Do I get a trial before signing up to classes?
Yes, we offer a £5 trial in all our pre-school and recreational classes. Please note, we do not offer trials in any of our pay as you go drop-in sessions.
Do your classes run throughout the whole year?
All classes run as usual through half terms. Our pre-school classes run for 42 weeks per year and our recreational programme for 46 weeks. All our class opening dates can be found here.
Please note: Adult, Saturday and squad classes run throughout the whole year excluding bank holidays.
Please note: Adult, Saturday and squad classes run throughout the whole year excluding bank holidays.
How much do your classes cost and how are payments made?
How old does my child have to be to join Woking Gymnastics Club?
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.
Why do I need British Gymnastics membership and when do I have to pay for this?
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.
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.
Can I watch my child’s class?
Unfortunately, at present we do not have a viewing gallery to observe our classes. There will be two opportunities throughout the year where we open our gym for all pre-school and recreational 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.
Are parents required to stay during classes?
Parents are not required to stay on site as long as your child is able to go to the toilet on their own. We hold all parents contact details should we need to get in touch with you during your child’s class.
At the end of your child's class, children will not be allowed to exit the gym until a parent is present to collect them. Please ensure all children are dropped off and collected promptly. If your child requires the toilet during their class, they will be given a toilet pass to leave the gym, however we do encourage all children to ensure they have been to the toilet before the start of the class so they do not miss any of the activities.
At the end of your child's class, children will not be allowed to exit the gym until a parent is present to collect them. Please ensure all children are dropped off and collected promptly. If your child requires the toilet during their class, they will be given a toilet pass to leave the gym, however we do encourage all children to ensure they have been to the toilet before the start of the class so they do not miss any of the activities.
How is my child’s progress monitored?
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.
If parents would like additional feedback on their child’s progress they can email our Head of Recreational Gymnastics.
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.
If parents would like additional feedback on their child’s progress they can email our Head of Recreational Gymnastics.
How will 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.
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.
Do you run holiday camps?
Yes, during the Easter, Summer and Christmas holidays we run holidays classes for all age groups. See the holiday camp 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.
As all classes run as usual through half term we do not run holiday camps during the half term.
How long will my child be on the waiting list for?
The time spent on our waiting list is dependent upon the class type you are waiting for.
What should my child wear to their classes?
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.
What should I do if I need to change the day of my child’s class?
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.
My child is unable to attend their class this week, is there anything we can do?
Unfortunately we are unable to offer make up classes for any missed sessions due to our classes being fully booked.
What qualifications do your coaches have?
All our coaches hold UKCC British Gymnastics coaching qualifications. All our staff members have undergone safeguarding training and have full DBS checks.
We are also a GymMark registered club, recognised by British Gymnastics and Sport England as a safe, effective and child friendly club, providing a service in the community that children and young people, their parents/carers and others with a passion for Gymnastics can trust.
We are also a GymMark registered club, recognised by British Gymnastics and Sport England as a safe, effective and child friendly club, providing a service in the community that children and young people, their parents/carers and others with a passion for Gymnastics can trust.