Q: How do I join Catleaps Gymnastics Club?

A: We operate a waiting list system. Please register for classes suitable for your child’s age group on the days/times that are convenient for you. 

The more classes you register for, the quicker you’ll get a place. Please only commit to a trial if you can continue attending the session at the day/time offered.

Q: How long is the waiting list?

A: Unfortunately, it is impossible for us to predict this. If you have flexibility to add your child to more than one day then you’ll get a place more quickly. Places only become available when gymnasts leave the club or move up a group. Therefore, we have no way of telling when that will be. 

Each class has an age-range. So, if a 5-year-old girl leaves, we will offer the place to the next 5-year-old girl on the waiting list for that class. Our Robert Clack venue is larger and runs six days a week. Our smaller Coopers’ Coborn venue runs 3 days per week.

Q: How old do you have to be to join Catleaps Gymnastics Club?

A: Our regular classes begin from Reception Age. Our preschool classes start at 3 years.

Q: Do you offer gymnastics for beginners?

A: We offer gymnastics for beginners, through to more experienced gymnasts. Your child will be assessed in the trial session. If they would benefit from a class at a different level, an alternative session will be offered.

Q: What should my son/daughter wear for gymnastics?

A: For the first class we recommend that children wear a T-shirt and shorts/leggings or a leotard. Please only go out and buy specific clothing once you know it is an activity your son/daughter is going to enjoy. We have a club competition leotard, that can be worn for competitions and gradings, and also for regular training sessions.

Q: What do we need to bring to gymnastics?

A: Your child must bring their own sealed, named bottle filled with water (not juice) to every session.

Q: What if I’m late for a gymnastics class?

A: Children collected more than 15 minutes late will incur a £10 late collection fee. Arriving more than 10 minutes late at the start will mean that your child is unable to participate in the class, but you will still be charged for the session.

Q: Can children wear jewellery?

A: Our policy states that it is unsafe for children to wear any jewellery whilst participating in gymnastics. Please remove jewellery before the session. Please ensure children do not have any jewellery with them in case of loss.

Q: How do we pay fees?

A: You can pay fees via the Class4Kids management system using a debit or credit card. Invoices are issued on a monthly basis for pre-payment of classes by the 2nd of each month. Each invoice covers from roughly the middle of the month to the middle of the following month i.e. you would pay for classes from mid-January to mid-February by 2nd January.

Q: Why do we have to pay fees if our child is not in a session?

A: We have to pay out for the hire of our venue, insurance, equipment update & maintenance and coaches’ wages. We pride ourselves at Catleaps on keeping fees as affordable as possible. However, in order for this to be achieved we need to ensure classes are operating as close as possible to capacity.

Q: Do I need to stay at the venue?

A: Parents are welcome to stay and watch the class but please feel free to leave your child with us if you wish. All that we ask is that you are prompt in collecting your son/daughter at the end of the session. Gymnasts MUST be dropped off and collected from each session by an adult, in person. If you have children waiting with you to watch the session, please ensure that they are seated and supervised at all times.