The information provided below is designed to help new and existing members to get the most from the ETKO Sports Academy experience.
Still unsure? Drop us a email at admin@etkosportsacademy.co.uk
Where can I park? Ample parking is available on-site. The car park is shared with Hoodles Playbarn & Coffee shop and attracts considerable volumes of traffic. Children should therefore be accompanied to and from your car to the facility.
What should my child wear to class? Children should wear clothing that is comfortable and suitable for movement; ETKO uniform is available for children in our programmes from ETKO Gym Kids (3-5 years old) upwards. Please visit our ETKO Shop.
Is jewellery permitted? All jewellery – including watches and fitness trackers – should be removed prior to entering the gym. NO studs, earrings or piercings should be worn during children’s classes. New piercings may be covered by plasters or tape, however this is the responsibility of the parent/carer and after the 6 week initial healing period, all piercings MUST be removed.
What qualifications do your instructors have?
All our instructors are members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland. Our instructors are also trained to the appropriate level for the age group(s) that they teach. Many of them hold additional recognised childcare and/or sporting qualifications.
Can I photograph or video my child during the session?
Photography and filming during sessions is not permitted, unless a specific arrangement has been made with ETKO Sports Academy in advance. If all members of a class have given their permission, our instructors may – from time to time – take photographs or videos of class activities for use in ETKO Sports Academy’s marketing materials.
Can I bring food and drink into the gym?
No food or drink is allowed in the gym, apart from a named water bottle for participants.
When do classes run?
All of our weekly ETKO Kids classes and coached sessions run for 44 weeks of the year. We follow the Aberdeenshire Council school term dates with the exception of the summer holiday, where our classes will run during the first 4 weeks. During the last week of term, classes will always run right through to the Saturday. During the school holidays, we usually continue to run activity sessions (see more below).
What happens on in-service days?
All our ETKO Kids classes and coached sessions run as normal during in-service days.
What happens in snow or bad weather?
During bad weather, ETKO Sports Academy will aim to remain open, provided staff can get to work safely. Members should then make their own decision as to whether they feel safe to travel from home or school into our facility. Updates will be provided mainly via social media and/or email. Members who wish to check that we are open before setting out can:
a) check our social media channels
b) drop us an email on admin@etkosportsacademy.co.uk
c) give us a call on 07376 027 421.
Do you run sessions during the holidays?
ETKO Sports Academy may offer holiday programmes over the Easter and October holiday, when we usually run a full programme of activity sessions for our young members at various stages.
I can’t get a space! How do your waiting lists work?
If the class that your child wishes to attend is full, you can choose to be added to the relevant waiting list. Waiting lists will be opened up at key points throughout the year and spaces will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Our holiday sessions are often an ideal way for those on our waiting lists to experience our gym environment and programmes.
Can I try the class before I commit to regular sessions?
Children are welcome to join the class for a single trial session; this will be charged at the appropriate PAYG rate.