Zippy’s Parties
Party for 18 children costs £150.
Party for 25 children cost £175.
We provide customised Party invitations.
Our Parties last 2 hours during which you have
exclusive use of the gym, all equipment,
parachute games and lots of other party
games.
All you need to bring is the food and the
children!
Have a unique party your children and their
friends will love.
HAND BOOK
2011 – 2012
Unit 4B
Burnfield Ave, Thornliebank
G46 7TL
Phone 0141 237 4248 or 633 2421
Email: zippytotz@aol.com
www.zippysgymnasticsacademy.com
CLUB YEAR PLANNER
TERM 1
WEDNESDAY 17TH AUGUST 2011 – RECREATIONAL AND PRE-SCHOOL
CLASSES COMMENCE.
SEPTEMBER WEEKEND FRIDAY 23RD & MONDAY 26 SEPTEMBER – NORMAL
CLASSES.
OCTOBER WEEK- 17TH – 21ST OCTOBER CAMP PROGRAMME.
DECEMBER SUNDAY 4TH- INTER- CLUB COMPETITION.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 23RD CLUB CLOSES AT 8PM FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS.
TERM 2
WEDNESDAY 4TH JANUARY 2012 CLUB RE-OPENS.
FEBRUARY MID TERM- CLASSES AS NORMAL.
GOOD FRIDAY – 6TH APRIL 2012 CLUB CLOSED.
EASTER MONDAY – 9TH APRIL 2012 CLUB CLOSED.
EASTER HOLIDAY- 2-5H & 10-13TH APRIL CAMP PROGRAMME.
TERM 3
MONDAY 16TH APRIL 2012 NORMAL CLASSES RECOMMENCE.
28TH- 29TH APRIL 2012 – ANNUAL PRE-SCHOOL AND RECREATIONAL DISPLAY.
FRIDAY 4TH MAY (MAY DAY) – NORMAL CLASSES.
FRIDAY 1ST JUNE , MONDAY 4TH JUNE & TUESDAY 5TH JUNE – NORMAL
CLASSES.
WEDNESDAY 27TH JUNE 2012- NORMAL CLASSES END & SUMMER CAMP
PROGRAMME COMMENCES.
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Monday
Monday
09:30-10:15am
Age 1-3
10:15-11:00am
Age 1-3
110:00-11:45am
Age 3-5
13:00-13:45pm
Age 3-5
13:45-14:30
Age 3-5
09:30-10:15am
Age 3-5
10:15-11:00am
Age 1-3
110:00-11:45am
Age 3-5
13:00-13:45pm
Age 3-5
09:30-10:15am
Age 3-5
10:15-11:00am
Age 1-3
110:00-11:45am
Age 3-5
13:00-13:45pm
Age 3-5
4-5 pm
Girls beginners
13:45-14:30
Age 3-5
5-6pm
Girls beginner +
6-7pm
Acro Gymnastics
09:30-10:15am
Age 3-5
7-8:0pm
Acro Gymnastics
10:15-11:00am
Age 3-5
110:00-11:45am
Age 1-3
13:00-13:45pm
Age 3-5
4-5 pm
Boys beginners
13:45-14:30
Age 3-5
5-6pm
Boys beginner +
6-8pm
Boys Intermediate
09:30-10:15am
Age 1-3
4:30-6:30pm
Squad boys
4-5 pm
Girls beginners
5-6pm
Girls beginner +
6-7pm
Girls Intermediate
7-8pm
Girls Intermediate
Saturday
Friday
Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Tuesday
10:15-11:00am
Age 1-3
110:00-11:45am
Age 3-5
13:00-13:45pm
Age 3-5
4-5 pm
Girls beginners
5-6pm
Girls beginner +
6-7pm
Girls Intermediate
4:30-6:30pm
Squad boys
6:30-8:30pm
Squad girls
Wednesday
Thursday
Zippy’s Academy offers a wide range of
gymnastic programmes from baby gymnastics,
girls gymnastics, boys gymnastics, intermediate
squad groups and Acro-gymnastics.
The sessions are designed to help children
develop self - esteem, confidence, co-ordination,
self discipline, body awareness and flexibility.
All our equipment is of the highest quality and
of Olympic standard.
Friday
4-5:30 pm
Mini squad
4-5 pm
Girls beginners
09:30-10:15am
Age 1-3
5-6pm
Girls beginner +
10:15-11:00am
Age 1-3
6-7pm
Girls Intermediate
110:00-11:45am
Age 3-5
7-8pm
Girls advanced
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Zippy’s Gymnastics Academy welcomes
children of all ages to participate in a
gymnastics programme based on activities &
fun. All activities are set in a safe environment
with qualified coaches.
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Pre - school / Toddlers Programme
Our unique programme focuses on the all-round development of the
child in a structured, fun and safe way. Physical activity is mixed with
role play, games, drama, music, rhymes, and story telling, incorporating
aspects of the Pre-School Curriculum to encourage the child's physical,
intellectual, emotional, social and communication skills.
Fun for baby – 8 weeks to walking
Classes for babies in the age group – 8 weeks to walking, these are
classes of 30 minutes. These are led by qualified coaches. As well as
providing a great socialising and bonding opportunity between parent
and baby the sessions also focus on the all-round development of the
child through fun activities including baby sensory development, baby
yoga and baby massage.
All long hair must be neatly tied back.
Gymnasts
Gymnasts must be on time for the warm up.
No jewellery or facial piercings allowed, No studs in the ears. If
children must wear these, as they have just had them recently pierced,
you MUST put tape over them.
Have a good time!
Zippy’s Tiny Totz 1-2 Year Old
For our toddler members. These classes are designed for toddlers
giving them their first taste of physical activities supported by
parents/carers. Improves bonding between child and parents through
exercise and play. Classes last 45 minutes.
Zippy’s Totz 2-3 Years Old
Children and parents experience physical, mental, emotional and social
development. The children are encouraged to crawl, jump, climb, roll,
slide and balance. The classes are also a great way to introduce
children to patience, sharing and taking turns whilst having fun.
Zippy’s Super heroes 3-5 Years Old
Children participate on their own and the classes focus on the child's
new found sense of independence and introduces age appropriate
physical challenges. The children progress in basic movement skills,
gymnastic skills, ball handling, agility, hand-eye co-ordination and self
discipline.
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CLUB RULES
Recreational Programme
All fees must be paid on time. Failure to pay fees may result in the loss of
the child’s space in a class.
Please ensure your child arrives at the gym on time for the warm up.
All children MUST be collected by a parent/carer/responsible adult at the
end of the class.
No child will be permitted to enter the car park without a parent/carer. This
is to ensure the safety of all children.
Parents of school age children are not permitted in the changing room area
or gym. If you require to speak with a coach please contact the reception staff.
School age children should bring drinking water. No juice please.
No food allowed in the gym. Children must not eat or chew during the
training sessions.
No footwear allowed on the mats or apparatus.
Children MUST listen to coaches and be aware of the movement of other
gymnasts.
No climbing on apparatus until instructed to do so by a coach.
Children must inform their coach before leaving the gym.
Parents
The Girls Gymnastics Club
At Zippy’s we have recreational classes four days a week for girls covering a
range of ages and abilities. Recreational classes are fun, stimulating and
challenging. Classes last an hour and provide a good basis for other sporting
activities by increasing fitness, strength and coordination as well as having
fun. Basic skills are taught and the children work towards the Scottish
Gymnastics Association badges. The girls use lots of apparatus including the
air track, vault, bar and full height beam.
The Boys Gymnastics Club
Boys from the age of 5 and upwards. The classes cater for a wide range of
abilities and provide a good basis for other sporting activities by increasing
fitness, strength and coordination as well as having fun. Basic skills are taught
and the children work towards the Scottish Gymnastics Association
Badges. The boys use lots of apparatus including the air track, vault, rings and
mushroom.
Acro gymnastics (New)
Acro is performed by girls and boys in pairs, trios and groups. This type of
gymnastics encourages teamwork and develops both the physical attributes of
strength, flexibility and agility as well as performing basic skills with good
technique. They also have an opportunity to participate in beginner
competitions. From August 2011 these classes will run on Wednesday
evenings between 6-7 pm and 7-8pm. Additional Sunday classes may be
opened later in the year.
Parents must make the coach aware of any injuries or illness a child may be
suffering from. This must be done before the gymnast commences the warm up.
All children must wear appropriate clothing. Club Leotards are available for
girls and boys.
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Girls Squad 2 hours a week
Girls with potential are chosen to attend the
squad. The children acquire wider technical skills through
progressions as well as a conditioning programme
which helps develop core strength. They also have the opportunity to
participate in beginners competitions.
Boys Squad 2-4 hours a week
Boys with potential are chosen to attend this section.
The boys . The children acquire wider technical skills through progressions
as well as a conditioning programme which helps develop core strength.
They also have the opportunity to participate in beginners competitions.
Mini - Squad age 5-6 years
Younger girls with potential coming from our Pre-School to Recreational
classes are invited to the “minis”. The one and a half hour session for this
group allows the development of a conditioning programme which develops
core strength and flexibility in preparation for tackling more advanced
technical skills.
Acrobatics squad
Girls or Boys with potential are chosen to attend the
squad. The children acquire wider technical skills through
progressions as well as a conditioning programme
which helps develop core strength. They also have the opportunity to
participate in competitions.
CLUB FEES & MAKE UP POLICY
Fees should be paid on the 1st of each month by standing order, cash or cheque.
If you choose to pay by cash or cheque you will pay in blocks of two months and
fees are due the week preceding the 1st of the new month. Standing orders stop
in June for the Summer. Cash and Cheque payments that are overdue may be
subject to a late fee of £5 charged at the Club’s discretion.
Late enrolments - students may register at any time if a space is available.
Classes must be paid in advance at the beginning of each month. If a child is
absent for more than 2 weeks and hasn’t paid fees, his/her name will be
removed from the list and the place will be given to next person on the waiting
list.
Trial classes cost £5 Pre-school / £6.00 Recreational and should be paid at the
beginning of the class.
Make up policy. We are open throughout the year including many school
holidays (please refer to Club Yearly Planner pg. for up to date information
relating to specific school holidays). We offer make up classes for those who
miss their regular class. Please call ahead of time before attending.
Fees
STANDING ORDER – DUE ON THE 1ST OF EACH MONTH
Pre-School Fees: £19.50 paid over 10 months (Sept- June)
Recreational Fees: £23.40 paid over 10 months (Sept- June)
The above fees take account of the October, Christmas and Easter School
holidays. Please remember to cancel/suspend your standing order in June.
CASH / CHEQUE – DUE IN BLOCKS OF TWO MONTHS PAYABLE IN THE
WEEK PRECEDING THE MONTH IN WHICH BLOCK COMMENCES
Pre- School Fees: £22 per calendar month
Recreational Fees: £25 per calendar month
Adjustments will be made at the time of payment for October, Christmas and
Easter School Holiday
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Girls Squad 2 hours a week - £42 per calendar month. (s/o £40)
Boys Squad 2-4 hours a week- £42 or £55 per calendar month.(s/o £40 or £53)
Mini - Squad age 5-6 years- £32 per calendar month. (s/o £30)
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