Entry to Classes
Whether you are a regular attending participant or are attending for your first trial session the fee for the session or event you wish to attend must be paid before participation just the same as if you were going to a swimming pool, cinema, dance hall or attending a course.
Membership
As of 1st October 2017 BG have introduced their own online system.
BG & TRTA/TRGC (our parent Gymnastics Club) memberships are NOW separated.
BG membership is compulsory for all participants regardless of age and ability. This is for all participants that are taking part in recreational gymnastics or just starting to take part in local competitions. Whether you are new to the sport and finding out which style of gymnastics you enjoy the most, or you have been taking part for some time and are now competing in local-level competitions, Bronze membership is perfect for you.
For squad members Grade G and above wishing to follow our advanced competitive plan Silver membership and high level insurance may be required (~£50 September 2018). All plans and progress routes at this level will be discussed prior to 30th September 2018 on an individual basis.
TRTA membership is compulsory for all Academy and Competitive members. It membership covers the Academy for young leaders, trainee coaches and volunteers as well as competitors, display and stunt artists. Tiger Roll Membership is priced at maximum of £12 for a year (2018). This fee can now be paid up to two weeks after enrolment of your first 1hr class. Or two weeks before you first course/event (2hrs or more).
Events
Internal Events e.g. Internal Qualifying Competitions are all priced at £12pp for 2017.
A minimum of two weeks’ notice is required. Separate spectator fees may be applicable depending on venue, where possible guest lists will be made available.
Development Training are priced at £45pp for a 6 hour one day course. I will always aim to keep prices as low as possible and offer any discounts/priority bookings.
External Events prices may vary depending on the fees from the event organiser.
Optional Extras
Squad Training Folder is included in the full £25 Membership or can be purchased separately at a later date in the year (2017) for £10.
This is a folder which contains the essential Handbook for skills, drills, routines, scores, event calendar and all hand-outs provided throughout the year.
Club Leotard is now available and is compulsory for external events and competitions. The full fee (leotard with club tiger badge) is £25 Child sizes and £28 Adult sizes. Tiger Badge only price is £10.
Club T-shirt is £10, there is limited stock but we are able to take pre-orders.
Classes
Priority space is given to those paying by the closing date. Term-time enrolment is subject to +£10 admin fee.
As we have to hire the facilities we are running block booked classes on a maximum of 24 hrs to help guarantee the next terms hire. Block booking fees are priced at a maximum of £55 for 6 x 1hr classes (as at 2017). We are pleased to guarantee that this maximum guideline fee remain the same for 2018 as well.
Where classes are purchased in blocks of hours. A minimum purchase of 6hrs is required for new squad members commitment. Priority re-booking is available, this guarantees participants their space. Participants with zero or less hours on account than the class hours wished to be attended e.g. 1hr on account intending to participate for 2hrs, participation is unfortunately prohibited until receipt of payment for classes is received.
Please note participation without payment for classes may invalidate your insurance and/or membership.
Missed classes and Refunds
Rollover System this permits participants to simply rollover any missed classes within the period for the number of hours for which they have paid for i.e. meaning you never have to worry about missing out.
Due to the nature of this 'rollover' system refunds are therefore unavailable. For the Rollover system your space will be held open without requiring any written notice such as a doctors letter for the duration's as follows:
1-6hrs on account space held for one term.
7-12hrs on account space held for two terms.
13-24hrs on account space held for three terms.
PCM System this is the monthly payment system which was introduced in the Spring 2017. Though this cancels out any 'rollovers' for missed classes refunds are available with this system which are based on a 4 week period. Therefore the benefit for participation occurs during months of 5 weeks. Refunds for cancellation notices are based on a 25% refund per weeks notice with a minimum of 4 weeks notice required for a 100% refund.
Events This includes all courses and competitions due to the running costs refunds are only available in club vouchers and are also based on a 25% refund per weeks notice.