What to wear and bring
To feel comfortable when participating in circus classes, please wear stretchy shorts or tights and a t-shirt or singlet. Leotards and tights are the most comfortable for aerial classes. We experience the full splendour of summer and winter temperatures in our sheds, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
Bring a water bottle. Long hair should be tied up. Some classes may require flat-soled shoes. NO jewellery or zippers are to be worn and chewing gum is strictly forbidden.
Personal items should be left in the cubbyholes in the reception area. Be sure your students’ personal items are marked with their name. Lost property is taken to the op-shop at the end of each term.
Spaghetti Circus Participant Code of Behaviour
Participation Guidelines
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Show respect to yourself, others and the equipment
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Only use equipment under the supervision of your coach
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Tie back long hair
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Remove all jewellery before class
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Leave shoes and socks in the foyer
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Wear appropriate clothes for your circus activities – no zips
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Ask your coach before going to the toilets and take a buddy
Train to the best of your abilities and enjoy the challenges!
If disruptive or disrespectful behaviour does occur in circus classes, the following procedures will be followed:
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Coaches will remind the participant of the guidelines and will ask them to modify their behaviour.
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If the behaviour continues, the coach will remove the participant from the class activities for a short time.
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If the inappropriate behaviour continues, parents will be notified to collect their child from the shed. The Director of Circus will arrange a meeting with the participant and parent to discuss what action can be taken to solve the problem.
Arrival & Pickup
Students should wait for their class inside and be ready to start at their scheduled class time. Please pick up your student promptly after class and inform us if you know you will be late picking up your student. Students are to wait inside the building. During peak times the parking lot is crowded, so remember that our students include young children.
Speed Limit
Please drive slowly and carefully; the speed limit in the Showground is 10km/h. It is a shared area with animals, kids and vehicles. There is a three-strike policy from the Mullumbimby Showground board. On the third complaint of excess speeding, your vehicle may be unable to enter the grounds for two weeks.
Membership & Insurance
All participants are required to pay an annual $100 ($65 for preschool classes) membership and insurance fee, which includes personal accident insurance and membership with Gymnastics Australia. The fee also covers the cost of costumes, props and rehearsal times. The fee is paid on joining and expires 31 December of the same calendar year. Spaghetti Circus members receive a discount on in-house tickets and merchandise.
Class Fees
Fees must be paid prior to the commencement of term to confirm your child's place. When enrolling mid-term, the payment amount will be prorated over the number of classes remaining in the term.
Payments can be made:
- online through the Parent Portal
- in person at the Spaghetti Circus office or
- over the phone
- via bank deposit
Bank Details
Bank: Bank Australia
Account Name: Spaghetti Circus Inc.
BSB: 313-140
Account No.: 12219146
Credit Card Payment
Families can choose to have a credit card linked to their account for automatic fee deductions each term. To consent to automatic deductions from your credit card for consecutive terms, please select the ‘Autopay’ option when making your payment via the Parent Portal.
Credit Card payments made through the Parent Portal will attract a merchant fee of approximately 2%, which is passed onto the customer. If you would like to pay via direct deposit or cash, please contact us to organise payment.
Payment Plans
A payment plan is available but must be approved by the front desk. Under the payment plan, payments are to be automatic, consistent amounts paid either weekly or fortnightly. Spaghetti Circus endeavours to make circus classes available to all children and adults. If you have any questions or concerns about completing payments, please either speak to the front desk or email info@spaghetticircus.com.
Discounts
We offer a number of discounts for participants that meet certain conditions:
Early Bird Discount
Enrol at least 7 days before the start of term and receive a $30 discount off your class fees. This discount will be automatically applied at the time of enrolment.
Family Discount
Enrol three or more kids in circus classes and receive a 10% discount off each of their enrolments.
Multi-class Discount
Enrol in a second class of equal and lesser value and receive a 50% discount.
Trial Classes
We offer trial classes for anyone who is unsure about participating in circus classes. Turn up to the desired class on its schedule day and participate. Should you wish to enrol, you can do so through the Parent Portal. Otherwise, you will be charged a trial class fee dependent on the class. A maximum of three trial classes per participant is permitted.
Active & Creative Kids Vouchers
We are providers for the Active Creative Kids voucher programs run by Service NSW. For information about redeeming the vouchers, see this page.
Active Kids vouchers can subsidise:
- Annual membership and insurance fee
- Term fees
- Holiday workshops
To redeem your voucher, email it to us at: info@spaghetticircus.com
Refund Policy
No refunds, prorated tuition, or makeup classes are available for classes missed, including scheduled family holidays or closure of Spaghetti Circus due to natural disasters or interruptions such as bush fires or floods. Refunds will only be considered for significant injuries, illness or a severe family situation that prevents the student from attending class.
Withdrawal from Class
Parents must notify the school to withdraw from class. Notice is required in writing by email before the commencement of the term. If a student stops coming to class without notification, then that student’s account will be charged for the remainder of the term.
Staying to Watch
The viewing areas for non-participants is either the front shed foyer or between the sheds. Please ensure any siblings stay out of the training area and off the equipment.
Registration & Policy Updates
Only registered students are permitted to participate in classes. If any of the details you provide in your Member Registration change, it is your responsibility to notify the Spaghetti Circus office in writing or logon to the Members Portal and update your details. Your Member Registration is valid for enrolment in any program in the future. From time to time we may update our policies; when we do, you will be prompted to re-accept these policies from your Members Portal. Acceptance of the policies is a condition of continued participation in classes.