Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
What age can my child start?
Children can join from age 10. We group sessions by age and ability for support and confidence.
Children can join from age 10. We group sessions by age and ability for support and confidence.
Does my child need boxing experience?
No experience needed! We welcome complete beginners as well as experienced young boxers.
No experience needed! We welcome complete beginners as well as experienced young boxers.
Are girls welcome at the academy?
Absolutely. We are an inclusive programme that supports all young people.
Absolutely. We are an inclusive programme that supports all young people.
Costs & Enrolment
What is the monthly membership cost?
£45 per month covers structured weekly training led by qualified coaches.
£45 per month covers structured weekly training led by qualified coaches.
What does the enrolment fee cover?
£20 per level — helps cover admin, assessment prep, and progress tracking.
£20 per level — helps cover admin, assessment prep, and progress tracking.
Are there extra costs?
Grading fees (£30 every 3 months) and kit (see Welcome Pack).
Grading fees (£30 every 3 months) and kit (see Welcome Pack).
Safety & Supervision
How do you keep children safe during sessions?
All coaches are DBS-checked, safeguarding-trained, and first aid certified. Contact is introduced only after key skills are developed.
All coaches are DBS-checked, safeguarding-trained, and first aid certified. Contact is introduced only after key skills are developed.
Can parents stay and watch?
Yes — especially for younger children. We may encourage observation from a viewing area to promote independence.
Yes — especially for younger children. We may encourage observation from a viewing area to promote independence.
Training & Equipment
What should my child wear?
Sportswear, trainers with grip, and bring water. Gloves and wraps optional (starter kits available).
Sportswear, trainers with grip, and bring water. Gloves and wraps optional (starter kits available).
Can my child try a session before joining?
We sometimes offer trial sessions. Contact us to check availability.
We sometimes offer trial sessions. Contact us to check availability.
Progress & Assessments
How does the 7-level system work?
Each level runs over 12 weeks, followed by a supportive 1-day assessment. Children move forward as they gain skills.
Each level runs over 12 weeks, followed by a supportive 1-day assessment. Children move forward as they gain skills.
What happens if my child misses a session?
Let us know in advance and we’ll try to offer catch-up options where possible.
Let us know in advance and we’ll try to offer catch-up options where possible.
Do you offer competitive boxing?
Yes — once children are ready, we support them to become carded and enter competitions with parental agreement.
Yes — once children are ready, we support them to become carded and enter competitions with parental agreement.
Communication & Support
How do we stay in touch?
Email updates, text reminders, website posts, Gymcatch notices, and social media.
Email updates, text reminders, website posts, Gymcatch notices, and social media.
What if I have a concern or question?
You can always speak to one of our safeguarding officers or coaches — we’re here to help.
You can always speak to one of our safeguarding officers or coaches — we’re here to help.