FAQ

What should my child wear?

Your child can wear any of the following: T shirts/shorts/leggings/tracksuit bottoms/leotards.

Long hair must be tied up.

All jewellery must be removed before the session. The gym cannot take responsibility for any lost or stolen items.

How much does a session cost?

Monthly cost is £32.50 for a 45-minute Gymnastics session once a week
Monthly cost is £34.00 for 55 minutes Parkour session once a week
Monthly cost is £39.00 for a 1.5 hour Session once a week

Parkour drop-in sessions £7.75 per session
Stay & Play sessions £6.00 per session
SEN sessions £5.00 per session
Year 7+ drop-in sessions £7.50 per session
Adult Gymnastics sessions £10.00 per session
Adult 1.5 hour Parkour sessions £10.00 per session
Adult 2 hour Sunday Parkour sessions £12.50 per session

These fees are payable monthly in advance. You can make payment by setting up a direct debit payment plan through your class4kids account. Payments are withdrawn on the 1st of each month so you are effectively paying up front. This way you never miss a payment, and your child's place is secure. You can log into your child's class4kids account to set up your payment plan. Alternatively, you may prefer to pay at reception, or you can pay by telephone. Again, we require payment to be made at the beginning of each month.

What does my child need to bring to their session?

You need to send your child into the gym with the following items.

· A drink in a sealed easy-to-open drinks bottle (NO FIZZY DRINKS)

· Any medication they might require e.g., inhaler / EpiPen – PLEASE notify staff if your child has these or any other medical items on them.

Are the coaches insured?

All the coaches are insured, not only by British Gymnastics but also by the Centre's public liability insurance. In conjunction with this all coaches have the following qualifications:

· DBS

· Safeguarding and Protecting Children

There is always a registered first aider on site, and the Centre also has a registered welfare officer.

How does my child achieve a medal and certificate?

We follow the Rise award scheme programme set up by British Gymnastics. The scheme requires set skills to be demonstrated by the participant in order to achieve their medal and certificate (see the notice board at the Centre for examples). The coaches work on these skills throughout the classes and periodically they will assess the gymnasts, and award medals/certificates as appropriate.

Once your child has achieved a medal and certificate, we will send you an email requesting payment, at £7.00 per certificate AND medal.

How do I report non-attendance?

Please let us know as soon as possible if you child cannot make their class.

Please email gymnastics@almsport.co.uk, or you can call 0117 3773420.

Do your classes carry on during the holidays?

Yes, all our evening classes carry on throughout every half term.

Pre-school and Stay & Play sessions are term time only.

We close for 1 week during the summer and at Christmas, and class fees are adjusted accordingly.

Can a child still join a monthly class after it has started?

As long as there is space in the class then yes, you can still join. If there is no space then we will be happy to place your child on a waiting list for one or several classes.

We recommend that you call in advance to check availability for your required class.

Can parents watch?

Our J and H Café has windows which provide a view of the main floor and gym area. Parents and other spectators can sit in the café and watch from there. However, they are not permitted into the gym area unless they are participating in a parent and toddler session.

What is your ratio of children to coaches?

Recreational classes = 1 qualified coach to 16 gymnasts

Pre-school classes = 1 qualified coach to 8 gymnastics