TERMS AND CONDITIONS
FEES
We are a membership club with a rolling membership worked out monthly over 48 weeks of
the year to take into account the clubs shutdowns 1 week Easter, 1 week summer holidays and 2 weeks at Christmas.
Fees are paid on a monthly cycle on the 9th of each month
After your first month, your fees will only be taken by standing order.
Fees must be paid in full each month.
The club reserves the right to add a £5.00 admin fee to fees that are more than a week late without prior arrangement with the club.
YEARLY PAYMENTS
Upon joining, you must register your child for British Gymnastics membership ( this must be
completed within the child's first month after joining) Membership is for your child/rens safety
as it is an insurance in case of injury whilst participating in the sport. Basic level insurance is
around £24.00 per year.
British Gymnastics membership must be renewed each year in September ( you should
receive a reminder email directly from British Gymnastics)
PLEASE NOTE- It is the responsibility of the Parent to ensure their child has adequate membership, not the clubs
Please go to www.british-gymnastics.org/membership to register your child/ren
AFFILIATION PAYMENT- This is £2.50 per year for EVERY gymnast aged 6 yrs and over,
payable in cash in September, this allows us to be able to provide badges and take part in
competitions and displays etc. This money goes directly to East region gymnastics, not kept by the club.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The club runs throughout the year including School holidays with exception of our two
shutdowns each year
The club is closed on bank holidays, if your child’s class falls on a bank holiday they can
book on to a like for like class on a different day that week.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY TRAINING TIMES
We train during the day during all school holidays
Beginner Classes 10-11.15am
Advance badge groups 10-11.45am
pre competitive and 2 hour G1/2 11.15am-1.15pm
All 3 hour squads 11.15am -2.15pm
ALL CLASSES ON A SATURDAY REMAIN AT THEIR NORMAL TIMES.
The coaches will advise you of the class your child is in, class times will also be posted on the Parent whatsapp groups.
If for any reason the club has to unexpectedly close, the club is duty bound to offer an
alternate class within a reasonable time frame mutually convenient with both gymnastics
centre and gymnast. (please note we do not refund the session as alternatives have been
offered).
The club is NOT obliged to offer any alternative session for reasons not connected with the
gymnastics centre (parties, holidays etc) even if those sessions have been paid for.
EXTREME EVENTS
* Please note that in the event of action beyond our control for example extreme weather, for example temperatures of 38 degrees or above, heavy snow or heavy snow fall,or any extreme weather that would be considered too dangerous for both parents and coaches to travel , the club will not be obliged to offer a make up session as it is beyond our control, please note the club would always seek the advice of agencies such as the met office or local police before any decision is made to close the club. The club reserves the right to amend times of training during extreme heat or cold for the safety of the gymnasts health.
CLASS ABSENCE
If for any reason your Child is not able to attend their weekly class, you MUST contact the
club by either message, email or phone call to let the club know ( you do not need to provide
a reason unless you feel it’s necessary)
CONTACT DETAILS
Please make sure that the club always has the most up to date contact details and medical
information for your child in case of an emergency and that you inform us as soon as
possible of any changes
PARENT WHATSAPP GROUPS
PLEASE NOTE - All general information regarding the running of the gym will be posted firstly on the parent group on whats app, please could all parents download whatsapp so that we can add you to the group relevant to your child. Whatsapp is free to download and use
Other information such as badge dates and any information regarding school holiday camps, will be posted notice board outside of the gym and on our social media pages on Instagram,and facebook
LEAVING THE CLUB
If your child decides to leave the club, it is the responsibility of the child's
Parent/Guardian to formally give ONE MONTHS notice by email, this will
include a final month of fees( your child is welcome to attend until the end of their months notice)
If you do not formally inform the club of intention to leave and simply stop
attending, your Child will remain on the register and you will be liable for all
fees within that time, once fees reach a level of £200.00 of outstanding fees,
we will seek to recover them legally.
PLEASE NOTE - it is NOT the responsibility of the club to contact
Parents/Guardians to ascertain if a gymnast is still wishing to attend if they
have been absent for a period of time.
TRAINING INFORMATION
WHAT TO WEAR AND BRING
Gymnasts can wear either a leotard or tight t-shirt and
leggings/joggers/shorts. They can also wear a hoodie and
socks for warm up
Gymnasts will need a drink bottle (not fizzy) for every session, gymnasts doing 3 hours may
also bring a small snack
Handguards- to be named and in a named bag
No shoes to be worn in the gym area.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILMING IN THE GYM
Whilst we are more than happy for you to record your child’s
progress, achievements and those all important funny moments but PLEASE make sure that
you get your child's coaches permission first as not all children can or want to be filmed.
If filming/photographing in the gym, it must be at the end of the session where it can be just your child in the gym with a coach. Permission from a coach must always be sought before any filming takes place.
BEHAVIOUR IN THE GYM
As staff at Split Leaps Gymnastics Club, it is our promise to you that we do our best to make
your child feel safe, valued and an important part of our gymnastics family. We encourage
your child to learn in a happy and relaxed environment at their own pace, whether they are
doing gymnastics for fun or if they strive to be the next Olympic champion. We will NEVER
force your child to perform a skill that they are not ready for or hold your child back if they
wish to be pushed.
If you would like to discuss your child's progress or you have any concerns, coaches are
happy to talk to you at the end of each session or we are more than happy to set up a
meeting or chat by calling 07551904649 or email tinaamis@hotmail.co.uk . If your concern is
a welfare issue first contact your child's coach or the Head Coach. If further concerns or a
concern about a coach please contact our welfare officer Rachel Wyatt on 07791495775 or
email rachelwyattxx@gmail.com .
Split Leaps operate a strict anti-bullying policy in line with British Gymnastics guidelines
We ask that gymnast’s be on time as far as possible and are dressed correctly
for gym ( please be aware the gym has no changing room but we are more than
happy for your child to change in the toilets).
Earrings must be taped if they cannot
be removed and all long hair must be tied back securely for each training session
Gymnast’s MUST listen to the coaches instructions during the session and only
perform skills they are trained and competent to do within their skill range.
Parents are more than welcome to stay and watch in our viewing area, they must
however NOT interfere with training by constantly calling their child over to give other
instructions, shout across the gym or distract any of the coaches as this is
dangerous.
Children who are in the gymnastics centre and are not participating must NOT run
around the gym or go on any of the equipment inside the gymnastics area.
Split Leaps gymnastics club has a zero tolerance policy with regards to any form of
verbal or physical abuse towards any of its staff/volunteers or gymnasts. Any person
exhibiting this type of behaviour will be reported to British gymnastics and may be
asked to leave the club or in extreme cases outside agencies such as police may be contacted.
Any further questions please don’t hesitate to ask any member of staff.