Information for New Members
Welcome to the Club. We hope that you enjoy practising with us. Here is some information about the club.
CLUB TIMES AND VENUES
Junior (under 16 years)
7-8pm Tuesday Bearsden Academy, Bearsden
7-8pm Wednesday Douglas Academy, Milngavie
Senior (over 16 years)
8-9:30pm - Tuesday Bearsden Academy, Bearsden
8-9:30pm - Wednesday Douglas Academy, Milngavie
Junior members should arrive at 7pm prompt and register with Eric or Jackie on arrival, in order to meet fire regulations.
If you are late for a class, please do not join in until you have registered.
Parents are welcome to visit the class at any time.
Parents of new beginners are encouraged to stay for at least the first week of the class or until your child is settled.
Please note that the club takes no responsibility for children outwith the class times
CLUB FEES
The club fees will be due as follows:
After a free first week’s trial period fees will be due.
There is an initial joining fee of £24 to cover Martial Arts Commission. Thereafter fees will be taken by a standing order mandate for £17.00 per month,( £14 for students and unwaged) which covers all fees, organisation registration, and grading fees and subsequent Martial Arts Commission insurance.
You can create this from your online account using the following details:
Please note that fees cover attendance on both nights.
You are not covered by the insurance until the fees are paid and your membership has been registered with the Martial Arts Commission.
Please note that fees cover attendance on both nights. i.e. you may attend on both nights and make up for a missed class by attending on another night.
GRADINGS
From time to time during the year there are gradings, held within a range of locations on the Glasgow/West of Scotland area.
If you wish to grade, your instructor will discuss the details with you.
The grading fee is £7.00 per member. The fees go to the governing body and not to the club.
No member may be graded without an up to date membership card.
CLOTHING
For the first few weeks you may wear loose clothing eg. A tee-shirt and shorts or a tracksuit.
Members practise in bare feet or in specialised soft shoes. No trainers may be worn.
If you have a foot infection, you must cover it. It is recommended that you use a swim sock, as used by swimmers. These may be obtained from the Allander Sports Centre.
Karate suits in a variety of sizes are available from the club secretary. Dependent on size, adult prices range from £16. All suits come with a white belt.
ATTENDANCE
Please inform the club secretary if you are going on holiday for a lengthy period, or no longer wish to practise.
INSTRUCTORS
All instructors are graded by the parent organisation, part of the Martial Arts Commission and have extensive coaching experience.
They are also PVG (Enhanced Disclosure) checked.
The instructors receive no payment and their assistance is appreciated.
CLUB FUNDS AND ACTIVITIES
The session fees go into club funds. The fund pays for the school lets and to allow instructors to attend courses, to improve their knowledge.
DISCIPLINE
Members must abide by the rules of the club. If a club member does not abide by the rules, their membership will be terminated.
Jackie Russell
Club secretary
Tel: 0141 570 1345 or bearsdenmartialarts@hotmail.com
Visit our website on bearsdenmartialarts.org
NB Your information is used and stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy which is available here. We would encourage all members to read this Policy to ensure they are aware of this and are aware about how we manage data
Welcome to the Club. We hope that you enjoy practising with us. Here is some information about the club.
CLUB TIMES AND VENUES
Junior (under 16 years)
7-8pm Tuesday Bearsden Academy, Bearsden
7-8pm Wednesday Douglas Academy, Milngavie
Senior (over 16 years)
8-9:30pm - Tuesday Bearsden Academy, Bearsden
8-9:30pm - Wednesday Douglas Academy, Milngavie
Junior members should arrive at 7pm prompt and register with Eric or Jackie on arrival, in order to meet fire regulations.
If you are late for a class, please do not join in until you have registered.
Parents are welcome to visit the class at any time.
Parents of new beginners are encouraged to stay for at least the first week of the class or until your child is settled.
Please note that the club takes no responsibility for children outwith the class times
CLUB FEES
The club fees will be due as follows:
After a free first week’s trial period fees will be due.
There is an initial joining fee of £24 to cover Martial Arts Commission. Thereafter fees will be taken by a standing order mandate for £17.00 per month,( £14 for students and unwaged) which covers all fees, organisation registration, and grading fees and subsequent Martial Arts Commission insurance.
You can create this from your online account using the following details:
- Type in the payees name. Bearsden Martial Arts Club
- Type in their bank account number. 00144618
- Type in their sort code. 80-05-57
- Type in a reference. Your name
Please note that fees cover attendance on both nights.
You are not covered by the insurance until the fees are paid and your membership has been registered with the Martial Arts Commission.
Please note that fees cover attendance on both nights. i.e. you may attend on both nights and make up for a missed class by attending on another night.
GRADINGS
From time to time during the year there are gradings, held within a range of locations on the Glasgow/West of Scotland area.
If you wish to grade, your instructor will discuss the details with you.
The grading fee is £7.00 per member. The fees go to the governing body and not to the club.
No member may be graded without an up to date membership card.
CLOTHING
For the first few weeks you may wear loose clothing eg. A tee-shirt and shorts or a tracksuit.
Members practise in bare feet or in specialised soft shoes. No trainers may be worn.
If you have a foot infection, you must cover it. It is recommended that you use a swim sock, as used by swimmers. These may be obtained from the Allander Sports Centre.
Karate suits in a variety of sizes are available from the club secretary. Dependent on size, adult prices range from £16. All suits come with a white belt.
ATTENDANCE
Please inform the club secretary if you are going on holiday for a lengthy period, or no longer wish to practise.
INSTRUCTORS
All instructors are graded by the parent organisation, part of the Martial Arts Commission and have extensive coaching experience.
They are also PVG (Enhanced Disclosure) checked.
The instructors receive no payment and their assistance is appreciated.
CLUB FUNDS AND ACTIVITIES
The session fees go into club funds. The fund pays for the school lets and to allow instructors to attend courses, to improve their knowledge.
DISCIPLINE
Members must abide by the rules of the club. If a club member does not abide by the rules, their membership will be terminated.
Jackie Russell
Club secretary
Tel: 0141 570 1345 or bearsdenmartialarts@hotmail.com
Visit our website on bearsdenmartialarts.org
NB Your information is used and stored in accordance with our Privacy Policy which is available here. We would encourage all members to read this Policy to ensure they are aware of this and are aware about how we manage data