Singaporeans complain the government doesn’t give them enough welfare, but when they do get free money to participate in the ActiveSG or SkillsFuture intiatives, nobody bothers to find out how to use it.
In case you haven’t heard, all Singapore citizens and PRs who have signed up for a free ActiveSG membership get $100 worth of ActiveSG credits. Apparently Singaporeans are getting too fat, sedentary and diabetic, and this is the government’s way of pushing people to get moving.
Sounds like a pretty good deal, but not a single person I know has actually bothered to use their ActiveSG credits, and 90% have no idea how to use it or that it even exists. Here are 5 things you can do with yours.
1. Gain admission to public swimming pools
It’s time to stop complaining about not being able to afford a condo complete with swimming pool. Your ActiveSG credits get you free admission to Singapore public pools. At $1 to $2 per entry, you can go every week and still not use up your credits within a year. If you swim a lot, purchase a MyActiveSWIM pass instead of single entry tickets to get a bulk discount.
MyActiveSWIM pass gives you unlimited access to all ActiveSG swimming complexes islandwide. Looking at the prices, it’s probably only worth it if you go to the pool more than 10 times a month.
| Category | Adult (18-54 years) | Child (1-17 years) | Senior Citizen (55 years and above) |
| MyActiveSWIM Monthly Unlimited Access | $10/month | $5/month | $5/month |
| MyActiveSWIM Yearly Unlimited Access | – | – | $50 to $60/year |
2. Work out at the gym for free
It’s time to cancel that expensive gym membership. Your ActiveSG credits give you free entry to ClubFITT gyms, which cost $2.50 per entry for adults and $1.50 for students and seniors. If you’re fairly disciplined and go to the gym several times a week in the morning, you can use your ActiveSG credits to buy a ActiveGYM membership.
ActiveGYM membership (peak) gives you access to facilities islandwide daily at all opening hours, whereas off-peak access gives you access from Monday to Friday before 4pm.
| Category | Duration (Month) | Adult (18-54 years) | Student (12-17 years)
Senior Citizen (55 years and above) |
| ActiveGYM peak access | 1 | $30 | $18 |
| 6 | $160 | $95 |
| 12 | $300 | $180 |
| ActiveGYM off-peak access | 1 | $15 | $9 |
| 6 | $40 | $40 |
| 12 | $80 | $80 |
3. Book courts for racquet sports
I’m pretty much hopeless at anything that requires eye-hand coordination, but even I am fairly proficient at badminton, as are 99% of Singaporeans. Your credits can be used to book facilities all over Singapore. There are badminton courts at school halls in most neighbourhoods, tennis courts at ten tennis centres, squash courts at five squash centres and table tennis courts at twelve sports halls.
The ActiveSG portal makes it easy to find and book facilities. Using your ActiveSG credits, you can book a badminton court in Bishan for $7.40 per hour.
4. Book playing grounds for team sports
If the idea of twenty people running after one ball makes you want to start running after the ball yourself rather than hide out in the air conditioned area away all the commotion, you’re probably the kind of person who actually likes team sports. You can book fields, pitches and courts for soccer, volleyball, futsal, basketball, netball and hockey if you’re part of a team that wants to pulverise another team for free.
The futsal court at MOE Evans Outdoor Facilities costs $11.60 per hour at peak period for Singaporeans and PRs, which you can pay out of your ActiveSG credits.
5. Get a 30% discount on sports programmes
For the less sports-inclined amongst us, attempting a new sport alone is a recipe for broken bones. Much safer to take an exercise class in the presence of a teacher who can call an ambulance should you make a near-fatal mistake while attempting a new yoga pose.
ActiveSG actually runs a bunch of programmes which include zumba and KpopX fitness so you can unleash your inner auntie and ah lian respectively as well as bizarre-sounding exercise programmes like CardioMIX and PILOXING.
Then there are inline skating workshops for people who are afraid to fall, kickboxing for people with repressed aggression, archery for Legolas/Katniss wannabes and workshops in less outlandish sports like tennis, badminton and volleyball. These courses aren’t free, but you can use your ActiveSG credits to offset up to 30% of the price.
ActiveSG members also get complimentary trial classes at certain programmes.
Currently, ActiveSG is running March Holiday programmes packed full with free trials to a wide variety of sports, such as Futsal, Aikido, Yoga, and Zumba.
Who can get ActiveSG credits?
All Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) get $100 worth of complimentary credits. You must be at least 12 years old to apply for ActiveSG, and children below 12 have supplementary membership tagged to the accounts of parents and guardians.
The complimentary ActiveSG $100 will expire on 31 December of the following year after you sign up. For instance, if you were issued ActiveSG dollars on 6 June 2016, it will expire on 31 December 2017.
However, you just need to make one transaction to have it extended another year.
Don’t worry, you can still use the facilities at standard rates if you do not have ActiveSG credits.
How do you use your ActiveSG credit?
No, a government representative is not going to show up at your home and hand you the $100 ActiveSG credits in cash, glorious cash.
First, you need to download the ActiveSG mobile app to your smartphone and register as a member or sign in if you’ve already done so. Then you’ll be able to view your credit balance, browse available facilities and programmes and make bookings on the app.
How do you plan to use your ActiveSG credit? Tell us in the comments!
FAQs
To use the $100 credit and the ActiveSG membership, you can download the ActiveSG mobile app onto your smartphone for use at any ActiveSG outlets and affiliated facilities. The Active SG membership is valid for your entire lifetime upon registration.
What can I use ActiveSG money for? ›
These credits can be used to offset the cost of programmes such as ActiveSG academies and clubs, leagues and competitions, as well as cover entry fees for swimming pools and facility bookings.
Can I take out money from ActiveSG? ›
1.6. 1 Upon termination of your ActiveSG Account, you may request for a withdrawal of the MyCash balance in your eWallet at any ActiveSG Sports Centre. You shall be required to present proof of identity. Such withdrawal will be presented to you by cheque.
Can foreigners use ActiveSG? ›
For instance, entry into the ActiveGym and conventional swimming complexes for foreigners will cost $3.30 and $1.70 (weekend), while Singaporean and PR adults will pay $2.50 and $1.30 respectively. There will be notices at all ActiveSG sports centres islandwide to inform users of the revised rates.
Is ActiveSG $100 valid for a limited period? ›
The complimentary ActiveSG $100 will expire on 31 December of the following year after you sign up.
How do I use ActiveSG wallet on vending machine? ›
How do I pay with Active Wallet at merchants?
- Tap [SCAN] on the ActiveSG app Home page (Ensure permission to camera is granted)
- Point your device on the Merchant's QR code.
- Enter amount and tap "Pay Now"
ActiveSG members who utilise their credits at least once during the year could have their balance credits extended to the end of the following year. This would mean that the credits would be valid for more than a year, to the end of the subsequent year.
Is ActiveSG gym free? ›
SINGAPORE - Singaporeans aged 65 and above will be given free entry to all ActiveSG swimming pools and gyms from April 1, as part of Sport Singapore's efforts to encourage senior citizens to stay active, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth Grace Fu said in Parliament on Friday (March 6).
How do you pay at ActiveSG gym? ›
How do I pay for my MyActiveGYM™ scheme? Payment can be done via: Member's eWallet (using the ActiveSG mobile app and website)
Can I refund ActiveSG booking? ›
When a booking becomes unplayable due to maintenance issue or inclement weather like rain or haze, you can claim refund if it is deemed that more than half of the slot is unplayable due to rain or any other unforeseen circ*mstances. All refunds shall be made to hirers' eWallet once the rain-off is activated.
ActiveSG offers free activities for seniors that improve both physical and mental health. Working on all sorts of muscle groups, ActiveSG offers free workouts in various categories – flexibility, muscle endurance, cardiovascular, aerobics and balance.
Can non members enter Singapore Swimming Club? ›
(c) A person eligible for introduction as a guest to the Club may be introduced as a guest to the Club by any member or a Nominee not more than four times in any week except with the written permission of the General Manager.
How do I pay for a swimming pool in Singapore? ›
You may proceed to your preferred swimming complex and scan in with your NRIC or My QR on your ActiveSG app at the turnstile for admission. The pool admission charges will be deducted from your e-wallet and please ensure that your e-Wallet has sufficient funds before doing so.
Can I use my everyone active membership anywhere? ›
Members will have access to the Gym, Group Exercise Classes and Public Swimming for use only at the centre where purchased but must follow the exercise routines as prescribed by their GP referral instructor. A 7-day advance booking for Gym, Classes and Swimming is standard, plus access to our virtual App, EA OnDemand.
How much does ActiveSG locker cost? ›
To use the new lockers, you can select the locker option on the touch screen on the vending machine next to the lockers. The rates are 60 cents for single use of two hours and $1 for multiple uses over five hours. Payment can be made using PayNow or ActiveWallet.
How do you use vending machine credit? ›
Dipping your card in vending machines works the same as it would at a checkout counter in a shop. The screen will prompt you to insert your card, it will communicate with your bank, authenticate your purchase and ask you to remove your card.
Can you swipe a debit card on a vending machine? ›
Besides Cash method of payment, the vending machines accept the following other forms of payment: Debit Card (Debit “Flash” card with “TAP” on it), Credit Card, and Apple Pay.
How do I activate ActiveSG for my child? ›
Members under 15 years of age (without SingPass accounts) can visit our Sports Centres and produce your student pass/Birth Certificate, or arrange for a video call with our Sport Centres using Microsoft Teams, for verification.
How old do you have to be to go to the gym in ActiveSG? ›
Ans: The age requirement for entry into our gyms is 12 and above.
What does it mean when credit expire? ›
Credit cards expire at the end of the month written on the card. For example, a credit card's expiration date may read as 11/24, which means the card is active through the last day of November 2024.
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ActiveSG is an all-encompassing and inclusive national movement for sport, brought to you by Sport Singapore. Poised to be a lifestyle destination for Singaporeans, ActiveSG offers individuals, families and communities ample opportunities to experience and share the joy of living better through sport.
How do I top up my ActiveSG credits? ›
To get more ActiveSG Credits, you must spend $10 on the ActiveSG app by purchasing something in order to receive $1 ActiveSG Credit. For example, you may purchase a one-month adult swimming pass. (For members aged 18 to 54, one month of unlimited admission to all ActiveSG swimming complexes is included.)
Do ActiveSG gyms have showers? ›
There are also shower rooms and lockers available, making it convenient for you to freshen up after your workout. Group Fitness Classes If you prefer to work out in a group setting, Toa Payoh ActiveSG Gym offers a variety of group fitness classes.
What is the legal age to go to the gym in Singapore? ›
If you are under 18, Fitness First requires a parent or guardian to provide approval to enter into a membership agreement and agree to accept responsibility to ensure the member complies with all membership terms and conditions.
Which gym should I join Singapore? ›
1. Evolve MMA. We can't leave out crowd-favourite Evolve MMA on our list of best gyms in Singapore! One of the largest and most well-known gyms in Asia for martial arts, it features state-of-the-art facilities (think airdyne bikes, rowing machines, treadmills, power racks and more) and over 800 classes per week.
How do I claim my free 100 dollars on ActiveSG? ›
Verification of ActiveSG membership accounts can be done by logging in to SingPass via members.myactivesg.com. Upon verification, please set your 6 digits eWallet PIN and you will be able to view the complimentary ActiveSG $100 credited into your account.
How does ActiveSG gift card work? ›
The ActiveSG e-Gift Card allows you to share the joy of giving to friends and family and encourage one another to exercise and stay active. Buy an ActiveSG e-Gift Card with MyCash $ credits that can be utilised for ActiveSG facilities and programme to enable them to experience sport and live better through Sport!
How do I use an active gift card? ›
How can I pay using The Active Card in store? Using your card in store is very easy - simply present your gift card at the participating retailer to swipe at the eftpos terminal. Select "SAVINGS," enter the PIN on the back of card and you're done.
How do I redeem money from gift card? ›
Simply visit an accredited ATM and deposit the card into the machine to make a cash transaction. Yes, you may have to pay fees this way – but you'll walk away with cash that you can use anywhere, and you won't have to wait several business days for the money to clear.
You can use your card for online purchases by entering the card number, expiry date and the 3 digit code (CVV) found on the back of the card. Occasionally websites will ask for the name on the card, in these instances simply insert “Gift Card” in the field provided.
Which ActiveSG gym is the biggest? ›
Located within Our Tampines Hub, the Tampines ActiveSG gym is one of the largest branches.
