Everybody Options

Options is the Cheshire East Council concessionary leisure card scheme. The Everybody Options scheme gives savings of 40% off the full adult peak rate for a range of activities at swimming pools, sports centres and other leisure facilities across the Cheshire East area.

To qualify for the scheme you must be a:

A - Senior Citizen (Aged 60 and over)
B - Full Time Student (Aged 17 and over)
C - Young Person (Aged 16 and under)
L - Serving Member of the Armed Services

Or in receipt of any of the following:

D - Jobseekers Allowance (Income based / Contribution Based)
D - Income Support
E - Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit (Single occupancy reductions do not apply)
F - Disability Living Allowance or Severe Disablement Allowance
G - Attendance Allowance
H - Incapacity Benefit - Long Term Rate / Employee & Support Allowance
I - War Disablement Pension with Mobility Supplement
J - Carers Allowance
K - War Disablement Pension without Mobility Supplement
K - Concessionary Travel Scheme for people with Disabilities.
M - Cheshire East Empower Card Holders

Changes to Options Discount - 1st January 2012

Please note, the standard discount to the Everybody Options scheme changed to 40% off the full adult peak from 1st January 2012 as part of a review of leisure facility fees and charges.

Free Swimming

In addition to the normal 40% discount on selected activities, categories F, I, G and H are also entitled to free casual public swimming.

Serving Armed Forces Members

Serving members of the Armed Forces (Category L) receive free use of leisure activities included within the Options scheme.

How to Apply

Fill in an Everybody Options application form (PDF, 87KB) available at all Cheshire East Council leisure centres. Complete the form and take it to one of the leisure centres on your next visit to get your discount straight away.

The cost of the card is £5.00 per year and you must supply proof of your eligibility as detailed on the form to join the scheme.

Unfortunately we are not able to offer online joining at this time.

What do I get with my card?

When you present your Options card, you will get 40% off the full adult peak rate on a wide range of activities in our leisure facilities. In general, discounts are available on:

Swimming
Sauna (where available)
Fitness Suites - including Everybody Memberships
Selected group fitness classes
Badminton
Tennis
Table tennis
Squash
Swimming lessons (Categories A/D/E Only)

To find out full details about which activities are eligible for Options discounts, visit the pages for your nearest centre or pick up a copy of our Leisure Facilities Price Guide from your local leisure centre, where you will find all of the Options activities and prices highlighted.