Our exclusive Junior Membership for 10-15 year olds!
Build confidence. Get active. Have fun.
Give your young person the perfect way to get moving, build healthy habits, and enjoy exercise in a safe, supportive environment. Kickstart is our brand-new membership designed just for 10–15 year olds, offering a fun introduction to fitness with expert guidance every step of the way.
What does it cost?
Just £15 per month on a direct debit!
What’s Included?
Gym Access With Instructor Support
Young people train under the supervision of qualified instructors who teach safe technique, build confidence, and help them enjoy being active.
Unlimited Swimming
Fun, fitness, and freedom in the pool! Great for confidence, stamina, and staying active all year round.
Unlimited Track Use
Run, sprint, and progress — indoors or outdoors! Perfect for building fitness, stamina, and confidence while staying active all year round.
Gym Based Small Group Training
Take your training to the next level with our Gym-Based Small Group Training sessions. Designed to help you build strength, improve fitness and develop confidence in the gym, these instructor-led sessions offer a supportive and motivating environment where you can work towards your personal fitness goals alongside others.
Spaces are limited to ensure sessions remain manageable and participants receive appropriate support. Sessions are managed day to day by our gym instructors, who can provide further information on availability and participation.
If you’re interested in taking part, please speak directly to a member of our gym instructor team, who will be happy to discuss the sessions and help you get involved.
Specially designed sessions that introduce strength, fitness, function, and movement in a fun and friendly way.
Build strength the smart way—learn technique, improve confidence, and feel powerful.
A fast-paced HIIT-style session to boost energy, fitness, and fun.
A high-energy circuit session with lots of variety and teamwork.
Pool Based Fitness
A high-energy, coach-led swim session for confident young swimmers focused on building endurance, refining technique, and pushing performance in the water.
Why Kickstart?
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Safe, supervised sessions
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Age-appropriate fitness training
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A fun way to stay active and healthy
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Boosts confidence, coordination, and wellbeing
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Encourages independence and positive habits
What is the timetable?
Kickstart sessions will be accessible at Darwen Leisure Centre, Blackburn Sports & Leisure Centre & Witton Park Arena. Please read the timetables below for each centre.
Darwen Leisure Centre
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Group Training between 3:45-5pm – Mon-Fri
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Gym 3:45-5pm – Mon-Fri
- Swimming access in line with regular timetables
Blackburn Sports & Leisure Centre
- Group Training between 3:45-5pm – Mon-Fri
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Gym 3:45-5pm – Mon-Fri
- Swimfit 4:15-5:15pm – Thurs
- Swimming access in line with regular timetables
Witton Park Arena
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Group Training between 3:45-5pm – Mon, Thurs & Fri
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Gym 3:45-5pm – Mon, Thurs & Fri
- Track access in line with regular timetables
The Kickstart Membership gives young people a place to grow, explore, and get excited about movement. Whether they’re training with friends, learning new skills, or gaining confidence in the gym, Kickstart helps them build healthy habits for life.
Sign up at any of our leisure centres.
If you have any feedback, suggestions or activities you would like us to introduce in Kickstart, then please e-mail us at bwdleisure@blackburn.gov.uk – thank you