Policy & Regulations

General Policies:

• A child cannot be on the carpet until the parent fills out our tryout form/registration form. The form includes a liability waiver that is essential to our business.
• Our dress code: Black cotton top and shorts, warm up Leggins and white socks. Gymnasts must pull their hair off their face into a short ponytail or a bun. No jewelry allowed, except small stud earrings. We allow gymnasts to wear warm jackets for warm-up time only.
• Students waiting for a class should remain in the waiting area until called into the gym by a coach. Our rules also forbid gum, food, or drinks on the carpet.
• We ask parents not to call or talk to coaches during practice time.  Coaches are working with your children and should not be distracted. Coaches usually come out to the common area after each class and will answer your questions, or for that we have specific meeting times.  If you need to pick up your child early, please let the head coach know at the time of drop-off or ahead of time in the day.
• All students are expected to arrive on time or even 5-10 minutes before the start of practice to prepare and warm up. Late arrivals disrupt practice and affect the group’s progress. Parents should plan accordingly to ensure students are on time.
• We ask that all students participate in rolling and unrolling the carpets so that the responsibility doesn’t fall on just a few individuals. This process is a great opportunity for team bonding and encourages everyone to work together. Additionally, we kindly ask parents, if possible and if they have the time, to assist with the carpets as well. Your involvement not only helps things run smoothly but also gives a sense of community within our gymnastics school. We always ensure the process is safe and enjoyable for everyone involved.
• All team members must be respectful of coaches at all times. They also must be willing to accept and follow a coach’s corrections.
• All team members must be respectful and supportive of their teammates.
• Team members must have their own set of equipment and toe-shoes. Gymnasts should also have everything available at every practice.
• Tuition payment is due on 1st of each month.
• Tuition fees are not refundable. Missed classes due to illness, vacation, or for any other reason are not credited. Make up classes are available to all students.

Competition Team Polices:

• Placement on the competition team is by invitation from the coach only. Skill level and age determine level placement.
• Levels 3, 4 and 5 gymnasts must attend classes 3 times a week. Gymnasts must meet our requirements to compete.
• All gymnasts level 6 and up must attend practice 4 or more times a week. Gymnasts must meet our requirements to compete.
• Routines from level 7 and up are individual for each gymnast. The coaches choreograph these routines during private lessons. It is the responsibility of the parents to schedule private lessons. Parents should schedule private lessons in mid summer/early fall (July through September).
• Routines for levels 3, 4, 5 and 6 are shared by all gymnast in each level.
• Private lessons are available.  Individual private lessons and group private for 2 or more gymnasts you need to schedule directly with the Head coach.
• All parents are responsible for renewing annual membership to USA Gymnastics. Your child must have a current membership to compete. (No exceptions!).
• The gymnast must follow USAG rules for competition. In levels 4+, a gymnast may not proceed to State Competition unless they attend two sanctioned competitions. A gymnast may not compete in Regionals unless they compete in State Competition.
• Levels 3, 4 and 5 can compete in more local competitions, but may have to go further out of town Regionals and Nationals.
• Level 6 and up gymnasts will attend local and some of the out-of-town and out-of-state competitions. National Qualifier, Nationals and Junior Olympics are usually held on East Coast.
• Gymnasts must complete the season and compete at State and Regionals to advance to the next level.
• The registration fee for any competition is the responsibility of the parents. Registration fees are payable to the School, Parents must pay at the time of official notice. This notice is usually given at least 1 month in advance.
• Parents are responsible for the coaches competition fees and travel expenses, which includes transportation , food and lodging.  Coaches competition fees and travel expenses are due when all organization for competitions is completed.  Coaches fees and expenses are divided equally among attending gymnasts. Coaches competition fees and travel expenses are not refundable.
• Gymnasts must attend all practices two weeks before competition.
• Schedules and rotations for each competition are usually available few days before the competition. We will post them as soon as they become available.
• Gymnasts should arrive at the competition 2,5 hours before the start of their level. Gymnast’s hair must be in a bun, and make-up done. Gymnast’s must dress in black shorts, club t-shirt and warm-ups. Gymnasts should have all equipment, toe shoes and leotards with them. Gymnasts in Levels 3 and 4 must wear the same leotard for all three routines. Levels 5 and 6 may wear two leotards, and level 7 and up may wear four.
• On arrival, gymnasts should immediately go to the warm up area and find their coach. The warm up area is only for gymnasts and coaches. All parents must find seating in the common area.
• Parents can not approach other coaches or judges for any reason. If a parent approaches a judge, the gymnast will be immediately disqualified. So, if you have an emergency or a problem, please text or call your coach and let them know.
• We recognize the commitment required for competition team. Because competition team is time consuming not only for gymnasts, but also for parents. It is also a financial obligation and requires a certain level of commitment. We urge parents to weigh all pros and cons; we will support you in any decision you make.