the registered athlete and may not be transferred, shared, sold, or assigned to any other person.

7.2 Athletes must only access facilities, equipment, services, and training sessions for which they have authorisation.

7.3 Athletes must not permit, facilitate, or attempt to facilitate unauthorised access to any Loughborough Sport facility, programme, or service.

7.4 Athletes must comply with all facility rules, operating procedures, and reasonable instructions given by Loughborough Sport staff.

7.5 Any misuse of membership privileges, facility access systems, or booking systems may result in immediate suspension or removal of membership and may lead to further disciplinary action.

 

8.1 Athletes must comply at all times with the Loughborough Sport Code of Conduct.

8.2 Athletes must comply with the Athlete Code of Conduct for the Performance Sport Programme.

8.3 Athletes are expected to:

  • Behave in a respectful, professional, and responsible manner.
  • Follow the reasonable instructions of coaches, practitioners, and Loughborough Sport staff.
  • Treat fellow athletes, staff, volunteers, officials, and facility users with respect.
  • Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive environment.
  • Conduct themselves in a manner that reflects positively on Loughborough University and Loughborough Sport.

8.4 Bullying, harassment, discrimination, intimidation, abusive behaviour, misconduct, violence, or unsafe behaviour will not be tolerated.