WARNING ‐‐‐ DANGER: IT IS IMPOSSIBLE to completely eliminate the danger in gymnastics with padding, mats, spotting, coaching, or supervision. Although unlikely, a gymnast could be seriously injured while participating in gymnastics. Gymnastics is inherently dangerous because the gymnast is constantly subject to the force of gravity while maneuvering in the air and on the ground. The moving body may contact other objects that don’t move, creating the risk of injury. The gymnast can be injured and the injury can be extremely serious: broken bones or damage to internal organs. These injuries can be extremely painful. Total paralysis and/or death can result from landing improperly on the head, neck, or back. REFUNDS: SGA does not offer credits or refunds once enrolled, nor is the money transferable between gymnasts, classes or other programs, even if the request is made before the session begins. The gym commits the training slot to you and pays the instructors as well as other operating expenses even if you don’t come. If your child is sick or injured and can not participate in their Gymnastics Classes, Parents' Night Out, Birthday Parties, or Camps, please alert the front desk by presenting us with a note from the doctor stating the sickness or injury, date of sickness or injury and the doctor's signature. At that time we will drop your child from their activity and you will be issued a credit or refund (your choice) from the date you present SGA with the doctor's note‐ This does not hold your child’s spot in class for priority or transfer registration for the following session. Alternatively, if you wish to have your child continue in their current gymnastics class, then we will not un‐enroll your child (so your slot can be held) and no credits or refunds will be given for missed classes‐ This option guarantees the child’s spot during priority registration. " REGISTRATION and PAYMENT PROCEDURES: Rates and registration procedures are published each session in the Registration Brochure. They are also available on‐line at www.seattlegymnastics.com. You may arrange for automatic payment. Ask the front desk for further information. Class spots are not held without immediate payment‐ please see refund policy. All classes are subject to change or cancellation. TRIALS: If you are new to SGA, you are welcome to trial a class before enrolling. However, SGA will not guarantee a try‐out spot in a class. Please contact the front desk to schedule a trial at 206‐782‐1496. MAKE‐UPS: SGA does not guarantee that you can make up missed classes. Each session a make‐up schedule is published during the third or fourth week of the session. Make‐ups may only be scheduled in these classes, and must be scheduled before attending the make up class. It is possible that no make‐ups will be available during any given session. Each gymnast may make up only 2 missed classes. Missed classes must be made up before the last week of the session and within the session they are missed (make‐ups do not carry over to the next session, and no make ups are scheduled during the last week of the session). Call the front desk to check for availability and also to schedule the make up class at 206‐782‐1496. PHOTOGRAPH AND WAIVER RELEASE: I hereby grant permission to the rights of my gymnast’s image, likeness and sound of his/her voice as recorded on audio or videotape without payment or any other consideration. I understand that my gymnast’s image may be edited, copied, exhibited, published or distributed and waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my gymnast’s likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of my gymnast’s image or recording. I also understand that this material may be used in diverse educational and promotional settings within an unrestricted geographic area. Photographic, audio or video recordings may be used for the following purposes: •
Promotional presentations •
Informational demonstrations •
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Fundraising presentations By authorizing this release I understand this permission signifies that photographic or video recordings of my gymnast may be electronically displayed via the Internet, within the gym on site‐specific monitors or in an educational setting. I will be consulted about the use of the photographs or video recording for any purpose other than those listed above. There is no time limit on the validity of this release nor is there any geographic limitation on where these materials may be distributed. This release applies to all photographic, audio and video recordings collected subsequent to signing. By signing the front side of this form I acknowledge that I have completely read and fully understand the above release and agree to be bound thereby. I hereby release any and all claims against any person or organization utilizing this material for educational or promotional purposes. TIMELINESS: Classes start on time because the instructor needs all the time available to complete lesson plans. If you arrive less than five minutes late, join right in. Students who are more than five minutes late may also join in, but they have already missed a significant amount of the warm up drill and will need to complete their stretching during the first event. The warm up drill is designed to get the body ready for heavy work. For your child’s safety, it should not be missed.