Academy Protocols

An application for a place at DCPA will only be accepted if accompanied by payment of the relevant fees to DCPA.

Parents/guardian's must pay the fees every month by standing order and at the start of every month.

In the event and athlete joins DCPA in the middle of the month, a PAYG plan will be put in place until the start of the following month.

The DCPA agreement is a monthly rolling contract; a parent/guardian must give one month's written notice before withdrawing.

If an athlete has left DCPA and wants to rejoin within 3 months of the leaving month, they will have to pay a rejoining fee of £38.

Academy fees cannot be refunded for missed classes due to holidays or sickness. Places are allocated and guaranteed.

The Academy has two set operational breaks annually: the first week of September and the Christmas/New Year festive period.

If the athlete can't attend their normal session, that session must be taken in the same week and can't be transferred.

DCPA reserves the right to exclude students from lessons. Please see separate disciplinary and injury policies.

DCPA athletes participate at their own risk and must inform staff of any existing injuries or medical conditions.

DCPA athletes are obliged to take care of their own belongings. DCPA accepts no liability for lost or damaged items.

The liability of DCPA and its staff is restricted to academy time only and then only to gross negligence or intent.

Parents/guardian's give permission for DCPA to hold and process data under GDPR as per our privacy policy.

Parents/guardian's give permission to take and use photographs/video of their child for group publicity purposes.

Athletes under 16 must be collected by a responsible adult. Written consent is required for unaccompanied departure.