Who can come to Senior Club?
Senior Club is open to all young people age 12-18 (School year 7+). All we need is for anyone who wishes to attend to complete a membership form to become a member.
Why not send the membership link to your friends, and you can come down together!
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When can I come to CYZ?
As soon as you have signed up for a membership, you can come to Senior Club!
We have Senior sessions on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights, 18.30-21.00. During term-time, we also have CUFC Football Training for Senior members running 17.30-19.00. You don't need to book these sessions - just turn up and sign in at reception.
During term time, we also run our popular Wednesday Night Projects. These sessions do require booking. As a member, you have access to our online booking system - this is the easiest way to book these sessions.
What are the drop off / pick up arrangements?
Many Seniors make their own way to CYZ - either on foot, using public transport, or by bike - however at the beginning and end of session, the car park over the road and around the corner can be used by parents / carers dropping off or collecting members.
As many Seniors make their own way down, they are permitted to leave club without being collected by an adult. It is important to note however that once a member chooses to leave, they will not be permitted to return to club that evening.
Do I Get a Membership Card?
All of our members are issued with a membership card. You will usually receive it within your first few visits.
When you arrive for your first visit, just let the receptionist know you have signed up online and it is your first visit. We will be able to find your membership using your name.
Senior club cards are conveniently sized to fit onto a keychain, to ensure you always have it to hand. Once you have your card, we ask that you try to bring it to each session you attend. It helps us identify you, and speeds up signing in at the start of club for everyone. Although club entry only costs 50p, if a Senior member does not bring their membership card after it has been issued, an additional 50p will be charged on entry.
What should I bring with me?
Generally, all equipment / resources needed at CYZ are provided by us. You might want to bring a coat or jumper, as we do have outdoor areas.
We are always happy for members to use our landline at reception to contact home, so mobile phones aren’t essential. Parents can reach us on 01228 516 280.
We do have a cafe where food, drinks and snacks can be purchased. Generally, around £2 should be more than enough for this. Please try and avoid bringing notes – they are more easily lost, and as we mainly deal with small amounts of money, we can struggle to change notes.
Please Note: We are unable to accept liability for possessions brought to CYZ, so we advise that nothing valuable is brought in – all possessions remain the responsibility of the member at all times.
Can Parents / Carers Stay?
Unfortunately, for safeguarding reasons, we can’t let parents past reception when club is running.
If you need additional support, it may be that Inclusion Club would be a good starting point at CYZ. It is a quieter environment and parents / carers are able to stay to support you, whether that is by giving 1:1 care, or just sitting in the cafe to be on hand.
Occasionally we can make exceptions where a member attending a mainstream club requires 1:1 care, but this would have to be organised in advance and on an individual basis – Please contact us on 01228 516 280 or email info@carlisleyouthzone.org for more information.
I've still got a question
If you still have a question, please feel free to contact us and a member of our friendly team will be happy to help. You can reach us using the below details.