Gymnast Expectations

CLUB MEMBERSHIP & INSURANCE - TERM TIME GYMNASTS ONLY

1. All TERM TIME Gymnasts must have Northwood Gymnastic membership *

2. All term time children must have British Gymnastics insurance and membership  *

* Only applicable when attending term time classes

GYMNASTS - TERM TIMER & HOLIDAY CLUB

1. Please be punctual and leave time for changing before the class so as not to miss the warm up.

2. Do not leave valuables in the changing room.

3. Please ensure that no clothing or shoes are left in the reception area as this causes obstruction for our members and other people using the centre.

4.  All gymnasts should wear suitable clothing:

Girls – leotards or club t-shirt with shorts/leggings

Boys – t-shirt, (club tshirt available) or boys leotard with shorts/tracksuit bottoms.

No Denim or school uniforms

5. Long hair and fringes must be tied neatly at all times.

No Long or false nails as this can cause injury.

6. No jewellery/watches to be worn in the gym

7. Do not work on any apparatus without a coach being present.

8. Misbehaviour, excessive and unnecessary noise will not be tolerated and offenders will be asked to leave the gym.

9. Do not cross areas where other gymnasts are working.

10. No running in the gym, unless instructed by a coach.

11. As a matter of courtesy and safety, gymnasts should ask permission to leave the gym during a training session.

12. No outdoor shoes should be worn in the gym.

13. No food to be brought into the gym.

14. Drinks - Only water allowed.

15. Please treat your coaches and fellow gymnasts with respect.

16. Sickness - Vomit and stomach virus' - Please allow 48 hours after a virus before returning to the club.

Parent Expectations

PARENTS/CARERS/VISITORS

1. It is difficult to oversee and prevent you from taking photographs of your child duing their gymnastics sessions, as the coaches are focused on the children. So for the safety of the children, if you do take a photo or video, please ensure this is for personal use only. We kindly ask you NOT to post images or videos with other children in on any social media sites

Viewing areas:

2. Please remember we are not responsible for children outside their class hours.

3. Young children should be collected from the sports hall, not the car park.

4. Please arrive 5 minutes before the class ends when picking up your child. The club may charge pro rata per hour for late pick up. 

5. No wet, muddy shoes in the gym viewing area.

6. Rudeness or abusive to our coaches or admin will not be tolerated and you will be asked to leave the club. No refund will be given for the rest of the term.