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Refer a Friend

Refer a Friend - Guide

Refer a Friend and give them a 3-day free pass to join you at Oldham Active. If they sign up for a gym membership, you will get 50% off a month’s membership!

Your friend will get full access to our gym, sauna, steam room, studio classes, and swimming pool, all free.

They will have access to all Oldham Active Leisure Centres. And the best part? You’ll get to enjoy the experience together.

Follow the steps below to learn how to refer a friend and claim your discount!

How to refer a friend
I have been referred by a friend

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How To Refer a Friend

Step 01

Visit the Oldham Active app.
If you don’t have it, you can download our app here.

Step 02

Locate and click on the ‘Refer a Friend’ feature within the App;

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or via the Refer a Friend button on the account page of your app.

Step 03

Share your FREE 3-Day Pass link

Select how you want to forward the offer to your friend and click Send!

That’s your part done!

Step 04

Your friend claims their FREE 3-Day Pass

When activating their pass, they’ll enter their details at reception, including your name and the code you sent.

Step 05

You earn 50% of a month’s membership

If your friend joins a DD or annual membership after their 3-Day Pass, you’ll get 50% off a month’s membership.

*T&Cs apply

I have been referred by a friend

Step 01

Get your code

Your friend sends you a message with your unique referral code. Keep it handy on your phone.

Step 02

Choose your centre.

Head to any Oldham Active leisure centre

Step 03

Register at reception

Show the message and code to the team. They’ll take your name, age and a valid email address, and ask for the name of the friend who referred you.

*If you want to use the gym, you’ll need to complete a PAR-Q and an induction first. Reception can book this for you and move your pass start date if you need more time.

Step 04

Enjoy your 3 days

Use your pass over 3 days in a row, within 14 days of registering.
You get the gym, sauna, steam room, studio classes and swimming pool.

Step 05

Loved using Oldham Active?

Chat to the team about the types of gym memberships available and how to join before your pass ends. Your friend gets a thank-you when you become a DD or annual member.

Got Questions?

How do I get a pass?

Your friend sends you a message with a unique code. Take it to reception at any Oldham Active centre and they’ll register you.

What do I need to bring?

The message and code you were sent. Reception will ask for your name, age, a valid email address and the name of the friend who referred you.

What does the pass include and which centres can I use?

The gym, sauna, steam room, studio classes and swimming pool. At
Chadderton, Oldham, Failsworth, Saddleworth and Royton.

Do I have to use the 3 days in a row?

Yes. The pass runs over 3 consecutive days and must be used within 14 days of registering.

Can I use the gym straight away?

You’ll need to complete a PAR-Q and a gym induction first. Speak to reception about booking both. If the induction date is later than you planned, they can move your pass start date.

Can I get more than one pass?

No. It’s one pass per person.

Do I need to bring my friend?

No. It’s one pass per person.

What happens if I want to join?

Chat to the team at reception. If you become a member, your friend gets a thank you.

How do we know my friend came from you?

They give you your name and code when you register at reception. Referrals can’t be added after they’ve registered.

Terms and conditions

The 3-day pass includes use of the gym, sauna, steam room, studio classes and swimming pool.
The pass is for new customers only. You can’t have held an Oldham Active membership in the last 30 days.
To claim, show your referral message and code at reception. You’ll need to give your name, age, a valid email address and the name of the person who referred you.
You must be 13 or over to claim a pass.
You must complete a PAR-Q and gym induction before using any gym equipment. Speak to reception to book your induction and move your pass start date if needed.
The pass must be used over 3 consecutive days and must start within 14 days of registering.
One pass per person.
Referrals can’t be backdated. Your name and code must be given at the time of registering.
The referrer’s half-price month is credited once their friend has completed 1 month of membership Direct Debit payments or paid upfront for an annual membership. The referrer must still hold an active membership when the credit is applied.
There is no limit to the number of friends a member can refer. Each friend who qualifies earns one half-price month.
The pass has no cash value and can’t be exchanged or transferred.
Personal details are collected to register your pass and process referral rewards. See our privacy policy here.
Oldham Active can amend or withdraw this offer at any time. Our decision is final.