Can I go into the gym and help my child during a session?

Only if the club invites you. British Gymnastics says a club can invite a gymnast's parent, carer or personal assistant into the gym to help, depending on:

• coach-to-gymnast ratios;
• health and safety;
• the club's safeguarding policies and procedures; and
• venue and session logistics.

If you are invited, you're not there to coach. You can only give extra physical support where appropriate, under the direct supervision of a suitably qualified coach.

The exception is parent-and-child pre-school classes, which are designed for a parent or carer to take part alongside their child.