Children Attending & Safety Policy

At Fit AS, we are proud to be a family-friendly gym and aim to support parents in accessing fitness.

At the same time, we operate in a working gym environment with inherent risks, including weights, equipment, and high-intensity activity. Safety for all members—adults and children—is our priority.

This policy sets out how children may attend safely.

Babies are welcome during sessions under the following conditions:

• Must remain in a pram or car seat at all times 
• Must be positioned safely away from equipment and walkways 
• Must remain under the parent’s supervision at all times 

We allow toddlers and young children to attend during supervised sessions only, provided:

• They remain under close supervision at all times (within sight and immediate control) 
• They stay near their parent or within a designated safe space 
• They do not run freely around the gym 
• They do not enter training areas or approach equipment 
• They do not use or touch gym equipment 

To maintain a safe environment, children may only attend during supervised sessions.

Children are not permitted during open gym periods.

• Children must not interfere with sessions or other members 
• Coaches must be able to safely deliver the session at all times 
• If safety is affected, you may be asked to step out or reposition your child 

Our coaches have full authority to pause or stop a session if required.

By bringing a child into the gym, you agree that:

• You are fully responsible for your child at all times 
• The gym is not a childcare facility 
• You will maintain appropriate supervision at all times 
• You will follow all staff instructions immediately 
• You accept the inherent risks of a gym environment 

For safety reasons, our team may ask you to leave or reposition your child if:

• Your child enters unsafe areas (e.g. near weights or equipment) 
• Adequate supervision is not being maintained 
• Your child’s behaviour creates a risk to themselves or others 
• A session cannot be safely delivered 

We offer dedicated children’s classes which provide:

• Structured, age-appropriate sessions 
• A safe and supervised environment 
• Coaching tailored specifically for children 

These are the recommended option for younger participants.

This policy is supported by our internal risk assessments and procedures, in line with guidance from the Health and Safety Executive.

We love having families as part of our community and aim to make this work for everyone—safely, respectfully, and responsibly.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe environment for all.