Gym update 23rd April 2020

INFORMATION TO OUR MEMBERS

To all parents,

Following on from our previous update we are pleased to inform everyone that we have been able to secure a local authority grant to help us with the running costs of the gym over the coming months. As such, it is not necessary for parents to continue to pay their fees either in full or partially at this time while the gym is closed. For those of you that have been making payments we are once again really grateful. Once we are able to open we will speak to you individually to see how you want the payments to be returned to you - either as a credit against your fees or in additional classes etc.

If your account is in arrears we would still recommend that you try to make some payments towards the outstanding balance, even if it is just small amounts at this time . As always please only do this if you can afford to do so.

Please keep following us on facebook and on our website for new challenges, videos and ideas to keep the children occupied during the ongoing lockdown. If you have any queries please don't hesitate to contact us .

Our plan is to throw a huge welcome back and thank you party as soon as we are given the OK to open. In the mean time please stay safe.

Gym Closure - 25th March 2020

information to our members on gym closure

Following on from our decision to close the gym, we wanted to give you all an update as to where we are now. The gym was originally closed for 2 weeks however we believe this will now be at least 4 weeks , with a monthly review, possibly even 3 months. Things are changing constantly and we will keep you informed as and when we know more. As a club, we rely solely on the fees we receive from our members on a monthly basis to cover our coaching costs and the running costs of the building. As a charity, our objective has always been to keep the fees as low as possible which means we do not make large profits which could have helped us through these really difficult times. We are applying for government support to help with our coaches' salaries and will also be applying for a grant to help towards the running costs such as rent although at the moment it is not clear how this support will be administered , how much we will get and for how long but we are reviewing all the government sites daily. We are also in contact with the landlord to see what support he can give us. In the short term we will be covering the costs ourselves. FEES - We appreciate that this is an exceptionally difficult time for everyone however if our members are able to contribute any money towards their fees during this period it would be hugely appreciated. Any money paid towards fees would be taken into account once we are open again . We are looking at a number of ways in which we can do this such as offering additional sessions. holiday camp spaces, holiday sessions, reduced fees going forward, whatever we can do.

Fees paid for March. Additional sessions will be offered to all members who have paid for March for the hours that they lost following the closure.
Any monies owed prior to the closure will still be payable however we appreciate that you may not be able to clear the debt during the lockdown .
Fees from April onwards. As said above any money that you can pay towards your fees ongoing will be repaid with additional classes or discounts , to be agreed with the parents once we reopen.
BUT REMEMBER -. NO CHILD WILL LOSE THEIR SPACE IF THEY CANNOT PAY ANYTHING FROM APRIL UNTIL WE RE-OPEN. ALWAYS PUT YOUR FAMILY FIRST AND ONLY PAY WHAT YOU CAN AFFORD IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME. ANY AMOUNT YOU CAN PAY WILL MAKE A HUGE DIFFERENT TO OUR CLUB.

Obviously at the moment we do not know how long it is going to last for but we will continue to monitor things daily. We have a strong management team who have always managed our finances exceptionally carefully which means that we are confident that with the support of staff, the landlord and our members, we will be able to see ourselves through this crisis, even if it lasts past the 3 months. The management team are volunteers and will continue to work throughout this period to ensure the club is here for many years to come. This club has always been like a family and as a family , if we all work together, we will come back stronger. If at anytime you have any queries please message us through facebook or our email cardiffolympic@yahoo.co.uk. We also have coaches online who will be more than happy to help if you want some advice or have any queries about what your child can do safely at home. Please message us directly and we will pass on to the relevant people.
If you wish to discuss anything to do with fees, or any other matters regarding the club you can speak to our trustees Joely Griffiths or Ally McClymont via the Cardiff Olympic email address. All communications are strictly confidential. Or you can call Joely at anytime on 07834 035651.

Gym Closure - 22nd March 2020

COGC CORONAVIRUS UPDATE & GYM CLOSURE

Following the latest update from the government today we have taken the decision to close the gym at the end of the week so our last classes will take place on Friday. We will initially close for 2 weeks during which time we will continue to monitor the situation. We really hope to be able to open again at the end of the 2 weeks but will obviously only do so if it is safe for our gymnasts, staff and parents. At this time we may also look at other options such as smaller groups, staggered classes etc.

During our closed period we will regularly post conditioning sheets and ideas for skills for children to work on safely at home.

We understand schools may stay closed much longer but we really hope to be able to open in the not too distant future. The issues faced by schools are different to our own and there are obviously additional financial implications for us as a club. We are currently looking at what support and help we can receive from the government and our landlord and will give you updates as and when we know more.

This is going to be an exceptionally difficult and challenging time for everyone but we will all do everything possible to get us safely up and running again as soon as possible.

Please keep checking our Facebook and website for updates and please email us directly if you have any queries on cardiffolympic@yahoo.co.uk