We have a code a conduct that we expect all participants and parents to abide by.
Participants
- Gymnasts must be dressed appropriately – Leotard or well-fitting shorts and T-shirt. Gymnastics shorts may be worn with leotards (Club Leotards & shorts can be purchased from our online shop)
- Leggings, trousers, socks, tights, hoodies and jumpers are not allowed over gymnastics attire
- No jewellery whatsoever – this includes cotton ‘holiday’ bracelets/anklets
- Hair to be tied up securely before entering the gym
- The use of phones whilst in the gym is prohibited (phones to be kept in the bucket)
- Gymnasts must arrive on time – late entries will not be able to gain access
- If going home on their own parents must supply a letter relating to this, without this letter children will be kept in the building to be picked up
- For older gymnasts, we do not allow nail extensions in the gym
- Bullying is not tolerated in the club and will be dealt with in the appropriate manner
- For any concerns or issues, Gymnasts must report to the Head Coach – Michelle Pawley
- Respect for coaches and fellow gymnasts must be shown at all times
- Whilst visiting the toilet, children under 7yrs must take a toilet buddy with them
Parents
- Ensure that all sessions are paid-up one month in advance
- Re-register with British Gymnastics when requested
- Drop off children on time, access will not be possible if more than 5 minutes late
- It is the Parent/Carers responsibility to inform us of any special medical conditions at the point of booking, or if they should arise, this includes behavioural disorders.
- Parents must pick up their child(ren) on time, we do not have the resources to spare a coach to wait at the gym exit for late collections.
- Any concerning issues will be reported to parents/carers. This includes bullying, repeated lateness, unauthorised absence, poor attitude, repeatedly breaking any rules in the Participant Code of Conduct or a sudden change in personality.
- Please let us know if your child is unable to attend a session.
- If parents are concerned about any welfare issues they must firstly report to the Head coach Michelle or contact our Child Welfare Officer ‘Olga Berzing’ on 07921 823513 or email her on olga@lobatch.com for safeguarding reporting information.
Covid 19 rules
- Answer all Health questions honestly
- Parents are not permitted to enter the building. If the child is new to the club we will ask you to stay within the School grounds the first week in case we need to find you. Please be situated near the exit.
- Do not ask questions or engage coaches in conversation at the door whilst letting children in and out. All queries need to be aimed at the Head Coach – Michelle – via email help@kingfishergym.club or telephone 020 3610 0522
- Children are not permitted to change at the gym therefore they must be ready to take part in the session upon arrival. They will put all their belongings into a blue bucket which they will keep with them throughout the session.