Facilities Hire

Facilities are available to hire Monday to Friday 17:30-21:30, Saturday 9:00-15:30 and Sunday 9:30-13:30. During school holidays these facilities are available throughout the day.

Sports Hall

Our sports hall is fully equipped for a wide range of activities. It is marked for Netball, Basketball, Badminton (4 courts), football and cricket. We have 4 cricket nets and the flooring and lighting is designed specifically for cricket. Badminton courts can be hired individually through our fitness centre .

Astroturf 

Our 3G (third generation) Astroturf has only recently been completed with the addition of floodlights this year. It can be hired as a whole or split into thirds using dividing netting. Each third has two 5-a-side goals; there are full size goals available at each end of the pitch.  The pitch can be hired out for a season or on a casual basis.

Swimming Pool

We have a 20 metre four lane swimming pool (0.9m to 1.95m in depth) also available to hire. Heated to 29 degrees, the pool is perfect for training, lessons or coaching courses. We have numerous groups already using the pool for swimming lessons.

Dance Studio and Youth Centre

The Dance Studio has a specialist flooring to reduce impact on your joints and is mirrored along one wall. There are two rooms in the Youth Centre available to hire, which can be hired together or independently. The Dance Studio and the Youth Centre are both used for fitness classes, dance lessons, martial arts, cheerleading to name just a few. 

Outdoor Courts

We have numerous outdoor netball  courts (two floodlit) and tennis courts (available in the summer). The courts are ideal for those interested in playing netball on a budget or for large tournaments. The tennis courts can be hired on a casual basis or on a block booking for the whole summer. Our outdoor courts are regularly used by Essex Open Netball Club for their training and annual junior tournament.

Classroom

We have numerous classrooms available to hire for private tuition or small meetings.

If you are looking for a more regular booking then we suggest you become one of our block bookings, this requires you to complete some paperwork but guarantees your hassle free booking every week.

The school strictly adheres to its child protection policy. Bookings attended by children and young people must be supervised by qualified and vetted staff. 

We prioritise clubs willing to work in partnership with the school.

If you are interested in using our facilities for a coaching course please contact us. We offer all coach education courses a 50% discount

8Facility Price List 1^st January 2018 – 31^st December 2018

Opening Hours

Discounts Available

Junior club discount - A 15% discount on the above prices. All participants (except the coaches) have to be under the age of 18 years old. They must also be a non-profit making organisation.

Partner club discounts - A 25% discount on the above prices. These clubs must work in partnership with the school to develop their sport within the school and community. They are expected to provide a clear and inclusive pathway from schools to joining the club, be club marked (or working towards achieving club mark) and organise tournaments and leagues at the school. They must also be a non-profit making organisation.

Coach education discounts - up to 50% discounts are available if the course is open to members from the community. They must also be a non-profit making organisation.

Bulk discounts – 25% discount available to clubs using the school facilities for more than 5 consecutive hours in a single day. This discount is not available for bookings during additional hours, school or bank holidays. They must also be a non-profit making organisation.

No discounts are available to bookings during school holidays or during additional hours. To make additional hours booking a minimum period of 5 hours must be booked and caretaking staff must be available.

Payment Procedures

All bookings will be required to pay for their facilities in advance; if you fail to do this the facilities will not be available for your use and long term you will lose your booking. Cheques must be made payable to “Caterham High School”.

Cancellations Policy

Cancellations by the hirer must be made in writing to the Community Facilities Manager.

• Booking cancelled by the hirer with 11 or more working day’s notice – Full refund
• Booking cancelled by the hirer with between 5-10 working days’ notice – 50% refund
• Booking cancelled by the hirer with less than 5 working days’ notice – No refund
• No refund will be given for cancellation of sessions by the user due to inclement weather unless in the opinion of the caretaker or duty manager the facility is unfit for use.

The school reserves the right to cancel any hire without notice. If the facility is withdrawn by the school a full refund shall be made. However every effort shall be made to give reasonable notice to the hirer, and whenever possible, alternative facilities shall be offered.

Setting up a block booking at CHS does require you to complete some paper work before you start but its worth it for the piece of mind knowing that you will have a booking every week for the foreseeable future. Before you complete any paperwork contact us (link to contact us page) to ensure your required facility is available. All Users / Hirers must complete a Hire form, Child protection declaration and coach profile form for each of your coaches, lifeguards etc along with copies of their qualifications. Before your booking starts we will prepare a risk assessment and go through our emergency procedures. After this you will need to pay a refundable deposit and supply the school with a copy of your clubs valid public liability insurance (up to £5 million) then your booking can begin. You will be invoiced in advance and on a termly basis for your booking.  Please note payment must be made in advance of the booking.