Classes

FROG BRIDGE GYMNASTICS POLICIES & PROCEDURES

ENROLLMENT/ PAYMENT POLICY:
After we have received your yearly registration fee, tuition fee and 2010-11
Emergency Medical and Release Form you(r) child may use our equipment.

You must pay for the full session prior to participation (pro-rated if you start in the
middle). You may give us a post-dated check and split your payment into 2
payments if that is easier for you.

We only accept cash or checks payable to FROG BRIDGE GYMNASTICS.

2-3 weeks before the session is over you must notify our office if your child plans
to discontinue or move to a different class time so that we can enroll new students
into their space. If you do not notify us at least 2-weeks in advance of the next
session you will be automatically enrolled into the next session at the same time.
You will be responsible for payment of the next session.

If you pay for the next session at the beginning (first class) of the prior session
you will receive a 10% discount for that session. This applies to monthly team
payments as well.

There is a 10% discount for additional family members tuition or for participating in
an additional class.

If you have 3 or more children participating it is 10% off of each child’s tuition.

SIGNING IN FOR CLASS EACH WEEK:
Students must be signed-in at the desk each day before beginning class. Parents
will be responsible for signing in younger students. Team gymnasts and older
students will be allowed to sign-in themselves. If we haven’t received a completed
release form and payment your child will not be allowed to participate in class. We
will send out a bill and if we receive payment before the next class your child may
participate.

CLASS ATTENDANCE AND STARTING TIMES:
It is very important for your child to be ready to start gymnastics on time. If you are
running late and get to class in the middle of a rotation (other than the warm-up
and stretch time) than your child will have to wait until the group switches to the
next apparatus before joining in. If you know you are running late please call us
and let us know so that we can plan our classes accordingly.

MAKE-UP POLICY:
If your child is sick or has a schedule conflict please notify us as soon as possible.
Each student will be given 1 free open gym pass per session to be used as a
make-up or just an extra class (if they haven’t missed any). Additional make-ups
will be allowed during other class times only if there is extra space. We will only
allow make-ups if you have contacted us before your child has missed a class.
Parents of children ages 5 and under must supervise their child during open gym
times. If we have cancelled classes due to weather and hazardous travel
conditions we will attempt to reschedule the class during an open gym time. If that
doesn’t work for you and we can’t find a different make-up time that works we will
credit you that class towards the future. There are times when the travel
conditions are fine for our teachers and students living closer to the gym but not
safe in other areas. In situations where we have not cancelled classes but roads
are unsafe for travel in your area, please stay home. We would be happy to help
you find a make-up time.

WHAT TO WEAR:
For girls a leotard or 1 piece bathing suit is required. Elastic-waistband shorts or
sweats and a t-shirt may be worn in addition but it is not recommended. For boys
elastic-waistband shorts or sweats and a t-shirt are required. Socks are optional
but not recommended. Only special gymnastics shoes are allowed- usually only
advanced gymnasts use these though.

You may not wear clothes that restrict movement or clothes with belts, buckles,
buttons or zippers. No dresses, jeans or overly baggy clothing. No tights with feet
(only footless tights are allowed).

No jewelry or dangly earrings. Only studs will be allowed.

Hair should not fall into the students face. Long hair should be put up neatly. No
knobby hair accessories (they will hurt when the gymnast rolls).

BEHAVIOR POLICY:
Any student whose behavior compromises the safety of their self or any other
student will be given a verbal warning or a time-out. If the student continues to
behave in a way that compromises their safety or any other students safety or
takes away from the quality of the class for other students we will either ask for the
parent to provide 1:1 assistance (at their own expense) or to discontinue class.

SPECIAL NEEDS:
Gymnastics for special needs students can be hugely beneficial. We find that with
extra 1:1 assistance most special needs students can fit right in with their peers.
We will do our best to help accommodate any child’s needs and find the best class
fit for them. In some instances a class with other special needs students will be the
best environment for them. We will require special needs students to provide their
own 1:1 assistant and then we will adapt our program to meet their needs.

OPEN GYM:
Every Friday from 6:30- 7:30 and 7:30-8:30 we will have Open Gym. YOU MUST
SIGN-UP PRIOR TO ATTENDING OPEN GYM!!!!! You can sign-up on weekly sign-
up sheet at the gym or call 423-3348 and speak with someone to confirm your
attendance. If you sign up and do not attend you will be charged for the time. You
may use your 1 free open gym pass for a make-up class during an open gym or at
a different time (as long as you have gotten prior approval from our office). Open
Gym passes must be used within the session that you are signed-up for and are
good for the same amount of time as your regular class. If you would like to
attend an Open Gym without an Open Gym pass the fee will be $6 per hour for
enrolled students and $8 per hour for guests. GUESTS MUST HAVE A SIGNED
RELEASE FORM BEFORE PARTICIPATING! Parents and siblings may enjoy
participating in open gym too but must also have a signed release and pay the
guest rate. Children Ages 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All
Open Gym participants must use the equipment safely and adhere to all safety
rules of the gym. Students must workout safely and responsibly and follow
directions of the Open Gym staff members. Anyone who is deemed unsafe will be
asked to leave.

SAFETY RULES & OTHER GYM POLICIES:

Please escort your child into and out of the facility.

Parents are responsible for supervising their own child before and after class.

No students shall enter the gym area until their class is called.

No physical activity, horseplay or running around is allowed in the waiting area.

Toys, puzzles and art supplies are for your child to enjoy while waiting but PLEASE
be sure that they have cleaned up before you leave.

The balcony stairs are for sitting and viewing classes only. No children should be
playing on the stairs.

The waiting area must remain quiet during classes. For the benefit of the children
participating in classes please keep all waiting area conversations to a low level.

Only registered students and parents of preschool class members are allowed in
the gym- unless given prior approval by a director.

Students should avoid sugary snacks before or during class. A healthy snack
such as fruits, veggies or nuts is always recommended! We do sell bottled water
but for environmental reasons a refillable water bottle from home is recommended.

NEVER go on the equipment without instruction from your teacher.

NEVER attempt to try a new skill that you haven’t been instructed to do. Your
teacher will let you know when you are ready for the next level.

If you are afraid of a skill or activity please let your teacher know so that they can
help you. You will never be forced into doing something that you are
uncomfortable with. With proper instruction and help from your teacher you will
most likely conquer your fears and do many things that you never thought you
could!