General Questions


Hi there! Have some questions about us? Find the answers below. 

  • Is there a waiting list for your classes?

    All sessions are currently fully booked and have a waiting list. 


    If you would like to be added to the list please leave the following details: 


    • Child's name and age
    • Your contact details
    • A little bit about your child (e.g. prior experience, any additional needs and availiability). This helps us fit your child into the most appropriate sessions.

    We will be in touch as soon as we have a space for your child. Please let us know if they no longer wish to attend. 


    In the meantime, please encourage your child to participate in any exercise they can. If you have access to a trampoline, these can be a great asset to improving air awareness for tricking. 


  • My child has no previous experience. Can they still join?

    We cater for students of all ability, and teach from the ground up. 

  • What type of payment methods do you accept?

    All sessions are paid for via a monthly direct debit. Please see our Memberships page for more details. 


    First taster sessions are £7 and this can be paid for in cash on the day.


  • What happens if I miss a class?

    We understand that illness, holidays, or unforeseen circumstances can occasionally happen.


    As a gesture of goodwill, we offer Flexible Sessions, which allow a missed class to be attended in an alternative suitable session where space allows. These are arranged in advance and are not guaranteed.


    Our memberships are not pay-per-session, but are structured as annual access paid monthly, which helps keep class sizes consistent and coaching quality high.

  • Can parents watch the classes?

    Parents are welcome to watch from our cafe window. 

  • Do you offer competitive classes?

    We have competition level classes for students that meet the minimum skill level to attend. 


    Our students have the opportunity to compete as a team, both nationally and internationally. 

  • How do I support my child's progression?

    The the best and most healthy driver of performance is passion, enthusiasm and love for the sport. 


    Choosing language carefully around your child is important.  For instance "I love watching you trick" puts emphasis on fun, community, participation. "How well did you trick" puts emphasis on performance. Simple changes in language will limit the external pressure placed on the athlete to perform. Ultimately for an athlete to be successful and well-rounded, the desire to achieve must come from within. 


    Studies have proven kids generally want to have fun, enjoy time with their friends, improve their skills and win. Parents who put too much emphasis on different goals like “getting a scholarship” or “becoming a professional” probably need to adjust their goals.


    As the athlete progresses,  goals and targets can always be adjusted but please try to always be postive and encourage your child, in regards to their classes and performance. 


    Unfortunately,  around 50% of girls and up to 20% of boys drop out of sport altogether by the age of 13. We are working very hard to try and change that and need your support. Sport has a plethora of well documented benefits, short and long term. 


    Avoid basing your child’s sense of self-worth on how they do at tricking or any sport. Your child regularly attempts and performs acrobatic maneuvers that less than 0.005% of the world’s population ever attempts. Just training in the sport of tricking separates them from almost everyone else. 


    However, there is nothing  wrong with speeding up their progression. Please message us if your child really enjoys class and would like to attend more, we will assess whether this is suitable on an individual basis. 


    A general thumb rule to go by is; once a week for beginners, twice a week for intermediate, and 3 or more weekly sessions for advanced trickers or those that would like to progress at a faster rate.

  • How will I know how my child is progressing?

    We try and video as much as we can during sessions and update our social media with the footage. You are also very welcome to have a chat with one of the coaches at the end of beginning of class, and we are happy to arrange for you to watch a class. 


    We also have our own competitions regularly, where spectators are welcome. 


  • Do memberships run during holidays?

    Memberships run year-round and are billed monthly. Fees are calculated across the year and spread evenly, including during planned closure periods.


Membership Overview



WightTricks operates on a monthly membership basis. Membership secures your child’s place in a specific weekly class and provides consistent coaching, structured progression, and access to our wider training environment.


Classes run year-round, with membership payments spread evenly across the year to provide a simple and predictable billing structure.



Membership Changes


Cancelling a membership releases the reserved class space. If you choose to return in the future, we’ll always do our best to accommodate you, but re-entry is subject to availability and any existing waiting list.


Payments & Billing


All payments are collected securely via GoCardless and must be set up before your child’s first class.


Membership fees are calculated over 47 active training weeks per year and then divided into 12 equal monthly instalments. This approach means families are not paying per session or per week, but for continued membership access across the year.


Monthly payments remain the same throughout the year, including during planned closure periods.


Trial Sessions


We offer a £7 trial session prior to joining.


Trial sessions secure a space in the selected class and are non-refundable and non-transferable.



Annual Membership Fee


WightTricks has a £20 annual membership fee, charged once per year on 15th January.


This fee contributes to facility upkeep, equipment investment, and the continued development of our coaching programmes.


Attendance Flexibility


Flexible Sessions


We appreciate that occasional illness, holidays, or unforeseen circumstances can occur.


As a goodwill measure, we offer Flexible Sessions, allowing a missed class to be attended in an alternative suitable session where space allows. This is often possible, but cannot always be guaranteed.


Flexible Sessions:


  • Are subject to availability and suitability
  • Must be arranged in advance
  • Can accumulate for up to 8 weeks before expiring


Families requesting a Flexible Session should have a preferred day and time in mind to help us manage attendance and maintain class quality.


Closures


Classes run year-round, with up to 5 weeks of closure per year, typically covering:


  • Summer break
  • Christmas break
  • Easter weekend
  • Occasional competitions or special events


Wherever possible, advance notice will be given for planned closures.

Refunds


WightTricks memberships are not refundable. As memberships secure a reserved class space and are structured as annual access paid in monthly instalments, refunds are not offered for missed sessions, holidays, or periods of non-attendance.


This approach allows us to maintain consistent class sizes, staffing, and coaching quality for all members.