We specialise in teaching fitness and exercise to women before, during and after pregnancy.
We provide networking opportunities and continuing education for qualified instructors.
If would like to join the Guild of Pregnancy and Postnatal Exercise Instructors then you can download an application form below. This is in pdf format which is an internet standard document. If you have any problems then just email us with your name and address and we will send you a paper copy to complete.
Guild membership is open to instructors who have a qualification in fitness and/or exercise plus an ante/postnatal specialist qualification which would normally be at least equivalent to REPS level 3, with at least 2 days (16 hours) training and an assessment process. The Guild reserves the right to refuse membership to those who, in the Guild's opinion, do not fulfill adequate criteria. All applications for membership will be reviewed on an individual basis.
As a member of the Guild you will be expected to undertake at least one full day (8) hours of CPD each year. This must be directly relevant to pregnancy or postnatal exercise.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Members receive Scoops, the Guild quarterly newsletter.
Members are part of the Guild e-group community.
Members get discounts on our study days.
Members can be listed on the Guild website.
The Guild is a not for profit organisation, and its officers are not paid.
It welcomes your support.
All memberships are renewable on 1st June each year. Membership is £35 per annum. Your initial membership cost will depend on which quarter of the year you decide to join as follows:-
MEMBERSHIP FEES - FULL MEMBER
December - February £17.50 March - May £8.75 June - August £35 September - November £26.25
Only full members can be listed on the Guild website, and they have to have a recognised qualification in the teaching of ante/postnatal exercise, and be insured.
It has been decided to continue to offer Associate membership. This is for those who would like to help and support the Guild and be kept up to date, but are not actively teaching. Benefits are as for normal membership, but does not allow your details to be posted on the Guild website. As with full membership, associate memberships are renewable on 1st June each year. Membership is £25 per annum. Your initial membership cost will depend on which quarter of the year you decide to join as follows:-
MEMBERSHIP FEES - ASSOCIATE MEMBER
December - February £12.50 March - May £6.25 June - August £25 September - November £18.75
For any other details or queries, or problems downloading the form, please contact megwalker@pnex.freeserve.co.uk