Find out more: Parent & Child Sessions

This is the second instalment in Sugarloaf Gymnastics “find out more” series, introducing our Parent & Child sessions. Click here to read our previous instalment about Recreation Gymnastics.

These weekly sessions allow your child to discover the world of gymnastics with you by their side. You will enjoy unstructured play in a friendly setting with coach guidance on hand. These sessions give parents the chance to have fun with their young children in a safe and stimulating gymnastic environment! Children have fun through unstructured play becoming familiar with the equipment. Parents attend with children and there are always qualified coaches in attendance to assist and advise but during this session parents are responsible for their children so must keep a close eye at all times. Suitable for young children from crawlers, furniture surfers to walkers to max age 4 years.

Any children who touch any equipment, even floor matting must be registered for insurance purposes. Babies, if not participating, should be kept in parents arms/in a sling/carrier..

Do I have to book?

Yes  – to ensure that we are not over booked, so every child can have lots of space to play, you must pre-register (free) prior to attending.

How do I do this?

• Pre-Register online here.
• Ensure to book the Parent & Child First Registration fee of €10 AND book the session date.
• For  first session the €10 covers your insurance fee (valid for the September 1st 2018 – August 31st 2019 gymnastics season) and the first sessions fees
• Following this, you will only need to pre-book into the next session date and then €5 is payable in cash at the training centre.

Can I drop in without booking?

Yes but we won’t be able to guarantee that your child will be able to take part if max numbers have arrived and would not like to disappoint anyone. We must have an online registration of every child attending every session so you will need to register online before entering onto the training centre floor.

Summer Sessions

Running through July & August 2019

Quick Booking Information

• Click the Join Now Button.
• Review the information carefully as it is to help you in your booking.
• Add both Parent & Child First registration AND the session date which you will be attending.
• The First Registration is an insurance fee and the payment for the first class.
• Following this initial booking, every week you will only need to book for the day that you plan to attend and will pay the €5 at the training centre.

If you would like a detailed breakdown on how to book, continue reading:

1. Click the Join Now button.
2. Review the information carefully as it is to help you in your booking.
3. First “Parent & Toddler First Registration” must be booked. This €10 cost includes the first session fee of €5 and Gymnastics Ireland Membership fee. This must be booked before children attend any session (this is only booked on the first initial session attended). Click “add to bill”. The system will then prompt you to enter login details. If you have an account with us, proceed as normal (if you have forgotten your password click “forgotten password” on the bottom right. If not, click “No” and register yourself first & then your child.
4. Following registering / adding to bill. You will need to book into the session date – this must be done every week prior to every session. Click “add more items”:  While the first initial booking may seem a little tedious, every session following this is very simple – we promise!The click “select” beside the Parent & Toddler session you wish to attend. This is updated weekly on our website and can be booked up to 15 minutes before attending the session. If you have more than one child attending you will need to add a session per child into you basket. Each child must be registered individually so repeat step 2 for another child.
5. You will now see both items in your basket. Click “proceed to payment” and follow the instructions to submit your card details.If you encounter problems with the CAPTCHA image, try using the audio cues.
6. Please note that when attending the second session you will only need to book the session (not add the first registration) so no card details will need to be submitted, the €5 will be payable in cash at the training centre.
7. Your Registration is now complete. You will receive a confirmation message on screen as well as a receipt via email confirming your child’s place in the session.

Please note:

• Parents / Guardians must stay with and supervise children at all times.
• Drinks / Bottles / Food are not permitted on the gym floor.
• Children may not attend unless booked correctly.
• You may be asked to show your receipt of booking, so please have this handy.
• Please only park in spaces marked with Sugarloaf Gymnastics signage.

To find about all the classes we have on offer at Sugarloaf Gymnastics, click here.