frequently asked questions:
Q.
Do you offer ongoing open registration?
A. Yes; our classes are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis, so as long
as there are openings in your preferred class, you may register. (Current
students receive registration forms prior to wide-spread mail-outs, etc., but we
do not offer a “priority” registration time or “automatic re-enrollment” options
at this time.”)
Q.
When can I enroll in the next session?
A. You can enroll at ANY time for any open class. Just call the gym to check
availability for the days and times you prefer. (Tuition will be prorated from
your start date if you join any session currently in progress.)
Q.
How do we register for class?
A. You register by filling out a Registration Form and paying the Class Tuition
AND the Annual Registration Fee. You can register in person or by submitting
COMPLETE REGISTRATION through the U.S. Postal Service. (Our programs are
scheduled by sessions because this provides a better teaching environment with
greater skill retention and progression for our students.)
Q.
What do I need to include for COMPLETE
Registration?
A. We cannot “hold” a spot or put your child(ren) into any of our
classes without the following: Annual Registration Fee, Class and/or Event
Tuition, and a Signed Waiver. Once all three items are received, your child
will be put into a class.
Q.
Do we receive any “priority” registration or
“guaranteed” spots if we take consecutive sessions?
A. Our classes are filled on a “first come, first serve” basis so there
are no guaranteed spots. However, because our current students are the first
ones to receive registration forms and notification of registration dates, your
child should have no problem getting into your preferred class(es) if you act
promptly.
Q.
How are move-ups communicated between instructors
and parents?
A. When you register your child for our classes, they are entered into 2
recreational levels. Once the student “checks-off” the skills required on each
apparatus for that particular level, they will “automatically” move up to the
next level in the set (i.e. 1/2 , 3/4 , 5/6 , etc.) Each Rec. Level Set will
have Skill Posters hung up in the gym. The instructors will update these
posters daily to ensure accuracy within our recreational program and keep you
informed of your child’s progress. Once a student completes the entire “Rec.
Level Set”, they will receive a Certificate of Completion, informing you of the
need to update your registration. (If students move up to a new “Set” and
you’ve already registered for the next session, we’ll just ask you to pay the
difference in class tuition.) WE WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY UPDATE YOUR
REGISTRATION. Please feel free to contact your child’s instructor with any
questions, comments, and concerns you might have!
Q.
When can new students register?
A. New students can enroll at any time in classes that have openings. Tuition
is prorated for the number of classes remaining the Session. Once enrolled, new
students will be eligible for registration in upcoming Sessions. See the
“Annual Calendar” for our Session Schedule.
Q.
What is the Annual Registration Fee and how much is
it?
A. The Annual Registration Fee is an administrative fee which is due upon
initial registration and/or at the beginning of our first Fall Session. This
Annual Registration Fee allows you to enroll your child in any of our classes,
camps, special events, etc. (You pay only one Annual Registration Fee
regardless of how many classes, special events, camps, etc., you enroll in!)
Single Child in Family: $75 per Year / $38 Pro-Rated in
January
Multiple Children in Family: $100 per year / $50 Pro-Rated in
January
Q. How many Sessions are in a year?
A. We offer have 4 Sessions per year in addition to our Summer Program. This
will provide shorter teaching cycles for better upward progression for our
students and works around the need for make-up classes due to holidays and
vacations. Our students will also be exposed to more instructors with diverse
teaching styles, making your child a well-rounded athlete.
Q.
Do you offer a family discount?
A. At this time, we do not offer a family discount.
Q.
Do you offer any class discounts?
A. Yes. If your child is registered for a class that only meets once a week and
you would like them to take twice a week (or more) you will receive a 15%
discount on subsequent days’ tuition.
Q.
Do you offer an enrollment referral incentive
program?
A. Yes! If a NEW family submits a card (with your signature on it) with their
registration form & payment, a $20 credit will be issued to your account
immediately. There is NO limit to the number of referrals you are allowed to
receive credit for—but keep in mind that they have to be NEW families to our
facility.
Q.
What is your refund policy?
A. We will issue you a 100% tuition refund if you need to cancel your
child’s class at any time PRIOR to the first day of class. For further
questions regarding refund, please speak with our Administrative Director.
Q.
Do we offer make-ups for missed classes?
A. Due to the complexity of our schedule with the many different age and skill
groupings, we cannot offer make-ups at this time. However, if we are closed due
to Federal Holidays, make-ups will be scheduled. (We do not pro-rate tuition
for missed classes at this time.)
Q.
Do I have to stay in the gym during my child’s
class?
A. Feel free to stay and observe classes from our bleachers, however, you are
not required to stay in the gym during your child’s class. Please keep in mind
that we are not equipped to supervise children before or after class. If your
child cannot safely supervise themselves before and after class, please remain
on the premises.
Q.
What should children wear to class?
A. Gymnastics students: Comfortable clothing (girls typically
wear leotards but t-shirts and shorts are also fine; boys should wear t-shirts
and shorts). Our students go barefoot in the gym to prevent slipping on mats.
Cheer students: Shorts and t-shirts with indoor cheer shoes. NO
JEWELRY; hair must be pulled back and out of student’s face.
Q.
Where can I purchase a leotard for my child to wear
to class?
A. Ms. Pam’s Flip Flops: Ms. Pam comes to visit us a
couple of times per year with buckets full of leotards! (For basic dance
leotards, Wal-Mart and Target may have what you need!)
Q.
What is the “proper” fit for a girl’s leotard?
A. When the child puts her leotard on, the front neckline of the leotard should
be higher than the back. The leg openings should fit snuggly, but not
restrictively tight. The child should be able to raise her arms above her head
without the leotard pulling uncomfortably at the shoulders and/or groin area.
(Please feel free to ask our staff members for help, if needed!)
Q.
Do girls wear undergarments with their leotards?
A. Our Pre School and Kindergarten aged children typically wear underwear
underneath their leotards. Older children will forgo the wearing of
undergarments or may opt to wear briefs.
Q.
Do you offer snacks for my child during class/team
practice?
A. Our concessions stand offers snacks ranging from $0.50 to $1.00 and drinks
from $1.00-$1.50. We will begin offering pre-paid Flip Food Cards in the next
couple of months.
Q.
Do you offer competitive team programs at your
facility?
A. Yes! Qualified students are invited to join our competitive teams in
December/January and then on a recommendation/evaluation process thereafter. At
this time, we offer Junior Olympic Compulsory Level 3’s and up. You will be
notified by the Class and Team Director’s when your child is ready for
advancement into our team program.
Q.
How often do young J.O. Compulsory gymnasts
compete?
A. Our J.O. Compulsory Level 3’s & 4’s typically compete in 5-8 meets
each fall season, which culminates in competition in the State Championships.
The majority of meets for these competitive levels occur within the state of
Alabama and driving distances are limited as much as possible.
Q.
Do you offer birthday parties at your facility?
A. Yes! We offer three different birthday party packages – Gold ($225+), Silver
($175+), and Bronze ($150+). Price includes varying amenities and up to 10
guests. You select the package, we’ll plan the party! (We’ll even take care of
creating and mailing out invitations for you!) Parties are offered Friday,
Saturday, and Sunday. Please contact our Events Coordinator for more
information!
Q.
Do you have any inflatables to rent out?
A. We do not offer inflatable rentals at this time—but we’re working on it!
(Please convey serious interest in this program to our Events Coordinator
immediately.)
Q.
Can anyone come to Flippin’ Friday?
A. Yes! Flippin’ Friday is our monthly “Parents Night Out” program and is
offered from 6:30-10:30 PM. Payment and Reservations must be received no later
than the Wednesday before the Friday you wish to attend. The cost is $25 for
the first child and $20 for each additional sibling. We also offer Flippin’
Friday Club Cards for $100 which allows you to come to 5 Flippin’ Friday events
for the price of 4! (These cards never expire and must be presented at check-in
on the night of the event.) Please note that we must have a minimum of 10
children signed up before the end of business on Wednesday night for the
Flippin’ Friday event to go as scheduled.
Q.
Do you offer Field Trips for Day Care Centers,
Churches, Mothers-Day-Out Programs, Lock-Ins, etc.?
A. Yes! Please contact our Events Coordinator to schedule your event. (Costs
vary depending on the size of your group, our staff involvement, length of
visit, etc. – but we typically charge $5.00/child for the use of our facility
for 60 minutes.)
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