Gymnast Code of Conduct Policy

Here at Astral Acrobatics, we want everyone’s experience to be a highly enjoyable one. Therefore, we expect our members to uphold to the following standards of discipline:

• Gymnasts must arrive ready to start their session on time. This does not mean arriving to the venue at the designated session start time. Late arrivals cause disruption to the session and pose a health and safety issue if gymnasts are late for the warm up.

• Please ensure your child has been to the toilet before their session. This massively helps ensure the sessions remain smooth running. Gymnasts needing toilet breaks during an acrobatic session is particularly disruptive since other gymnasts have to wait for their partner(s) to return before they can continue working.

• Gymnasts must have long hair tied up (ideally in a bun or plaits). Loose hair poses a major safety risk for both the gymnast and the coaches. Furthermore, due to the nature of acrobatics, it poses a risk to the fellow gymnasts they are working with.

• Clothing must be of appropriate gymnastic attire. Leotards or 2 pieces are ideal. Gymnasts can of course wear a club hoodie, t shirt, shorts or leggings with their leotard if they choose to do so, providing these don’t limit range of movement or the gymnast(s) ability to perform skills.

• Gymnasts must not wear jewellery when taking part in gymnastics. If earrings cannot be taken out, they must be covered up with plasters before arriving for their session.

• Due to the nature of the sport, gymnasts must of course be open to working with others to perform acrobatic skills and treat their partner(s) with respect and kindness.

• Respect must be shown to coaches at all times. Gymnasts must listen and follow instructions given to them by their coach and not to go on any equipment until told to do so.

• Gymnasts are expected to show good behaviour and follow the club rules at all times.

Last updated 15th June 2021