Frequently asked questions
Does Hawth run classes for boys and girls? Yes, we run classes of all kinds for both boys and girls.
Are all of Hawth Gymnastics’ classes based in the gymnasium at K2? Yes, we are the sole operator of the purpose built gymnastics hall at K2 and run all our classes there. We have NO classes running out of the Hawth theatre (there are lots of things in Crawley named “Hawth” (roundabouts, theatres, restaurants and gymnastics clubs to name a few!) because the piece of land that Crawley is built on has always been known as hawth (or hedged) land). You can find directions to K2 here
What ages do Hawth Gymnastics run classes for? We have a variety of session from 6 months to adult
What days of the week Hawth Gymnastics run classes? 9:00 – 22:00 weekdays and 9:00 – 18:00 on a Saturday. On Sunday we have external bookings and private lessons
Does Hawth Gymnastics offer free trial sessions? No. Our classes are booked for a half to begin with and then a full term after that. If you would like to get an idea if your child would like our classes, Holiday Courses are a great place to start.
Do classes run year round? We run our preschool and recreational classes during West Sussex school term time. If the schools break up mid week, we will always finish the week and end on a Saturday. Current term dates can be found on our term dates page.
Is there a waiting list to join Hawth Gymnastics? Yes. We run our classes full and there is a waiting list to join them. The list is often very long, especially for our recreational classes. Many children who are waiting for a space attend our Holiday Sessions in the interim.
How much do classes cost? Our current (April 2024) prices are £9.90/week for a preschool class and £11.20/week for a recreational class.
How often are fees due? Fees are paid before the start of each school term (3 times per year). In your first term with us you will only pay for half a term
How will you let me know when fees are due? Email! At Hawth Gymnastics we do all of our communication via email please make sure we have your correct address!
What methods of payment do you accept? Bank transfer is our only method of payment.
Do I get a discount if I am a member of K2/Everyone Active? No, although we share a building Hawth Gymnastics and K2 are run by separate companies
Do you offer a sibling or twin discount? Unfortunately this is something we are unable to offer.
Can I pay my fees using childcare vouchers? As we are a sports club, not a childcare facility we cannot accept childcare vouchers as payment
What do I do if I am unable to pay my fees? Contact us before the fees are due and we will almost certainly be able to make an arrangement.
Are some sessions cheaper than others?Sometimes bank holidays and/or gym closures cause missed sessions – which cause the cost of the term for that day to be slightly less than other days. However all classes are paying the same per hour. You can view the fees and how to pay here
How much notice do I need to give to leave? We ask for one month’s notice. Any remaining fees will be refunded.
What does my child need to wear? Anything that they can move about in freely but that is not too baggy. Leggings/shorts and a t-shirt is perfect. Leotards can be worn, a small selection of club kit can be purchased from the office but these are not compulsory. Please refrain from dressing children in dresses, skirts (including skirts attached to dance leotards) or tights with enclosed feet. Children are welcome to wear either socks or bear feet but please note that socks may be removed for certain activities and will be required for the trampoline (we have spares if they are forgotten).
What are Hawth’s policies on jewellery and hair? British Gymnastics (our governing body) has a zero tolerance jewellery policy so everything must be removed. Newly pierced ears can be taped up but as soon as the studs can be changed they must be removed for gymnastics. Hair that touches the shoulders, on either gender, must be tied up. Please do not use large or decorated hair clips/bands as these are counted as jewellery.
Can my child bring a drink or snack to the class? We encourage our children to bring a drink (preferably water, NOT blackcurrant or fizzy) in to the class. This drink must be in a clearly labelled bottle that can be sealed without leaking. If the children do not have a drink bottle they will be offered a trip to the water fountain at the midpoint of the class. Food will be not needed during our classes (with the exception of all day holiday courses where a packed lunch required).
Will my child use all of your equipment? Our classes operate on a 3 week cycle and within that time children will be offered a full range of equipment, please note that some of our bigger equipment is not suitable for all ages and therefore will not be used.
How are the children in Hawth’s recreational classes grouped? In the first week of term we group our children by age. These groups are then adjusted as the coaches get to know the children to factor in ability and skill level. We do not groups friends/cousins/siblings together unless they are of the same age and ability.
Can I stay and watch my child’s class? Do I have to stay? Parents are in the gym for Fun4Baby and Adult and Child classes. For Independent toddler classes parents are required to stay outside the gym in case they are needed. Recreational and squad parents are welcome to stay at watch at the windows but they can also leave as we keep contact details on record. Children will not be allowed to leave the gym alone unless they have signed a leave alone form
Can a sibling come in to an Adult & Child or Fun for Baby Class with me? Yes. As long as the additional child is not taking part in the class and the adult is able to cope with both children. Younger children can be carried round or left in a pushchair/car seat and older children can sit on the benches and watch.
Are all your coaches’ qualified? Criminal record checked? What are your child-to-coach ratios? We have 1 coach per 7 preschool gymnasts and 1:9 for our recreational groups. Every child will always be supervised by at least one British Gymnastics qualified coach and there may be other adults and trainee young coaches helping too. All of Hawth’s staff and volunteers are DBS (criminal record) checked and SGPC (Safeguarding & Protecting Children) trained. We have British Gymnastics Qualified coaches ranging from L1 (assistant coact) to L5 (high performance coach) you can read more about them on our meet the team page
Will my child work towards badges? We follow the British Gymnastics RISE awards scheme - which has a series of certificates and medals.
How can I find out how my child is doing? Your child’s personal coach is the best person to speak to about this, come and see us at the office and we will arrange for you to speak to them at the next session. We do not routinely give feedback to all parents, as with nearly 1300 members this would be a near impossibility, but you are more than welcome to arrange a quick chat with your child’s coach. Staying to watch your child’s class, and asking them how much fun they had when they come out, is also a great way to see how they are doing?
How can my child get in to a squad/train more than once per week? At Hawth we have an extensive squad programme of children and adults training 2 - 20+ hours per week. These classes are selected for from our recreational classes by our coaches. We also occasionally run open squad trials which we advertise broadly. Squad trials are never given on parents request.
My child is in a squad at another club, can they transfer to Hawth? Please email our Head Coach Amber (amber@hawthgymnastics.co.uk) with more information and we may be able to organise a squad trial. Please note that if our squads are full we will always give priority to gymnasts already at our club. We also ask that you speak to you existing club before contacting us. Our main competitive disciplines are Men’s Artistic and Men’s and Women’s TeamGym, we do not have any Women’s Artistic Squads.
Should you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.