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Students are allowed to wear their school PE kit during their initial booked training. If a student forgets their PE kit or does not have approved clothing they will observe the class from their seating area.

Students must acquire the SHMA Uniform and Protective Head-Guard before beginning their second term. These items must be purchased together and are available in our online shop. Many parents opt to buy the SHMA Uniform and HeadGuard during their child's first term so that they feel more inclusive wearing their martial arts uniform in class. Only SHMA uniforms with the logo and approved badges may be worn.

Im afraid not unless SHMA Cancels the class. As per our terms and conditions SHMA reserves the right to cancel up to 2 per classes term due to Instructor illness, adverse weather, venue issues or other discrectionaty reasons). If SHMA cancels one lesson during the term, students have six months to makeup the class. If two classes are canceled, students will have an additional six months to catch up on the second class; after this period, the opportunity expires and the makeup's are voided. Students in afterschool classes can makeup the missed class in another afterschool class (age restrictions apply for Friday classes) during the 6 month period. Students who do not attend afterschool classes cannot makeup a class in any after school class. Students are required to attend classes that correspond with their age/grade as outlined in the weekly class schedule. Please contact us to request a makeup in the appropriate class stating the class day, date and time. Afterschool class students may also make up missed classes in suitable non-afterschool classes. If SHMA cancels 1 lesson during the term, students have six months to complete the makeup class. If SHMA cancels 2 classes during the term, students will have an additional 6 months to catch up the 2nd cancelled class; after these periods, the opportunity expires and the makeups are voided.

Students enrolled in the afterschool classes listed below may bring a snack, which must be fresh fruit or fresh vegetables. No other snacks are permitted. Monday: 3:00 - 4:30 PM (1 snack), 3:00 - 515 PM (1-2 snacks) Tuesday: 3:00 - 4:30 PM (1 snack), 3:00 - 5: PM (1-2 snacks) Friday: 2:15 - 4:15 PM (1 snack), 2:15 - 4:45 PM (1 or 2 snacks)

Vehicles are not allowed to enter the Avenue Primary School without a vehicle access agreement approved by SHMA ​ To request the vehicle access agreement, please contact SHMA.

The SHMA Mobile number  (07714 425883) is only to be used (TEXT) to let us know that your child will not be attending class or that your child will be collected by another person who is not one of your childs nominated collectors. If you do need to contact us please use the SHMA email or the Contact Us form on our website. Please DO NOT text on a Sunday or any day after 8pm.

Our Administration team will respond to your emails within 5 days of receiving them. You can find answers to most of your questions on our website.

Dipped Foam Shin Guards are mandatory for students once they attain their 10th Gup (Yellow Belt). For 9th Gup (Yellow Belt with a White Tag), students require Dipped Foam Hand & Foot Guards (male students must also have a groin guard). You can find all Sparring Kits available for purchase in our website shop. While you're welcome to buy your own sparring kit from Amazon etc, please ensure it meets the required style and colour. Purchasing the complete sparting kit from the 10th Gup Yellow Belt level enables students to join the sparring group instead of participating in the 2/2 turn-based sparring training. A full sparring kit is required for all students to compete in any competitions.

The members section is secured with a password and includes following information: SHMA Studio Rules Student Information (Grading Approval, Credits, Termly Confirmations) CDB & Black Belt Section Belt Grading (Information Booking Form) SHMA Student Handbook Technique Video Links

If you are unsure of where to drop off or collect your child, please email SHMA. Late Collection Fees 1 - 5 Minutes Late = £1  6 - 10 Minutes Late = £3 11 - 15 Minutes Late = £5 16 - 20 Minutes Late = £7 21 - 30 Minutes Late = £10 31 - 40 Minutes = £15 41 - 50 Minutes = £20 51 - 60 Minutes = £30 All late payment charges must be settled in full before any student may attend their next class. To prevent a late fee, please arrange for a class collection buddy to look after your child if you are running late. Keep in mind that we can only release your child to persons confirmed via email or text to SHMA. If you call the child's school, we will accept their approval for the release.

As a student or representative of Snow Her Martial Arts, you are expected to always act respectfully towards everyone. Students and representatives are encouraged to treat others as you wish be treated. Please remember that any form bullying, harassment, discrimination, or defamation in any format is strictly prohibited. SHMA reserves the legal right to deny or terminate MEMBERSHIP on non-discriminatory grounds if the individual's membership or ongoing membership is deemed likely to not serve the best interests of the sport or the club's good conduct and welfare.

Students in Intermediate and Advanced grades can opt for monthly payments instead of termly payments through our 11 month, Monthly Payment Scheme. This option also available to adults of all belt grades. 1 Class Per Week/Month = £45 (siblings £40) 2 Classes Per Week/Month =60 (Siblings £50) Unlimited Classes per week =75 (Siblings £60) Students can enrol in the monthly scheme each from September and ends in July. Monthly payments must be made on or before the 1st each month. Late payments will incur a £5 late payment charge. You can find Class and Termly Class fees on the weekly scheduled classes page.

For safeguarding concerns, please visit our safeguarding section on our website. This will provide you with guidance on whom to contact regarding any safeguarding issues. For any complaints not covered by our terms that you accepted during booking, please reach out to SHMA using the Contact Us form available on the website.

Parents are allowed to take photographs at the following SHMA events: Belt Gradings, Club Championships, and Belt and Certification awards. These photos are intended for personal use only, and any images featuring other individuals (children, spectators, instructors, etc.) must not be shared or uploaded to social media. Video recording is not allowed. If parents wish to a photo that includes other individuals, they must obtain permission from SHMA via email. SHMA will then seek consent from the other parties involved and contact you. SHMA will gain consent for all photos intended for display on any public areas of our website before posting. Once consent is secured, it is the parent's responsibility reach out to us if they would the photograph removed. Photos posted in our members section do not require prior consent; however, parents can request their removal.

Mobile phone usage is prohibited in any area where students are training or waiting. Parents observing a class must keep phones silent and stored away in a pocket or bag; if you need to use your phone, please exit the building first. Students attending classes are required to place their mobile phones screen down on the administration table for privacy during the entire class.

We can only access medications for Avenue Primary Academy students until 5:30 PM weekdays since our classes are held at the Avenue Academy. If your child uses an asthma inhaler or an-injector (EpiPen), please ensure they bring it to all martial arts classes scheduled after 5:30 PM and on weekends. Students are not allowed to carry any medications in their bags (such as headache tablets or lozenges). These should handed over to the senior class instructor for safekeeping. SHMA can only administer lifesaving medications and for other medications requires written consent via email or text, including the medication, dosage,, and reason for administration. SHMA reserves the right to deny class entry or participation to any student whom the senior class instructor believes may be at risk without their lifesaving medication, particularly asthma inhalers auto-injectors.

All members must who pay termly must register for each school term using the text system provided on the weekly class schedule page. Students cannot attend classes unless the term is booked through text and payment has been made, monthly students do not need to re register each term. All payments cover the student's martial arts training insurance. If your child will miss an afterschool class, please notify us via our text number to ensure the class assistant can focus on assisting students rather searching for your child. Students who are frequently late may be denied entry to class at the discretion of the senior class instructor, and no makeup sessions will be offered. Late pickups will incur additional fees.

All orders placed through our website will be delivered to the students during their next class or as soon as we receive the delivery.

All students are expected to ​display a high level of personal hygiene. Students should wear a clean uniform. Finger and toe nails must be kept short to avoid injuring another student. Hair must be tied back to avoid obscuring the students view or from getting caught when training with a partner or a weapon and Hands and feet should be clean. Jewellery including watches, necklaces, rings (wedding rings may be worn) and earrings should be removed. If they can not be removed, because of religious reason, then religious wrist bands must be covered by a tennis style wrist band from the belt grade of 7th Gup(see our website shop for our tennis bands) and earings should be covered with a plaster. ​

The students senior class instructor will update the members info section to show students who have been pre approved for a belt grading. A Pre approved grading means that with consistant and focussed training and regular home practice the student should grade on the month that has been indicated. If a student does not meet the requirements to pass their grading they will be withdrawn from their grading. the grading fee paid will be carried over to the students next scheduled grading. There are many reasons why a student may grade more or less frequently than another student: The students age, the class they attend, the lessons attended each week (1, 2 or 3), monthly focus workshops attended, attendance & lateness, holiday camps attended, regular home practice supervised.

Our website calendar provides information and updates on term class dates, term class adjustments, grading schedules, private lessons, grading workshops, competitions, parental viewing days, and more! Please take note that our term will differ from all other clubs. The information is in a "book cover" format; simply click to "open the book for full details.

Students may book a single private lesson, book monthly, or book termly with Master Carmichael. Via WattsApp 60 minutes £40 75 minutes £50 90 minutes £60 105 minutes £75 120 minutes £90 In Avenue Primary 45 minutes £35 60 minutes £45 75 minutes £60 90 minutes £75 At Your Home 60 minutes £60 90 minutes £80 120 minutes £100 Private Lessons may have 1 or 2 students in each booking. To book contact snowheronsmartialarts@gmail.com or speak to Master Carmichael in Class.

We allow a free trial lesson at the follow classes/times Mondays 5:30 - 6:45pm 7 - 12 Yrs of Age Mondays 6:45 - 8pm School Yr 7 + / Adults Fridays 5:30 - 6:45pm 7 - 12 Yrs of Age Fridays 6:45 - 8pm School Yr 7 + / Adults Saturdays 9 - 10:15am 5 - 12 Yrs of Age To request a trial lesson please Contact Us via our website Contact Us form.

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