Attendance and Promptness

Whilst we understand the unpredictability of traffic and disruptions, it is unfair to other participants if their session is disturbed due to lateness. Please ensure that you or your child arrives promptly. If you have missed the warmup, children may be refused entry depending on instructor availability and adults will be expected to complete a comprehensive warm up independently. You will still be required to undertake a full warmup irrespective of arrival time to minimise the risk of injury.

Attire

Under 18s should wear a leotard and leggings or unitard with a t-shirt as optional. Adults should wear either a unitard or leggings and a t-shirt. Preferably in cotton stretch fabric rather than polyester as cotton has more grip on the silks.

A t-shirt can be worn according to participants preference including individual sleeve length and tightness of fit, however participants may be restricted from certain drops if they are wearing baggy t-shirts.

Socks can be worn or removed based on personal preference.

No hooded tops or jumpers are permitted.

Long hair should be tied back.

Please remove jewellery.

Behaviour

We expect high behavioural standards from all and will not tolerate unkind, threatening or abusive behaviour. Our Code of Conduct provides additional information on this. The use of recreational drugs or alcohol is prohibited before or during class.

General Information

Please be aware that bruises or friction burns may occur due to the nature of the class. The likelihood of this is amplified by not following our jewellery and clothing guidance.

Students are not permitted to;

– support or spot each other

– provide instruction to other students.

– self-teach from videos or online materials.

– make alterations to the equipment or rigging.

– be on a crash mat whilst another student is on the equipment, except for the case of any doubles work.

– run in the Academy, unless being instructed to as part of a specific game or activity.

– use any equipment independently without an instructor present.

No food or chewing gum is allowed in the main training area at the Academy.

Friends and family are permitted to wait and watch from the viewing area only.

Photography is only permitted in line with our photography and filming policy, which highlights that photos should not be taken from inside the viewing area.

Any items including vehicles are left at the owners risk.

If there are any changes to your contact details or medical information, you must update us to ensure that we can provide you with the best possible service level.

We have comprehensive policies, procedures, risk assessments and guidance in place to support our service activities. It is expected that participants comply with these to ensure that everyone has the most enjoyable and safest experience possible. If you would like to know more about our health, safety and welfare management or ask for a copy of a document, please email info@essexcircusacademy.co.uk for more information.

Terms and conditions are provided prior to class. Acceptance confirms that you have read and understood them and accepted the residual risk associated with circus activities.