Terms and conditions

DNA monthly membership scheme

Please browse the following links for terms and conditions for our DNA monthly membership scheme:Save money with our DNA monthly membership scheme

For more information, please visit our DNA monthly membership homepage.


General terms and conditions

1.The Leisure Card is at all times the property of Gedling Borough Council and must be surrendered to the Council on demand. The Leisure Card is annually renewable.

2. The Leisure Card is not transferable and must be used only by the person for whom it was issued. If transferred it will be forfeited.

3. All changes to personal details must be disclosed to Gedling Borough Council.

4. Gedling Borough Council reserves the right to refuse to issue or renew the Leisure Card.

5. The Leisure Card must be available for inspection at any time. If it can not be produced or is in any way not valid the full price for the activity must be paid without right of refund. If required, customers must sign their name as proof of identity.

6. The Leisure Card photograph must at all times be a true likeness of the holder. In the event of a change in the appearance of the cardholder, the Council reserves the right to request a new photograph to be taken.

7. Any loss of the Leisure Card shall be reported immediately to Gedling Borough Council.

8. Any breach of these conditions will render the Leisure Cardholder liable to forfeiture.

9. Completion and signature of the Leisure Card application form will be held to constitute acceptance of these conditions including requirement for a photograph.

10. Concessions may not apply in the following circumstances:

11. It is essential that you present your card at reception on every visit.

12. Facilities may be withdrawn or restricted from time to time to perform essential repairs and refurbishment, where possible two weeks notice will be given. Other centres in the Borough may provide the same or similar facilities.

13. Sessions may be limited over Christmas and other holiday periods. Please see notices at the time.

14. In order to avoid disappointment please pre-book all sessions, bookings may be made up to 7 days in advance.

15. The minimum age to join the DNA Fitness Suites and classes is 14 years. The minimum age to join the SHOKK Gym and classes is 8 years. Please note that minimum age to access the SHOKK Gym and classes will vary and be dependent upon programming.

16. Please note under 16’s are not permitted to use free weights outside of the SHOKK Gym.

17. Gedling Leisure reserves the right to refuse entry and / or to withdraw membership at any time.

18. In the event of a class being cancelled or substituted for another class unfortunately no refunds are available.

19. Gedling Leisure reserves the right to alter the programme of activities at the Centres.

20. Use is subject to bookings and availability.

Lost, stolen and damaged cards

Replacement cards can be purchased at a cost of £1.50 from any Leisure Centre. If the card needs to be replaced through normal wear and tear then a replacement card will be issued free of charge.

Liability and Lockers

All belongings should be kept in lockers since no facilities are available for storing personal belongings in the Fitness Suites. All are left at the customer’s own risk. We strongly recommend that no valuables be left in lockers.

Gedling Leisure accepts no responsibility whatsoever for customer’s property.

Cancellations

In order to protect access for everyone we require 24 hours notice for cancellation of a booking. We reserve the right to charge the normal standard rate for the booking that is not cancelled.

Carers

Carers of people with disabilities will be admitted free of charge where this is for the purpose of assisting the disabled person.

Refunds

No refunds for Gedling Leisure Cards will be given

Direct debits

If you pay by direct debit you hold membership for each month that payments are made. Regardless of which day you join payment must be made for a month in advance. Your subsequent payment will be taken from your account at the next appropriate direct debit date (5th or 20th of the month).

If you join between the 1st and the 15th your payment date will be the 5th and between the 16th and the 31st it will be the 20th. You may change your payment date between the 5th and the 20th after we have received your first direct debit payment.

If your direct debit payment is not collected we automatically invalidate your card.

If there is any change in monthly membership rates, prior notice will be given.

You may cancel your membership at any time, please notify your bank and ourselves.

If you cancel your membership and wish to rejoin you will be charged an administration fee to restart your direct debit.

If you wish to suspend your membership you will be charged £5 per month maintenance fee. A brief letter is required to access this option, and 10 days notice is required. Each case will be reviewed on an individual basis. The council’s decision will be final.

If you make an annual payment for DNA you have the facility to suspend your membership once within that period. The duration of that suspension shall be added on to your membership, extending the time to expiry. No refunds can be given.

If your membership payments are not up to date, Gedling Leisure reserves the right to refuse admission.

Where any refunds are necessary, please note these will normally be issued by cheque from Gedling Borough Council, and will require time for processing.

Nine month contracts

Financial penalties will be imposed for early termination of the contract. This will depend on the period when the contract is terminated:

The council reserves the right to collect any outstanding payment. At the Council's discretion, it may be possible to temporarily freeze a 9-month contract.

Each case will be reviewed on an individual basis, and the Council's decision will be final. Freezing a contract will incur a cost of £5 per month, and the length of suspension will not affect the outstanding time left on the contract.

Fitness Suite Etiquette

Please come in suitable training clothes and trainers

Please bring a towel to wipe down the equipment after use

Please bring water or a drink with you in a plastic sealable bottle/container

For the comfort of others please do not bring mobile phones into the Fitness Suite

The sessions in the Fitness Suite are for 1 hour

At peak times, please limit your time on the C.V. equipment to 10 minutes

Please retain your receipt to present to the Fitness Suite staff on entry.

Customer Complaints

We welcome customer comments on any aspect of the service. You may make your comments by:

Free guest passes

Terms and conditions for one day pass promotion:

  1. Limited to one per person in any 6-month period
  2. Has no money value or discount on any DNA membership
  3. Can be used to access Gedling Leisure’s fitness suites, swimming pools and exercise classes in any one given day or days and excludes specialist sessions
  4. The minimum age to access the fitness suites and exercise classes is 14 with the exception of the Youth Gym at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, which is  accessible from the age of 8
  5. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer
  6. Gedling Leisure reserves the right to alter the program of activities at the Centres
  7. Use is subject to booking and availability
  8. Gedling Leisure accepts no responsibility whatsoever for customers property

Shape Up for Summer

Terms and conditions for this promotion:

  1. Limited to one per person in the current year.
  2. Has no money value or discount on any DNA membership unless you continue the promotion into a DNA membership, then the joining fee is wavered.
  3. Can be used to access Gedling Leisure’s fitness suites, swimming pools and exercise classes in the given 30 day period and excludes specialist sessions.
  4. The minimum age to access the fitness suites and exercise classes is 14 with the exception of the Youth Gym at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, which is accessible from the age of 8.
  5. Gedling Leisure reserves the right to alter the program of activities at the Centres.
  6. Gedling Leisure accepts no responsibility whatsoever for customers property.
  7. To obtain the 2 free guest pass, you must apply for the Shape up for Summer promotion via the email campaign. (To be added to our mailing list please make sure you ask the receptionist to add your email to your membership page)

Proof of identity for Concessionary DNA Membership

Anyone applying for to join our concessionary DNA membership scheme may require proof of eligibility, with details of what documents we accept as proof available below:

For more information about the applications process, please visit our DNA monthly membership page.

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