Terms and Conditions

Document TC001 Skills Courses

Date: 6/11/2009

Instructor Qualifications and Instructor to pupil ratio.

Our instructors are qualified Mountain bike Leaders certified by the 'Scottish Mountain Bike Leader Association' and are first aid trained. Our instructor to pupil ratio is 1: 8.

Medical information

Mountain biking is a strenuous activity. For their own safety, applicants must complete the medical section of the application form accurately and truthfully. You must inform your instructor if you suffer from or have suffered from any of the following. Heart Condition, Diabetes, Stroke or T.I.A, Blackouts, Asthma, Epilepsy, Panic Attacks, Vertigo, Obesity. These conditions may or may not exclude you from taking part in the course, but we reserve the right to request a note from your doctor if we deem it necessary. We reserve the right refuse entry on the course if we deem the applicant unsuitable for the course.

Age limits

Applicants for training courses must be over 18. Pre-Junior skills courses are designed to cater for 12-15 year olds and Junior Courses are suited to 15-18 year olds. A parent or guardian must complete the application form on behalf of a junior applicant.

Safe Practice on the trail

Participants must wear a helmet at all times whilst cycling. We also recommend that safety glasses and gloves are worn. Participants must be attentive to their instructor and must not cause a disturbance to or distract other course participants. Participants must inform their instructor if they feel unwell or uncomfortable during the training course.

Course Booking

Applicants must complete the online booking form in full truthfully and accurately. We require a contact name and number of a third party, in case an emergency situation arises. In order to complete your booking you must have read, understood and agree to abide by the information outlined in this document. The information supplied by the applicant must be up to date and accurate.

Course Cancellation

We may cancel any training course if sufficient numbers are not met or if an extraordinary circumstance arises. We will do our utmost not to cancel courses and will give applicants as much warning as is possible before a cancellation. Applicants are entitled to a full refund if the course is cancelled by us. Applicants may cancel their booking up to two weeks before the course date. However the following cancellation charges will apply: 30 days or more before the course/assessment start date 25%, 15 to 29 days before the course/assessment start date 50%,14 days or less before the course/assessment start date 100%. Cancellation must be done by email to bookings@mountainbiking.ie please be sure to detail your name and course date on the email.

Course Payment

Applicants are required to pay in full on the day of the course, we do not accept cheques, or credit / debit cards. Payments can be made directly to your course instructor before the course commences. The course fee is €50.00 for a training skills session.

Equipment Hire

If participants require bike and safety equipment hire. Our charges are as follows: Bike Hire is €30.00 and includes a basic tool kit and pump. Helmets are available for €5.00.