Health & Safety Policy
Virtue are committed to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all members and others who visit our home. We maintain the quality of our health & safety controls through communication and the raising of awareness.
RISK
UNDERSTANDING RISK
Due to the nature of our activities, by attending a session you are aware and willingly assume that the possibility of injury does exist (including falls, sprains, strains, broken bones and even death). As part of the classes at Virtue, members will participate in vigorous athletic activity. In an effort to make the sport as safe as it can be, the staff will instruct all members concerning the necessary rules. It is vital that members follow the coach’s skill instructions, training rules and all club policies in order to decrease the possibility of injury. We advise our members not to practice skill at home. By attending a Virtue class, it is deemed that you assume and accept all risks associated with such participation. If injury does occur refunds are not applicable.
INJURY POLICY
If an injury was sustained either in the gym or out of the gym we can cancel the member’s space if requested, but the place will be offered to the waiting list. When the member is ready to return, we will endeavour to find the next available place to enable them to return to their normal class.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES
Safe participation in gymnastics
MEDICAL
We are not able to administer EPI pens. If your child needs an EPI pen you will be required to stay on site at all times.
All participants who have Down’s syndrome and wish to participate in any Virtue activity, are required to be screened under the following guidelines.
Atlanto Axial Instability information pack and form
Screening must be undertaken by a qualified medical practitioner. Those who are eligible to undertake the necessary tests include General Practitioners; Orthopaedic or Paediatric Consultants; School Medical Officers/Doctors; Chartered Physiotherapists. All gymnasts with Down’s syndrome must have approval from Virtue and British Gymnastics before any participation is permitted. On completion of screening, one copy of the fully completed approval form must be forwarded via email to Virtue office manager.
UNIFORM
Virtue Code of Dress should be adhered to at all times when representing the club. This also complies with British Gymnastics British Code of Dress for gymnastic activities.
Due to health and safety regulations within the school, Virtue uniform is mandatory for members. Uniform should be purchased upon joining.
Virtue leotards are compulsory for our gymnasts, and Virtue T shirts are compulsory for our free-runners.
SAFEGUARDING
Virtue is fully committed to safeguarding of all our members, we adhere to the strict guidelines under British Gymnasts in regards to the welfare of our children.
You can find more information on our safeguarding policies, meet our welfare team and report a concern directly on our welfare page.
SAFEGUARDING POLICY
BG safeguarding and protecting children policy
Failure to adhere to any policies will result in disciplinary action and may lead to suspension or exclusion from the club. Virtue reserve the right to remove or refuse membership to any one who fails to adhere to our policies.
