The Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation is committed to continuing to foster a healthier lifestyle among Maltese and Gozitan youth, while recognising the need to promote physical activity and wellbeing. For this purpose, the Ministry will be re-launching the Youth Physical Activity Support Scheme.
This initiative is now valid for young people born between 2004 and 2009, as long as they have not already benefited from the scheme this year. It offers them six months of free membership, which can be redeemed as a six-month gym subscription. The system is aligned with national priorities for the promotion of health and youth development, aiming to create a culture of health awareness among young people, while over time reducing public health expenses.
Through the YFSS, you will be eligible to have your initial membership fees covered.
Key features of the scheme are:
• Coverage of the first six months of gym membership.
• Collaboration with registered gyms across Malta and Gozo to ensure accessibility.
• A simplified online application and verification process through a dedicated platform.
You are eligible to apply for this scheme if you were born in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 or 2009.
All you need to do:
1. Visit https://youthfitness.gov.mt/ and click on ‘Apply now’.
2. Insert your ID No and Doc No.
3. Click apply
The system will generate a QR code you are eligible. The QR code must then be scanned at one of the eligible gyms found on the website.
Documents required
To apply for the service, you will need:
• ID card number
• Doc No.
The Youth Fitness Support Scheme (YFSS) gives every young person born between 2004 and 2009 living in Malta or Gozo six months of free gym membership at any registered YFSS gym, no income test, no means testing, no waiting. The process is instant: apply online using your eID, receive your QR code immediately, and present it at reception at any participating gym to activate your membership on the spot. The scheme was first launched in 2023 for those born between 2005 and 2007 and was extended in Budget 2026 to cover all young people born between 2004 and 2009. Those who already benefited in a previous calendar year are not eligible to apply again in the same year. The scheme covers initial membership fees only, extras such as personal training or specialist classes are at the member's own cost. For the full list of registered YFSS gyms across Malta and Gozo and to apply, visit education.gov.mt/youth-fitness-support-scheme. For queries contact the Ministry for Education, Sport, Youth, Research and Innovation at Great Siege Road, Floriana, tel: 25982853, email: [email protected].
+356 2598 2853
+356 2598 2853
+356 2598 2853
+356 2598 2853
+356 2598 2853
