GENERAL INFORMATION
Welcome to Bracknell Gymnastics Club. We are charitable company limited by guarantee and affiliated to British Gymnastics. Please feel free to explore the rest of our website but here is some information to get you started.
VENUES
Primary Site: 3m Hall, Bracknell Leisure Centre, Bagshot Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG40 3GB
Satelite Site: Gymnasium, Sandhurst School, Owlsmoor Road, Sandhurst, Berkshire GU47 0SD
TRIALS
Do we offer FREE TRIALS? Sort of…This is the offer: Arrange to come and trial a class. If you like it, book up for the rest of the term (which will include payment for the initial session). If you didn’t like it, the class was with our compliments. Subsequent trails can also be arranged but only one complimentary session can be granted per 12 month period. Trials can be arranged (subject to availability) by emailing info@bracknellgymnasticsclub.co.uk
Please note that trials are not possible on classes with PAYC (pay-as-you-come) options.
JOINING PART WAY THROUGH A TERM
If you are looking to join part way through the term (space dependant) please email info@bracknellgymnasticsclub.co.uk to ensure you are charged the correct amount for the remainder of the term.
WHAT TO BRING & WEAR
Please bring a water bottle with your child’s name on it. Please see this link for what to wear.
SPECTATOR AREA
Spectators are welcome. However, please note that priority should be for those attending recreational classes. Please note and adhere to the spectator policy.
ACCESS CARDS
Bracknell Leisure Centre is managed on behalf of Bracknell Forest Council by Everyone Active. Front of house reception and the barriers help to keep our site secure. If you planning to come regularly (i.e. once a week), please use this link to sign up for a free card which can be collected at reception: https://joinonline.everyoneactive.com/memberships
For one off appointments or if a card has been forgotten - please wait patiently at reception for the front of house team to let you in. We thank all members and their families in advance for showing kindness and consideration to everyone visiting / working at the centre.
TOILET TRIPS
The closest toilets are the male and female changing rooms at the top of the slope (between the exercise studios and the squash courts). There are also toilets by the cafe. Routes from the gymnastics hall to the door of the toilets are covered by the Bracknell Leisure Centre CCTV cameras. However, these are not directly accessible by the club. Parents / Guardians of children under 8 years of age are required to stay in order to accompany them to the toilets as necessary.
REFUNDS
The club issues refunds in two ways:
1) Transfer back to the card less an admin fee of £2
2) Bank transfer. The customer to be refunded will be invited to provide their correct account name and details for the bank transfer. Following the offer of a refund the onus is on the customer to provide the information for the refund. If the provided details are incorrect the club will correspond to resolve the error.
Refunds are issued for the following reasons:
- Customer booking error. This will typically be permitted via refund method no.1
- Club cancellation of course/session. The club will endeavour to reschedule before refunding where ever reasonably possible. If sessions are cancelled for this reason there will no administrative charge.
In the event of a government lockdown, the need to quarantine or closure due to hazardous weather, the club will issue home programmes. Refunds will not be given in these circumstances. The principle here is if home programmes are the only viable option for a customer for that date then it is deemed to be a reasonable solution.
COACHING
British Gymnastics qualifies coaches to work to a 1-16 ratio. However, our recreational classes operate to a 1-8 ratio to offer better quality of engagement. Furthermore, all of our coaches in ratio and qualified and insured through British Gymnastics, DBS checked and with additional training in safeguarding and positive coaching. For more details of our staff profiles please visit this link.
BADGES
Bracknell Gymnastics Club has designed their own award scheme with the help of high performance coaches and sport scientists. The scheme aims to create a broad base of physical literacy that can also build towards any of the club’s performance pathways.
ENQUIRIES
Email is the best method of making enquiries. There is a phone line but coaches are rarely available in the office receive calls. Info@bracknellgymnasticsclub.co.uk goes direct to those responsible for class management and the club. In concerns relating to the welfare of a child should go to the safeguarding team.
NEXT TERM DATES
Monday 15th April to Saturday 20th July 2024
Exclusions:
6th & 27th May (bank holiday Mondays)
2nd May (Sandhurst ONLY) - School exclusion
8th June & 6th July (Freestyle only)
27th May to 1st June (Daytime classes only i.e. Preschool & Home Ed)