Registration Information

Flip & Twist Gymnastics

Rules & Policies

FREE SAMPLE CLASS

Each new student is entitled to one FREE sample class before registration. The student may participate in class with parental permission. The offer is for FIRST time students only!

REGISTRATION

All gymnastics and cheer students must pay a registration & insurance fee of $35. Family registrations will be $45 for two children, plus $5 for each additional child. Registrations will be updated annually. The registration form must be signed prior to enrollment. Your registration forms contain important information such as emergency contacts and medical information, and acknowledge your receipt of the rules and policies. If a student needs to withdraw from a class for any reason, written notification must be given to the front office at least 15 days in advance. Students that have withdrawn from a class for more than 60 days will be required to re-register. Please see the Martial Arts page for Martial Arts registration information.

TUITION PAYMENTS

Payments may be made by cash, check, Visa or MasterCard. Please notate your child’s name, class time and class level on your check. All tuition is based on a 4 week session, which will include 4 full weeks of classes. There will be 12 sessions during each year. All payments are due by the 25^th of each month. A late fee of $25.00 will be added to any payment not received by the 25^th of the month. (Class space will be given to paid students.) We offer several different types of payment options. You may sign up for auto-billing. If you select auto-billing, you will provide us with your credit card information and we will manually process your credit card for payment on the 25^th of the month. You will never incur any late fees with this option. You may mail your payment by check to the mailing address listed on the schedule. Be sure to allow enough time for payment to be received before the late date. Never send cash through the mail. Or you may pay with cash, check, Visa or MasterCard in person. All returned checks will be charged a $35.00 fee. All payments will be made for a full four week session. There is NO pro-rating for any reason, and no refunds for missed classes for any reason. Any classes missed due to illness may be made-up. (Please see our make-up policy.) There will be 4 weeks each year that the gym will be closed. These weeks are not included in any of the sessions and there will be no make-up classes allowed for these weeks. In the event your child must withdraw from their class, please notify the gym in writing 15 days in advance. If a student stops taking a class with proper written notice for any reason, the student will still be allowed to make-up any unused classes. There are no refunds for unused classes. Any payment not made by the first class of the session will result in the student being suspended until the account is brought current. Class space will be given to accounts that are paid and current.

SESSIONS

All sessions include four full weeks of classes.

Session #9, Aug. 25 through Sept. 19.

Session #10, Sept. 22 through Oct. 17.

Session #11, Oct. 20 through Nov. 14.

Session #12, Nov. 17 through Dec. 19.

No classes Nov. 24 – 28.

No classes Dec. 19 - Jan. 2.

ATTENDANCE AND EARLY RELEASE

If your child will need to miss a class or needs to arrive late or leave early, please notify the front office and your instructor in advance. You may leave a message during non-business hours. It is important for the students to arrive on time for their class for warm up and stretching. This is an important part of any physical training and helps to avoid injury.

MAKE-UP CLASSES

There are 4 weeks each year that the gym will be closed for major holidays. These closures are not included in the four week sessions therefore, there will be no make-up classes for scheduled gym closures. If a student misses a class for any reason, there will be no refund given and classes will not be pro-rated. Students may make-up missed classes of their level due to student illness. Each student will be allowed one make-up class for each session. All missed classes must be made-up during the session in which they are missed. Please check the current class schedule for available class times.

ATTIRE

Girls are asked to wear leotards. Shorts and t-shirts that are not oversized or restrictive may by worn by boys and girls. Long hair must be put up or pulled back in order not to cause distraction. Jewelry should be removed before class. Socks should not be worn at any time during class. They do not provide any traction and are not safe on equipment. Leotards and hair bands are available for purchase at our pro shop. Martial Arts students must wear their full uniform during all practices.

GYM RULES

Children will be called from the waiting area to their class by an Instructor. Students are to stay behind the railings and away from the gym area and pre-school gym when their class is not in session. Parents, siblings and other visitors are to stay behind the railings and away from the gym area at all times. Children should not hang on the railings. The railings are not anchored and they will not support your weight or the weight of your children. ONLY STUDENTS are allowed on or near the gym floor, matting or equipment.

CLASS RULES

Students may not perform skills prior to or after a class without the permission or supervision of an Instructor. Parents may not coach or spot their child/sibling during, prior to, or after a class. Please do not coach your child from the observation area. We need the children to listen to their Instructors and focus on the instructions being given. Participation in any class is with an Instructor.

CODE OF CONDUCT

All students, their parents, siblings and friends are to respect the Instructors, their fellow students and all property of Flip & Twist Gymnastics. Back talk and poor attitude will not be tolerated. This is disruptive to the class and to the other students. Disruptive students will be asked to leave the gym area until they are ready to be cooperative and respectful. Pre-school students that are disruptive or not listening will be asked to take a time out until they have calmed down and are able to listen.

FOOD AND DRINK

Food and drinks are only allowed in the observation area or outside. No food or drink is allowed in the gym area or pre-school gym area. Students may bring a drink with them to keep on the shelves with their belongings. Students will be given water breaks and are encouraged to stay hydrated. Snacks and drinks are also available for purchase at the front office.

DROP OFF & PICK UP

Students over the age of 3 are allowed to be dropped off for classes, however, children will not be supervised outside of their class time. Please do not drop off or pick up children more than 5 minutes before or after their class time. If your child does not stay on the floor with their class, you will be asked to remain at the gym during their class. We request that you stay at the gym at all times with children age 3 and younger. Running, yelling and horseplay will not be tolerated at any time by students or their siblings or friends.

**It is advised that you walk your children to and from the lobby. Children will not be allowed to wait outside the building to be picked up.

COMMUNICATION AND WEB-SITE

We do our best to keep you informed with important information. We post signs and notices at our entrance and on our bulletin board. It is your responsibility to read these notices. These will include reminders that tuition is due, reminders of gym closures and other important information such as changes to the schedule and new offerings. Be sure to check our web-site often, as we try to keep this updated with the most current and accurate information.

TEAM TRY-OUTS

If your daughter is interested in becoming a member of the Flip & Twist Competitive Team, please notify the coach. A meeting will be arranged with the parents, her coach, the Team coach and the Team Manager to discuss a try-out, or to discuss any skills that the gymnast needs to accomplish prior to a try-out. Generally, try-outs will be at designated times during the year so the gymnasts will have time to prepare for the competitive season.

MARTIAL ARTS REGISTRATION

All Martial Arts Academy students must pay a registration & insurance fee of $65 per student. This Registration fee includes the uniform, which is required for all practices. Additional uniforms may be purchased separately. Registrations will be renewed annually for a fee of $20 per student. The registration form must be signed prior to enrollment. Your registration forms contain important information such as emergency contacts and medical information, and acknowledge your receipt of the rules and policies. If a student needs to withdraw from a class for any reason, written notification must be given to the front office at least 15 days in advance. Students that have withdrawn from a class for more than 60 days will be required to renew their registration at the renewal rate of $20.

School Rules

If the rules are not followed, the student may be suspended from class at the discretion of the Instructor.

Train with a positive and respectful attitude.
When arriving and departing always bow to the Master and/or Chief Instructor.
Never enter the training floor without permission from the highest rank on the floor.
Always bow when entering and exiting the training floor.
Stack shoes and other personal items neatly on the racks or in designated area.
Street shoes are not to be worn on the training floor.
You must be in full Uniform to train.
Uniform must be clean, odorless and wrinkle free.
Fingernails and toenails must be kept clean and clipped.
Hair must be pulled back.
Always behave in a respectful and productive manner.
Equipment is to be used only when given permission.
Help keep the School clean at all times.
Ask the Instructor before getting water or using the restroom.
Leave with a positive, respectful attitude.