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January 19, 2026

# Booking a Trial Class

## A simple step-by-step guide for families on how to book a trial class through the Family Portal.

If you’d like to try out a class before enrolling, you can easily book a trial through the family portal.

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### Step 1: Open the Booking Link

Once you're there, you’ll see options:

- **Book Classes -** for enrolling in regular classes (full-term or ongoing).
- **Book a Trial** - for trying a class before enrolling.

This article focuses on **booking trial classes**, click `Book a Trial`.

If you want to enroll a class instead, follow this guide: ➡️ [*Enrolling in Classes*](https://guides.classmanager.com/en/enrolling-in-classes-through-the-family-portal?hsLang=en)

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### Step 2: Browse Trial Classes

If the school/studio has multiple locations, you can:

- Select the location that suits you, **or**
- Click `I just want to browse` to see everything available.

To narrow your search, use `Filter`, where you can sort trial classes by:

- Class Type
- Season
- Day of the Week
- Location
- Age

This helps you quickly find classes that fit your schedule and interests.

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### Step 3: Choose a Trial Class

Once you find the class you'd like to try, click `Book Trial`.

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### Step 4: Log In or Register

If you already have an account, log in using your email and password.

If you’re new, click `Register` and follow the prompts:

1. Enter your email and create a password → `Register`
2. Add your contact details → `Confirm`

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### Step 5: Add the Student

You’ll now be asked to add the student attending the trial:

- First & Last Name
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Medical Notes (if any)
- Photo/Video Consent

Click `Create` to save.

If you need to add more students, choose `Create and Add Another`.

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### Step 6: Select Your Trial Date

Choose the date you’d like to attend from the dropdown menu.

Then click `Continue`.

Your trial is now added to your `Basket`.

You can add more trial sessions or classes if you like.

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### Step 7: Review Your Basket

Click the `Basket` icon (top-right) to view your selections.

- To remove something, click the `bin` icon.

Then click `Checkout`.

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### Step 8: Complete Your Booking

Review your order summary and click `Continue to Pay`.

Select a saved card or add a new one, then click `Pay`.

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### 🎉 You’re All Set!

Your trial booking is confirmed!

You’ll receive a confirmation email with the details.

We hope you enjoy your trial class - have fun! 💫

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