Everything You Need to Know

Anima Gymnastics Info

Club Rules, News, Closures & Awards Info

Discover all the info you need to know about how we run at Anima Gymnastics Club.
You’ll find info Club rules, Dress code guidelines, Club closure dates, latest updates via our Newsletters, how our Planned absence system & Ability Awards work.

Please take the time to read through this page to ensure so your child is fully prepared for each session.

Club Rules info

Contact Info

Keep your contact details updated in your Anima HomePortal account.
This ensures we can reach you quickly if there’s an emergency, cancellation, or important update. Log in any time to check and update your info.

Drop-Off & Pick-Up

To help our classes run on time, please drop off and collect your child from the gymnasium doors.

Child’s first session?
You’re welcome to stay in and watch for that class.
After that, we kindly ask parents to wait outside at drop-off and pick-up times.
These guidelines don’t apply to Toddlers Play or Toddler Learn classes.

Arriving Late

If your child arrives more than 10 minutes after the class starts, we won’t be able to let them join—for their own safety and the smooth running of the session.
We’re unable to offer refunds or mark as a Planned Absence for classes missed due to lateness.

Pick-Up by Someone Else

If someone else is collecting your child, please let us know beforehand
– either in person, text or email.

Supervision for Under 5s

If your child is under 5, a parent or guardian must stay on-site for the entire class.

Children over 10

Children aged 10 and above can leave the gym on their own,
but only if we’ve received written permission from you by email in advance.

Food & Drink

Children may only bring water into the gym.

Dress Code info

What to Wear

Toddlers Advanced, Pre-School & Boys

• T-shirts, vests, sweatshirts, shorts, leggings or joggers.

• Boys are also welcome to wear a leotard with shorts,
  though this is completely optional.

Girls (Reception to Advanced)

• A leotard is required.

• Fitted top, shorts or leggings may be worn over it.

Child’s First Session?
For the first class, a fitted top and leggings are fine – no leotard is needed.
From the second session onwards, girls are expected to wear a leotard.

Footwear

• All gymnasts train barefoot

• Socks, grip socks or gymnastics shoes are not allowed.

Hair, Jewellery & Makeup

• Make sure hair is tied back securely to prevent distractions or safety issues.

• No makeup and jewellery during sessions.

• If a piece of jewellery (like a new piercing) can’t be removed,
  it must be fully covered with tape.

Please note:
– It is important that your child follows these rules for health and safety.
If they are not followed, your child may be denied entry to their class and a refund will not be given for the missed session.

For further details, please refer to the links below.

Club Closure Dates for 2026

Stay informed about all scheduled closed dates

Easter Weekend
Friday 3rd April – Monday 6th April 2026

May Bank Holidays
Monday 4th May 2026
Monday 25th May 2026

Anima Summer Challenge Competition
Saturday 4th July – Sunday 5th July 2026

August Bank Holiday
Monday 31st August 2026

Anima Winter Challenge Competition
Saturday 5th December – Sunday 6th December 2026

Christmas Holidays
Monday 21st December 2026 – Sunday 3rd January 2027

Payment Fee Adjustments

If you book in 12-week blocks, your credit will roll over to the following week.
For Direct Debit payments, fees will be adjusted automatically from the following month.

Please note:
– Planned Absence forms do not need to be completed for the above dates, the booking system will handle this automatically.

Newsletters – Stay Updated with Anima Gymnastics

Stay in the loop and never miss an important updates & info!

Planned Absence System info

At Anima, we understand that there may be times when your child cannot attend their regular gymnastics class due to holidays, family occasions or other commitments.
To support families in these situations, we offer a system which allows you to notify us in advance, when your child will miss a class.

Planned Absences for 12-Block Booking Members

By submitting a Planned Absence form(s), the credit for the missed class will automatically remain on your account.
Once processed by us and can be used in the following ways:

• You can attend replacement classes either before or after the planned absence
  – these must be booked within 8 weeks of the planned absence date and within your current block booking.
• If the Planned Absence isn’t used for a replacement class, the credit will remain on your account and be applied to your next top-up.
  ‘For example, with 3 planned absence credits, you’ll select the 12-class block but only pay for 9 at the final checkout page, as this will automatically be deducted.’

Planned Absences for Direct Debit Members

By submitting a Planned Absence form(s) and once processed by us, you can only book a replacement class for the missed session(s).

• Replacement classes must be booked within 8 weeks of the planned absence date. After this time, the class will be forfeited.
• Direct Debit payments will not be adjusted or refunded, except during scheduled closures. Please refer to the Anima Closure Dates for 2026 for more information.

Please note:

– Planned Absence forms cannot be used for same-day sickness or unforeseen last-minute emergencies.

– Planned absences and replacement classes cannot be submitted through your HomePortal

– Our Planned Absence policy requires a minimum of one week’s notice

This notice period is important not only to ensure classes do not become overfilled, but also because replacement classes rely on us knowing in advance when a gymnast will be absent. When we receive timely planned absence notifications, we can offer replacement spaces to other families with sufficient notice.
Accepting planned absences with less than a week’s notice would mean offering replacement classes to other parents at very short notice,
which is not practical and often not workable for families. Having at least one week’s notice allows us to plan staffing appropriately, maintain safe coach-to-gymnast ratios and manage replacement classes fairly and effectively for everyone.