Got a Question?? 

Here are the often-asked questions by members of our team new and those who have been here a while. 

 

What age can my child start classes? 

The youngest we can start taking gymnasts is 4 years old (they must have started full time education). 

 

What should my child wear for class? 

When they start out with Suki we ask for well-fitting sportswear, this can be anything from shorts and t-shirts, leggings, leotards. All long hair must have their hair in a bun to prevent it from getting in the way of training. 

 

Should my child bring anything else with them? 

They should bring a bottle of water suitable for the length of their session. When the season changes into summer, your child might need a bigger bottle.

 

What happens if my gymnast is moving class or you wish for them to attend more classes?

If we wish to move your gymnast up to the next level, we will contact you to make you aware of the class, day, times and price alteration. 

When we wish to add more sessions to your gymnast timetable we will organise a meeting with the parent / guardian to discuss this. 

 

Are your classes insured? 

All gymnasts will need insurance from British Gymnastics. This is done directly through the British Gymnastics Membership  and must be completed in their first two weeks of attending, then renewed every September. The club and all the coaches are fully insured. 

 

Are your coaches qualified? 

Suki coaches have a minimum of level 1 qualification with British Gymnastics. We have one Level 5 coach (High Performance) within the club along with coaches who are level 3 and 2. Within the team we have several adult helpers, coaches under training and our leadership academy. 

 

Can parents watch?

Parents can watch the first session, then attend their gymnasts class on parents watching week. This information is on our closed club facebook page.  

 

What are badges?

Rise Gymnastics is a fun packed programme that provides a progressive journey through recreational gymnastics. Rise Gymnastics Programme and Award Scheme is a modern take on our wonderful sport. The three phases of Discover, Explore and Excel make up the Rise Gymnastics programme and take gymnasts on a progressive journey, from their first steps into gymnastics all the way through to advanced skills.

Rise Gymnastics Promo

 

When are your term dates?

Our classes continue through the school half terms. We have our shut down for two weeks at Easter, the first two weeks of August and two weeks at Christmas. Please keep an eye out on our notice board, facebook page and website for additional information.

 

Can we book one to one sessions?

This can be arranged. Please speak to Natalie if you require additional information on natalie@sukiagc.co.uk 

 

What do we do if a child is not happy?

We have set procedures in place for any issue of any sort. The information for our welfare is on our committee page (welfare@sukiagc.co.uk), however more information can be found in our handbook and mini version of our code of conduct handed to you on day one. We also have a small purple box outside the gym for you and your gymnast to utilise. This can be anonymous or you can write your name on it. Only our welfare officer has a key and they will deal with each enquiry correctly. The purple box can be used for positive comments or any concerns you may have. If you feel you need to inform the South Gymnastics or British Gymnastics of an issue, these details can be found under "links" on our website. 

 

Does our child have to compete?

We have a range of events throughout the year at the club and around the country if your child wishes to take part, however; we do not pressure gymnasts into competing and will always discuss movement of classes / expectations with you.

 

Can they compete in General Gymnastics? 

We currently do not take part in any general gymnastic competitions. Our competitive discipline is Aerobic Gymnastics. 

 

What is Aerobic Gymnastics?

Aerobic Gymnastics is the most energetic of all the types of Gymnastics. Routines are performed either individually or in groups of two, three, four or five. If you have energy to burn this is the perfect sport for you. It involves performing high intensity aerobic movement patterns to heart pounding music. 

 

What is IAC Gymnastics? 

Suitable for all ages, Introductory Aerobics incorporates flexibility, strength and stamina, and gives gymnasts the opportunity to learn new skills and perform alongside their friends.

A new competition framework for 2018, Introductory Aerobic Code (IAC), has also been developed to enable participants to compete alongside their friends in teams of three to six. 

Once Completed Gymnasts can be selected to move into our other competitive teams. 

 

What do I do if I want to help the club out?

Please come and see us or drop us an email to natalie@sukiagc.co.uk! There is always something to do within the club, from setting up events, helping with classes, fundraising, assisting the clubs committee with development, sponsorship ideas, the list is endless. 

 

How much is it to attend?

Our hourly rate starts from £5.25 per hour. 

 

When and how do I pay fees?

These are paid on the 1st of each month, and no later than the 7th of every month into the club bank account. Any payments made after this date that are not authorised will have a late payment charge added to your account. Details of our bank account can be found on the bottom of our invoices

 

What happens if my gymnast starts half way through the month?

We ask you to pay each session by BACS for that month. For example, if you train on a Wednesday and there are two Wednesdays left, you will receive an invoice for each session. We will then invoice you the following month for that month. 

 

What is the closed facebook page? 

We have two facebook pages. One for the community to see what we are doing and achieving (open like page) and a closed page for the parents of our club. It is imperative you are on this page as we communicate a lot of information through it.