Session fees and British Gymnastics membership
- Once you have been invited to join a session, the below applies:
- Your first two sessions are trial sessions, which are £10 for both sessions per person, payable by bank transfer in advance. Thereafter, to join the Club you will need to set up a standing order for £23 for Northgate and £22 for EPSV on the 1st of the month and monthly thereafter.
- The member is required to join the British Gymnastics, the current yearly cost is £24 for “Community” Membership (recreational). For those who move onto competitions, the membership is “Competitive”, which is £60.
- The Club operates a minimum of 42 weeks per year at Northgate and 40 weeks per year at EPSV.
- The Club operates all year round, we normally close for two weeks in August and December, other closures will be for the centre’s special events/maintenance and all Bank Holidays. Confirmation of closures will be emailed to you.
- To join *British Gymnastics please click here
* If you are already a member of British Gymnastics you need only add Chester Trampoline Club to your details, at no charge.
What To Bring To Your First Session
If you haven’t already returned your signed Membership Form, please bring it with you. You cannot take part until we have your signed form. You can find a copy of the Membership Form and also the Club rules at the bottom of this page.
What To Wear
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing such as a T-shirt with tracksuit bottoms, shorts or leggings, or a leotard. Make sure your clothes aren’t too big or flappy, though, as they’ll get in the way when you’re bouncing, and your T-shirt could fly over your head!
- Socks are essential to prevent slipping or getting your toes caught in the trampoline bed, but ensure they are cotton rather than nylon, as nylon socks can slip and create static.
What Not To Wear
- Absolutely no jewellery, anywhere on the body, not even ear studs. Why? The trampoline bed is a mesh bed and you do not want your jewellery getting caught in the bed whilst your body is rebounding upwards. Crop tops (short T shirts) as they will act like a parachute on the way down on a bounce.
- If jewellery cannot be taken off, it “may” be allowed if securely tapped and or covered. The Coach in charge of the session will determine if the member may join in. If you have a query, contact Colin Hall prior to the session to save possible disappointment.
Forms
Club Merchandise
All Club Hoodies and T Shirts are subsidised by the club
Sizes
Child sizes are 5-6, 7-8, 9-11, 12-13 and 14-15. Adult sizes are Small, Medium, Large, X Large and XX Large
Hoodies
Child sizes up to 12-13 £21.00, 14-15 £24.00 and all adult sizes £34.00
T Shirts
Child sizes up to 12-13 £8.00, 14-15 £10.00 and all adult sizes £11.00
The Club holds a small stock, please check with Colin at any Club session or email/text
British Gymnastics Proficiency Awards Scheme
Trampoline Proficiency Awards develop fundamental actions, shapes and landings required for a lifetime of enjoyment and technical progress within the sport of trampoline gymnastics.
- Levels 1-5 are suitable for Pre-School and Beginners and are designed to provide an all-round grounding for trampoline. Levels 1-5 are also a suitable training programme for people with a disability.
- Levels 6-10 are suitable for Primary and Secondary children from 5 years and build on the actions from 1-5 through a set of challenging yet exciting skill sets.
- Awards 11-15 are suitable for competitive gymnasts of secondary school age and allow for progression to a competitive standard and incorporate individual skill development, drills and routine construction information. Individuals must pass 7 activities per level to receive the award.
- Every new member will be assessed to see where they start on the proficiency award. From there, they will start working towards the proficiency level and when achieved all preceding levels will considered passed and awarded if requested. The first few awards are often achieved relatively quickly, but this slows down considerably as they progress through the awards. You will be notified by email when they pass each level and you are welcome to check with Colin at any time on how they are progressing.
- If you wish for a laminated certificate and badge to be awarded, the cost is £4.50 per set for Awards 1-10 and no charge for awards 11-15. They can take up to 2 weeks to make up and they will be awarded at their session.
