Under 18s Membership and Rules

Vibes Gym welcomes younger members who are serious about training and building healthy habits. These rules explain how under 18s can use our facilities safely and responsibly. They form part of your binding membership agreement and apply to all under 18 memberships, passes and offers.

1) Minimum age

The minimum age to join Vibes Gym is 11 years old. Anyone under 11 cannot use the gym under any circumstances.

2) Age categories and supervision

11-13 years: must train with a parent, legal guardian or named responsible adult who is an active Vibes member and at least 18. Training is in junior hours only, or outside junior hours only when that responsible adult member has scanned in with their own fob and stays with them for the whole visit.
14-15 years: may train independently in junior hours once a full induction is completed and written parental or guardian consent is on file. Outside junior hours they can only be in the gym when training with a responsible adult member (18 plus) who scans in with their own fob and stays with them.
16-17 years: may train independently. Their membership includes 24/7 fob access once induction and the junior consent form are complete, but we may temporarily limit them to staffed hours while paperwork is outstanding and we may revert them back to staffed hours or suspend access if rules are broken.
Staffed hours: Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm, Saturday to Sunday 8am to 2pm (subject to change, check notices and the website).

3) Junior hours and access

Junior hours for under 16s (11-15):
Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm (last junior scan in 4.30pm)
Saturday to Sunday 10am to 2pm (last junior scan in 1pm)
Under 16s must not be in the gym alone outside junior hours. The only exception is when they are training with a responsible adult member (18 plus) that the parent or guardian approves, who has scanned in with their own fob and stays in the gym with them for the full visit.
If an under 16 is found in the gym outside junior hours without a responsible adult member present, we may pause their access until we have spoken to both the member and their parent or guardian.
16 and 17 year olds may have 24/7 access once induction and consent are complete, but we may restrict them back to staffed hours, or suspend access, if rules are not followed or where there are safety concerns.

4) Parental and guardian consent

All under 18 memberships and passes require parent or guardian consent. By allowing a child to join, the parent or guardian confirms they have read and accepted:
Parents and guardians must also complete our online Junior Parent Consent form at vibesgym.com/vibes-gym-junior-parent-consent before first use and for 16-17 year olds to keep 24/7 access.
Parents and guardians remain responsible for the behaviour, health and safety of the member while using the facilities and for explaining junior hours, supervision rules and 24/7 access rules.
Vibes Gym may suspend or terminate an under 18 membership if unsafe or inappropriate behaviour occurs, or if supervision rules are ignored.

5) Membership options and payments

Under 18s can use Monthly Memberships (under 16 rolling and age 16-17 rolling) and, where offered, prepaid passes. All under 18 options are bound by the same Membership Terms and Conditions as adult members.
Prepaid passes are non refundable, non transferable and cannot be cancelled. They expire automatically at the end of the purchased period.
For monthly memberships, card details must remain valid for active billing. Removing a card while money is owed does not cancel the membership; any balance becomes immediately due.
Late payment or admin fees may apply for missed payments in line with our Terms.

6) Saunas and sunbeds for under 18s

Saunas are located inside separate male and female changing rooms and run in staffed hours only.
Only 16-17 year olds may use saunas, and only in staffed hours, with clear parental or guardian consent and while following all sauna rules posted in club.
Under 16s are not permitted to use saunas under any circumstances.
Sunbeds are strictly 18 plus only and are not available to under 18s.

7) Access rules, conduct and etiquette

Entry is via personal fob, PIN or QR code. Sharing access, lending a fob or allowing others to tailgate is prohibited and may result in a trespass fee and termination of membership.
Under 18s must follow the Gym Rules and Code of Conduct including hygiene (towels, cleaning kit, deodorant or showering), dress code (clean indoor only trainers, no muddy footwear, jeans, sliders or flip flops, no barefoot training unless explicitly agreed by management) and respectful behaviour.
Gym bags and coats must not be left on the gym floor or benches. Use lockers for storage. Unattended items may be removed for safety and tidiness.
Filming or photographing other members without consent is prohibited. Under 18s must be especially careful not to film staff or other members in changing rooms or on the gym floor.

8) Children and babies in reception

Children in strollers, buggies or seats may remain in the reception area only while a parent or guardian trains, provided there is no obstruction or disruption. Children remain entirely the responsibility of the parent or guardian and are not permitted on the gym floor, in changing rooms or in training areas.

9) Health and safety

Members and parents or guardians confirm that the junior member is in a suitable condition to train and will exercise within their ability.
Any medical conditions, injuries or medications that could affect training must be disclosed and cleared by a medical professional before use.
Under 18s must stop immediately if they feel unwell, dizzy, in pain or short of breath and must speak to staff during staffed hours.

10) Lockers and personal belongings

Lockers are for use during the visit only and must be emptied before leaving. Items left overnight may have locks removed using bolt cutters and will be stored for 7 days before disposal.
Vibes Gym is not liable for loss, theft or damage to personal property at any time.

11) Turning 16 and turning 18

When a member on an under 16 rolling membership (11-15) turns 16, we will move them onto our age 16-17 rolling membership from the first billing date on or after their 16th birthday, unless the membership is cancelled beforehand via vibesgym.com/cancel. Price and access will change to the then current 16-17 product and rules.
When a member on an age 16-17 rolling membership turns 18, we will move them onto our standard adult No-Contract Full Access rolling membership at the adult rate from the first payment date on or after their 18th birthday, unless cancelled beforehand via vibesgym.com/cancel.
We will always apply the rules and prices that correspond to the member’s age on the date in question. Any price changes will be shown in the product description and on your ClubRight account.

12) Breaches, suspension and termination

We may suspend or cancel membership for rule breaches, misuse, unsafe conduct, non payment, repeated unsupervised entry outside junior rules or behaviour that is detrimental to other members or staff.
No refunds apply where termination follows a breach of the rules, the Terms or this under 18 policy.

13) Important links

Note: These rules are subject to change. The latest version on our website always applies.