Waiver and Release of Liability
1 Aerial Dreaming Circus School ("the Business") operates an Aerial Acrobatics Studio at Shed 1, 5 Wadell Road, Gympie QLD 4570 ("the Premises").
2 The Business provides fitness services incorporating stretching exercises, strength training, balance, posture and associated fitness activities principally using the following apparatus and techniques:
2.1 Aerial Fitness classes
2.2 Aerial Silks / Aerial Hammock - performance of aerial acrobatics suspended from a ceiling or similar structure while hanging from fabric
2.3 Aerial Hoop/Lyra - performing aerial acrobatics suspended from a ceiling or similar structure using circular steel apparatus
2.4 Portable Aerial Rigging use ("the Fitness Activities").
3 In consideration of Aerial Dreaming Circus School permitting you/the student to participate in the Fitness Activities you/the student agree and acknowledge as follows:
3.1 the information you have provided to Aerial Dreaming Circus School is true and correct;
3.2 Aerial Dreaming Circus School will rely on the information you/the student provides in assessing whether to allow you/the student to participate in the Fitness Activities;
3.3 unless otherwise disclosed, you/the student have no pre-existing physical conditions, medical condition, or mental impairment that would restrict your/the student's ability to participate in the Fitness Activities;
3.4 you/the student are not obligated to perform nor participate in any Fitness Activity that you/the student do not wish to undertake, and that it is your right to refuse such participation at any time during your fitness sessions; 3.5 unless you/the student state otherwise you/the student have no objection to Aerial Dreaming Circus School taking photos of you/the student for use in the promotion of the Business or for such other purposes as agreed by you/the student;
3.5 you/the student have been informed of the risks associated with the Fitness Activities and you/the student voluntarily choose to participate in the Fitness Activities fully accepting such risks, should they arise;
3.6 you/the student understand and accept participation in the Fitness Activities may cause personal injury, death or property damage and in particular you/the student understand that there is a risk of injury, such as but not limited to: a. stress on joints, ligaments and tendons; b. skeletal injuries such as sprains, bone fractures, bones chips and breaks; c. muscle injuries to upper and lower body; d. skin cuts and abrasions; e. impact injuries due to falling, such as, concussion, breaks f. blood loss arising from an injury; g. heart attack; h. triggering abnormal change in blood pressure; i. triggering of acrophobia (fears of heights); j. other health issues, and that these injuries may require medical treatment.
3.7 should you/the student feel lightheaded, faint, dizzy, nauseated, or experience pain or discomfort, you/the student should stop the activity and inform the fitness trainer;
3.8 Aerial Dreaming Circus School are not medical experts. You/the student give Aerial Dreaming Circus School and it's staff permission to seek emergency medical services (where required) should you/the student become injured or ill;
3.9 you/the student are responsible for any medical expenses incurred where emergency medical help is called to attend you/the student.
4. Due to the nature of the Fitness Activities, which involve performing at heights, participation in them may pose a significant degree of risk of physical harm to the participant and deemed a dangerous recreational activity.
5. To the extent permitted by law, in respect of your participation in the Fitness Activities, Aerial Dreaming Circus School accepts no liability for:
5.1 obvious risks that are patent or a matter of common knowledge;
5.2 inherent risks arising that cannot be avoided by the exercise of Aerial Dreaming Circus School reasonable care and skill;
5.3 harm suffered by a person as a result of the materialisation of an obvious risk of a dangerous recreational activity.
6. To the extent permitted by law, Aerial Dreaming Circus School is not liable to you/the student for any claim, loss, expense or damages, whether arising in contract, in tort (including negligence), in equity, by operation of law or otherwise arising out of or in connection with the provision by Aerial Dreaming Circus School of the Fitness Activities.
7. To the extent permitted by law, you/the student waive any and all claims against Aerial Dreaming Circus School and unconditionally release and discharge Aerial Dreaming Circus School from all liabilities, causes of action that may arise from any act, omission, default, failure or error on the part of Aerial Dreaming Circus School (including negligence) wholly or partially arising from your participation in the Fitness Activities.
8. You/the student indemnify Aerial Dreaming Circus School against all claims, demands, remedy, suit, damage, loss, cost, liability, expense, action, proceeding, right of action, claim for compensation in respect of, arising from or contributed to by any act, neglect, default or omission by you/the student while you are undertaking the Fitness Activities or within the Premises.
9. You/the student are only permitted to train with one of trained coaches in a one on one setting within our training facility ONLY. No students are BY ANY MEANS is to take part in one on one sessions under Aerial Dreaming Circus School outside of the permitted training facility or on any outdoor rigs unless it is passed by and approved by our head coach and business operator!
Refunds and Credit Policies
If a student sustains an injury that does not permit them to participate over an extended period of time, a credit will be issued from that point forward on the provision of a Doctor's Certificate being presented. It is a health and safety requirement that we receive written medical clearance before the student can resume class/es.
Aerial Dreaming Circus School reserves the right to cancel any event or class which does not meet the minimum enrolment requirement. If a class, workshop, event, course, or private lesson is cancelled by Aerial Dreaming Circus School, the fee for that event will be refunded, or a credit applied to your account.
Credits will NOT be applied for missed classes due to, family holidays, or personal commitments.
If you are unwell or have an emergency, please touch base with our team so we can reschedule, our time is valuable as is yours, so let respect one another.
- YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO ONLY 2 MAKEUP SESSIONS CREDITS OR REFUNDS PER TERM PROVIDED YOU HAVE GIVENT THE SCHOOL UP TO 8 HOURS PRIOR WARNING AND YOUR FEES ARE UP TO DATE.
- TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE YOUR FEES MUST BE UP TO DATE
- MAKEUPS DO NOT CARRY OVER TO THE FOLLOWING TERM
COSTS
Trial Classes $35 each and run for 60 minutes. If you are happy to commit, we will then subtract this payment from your term fees.
Casual classes $35 - subject to availability
Term Fee $288 - 10 week term duration each year consists of 4 terms which coincide with the Queensland Education School Calendar
Opens - $12 per session - Must have done at least one private and been accepted in opens or been enrolled in a term in classes.
Privates - $99 per hour per person - Loyality price is available to this doing a session a week ..
Any student with an overdue balance of more than 21 days will not be allowed into class until payment in full is received or payment arrangements have been made.
ALL FEES FOR RECOVERY OF FEES WILL BE PASSED ON TO CUSTOMER. PLEASE PAY YOUR ACCOUNTS ON TIME.
Due to limited class sizes, full payment is required at the beginning of term.
Please contact Aerial Dreaming Circus School admin to discuss, if you have any issues with your fees being paid on time.
Class Etiquette
PLEASE bring a water bottle to class along with your towel each week …
*NO JEWELLERY all on any apparatus no exceptions, if you can't remove it please tape it. You will need to pack yourself tape to do this.
*No food, drinks or chewing gum in in our training space, however you are most encouraged to have healthy snacks and water which can be consumed in our designated eating area.
Water bottle is accepted.
* Students and parents/guardians MUST follow the safety rules and all safety directions from Instructors.
* Students must stay off equipment until the instructor gives permission or direction.
* Students are strictly prohibited from touching or changing any of the aerial or rigging equipment in the Studio.
* Warm up is essential. Students must participate in the class warm up which is conducted prior to using the aerial equipment.
* The instructor has the right and responsibility to modify or prohibit participation due to alcohol, or drug use, sleep deprivation, injury, illness and any other condition that hinders a student's ability to participate safely and responsibly in class.
* During class students are expected to attend to the activity being always led by the instructor.
* Students are expected to be respectful and encouraging to their peers and Instructor/s.
* Students with injuries or illness should notify the instructor before class.
* A student should not touch another student without permission.
* If a student needs to leave early, we request they speak to the instructor before class and ask politely to be excused at the appropriate time.
* To make the most out of your Aerial education, a respectful attitude and regular attendance is expected.
*All children must be always accompanied by a parent/guardian unless they are in class.
* Please try pick up children on time when classes finish. We cannot be responsible for your child after class. Please call staff if you are running late and need us to keep an eye on your child.
*If you need to speak with an instructor during class hours, please call or email us to set up an appointment as we rarely have time between classes.
*Students are required to arrive at least 5 minutes prior to class commencing. So as not to hold up the class.
*Please follow all the relevant signage and do not park in the NO parking areas AT ALL, which down the back of the shed. After 5:30pm you may park down the bottom. There is ample parking up the street and please enter down the CPM driveway side as the Followmount business has forklifts in play. Safety First !
Termination of Enrolment
Aerial Dreaming Circus School requires 2 weeks’ notice of departure via email to aerialdreaminggympie@gmail.com when a student is leaving the Studio.
Each term you/student will need to enrol in the following Term. You/students will get the release of the timetable prior to the rest of the community, it is up to you to re-enrol, or talk to one of the staff to help if needed.
Refunds will not be given for class enrolment cancellation after week 5. Unless there is a medical reason to leave. If you are moving please discuss with us.
Photo Release & Agreement
I hereby give permission for Aerial Dreaming Circus School to photograph and/or film students while participating in classes, workshops, courses, rehearsals and/or performances for marketing, advertising and promotional purposes in either printed or digital format. Students or parents/guardians not wanting their child/self (18 years and under) photographed or filmed should contact aerialdreaminggympie@gmail.com Students and Parents are prohibited from recording or photographing anyone during classes, rehearsals, workshops or courses. If you wish to get a photo/video of your child, please consult with staff to arrange a suitable time and place so we can eliminate other students in the background. Any permissible photos/videos taken must not be posted to any form of Social Media without permission of Aerial Dreaming Circus School staff.
**** Please send an email to aerialdreaminggympie@gmail.com stating yours or yours Childs name if you wish to NOT be photographed. ****
Class Registration
Online Registration Form must be completed before students participate in any class/es. In order to submit an online Registration Form, the participant must read and agree to Aerial Dreaming Circus School's Policies. Parent/Guardians of students under the age of 18 will need to indicate they have read and accepted Aerial Dreaming Circus School's Policies. Trial classes are offered for the first week of the Aerial Dreaming Circus School term. Trial Classes are $35 each and run for 60 minutes. If you are happy to commit, we will then subtract this payment from your term fees.
Term fees are due of week 1 of classes.