F.A.Q
Where is the gym club?
Flames gymnastic centre is based in the Gillett Centre, 998 Bristol Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham B29 6LG. The full details are on the Contact page below. Car parking is at the rear of the George Cadbury building (next door to the old Library and Gillett Centre).
Do I need to pay for car parking?
From 4 April 2024, the University has implemented car park charging from 8am - 6pm each day. This means that we actively encourage parents to car share, or use public transport where possible. If you wish to use your car, you are advised to drop off children as close to 6pm each week day session to avoid paying car park charges.
On Saturdays, parents of gymnasts for our 10am class will need to consider paying the parking charge (via the payment machine in the car park or via the Ringo App), in addition to the training fee to the club. Parents of the gymnasts for our 11am class, we suggest you drop off and pick up as close to your daughter's training times to avoid car park charges.
We are sorry that, if you are a car driver, you have this additional charge to make, and we have maintained a reduction in the cost of our 10am class to help redress some of the additional charge.
On Saturdays, parents of gymnasts for our 10am class will need to consider paying the parking charge (via the payment machine in the car park or via the Ringo App), in addition to the training fee to the club. Parents of the gymnasts for our 11am class, we suggest you drop off and pick up as close to your daughter's training times to avoid car park charges.
We are sorry that, if you are a car driver, you have this additional charge to make, and we have maintained a reduction in the cost of our 10am class to help redress some of the additional charge.
How much does it cost to do gymnastics at Flames?
Our Saturday morning Gym Kids Group sessions are 6th April 2024, with payment on a pay-as-you-go basis. You can pay in cash on arrival or via bank transfer.
For all our other sessions, we currently organise our classes into 8-week 'terms'. Please note the 'term' payment system will change from 1 January 2027
Training fees are payable whether your gymnast attends their class or not - we are a small club and do not charge high rate of fees, and our margins are very small when it comes to meeting our overheads. The money you pay for your daughter's training contributes to the sum required to meet our University rental fees (currently over £58 per hour), we therefore ask that you pay your fees promptly when asked.
Gymnasts who attend our recreational programme (Gymnastics For All (GFA)) sessions pay £76.50 for 8 weeks attending one class per week.
Gymnasts who attend 2 classes per week pay £127.50 for an 8-week term.
Competition squad gymnasts pay £174 for 8 weeks covering up to 4 session per week.
From 1 January 2027, we will be collecting training fees payments via monthly direct debits; based on a 50 week year (we are closed for two weeks at Christmas). Payments are made via direct debit on the 1st of each month, covering your child's allocated space in the class. Payments are non-refundable for missed sessions, and attendance and fees payment are necessary to maintain the class space. We only accept payments in pounds sterling (£).
You will be able to cancel your child's place and the associated payments, by giving at least two week's notice before the next direct debit is due. Please note that cancellations made mid-month will not be refunded for that month.
If we cancel due to unforeseen circumstances (such as extreme weather, or a system failure at the gym), we will notify you and offer an alternative session or a refund.
If a direct debit fails, we may refuse access to sessions until the full payment is made. Failure to pay within 72 hours could result in your child losing their space in the class, as we have waiting lists for most sessions.
For all our other sessions, we currently organise our classes into 8-week 'terms'. Please note the 'term' payment system will change from 1 January 2027
Training fees are payable whether your gymnast attends their class or not - we are a small club and do not charge high rate of fees, and our margins are very small when it comes to meeting our overheads. The money you pay for your daughter's training contributes to the sum required to meet our University rental fees (currently over £58 per hour), we therefore ask that you pay your fees promptly when asked.
Gymnasts who attend our recreational programme (Gymnastics For All (GFA)) sessions pay £76.50 for 8 weeks attending one class per week.
Gymnasts who attend 2 classes per week pay £127.50 for an 8-week term.
Competition squad gymnasts pay £174 for 8 weeks covering up to 4 session per week.
From 1 January 2027, we will be collecting training fees payments via monthly direct debits; based on a 50 week year (we are closed for two weeks at Christmas). Payments are made via direct debit on the 1st of each month, covering your child's allocated space in the class. Payments are non-refundable for missed sessions, and attendance and fees payment are necessary to maintain the class space. We only accept payments in pounds sterling (£).
You will be able to cancel your child's place and the associated payments, by giving at least two week's notice before the next direct debit is due. Please note that cancellations made mid-month will not be refunded for that month.
If we cancel due to unforeseen circumstances (such as extreme weather, or a system failure at the gym), we will notify you and offer an alternative session or a refund.
If a direct debit fails, we may refuse access to sessions until the full payment is made. Failure to pay within 72 hours could result in your child losing their space in the class, as we have waiting lists for most sessions.
Does my child need any gymnastics experience to join?
No, we offer gymnastics coaching for beginners through to Womens Artistic national, regional and county competition level. Experience is not required, just an enthusiasm to get involved and a desire to learn the sport.
Can I watch my daughter train?
There are large screen TV's in the upstairs parents room with live feed video of gymnasts training in the gym. Parents are welcome to watch all or part of every session via these screens. Unfortunately we do not have space to safely accommodate spectators in the gym. Parents who wish to assist in the gym during our Gym Kids Session are welcome to come into the gym with their child - please note this is not to watch but to participate and assist!
Any parent wishing to get involved in coaching will be welcomed into the gym in a voluntary capacity, and offered informal and formal training in the sport. Please speak to any of the coaches if you are interested in this.
Any parent wishing to get involved in coaching will be welcomed into the gym in a voluntary capacity, and offered informal and formal training in the sport. Please speak to any of the coaches if you are interested in this.
Will my daughter be insured whilst doing gymnastics at Flames?
Parents are required to register their child each year with the sport's governing body 'British Gymnastics'. This includes insurance cover as detailed on the BG website. The club and all coaches are also registered and insured via British Gymnastics. There is a first aider present at all training sessions to manage any injuries that occur. If you gymnast is injured during the session, you will be informed by a coach either immediately or at the end of the training session when you collect them.
