Trinity Sport has launched a new ‘Community Access’ membership which allows residents from the local community to access Trinity Sport facilities at a discounted rate.
The offer is available to those who are living within the Mansion House A area, including Pearse House, Tara Street, St. Andrew’s Court and Markiewicz House and who are in receipt of social welfare payment or living in supported or social housing.
“Everything we do at Trinity Sport is about helping people to participate more in sport and physical activity so that they can reach their potential,” said Michelle Tanner, Head of Sport and Recreation at Trinity College Dublin. “Sport is a great vehicle for community engagement, and we look forward to building stronger links with the local community and groups such as St. Andrew’s Resource Centre.”
“I’m delighted to launch the Trinity Sport community membership which will give members of the local community access to the fantastic sporting facilities here at Trinity College Dublin,” said Jo-Hanna Ivers, Associate Dean of Civic Engagement and Social Innovation, Trinity College Dublin.
“This is a great equality, diversity and inclusion initiative that will make a real difference to many residents,” added local Labour Party TD, Ivana Bacik.
The new membership will give full access to the 25m swimming pool, climbing wall and fitness theatre as well as offering local community youth groups exposure and access to campus life the College in the midst of their city centre community.
