Drop-In Sessions
Drop-in sessions allow players to attend a single program session without enrolling in the full program. This is ideal for players who want to try a class occasionally, are visiting from out of town, or are not ready to commit to a monthly subscription.
What Is a Drop-In?
A drop-in is a one-time attendance at a program session. Instead of subscribing to the program and paying monthly, you pay a single drop-in price for just that session. You participate in the class alongside enrolled students and receive the same coaching.
Not all programs allow drop-ins. The facility admin decides whether drop-in attendance is enabled when creating or editing the program. If you do not see a drop-in option, the program requires full enrollment.
Drop-In vs. Enrollment
| Feature | Drop-In | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Commitment | One session only | Ongoing monthly subscription |
| Pricing | Per-session drop-in price | Monthly subscription rate |
| Cost per session | Higher | Lower (spread across multiple sessions) |
| Calendar | Only the single session appears | All upcoming sessions appear |
| Attendance tracking | Tracked for the attended session | Tracked for every session |
| Spot guarantee | Subject to availability | Guaranteed while enrolled |
If you plan to attend regularly, enrolling is almost always more cost-effective. Drop-in pricing is intentionally set higher than the per-session cost of a monthly subscription to encourage enrollment.
Drop-In Pricing
The facility admin sets a drop-in price for each program that supports drop-ins. This price is typically higher than the effective per-session rate of the monthly subscription.
For example:
- A program charges $120/month and runs 4 sessions per month, making the effective rate $30 per session.
- The drop-in price might be set at $40 or $45 per session.
Some programs also apply a weekend multiplier to sessions that fall on weekends, which may affect the drop-in price as well.
How to Attend a Drop-In Session
To attend a single session as a drop-in:
- Navigate to the Programs section on the facility page.
- Find the program that interests you.
- Click on the program to view upcoming sessions.
- Find a session with available capacity.
- Click Drop In on the session you want to attend.
- Select the player (yourself or a child from your family account).
- Review the drop-in price and session details.
- Confirm and pay the drop-in fee.
- The session is added to your calendar.
Drop-in spots are subject to availability. If a session is already at capacity with enrolled students, drop-in may not be available for that date.
Drop-In Availability
Drop-in availability depends on several factors:
| Factor | Impact on Availability |
|---|---|
| Drop-in enabled | Must be turned on by the admin for the program |
| Session capacity | Enrolled students fill spots first; drop-ins take remaining spots |
| Maximum enrollment | If the program is full, no drop-in spots are available |
| Session status | Only upcoming, non-cancelled sessions are available |
Attendance for Drop-Ins
Drop-in attendees are tracked in the same attendance system as enrolled students. The coach or admin marks your attendance with the same statuses:
- Present -- You attended the session.
- Absent -- You paid for the drop-in but did not show up.
- Late -- You arrived late.
Drop-in fees are typically non-refundable if you do not attend. Check the facility's cancellation policy for drop-in sessions before booking.
Drop-In for Families
Parents can book drop-in sessions for their children:
- During the drop-in booking process, select the child from your family members.
- The session is added to the child's calendar.
- Payment is charged to the parent account.
Transitioning from Drop-In to Enrollment
If you enjoy a drop-in session and want to attend regularly, you can enroll in the program:
- Go to the program page.
- Click Enroll (if spots are available) or Join Waitlist (if the program is full).
- Follow the standard enrollment process.
If the program offers trial sessions, you may be able to start with a free trial even after attending as a drop-in. Check whether you have used your trial allotment for that program.
Admin Configuration
Facility admins control drop-in settings when creating or editing a program:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Drop-In Enabled | Whether the program allows drop-in attendance |
| Drop-In Price | The per-session fee for drop-in attendance |
Admins can enable or disable drop-ins at any time. Disabling drop-ins does not affect already-booked drop-in sessions.
Related Pages
- What Are Programs? -- Overview of the programs system
- Program Enrollment -- Subscribing to a program
- Trial Sessions -- Free trial sessions
- Attendance Tracking -- How attendance is recorded
- Program Statuses -- All status indicators