Q: How do I know which class is right for my child?

Our classes are based on your child's age. Our full timetables can be found in our pre-school and recreational section of our websites. Within each recreational class, children are grouped in ability levels to ensure every child is able to reach their full potential. All children are continually monitored during their classes with us. If our coaches feel your child is ready to progress to the next class, a member of our team will contact you.

Question 1

How long is the waiting list?

Accepted Answer

​The time spent on our waiting list is dependent upon the class type you are waiting for. A member of our team will contact you as soon as a space in the class becomes available if you are on a waiting list.

Question 2

Can my child trial a class before signing up?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we offer trial classes for our Pre-School Under 5's classes and our after-school classes, which are £7. Please note, we do not offer trials in any of our pay as you go drop-in sessions.

Question 3

How do I change my child's class?

Accepted Answer

​As the majority of our recreational classes are full we are not always able to swap the day of your child’s class immediately. If you would like to change the day of your class you can be added to our class movers list where we endeavour to move children as soon as possible.
Contact reception for more information.

Question 4

What do I do if my child misses a session?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately we are unable to offer make up classes for any missed sessions due to our classes being fully booked.

Question 5

Are there holidays camps for my child?

Accepted Answer

Yes, during the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays we run holidays camps for children from reception age up. See the holiday camps section of our website for more information.

As all classes run as usual through half term we do not run holiday camps during the half term.

Question 6

How do I know which class is right for my child?

Accepted Answer

Our classes are ​based on your child's age. Our full timetables can be found in our pre-school and recreational section of our websites. Within each recreational class, children are grouped in ability levels to ensure every child is able to reach their full potential.

​All children are continually monitored during their classes with us. If our coaches feel your child is ready to progress to the next class, a member of our team will contact you.

Question 7

How do I see my child's progression?

Accepted Answer

For all recreational classes, we have a badge testing scheme where our coaches will test all gymnasts over a two week period at the start of every other month. After every two week testing period, you will receive individual badge testing progress emails.

During the summer, all gymnasts are invited to take part in our annual Club Festival, a friendly floor and vault competition where the children can show the new skills they have learnt.

Question 8

Can I watch my child's class?

Accepted Answer

We offer a drop and go policy.

However, there will be two opportunities throughout the year where we open our gym for all Under 5's and After-School parents to come into the gym to watch their child in action! All members will be notified via email of upcoming parents viewing dates. In the summer, all parents are invited to watch their child in action at our annual Club Festival.

Question 9

How much do classes cost and how do I make payment?

Accepted Answer

Our Preschool classes start from £34 pm and our Recreational classes start from £46pm.
Payment is taken via Direct Debit on a monthly basis, parents need to set this on GoCardless here.

Question 10

Do classes run throughout the year?

Accepted Answer

Classes run throughout the year including half terms and the Easter holidays (excluding Good Friday and Easter Monday).

Classes break for 4 weeks in August and for 2 weeks at Christmas.   
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Question 11

How can I contact specific areas of the club?

Accepted Answer

You can head straight to the relevant pages to contact or Heads of Departments, or you can complete the contact form above and you will be redirected.

Question 12

Why do I need a British Gymnastics Membership and when do I pay?

Accepted Answer

As a British Gymnastics registered club, all participants are required to purchase British Gymnastics membership to take part in our classes. This membership includes comprehensive insurance packages.

​British Gymnastics insurance is compulsory for all our members (excluding PlayGym, Fun 4 Baby and Fun 4 Toddler). Payment is made directly to British Gymnastics and is renewable annually in September through the British Gymnastics website. All members must have current British Gymnastics insurance before participating in our classes.

Question 13

How old does my child have to be to join?

Accepted Answer

We run classes for all ages and abilities from 3 months in our Fun 4 Baby classes through to adults. We accept members into our recreational programme once they have started school in reception.

Question 14

What should my child wear to class?

Accepted Answer

All children within our recreational programme are required to wear our club uniform inclusive of a leotard and shorts (shorts are optional for girls). We also have other clothing items you are able to purchase from our reception desk. Please ensure all jewellery and earrings are removed before the start of your child’s class and long hair is tied back.

Question 15

What accreditation's do the coaches have?

Accepted Answer

All our coaches hold UKCC British Gymnastics coaching qualifications. All our staff members have undergone safeguarding training and have full DBS checks.

We are a member club of British Gymnastics, providing a service in the community that children and young people, their parents/carers and others with a passion for gymnastics can trust.

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