Important information about upcoming Quarterly
Q4/2021 Instructor Releases

While learning the new moves and connecting over our favourite workouts can help keep us motivated, we understand that these are unique times for everyone in the fitness industry as we get back up and running.

We’ve heard many of you can’t wait for your new Q4 Release(s), while others may be unable to teach and would prefer to skip this round.

So we’re giving you the flexibility and option to skip your next Quarterly (Q4/2021) Instructor Release(s). This is to help ease any financial pressure you may be experiencing right now.

If you would still like to receive your Q4/2021 Instructor Release(s) no action is required.

If you choose to skip the Q4/2021 Instructor Release(s) - read on for important details.

Skipping Q4 Instructor Releases

For Instructors buying their own Releases

If skipping the Q4/2021 Instructor Release(s) sounds like a great option for you:

  • Go to the Instructor Portal
  • Select ‘Skip Quarterly (Q4/2021) Instructor Release’
  • Choose which programmes you want to skip. If you want to skip all your programmes, be sure to select skip a release for each certification
  • You’ll get a notification within the Instructor Portal to confirm you’ve successfully skipped the Q4 Release(s)
  • To skip, you must complete this action before Autoship begins.

Please check with your LMUK support team (lmuk.instructor@lesmills.com) if you have any questions around Autoship dates.

For Clubs who pay for Instructor Releases

If you’re a Club who typically pays for Instructor Releases and skipping Q4/2021 Instructor Release(s) sounds like a great option for you, contact us on lmuk.po@lesmills.com before Autoship begins to have your account updated.

Please check with your LMUK support team (lmuk.po@lesmills.com) if you have any questions around Autoship dates.

If you choose to skip, your Instructors will be charged unless they choose to skip the Releases for themselves. Please let your Instructors know you will not be purchasing this round of Releases, we will also let them know you have chosen to skip Q4 Releases and give them instructions on how to skip for themselves, if they need to.

For Instructors whose Club have chosen to skip Q4 Instructor Releases

If you’re an Instructor and your Club has decided to skip the Q4/2021 Instructor Releases, you will still receive the Q4/2021 Instructor Releases, and be charged direct if your billing information is up to date in the Portal.

If skipping the Q4/2021 Instructor Release(s) sounds like the best option for you right now:

  • Go to the Instructor Portal
  • Select ‘Skip Quarterly (Q4/2021) Instructor Release’
  • Choose which programs you want to skip. If you want to skip all your programs, be sure to select ‘Skip Quarterly (Q4/2021) Instructor Release’ for each certification.
  • You’ll get a notification within the Instructor Portal to confirm you’ve successfully skipped the Q4/2021 Instructor Release(s).
  • To skip, you must complete this action before Autoship begins.

Please check with your LMUK support team (lmuk.instructor@lesmills.com) if you have any questions around Autoship dates.

important information

Q4/2021 Instructor Releases will still be available for purchase, whenever you’re ready to get back into it!

If you change your mind and want to be added back into the Q4/2021 Instructor Release Run, please get in touch: lmuk.instructor@lesmills.com.

If you need any further information regarding Q4/2021 Instructor Release Autoship, see our FAQs below or contact lmuk.instructor@lesmills.com.

2022 Q1 Instructor Releases:

Please remember, this is not a permanent skip, you will still be included in the Q1/2022 Instructor Release Run.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I skip a release?

For Instructors who buy their own releases:

If you’re an Instructor and skipping Q4 Instructor Release(s) sounds like a great option for you:

  • Go to the Instructor Portal
  • Select ‘Skip Quarterly (Q4/2021) Instructor Release’
  • Choose which programmes you want to skip. If you want to skip all your programmes, be sure to select skip a release for each certification.
  • You’ll get a notification within the Instructor Portal to confirm you’ve successfully skipped the Q4 Release(s).

Please make sure you check with your local Market support team on the dates you need to have this done by, in order to be successful.

For Clubs:

If you’re a Club who typically pays for Instructor Releases and skipping Q4 Instructor Release(s) sounds like a great option for you, send us an email at instructor@lesmills.com

Please make sure you check with your local Market support team on dates you need to have this completed.

If you choose to skip the Q4 Instructor Release, we will be reaching out to your Instructors to let them know how to get the Q4 Instructor Release(s), if they wish to purchase for themselves.

For Instructors who’s Club have chosen to skip Q4 Instructor Releases:

If you’re an Instructor and you’re Club has decided to skip the Q4 Instructor Releases, you can still access the Releases directly, all you’ll need to do is ensure your billing information is up to date in the Portal.

Please make sure you check with your local Market support team on dates you need to have this completed.

Why is the option to skip a release still available?

Skip was introduced during the first lockdown to make it easy for Instructors who were unable to teach, we want to give you flexibility and the choice to buy the Release which is why we’re still keeping this option for those who want to opt out of buying a release moving forwards.
The Pause option allows Instructors to take a longer break from teaching for personal reasons, it automatically allocates a six month break.

Does skipping a release mean I can't teach?

It's your choice to skip a release and with this in mind, to stay up to date with choreography and education so you’re teaching your participants the latest moves and music we would like you to purchase 3 out of the 4 releases per year. We totally understand life is full of unexpected circumstances, and there may be a quarter you need to skip or cannot purchase the release for a multitude of reasons. This is where the flexibility and option to skip a release for one quarter comes in, you can still teach during this quarter if you are up to date for the rest of the year.
Any skips made prior to this point are not counted, as we move into 2022 we hope more of you will be returning to teaching. But with the additional option to skip one release during the year, this will also provide some flexibility around this.

I am about ready to go out of compliance, do I have to purchase this release?

To stay up to date with choreography and education so you’re teaching your participants the latest moves and music we would like you to purchase 3 out of the 4 releases per year. We totally understand life is full of unexpected circumstances, and there may be a quarter you need to skip or cannot purchase the release for a multitude of reasons. This is where the flexibility and option to skip a release for one quarter comes in, you can still teach during this quarter if you are up to date for the rest of the year.
Any skips made prior to this point are not counted, as we move into 2022 we hope more of you will be returning to teaching. But with the additional option to skip one release during the year, this will also provide some flexibility around this.

How does Skipping Q4 releases impact my compliance?

As clubs have now re-opened and we're all getting back to what we love, to stay up to date with choreography and education so you’re teaching your participants the latest moves and music we would like you to purchase 3 out of the 4 releases per year.

Any skips made prior to this point are not counted, as we move into 2022 we hope more of you will be returning to teaching. But with the additional option to skip one release during the year, this will also provide some flexibility around this.

I’ve been on hold previously can I still skip a release?

You can still skip this release, even if you’ve been on hold previously.

How will skipping Q4 releases impact my ability to go on hold in the future?

If you skip Q4, you will still be able to go on hold in the future if you are pregnant, injured or not actively teaching.

If I skip Q4 releases can I still participate in the quarterly webinars and education?

Whilst your Ongoing Education is included in your quarterly release cost, we want to continue to offer this to all Instructors for Q.4 regardless of whether you choose to skip the release so we can continue to support you at this time.

If I chose to skip Q4 releases do I have to skip all my programmes or just some?

You have choice in if you want to skip one, some or all of your programmes. Under each certification you will select if you want to skip that release. If not action is taken for a specific programme, and you are subscribed to autoship, you will receive the release

My club usually buys my releases, can I purchase on my own?

Yes, if your club is not purchasing your release you can still purchase the release. Just make sure to update your billing information before the autoship run date. If you do not get your billing information updated you can still purchase the release through the releases store.

My club typically buys Releases on my behalf, but has chosen to skip Q4 Releases, will I be charged?

If your club is not purchasing your release and your billing information is up to date, you will receive and be charged for the Q4 Release. If you do still want the Releases, just make sure billing information is up to date in the Portal before the Autoship Run date. If you would prefer to skip the Release, make sure you follow the instructions on how to skip the Q4/2021 Release, before the Autoship run.

Can I skip the release for now but purchase later?

Absolutely, the release will be available in the releases store for purchase after autoship. Each release stays available for 2 years.

I received the Q4 release and I don’t want it/can’t afford it, can I get a refund?

We’re sorry to hear that you received the release and didn’t want it at this time. We can easily refund you, as long as you haven’t downloaded it.

I’ve downloaded the release, can I still get a refund?

Once you have downloaded the release we cannot offer a refund. Similar to when you open the packaging on a CD or DVD (do you remember those days?) the release is now yours. We understand that you may have financial constraints but you have already accessed the release.