New classes @ the firefit hub, liverpool! - FAQs
Where are your liverpool sessions based?
At the FireFit Youth and Community Hub, 115 Upper Warwick St, Toxteth, Liverpool L8 8HD.
Is there parking?
There is no on-site parking at FireFit Hub; however, plenty of on-street parking is available in the surrounding area. The venue hosts a variety of clubs, sporting fixtures and large-scale events throughout the year.
At what age can my child attend your sessions?
Our classes are for children age 5+. We currently have two sessions avaialable, 10.30am-11.30am for ages 5-7 and 11.40am-12.40pm for ages 7+.
How do I sign my child up?
Please get in touch via email, Facebook or our website to see if we have space in the class you are interested in.
Do you have a waiting list?
Most of our sessions have waiting lists, which is why it’s important to contact us to register interest to avoid disappointment when turning up to one of our sessions. However, with these classes only just beginning, there is are currently no waiting lists.
Can we try out a session before joining?
Yes, we offer a free taster session once a space is available which gives participants a chance to try out one of our sessions before deciding if they would like to join the club as a full member.
Can I watch the session?
At our Liverpool venue (FireFit Hub), parents must drop off and collect their children from reception. Children will be signed in by a member of staff before being handed over to another coach beyond the barriers, who will supervise the group into the sports hall.
In accordance with FireFit Hub's safeguarding procedures, parents and guardians are not permitted to remain inside the venue during gymnastics classes.
FireFit Hub operates as a dedicated youth and community facility, with safeguarding measures in place to protect all young people using the building. The venue does not provide public viewing facilities, and access beyond reception is restricted.
Parents and guardians should therefore drop their child off at the designated collection point and return promptly at the end of their scheduled class.
Our Little Springers coaching team will supervise children throughout their session and ensure they are safely handed back to their parent or designated guardian afterwards.
For further information, please refer to FireFit Hub's Code of Conduct.
What happens after my child's free taster session?
You will receive a message from us to see if your child enjoyed the class and see if they would like to join the club. If so, the space in the session is theirs and they can return from the following week. The space allocated will be the same time/day as the taster session of which they attended.
How much are the sessions?
Our classes are £8 per session and are billed monthly via direct debit, based on the number of sessions we have ran that month. Classes are not on a pay as you go basis.
How do I pay for classes?
All club memberships are managed through an online payment system called Love Admin. Once you confirm your child would like to join the club we will send you further information so that you can create an account, fill in your child’s membership form and enter your payment details. We then request fees on the 1st of each month, for the month ahead (they make take several days to process from your account).
Are there any other costs?
As well as monthly club fees, members are also required to pay an annual club membership fee of £16.00 (non-refundable) which includes participant insurance. The club membership fee (£16.00) will be requested via Love Admin once you've signed up to our classes and then requested annually on the same date.
What does the club membership fee cover?
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Club insurance provided by Sportsguard
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A contribution towards ongoing coach education and CPD for new and existing coaches as well as club officials
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An annual contribution towards equipment repairs and renewals
What do participants need to wear?
We do not have a uniform which participants need to wear to attend sessions with us. All participants are encouraged to wear what they feel comfortable in however we politely ask that nothing too baggy is worn that could get caught on any apparatus, and nothing too tight which may restrict movement such as jeans.
We would recommend that participants wear items of clothing such as gymnastics/dance leotards, shorts, t-shirts, joggers, leggings etc.
In the winter months participants are advised to arrive wearing layers of clothing, which they can remove if necessary after the warm up.
Optional club clothing can be purchased with our club clothing supplier Penny Crayon via their website: https://www.pennycrayon.co.uk/little-springers-gymnastics. Members are able to both shop and pay online, arranging for delivery to home.
Gymnasts with long hair will need to tie it back during all gymnastics sessions and all jewellery must be removed (please see our Clothing & Jewellery Club Policy for more information).
What should my child bring with them?
All participants should bring their own drink along with them (no fizzy drinks) along with any medications if required.
At what time do I need to arrive to the session?
Participants should aim to arrive five minutes before their start time to ensure that the session is able to start promptly.
Are there changing facilities?
We ask that participants arrive ready to take part in their class. All venues do have toilet facilities if this is not possible.
What equipment do you have?
Our Liverpool location is stocked with gymnastics and safety equipment. Equipment includes matting, an inflatable track, springboard, safety mats, trampette and lots of foam shapes for practicing.
Do you do competitions?
To keep the emphasis firmly on fun and enjoyment, we do not enter competitions at any level. We allocate all of our timetable to those who wish to take part for one or two hours per week and signpost those who are motivated to compete to local clubs offering competitive training pathways.
Do you offer an award scheme?
Yes, Little Springers Gymnastics has designed a new award scheme! Participants will receive their very own progress stamp chart with 6 levels of difficulty and 36 skills in total.
What do I do if my child wishes to leave the club?
Club memberships can be cancelled at any time via email or Facebook, however as fees are requested monthly members must inform us before the 1st of the next month of they would like to cancel their membership for the following month/going forwards.
We are unable to part refund, for example if a member decides to leave the club mid month, then they will be welcome to attend until the end of the month if they choose to do so.