FAQ’s

1. QWhen is the first gym session after the holidays?
   

2. AIf you want information about any of the training dates or holidays, visit the Term-Dates page of the website.
   

3. QIs there training at half term?
   

4. AWe traditionally train on the first Saturday of half term holidays and take the second Saturday off.  For more information, visit the Term-Dates page of the website.
   

5. QWhy is it important to be at club champs?
   

6. AAll Saadi members are expected to take part in this competition. It enables the coaches to assess the development of each gymnast, as well as their competition temperament and is a key element in class grouping and planning for the coming year.
   

7. QMy daughter has been entered for the Club Champs competition, what should she wear?
   

8. AThe appropriate Club uniform is mandatory. This is as follows:
   Bronze Award holders and above - SAADI Competition Leotard
   Amber Award holders - SAADI black and gold Amber leotard
   All other gymnasts - Plain black long sleeved leotards
   

9. QMy daughter has been entered for her first HGA competition.  What should she wear?
   

10. AFor HGA competitions, girls are allowed to wear their Amber leotards, providing they are in good condition. They should arrive at the competition in SAADI tracksuits, particularly if the weather is cold, as they will need them throughout the competition.
    

11. QMy daughter has been entered for a competition and does not have a SAADI leotard.
    

12. ALeotards may be hired for a small fee from the uniform team.  For more information, visit the Uniform page of the website.
    

13. QCould my daughter compete in her Amber leotard for an NDP Grades or an Individual Levels competition?
    

14. AFor the Grades or Levels competitions, gymnasts should wear the SAADI competition leotards, which you could purchase if your daughter has passed her Bronze Award.  If not, then these may be hired from the uniform team. For more information, visit the Uniform page of the website.
    

15. QWhereabouts is the HGA competition?  How do I get there?
    

16. AFor information about the competitions, visit the Competitions page of the website.
    

17. QHow can I help my daughter at home?
    

18. AEncourage your daughter to do set exercises at home regularly. Conditioning is the key to progress
    

19. QWhat can I do to help?
    

20. AWe are proud that we are one of the few Gymnastics Clubs, in Hertfordshire, which runs essentially on a voluntary basis. All coaches and committee members work together purely for the benefit of the girls. We rely on the cooperation and help of the parents who work in partnership with the coaches. Apart from putting out and putting away the apparatus, there are numerous other small jobs that need doing.  Please ask any of the committee members, or coaches.
    

21. QWhat should I do if my daughter is ill and unable to come to gym?
    

22. ARing or email and let Penny know if your daughter is unable to attend. Again, this helps  the coaches to plan the session.  Remember some coaches leave home by 11:30 a.m. on a Saturday to coach at 12:00 o’clock.