Terms & Conditions

Below is an example of my Participation Agreement which every student is required to sign before participating in online lessons.

1. Age - I am 18+ years old and wish to receive online aerial instruction from Jess Allen t/a Awyrol (hereinafter referred to as "the Instructor") delivered via Zoom videoconferencing software.

2. Rigging - I will use safe, professionally-installed rigging point/s or a load-tested aerial rig and a safety mat of appropriate thickness to the maximum height at which I will be working during lessons. I confirm that the aerial apparatus and hardware I will be using is in good working order and visually inspected for wear on a regular basis.

3. Risks - I acknowledge that my participation in aerial arts training and instruction activities requires physical exertion and entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardising the essential qualities of the activity. These risks include but are not limited to: slips and falls; falling from equipment; rope/fabric burns; pinches, scrapes, twists and jolts that could result in scratches, bruises, sprains, lacerations, fractures, concussions, or even more severe life threatening hazards; strains, cuts, bruises, muscle soreness and fractures; musculoskeletal injuries including head, neck, and back; injuries to internal organs; the negligence of other persons who may be present; my own physical condition; and the risk of emotional and psychological injuries or physical damage associated with this activity. I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity. My participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risks. I assume ultimate responsibility for my own safety and safe interpretation or adaptation of verbal instructions.

4. Emergencies - I will not train alone during lessons or if I am unable to find a training buddy, I will supply the Instructor with an emergency contact number of someone who is guaranteed to get to me quickly in an emergency and/or who can alert the relevant emergency services.

5. Experience - I confirm that I have sufficient aerial experience to know the limits of my strength, endurance and confidence, and I am comfortable taking verbal instruction and working without physical assists (spotting) from the Instructor who will be teaching remotely via Zoom.

6. Communication - I will tell the Instructor if I do not feel comfortable with attempting a skill, if I do not understand an instruction, if I need further instructions, or if I have any other concerns that arise during lessons.

7. Health - I confirm that I am in overall good physical health and do not have any medical conditions that would be aggravated by or contraindicate my participation in aerial activities. I will inform the Instructor of any changes to my health or fitness that may limit or affect my aerial practice at the start of each lesson. If I am told not to do aerial activities by a physician or healthcare provider during a period of time when a lesson/s is/are scheduled, I will cancel that/those lesson/s preferably with 24 hours notice minimum (except in an emergency).

8. Warm up - I will warm myself up sufficiently before the lesson/s or inform the Instructor if I have not been able to do so.

9. Clothing - I will wear clothing for the lesson/s that I know from experience to be safe and comfortable to train in.

10. Punctuality - I will arrive on time for my lesson/s and be ready to start. If I am late I acknowledge that I may not receive my full lesson time allocation and partial refunds may not be possible.