👕 What to wear

Gymnastics is a barefoot activity. Recreational gymnasts can wear leotards, shorts, leggings, stirrups (for boys), or tracksuits – all available in our club shop. Close-fitting sports tops are allowed, but cropped or loose-fitting tops are not suitable as they ride up and can obstruct vision when upside down. Skorts are not permitted. Clothing with buttons, zips, or buckles is also unsuitable for safety reasons. Younger children should wear sliders or easy slip-on shoes so they can change quickly at the end of class.

💇 Hair & jewellery

Hair must be tied back away from the face. French or Dutch braids are ideal, as they stay neat and secure throughout the session. Jewellery and watches are not permitted. Newly pierced ears must be covered with micropore tape during the healing period. Once healing is complete, earrings must be removed before taking part in class.
Kara should be covered with a double length wrist band like these for safety.

🚪 Arrival & departure

Please enter through the left-hand entrance door and wait in the corridor until gymnasts are registered. At the end of class, children will leave via the fire exit directly into the car park.

👀 Watching the class

Parents are welcome to watch, but only from the corridor. Once all gymnasts are registered, the doors are left open so parents can sit outside and view the session. For safety reasons, no parents are permitted inside the gym during classes.

💧 Other essentials

Gymnasts should bring a sealable water bottle to avoid spills. Mobile phones should be left at home if possible; if brought, they must stay with shoes/coats and not be used during sessions.

💬 WhatsApp Community

We run a members-only WhatsApp Community where we share quick updates, reminders, and important notices for parents and guardians.

To keep the group safe and limited to current members, we don’t publish a public join link. Please speak to Steve or one of the coaches at your child’s session, and we’ll be happy to add you.

📝 Membership after trial

All gymnasts start with a trial session. If your child chooses to continue gymnastics after the trial, they will need to join the Independent Gymnastics Association (IGA) for insurance and membership purposes (not required for circus classes). There is a link to their website below for when you’re ready:
➡ Join IGA Membership

💳 Payments

The simplest way to pay for classes is through our online booking system.
If you prefer to pay by cash, please make sure that:

• You bring the exact amount (we do not keep a float and cannot give change).
• Cash is placed in an envelope clearly marked with your child’s name and class.

This helps us keep payments organised and ensures your child’s place is correctly recorded.

🚗 Find us

Classes take place at The Howard School, Rainham. Use the link below for directions:
➡ Navigate to Firefields Gym