In the Studio

• Follow all reasonable directions given by staff.
• Always be encouraging and supportive towards fellow students. Treat everyone equally.
• If you are not well, stay at home and rest
• Do not touch or lean on mirrors.
• No chewing gum
• Posting a video of yourself doing a routine online is permitted. However if others appear in the video then you must have that person’s permission before posting publicly. DO NOT upload videos of others (including our instructors) without their permission .

Using the Equipment 

• Wear suitable attire when attempting any moves/tricks, and always warm up and cool down (stretch) when using the equipment 
• Always start your session by wiping down your pole with a towel and methylated spirits and repeat this process at the end of your session – making sure to remove all residue of chalk and/or other substances.
• You ARE NOT permitted to teach moves/tricks to fellow students.
• Be mindful of those around you when using the poles to avoid collisions.
• Always ensure that you have a crash mat and ‘spotter’ if you are attempting a new trick that you have not yet safely and consistently ‘mastered’
• DO NOT learn new tricks outside of classes unless an instructor is present and spotting you
• DO NOT engage in activity on the poles if you have been drinking alcohol or taking any medication/drugs to the point that your safety (or safety of others) may be affected.

Accidents and Incidents

• If there is an incident, regardless of the seriousness of the injury, you are required to let a staff member know  so that they can assess whether First Aid is required and/or whether an Incident Report might need to be filled out. 
• Our staff are qualified in First Aid. You must follow the directions of staff in case of an accident or incident that required First Aid and follow all instructions required for filling out an Incident Report.

Children

• We do not provide child minding facilities. If you bring children to the studio they are your responsibility. Children must not run around the studio or car park. If your child disrupts classes or their behaviour is seen as potentially harmful to themselves and/or others, you will be asked to take your child from the Studio.
  

Make-up Classes and Practice Times 

• If you have registered for a class you are entitled to your own pole. If you are making up a class, let the students who are signed up for that class take their poles first, then you can use any available poles after that. You may have to share with other make up students.
• Share the sound system fairly. Everyone should have their turn to play their song.