GYM 1971 LTD TERMS AND CONDITIONS- Last updated 23rd February 2026

1. GENERAL TERMS

In these Terms & Conditions and the Gym Rules, “Gym 1971 or CrossFit 1971” means Gym 1971 Ltd and/or CrossFit 1971; “Member” means the member named on the Application Form; “the Gym” means the CrossFit 1971 gym at which the Member applied for membership. “Contract” means the contract between CrossFit 1971 and the Member subject to the Terms & Conditions and Gym Rules; “Gym Rules” means the terms set out in the CrossFit 1971 Gym Rules.

2. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Membership is subject to the Terms & Conditions of this Contract as amended from time to time. Submission of an Application Form is an offer to Gym 1971 to become a Member of the Gym subject to these Terms & Conditions. Gym 1971 reserves the right to reject any application for Membership. Membership is available to individuals of 18 years of age and over, subject to status; individuals of 16-17 years of age may join with written parental / guardian consent.

3. MEMBERSHIP TYPES

a) Monthly Memberships for these package types, initial payment is pro-rata then the full membership payment is collected on the 1st of each month. Minimum contract terms apply, beyond the initial membership commitment Memberships will revert automatically to the monthly membership option after the minimum term has been served. See Point 6 on how to cancel a Monthly Membership.

“Monthly”– minimum term of one full calendar month from selected start date.
“6 Month Commitment" – minimum term of six full calendar months from selected start date.
“12 Month Commitment” – minimum term of twelve full calendar months from selected start date.

Gym 1971 reserves the right to introduce, withdraw and vary categories of Membership.

5. MEMBERSHIP FEES

Membership is payable in advance, either annually or monthly as per the Membership type selected. Monthly fees will be debited on or around the 1st of each month. In the event that the Member falls into arrears in respect of any fees payable, all arrears must be settled before the Member can use the Gym.

Membership fees will be reviews once a year with fees not increasing more than once in a 12 month period.

Annual increases will not exceed 5% of the local inflation rate, whichever is lower. Any increase beyond this limit will have formal justification. Members will receive at least 60 days written notice before an increase tackles effect. Any discounted Membership options are offered on the basis that the Member can provide proof of eligibility; Members should be aware that the full fee for their Membership type may be applied until such proof is provided.

If any payment under this Contract remains outstanding beyond the due date, the Member’s signing up to the relevant Contract constitutes the Member’s unconditional and irrevocable authority to debit the nominated card for the total amount due without notice to the Member.

Gym 1971 reserves the right to levy an administration fee of 20% of the outstanding debt if required. This fee is to cover the cost of the 3rd party collection agency. Any lapses in Membership, including but not limited to non-payment of fees or failure to renew a Membership, may result in the Joining Fee being charged should the Member re apply for Membership.

Gym 1971 reserves the right to levy an administration fee of £10 per week that your membership fees are outstanding.

6. CANCELLING YOUR MEMBERSHIP

Members on a Monthly Membership Commitment may cancel their Membership after serving the minimum term, by giving 30 days in advance notice, effective from the 1st of the following month. This should be done by completing the Gym 1971 “membership cancellation form” which is linked at the bottom of the website or by emailing southwimbledon@gym1971.com and clearly notifying them of notice to cancel.

Where the payment method is Direct Debit, the Member must advise their bank to cancel the Direct Debit instruction 7 days after the final payment has been made. Gym 1971 is not obliged to refund any fees where the Member has not cancelled the instruction and cannot provide proof of a valid cancellation request. All fees must be paid to date at the time of cancellation.

Should a Member be bound to a Commitment, and is unable to use the Gym for the remainder of the term, the Member may apply to “buy-out” the Commitment by paying the difference between the monthly commitment cost and the discounted commitment term they signed up to. This is to be paid as an additional charge to the account alongside one final full billing cycle.

7. PLACING YOUR MEMBERSHIP ON HOLD

Any Member may apply for their Membership to be placed on hold, subject to 30 days written notice. The minimum hold period is one full calendar month, with a maximum of two full consecutive calendar months. These periods the Membership is held will not count towards a Member’s contractual term, and will extend any applicable minimum term by the number of hold months taken. Membership may not be on hold during the notice period of cancellation. This should be done by completing the Gym 1971 “membership hold request form” which is linked at the bottom of the website or by emailing southwimbledon@gym1971.com and clearly requesting a membership hold.

Members are entitled to 1 membership hold per annum in line with the financial year 1st April - 1st April. A £25 monthly administration fee will be applied to the members account for each month spent on hold.

Holding a Membership for reasons of illness, injury or pregnancy will be reviewed and leniency may be applied in relation to the fee and notice period; appropriate medical documentation must be attached to the request for this to be considered.

8. CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY

To ensure fairness and allow adequate time to offer spaces to other members. Early morning classes namely 6am and 7am must be cancelled before 10:00pm the night prior to the scheduled session. Any early morning class cancelled after 10:00pm will be considered a late cancellation. All classes from 10:00am onwards must be cancelled at least 2 hours before the scheduled start time; cancellations made within 2 hours of the class commencing will be classed as a late cancellation.

All late cancellations will incur a £2 cancellation fee. Funds collected from late cancellation fees will be reinvested into gym social events for the benefit of the community.

9. ANNUAL EQUIPMENT FEE

Gym 1971 charges an annual equipment fee of £60 per household, payable on 30th September each year. This fee applies to all active adult memberships at that time and is dedicated exclusively to the purchase of new or replacement gym equipment. Any member may choose to opt out in year 1 of being a gym 1971 member by completing the “Equipment Fee opt out form” which is linked at the bottom of the website or by emailing southwimbledon@gym1971.com and clearly notifying them to opt out.

We are committed to full transparency regarding the funds collected and a detailed clear summary of how the money is distributed will be provided to all members. All the proceeds from the equipment fee will be directly reinvested into Gym 1971’s equipment and facility to ensure our members continue to benefit from modern, safe and fully functioning equipment.

10. GYM FACILITIES

Full details of normal opening hours, together with a schedule of charges and fees, are available upon request at Gym 1971. Gym 1971 reserves the right to vary normal opening hours, or to temporarily close certain areas of the Gym from time to time without notice for the purpose of cleaning, decorating, repairs, or for special functions and holidays.

11. TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP BY GYM 1971

Gym 1971 may terminate a Membership without notice and with immediate effect if:
a) the Member breaks these Terms & Conditions or the GYM Rules, either repeatedly or one serious breach;
b) any fees remain unpaid after repeated requests for payment by Gym 1971;
c) Gym 1971 is of the opinion that the Member is not suitable for continued Membership;
d) the Member puts the health, safety or well-being of staff or Members at risk. All decisions made by Gym 1971 under this clause are final and binding. The Member is then prohibited from Membership at Gym 1971.

12. YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

Members are responsible for advising Gym 1971 of changes to their personal information. Where Gym 1971 is required to provide any written notification. Gym 1971 takes the responsibility for looking after Members’ personal information very seriously.

13. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

Gym 1971 will not be held liable for any loss, damage or theft of property belonging to or brought onto the premises by a Member or Guest.

Gym 1971 will not be held liable for any death, personal injury or illness occurring on the premises or as a result of use of Gym 1971 facilities, unless such event is due to Gym 1971 being negligent.

14. CHANGES TO GYM 1971 TERMS & CONDITIONS

Gym 1971 may amend these Terms & Conditions, and will advertise when changes are made in the Gym and can be viewed on your WODBOARD account. Any changes will be effective immediately.

15. THE TERMS OF YOUR CONTRACT

Via completing and signing up to a commitment via a WODBOARD Account, the Terms & Conditions, and the Gym Rules make up the binding Contract of Membership with Gym 1971. Members are advised to read the Terms & Conditions and Gym Rules in full before signing up to the associated membership.

The failure of Gym 1971 to enforce any of their rights at any time for any period shall not be construed as a waiver of these rights. Any failure to identify or act upon a breach of the Terms & Conditions or Gym Rules shall not be deemed to be an affirmation by Gym 1971 that the behavior of the Member or Guest is acceptable.

Except where permitted by this Contract, neither Gym 1971 nor the Member may alter the terms of this Contract without the express agreement of the other.

Owners, volunteers, Directors, interns, employees, coaches, instructors, Agents, officials, independent contractors, representatives, successors and assigns are hereinafter referred to as “Gym 1971”

I, the above signed, hereby request the opportunity to participate in physical training at Gym 1971. I understand the aim of training at Gym 1971 is to develop capacity across the ten general physical skills of cardio-respiratory endurance, stamina, strength, flexibility, speed, power, co-ordination, accuracy, agility and balance. I agree that involvement in CrossFit 1971 training sessions is entirely voluntary on my part and for my own pleasure and benefit.

I understand CrossFit is a high intensity training programme and participation is such a training involves risk. By agreeing to these terms I hereby agree and warrant that my health is in adequate order to allow me to exercise using the CrossFit training methodologies and that it is my sole responsibility to undertake any necessary health or medical checks. I understand that not all sessions will take place inside the gym facility at Gym 1971 and some sessions may include use of the surrounding area and local parkland. I hereby assume responsibility for the aforementioned risk and for my own actions whilst training with Gym 1971.

It is possible that certain undesirable health changes may occur during my activity at Gym 1971 these include but are not limited to, dizziness, fainting, abnormal heart rhythms, vomiting, abnormal blood pressure and in very rare instances heart attacks. I understand these risks and assume liability for these issues should they arise.

Health changes include pregnancy. Should I become pregnant I must immediately inform my coach and understand that I must scale back my training, particularly throughout the first trimester.

I agree to allow Gym 1971, its agents, officers, principals, employees and volunteers the picture(s), film and/or likeness of me for advertising purposes. In the event I choose not to allow the use of the same for said purpose, I agree that I must inform Gym 1971 of this in writing.

I hereby release and hold harmless Gym 1971 from any liability for damages, claims or demands which are related to or may arise from my participation in training as described above, except that nothing in this release shall exclude Gym 1971 from any liability which may arise from any negligence act or omission of Gym 1971.