Welcome to Carstairs Gymnastics. Carstairs Gymnastics is a non-profit organization that provides fun, quality gymnastics classes to children of all ages. We are looking forward to another exciting season. We hope you and your children have fun and enjoy participating in gymnastics this year. Periodically we will have information for you and new this year we will be trying to send it to you through email. Please make sure that we have a correct email address for you and notify us if it should change. We will still have a few copies at the gym but in order to save costs and paper we will not be handing notices out to every child. There are a few rules and regulations that you need to be aware of, so please read on and if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE NO CLASSES ON STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
At Carstairs Gymnastics we have an open door viewing policy. Observers are welcome to watch at all times from the boot room area. We kindly ask that parents and siblings do not go on the equipment due to insurance policies and safety issues. Please remove your shoes out in the lobby and put them on the racks provided in order to keep the gym clean.
There will be no make-up classes to anyone who cannot attend their scheduled class. If Carstairs Gymnastics cancels a class due to illness or facility bookings we will do our best to provide a make-up class.
When there is an event booked in the Hall we are required to take down our equipment for the weekend and put it back up for the following week. In order to do this we require parents to help out. Performance families are asked to help out 2 times per year at a minimum. Please note that if unexpected dates occur we will call upon the performance families to help out if possible.

1.
No food, gum or drinks (other than water) in the gym
2.
No jewellery, except small stud earrings
3.
No restrictive items should be worn (i.e. Jeans)
4.
Long hair must be tied back and out of eyes
5.
Bare feet only
6.
All participants must wait in the boot room until your coach takes attendance for class
7.
Be ready for class, warm up is the most important part of class so please try not to be late
8.
Participants must stay with their coach during class and ask permission to go to the bathroom or get a drink
9.
No one is allowed in the gym without their coach being present
We are proud of our professional coaching staff. Our coaches have been fully certified through the National Coaches Certification
Program (NCCP). They have all completed a minimum of level 1 certification. Our coaches also have First Aid Certification and
Respect in Sport. We from time to time may have a few coaches in training who will be assisting as well.
PLEASE come out and support your club. Our AGM is held once per year in August. Take this opportunity to meet other parents and find out about your club. We will be going over everything for the upcoming year as well as filling our Volunteer Board of
Directors.

1.
DESCRIPTION
The performance groups are non-competitive groups of girls & boys who represent the Carstairs Gymnastics Club at various events throughout the year. The kids will train twice weekly working at their own individual pace on badge skills and learning individual routines. These kids will have the opportunity to participate in fun meets (individual performances) as well as group events such as school/community demonstrations. As this is a team we require a full commitment from September to May. There will be a year end wind up for all the groups. For the 2011/2012 season we will have 6 different groupings. The groups are determined by our
Head coach Heather and will be based on your child’s ability as well as age & may change throughout the year. For more information Please contact our Head Coach Heather at 403-608-8269 or carstairsgym@gmail.com
or check out our website www.carstairsgymnastics.com
2.
COMMUNICATIONS
Communication is extremely important. Many events, such as performances and fun meets, are added to the schedule throughout the year. To avoid the time and commitment challenges of meetings and individual phone calls the following methods will be used for communicating Performance group information. It is the responsibility of the Athlete and Parent to stay informed.
2.1
EMAIL
Email will be used as our primary form of communication. It is the parent’s responsibility to ensure Carstairs
Gymnastics has a current email address on file.
Electronic communication will ensure we are sending out the same message to all, keep our costs down, and are faster and more efficient than a paper format. Our newsletter will also be sent via email this year.
The main contact email for Performance groups will be carstairsgym@gmail.com
2.2
BULLETIN BOARD
Information will be posted on Carstairs Gymnastics bulletin board located in the front entrance.

3.
FUN MEETS AND PERFORMANCES
3.1 PERFORMANCES
Throughout the year, the performance groups may be asked to perform at certain events, including school assemblies, pumpkin fest, neighbourhood party, Beef & Barley Days Parade etc.
Performances are usually scheduled on weekends or over lunch hours. Details about time and location will be provided ahead of time.
3.2 FUN MEETS
The Performance groups will have the opportunity to participate in Fun Meets. These meets are usually 2-4 hours long, and are in different small cities throughout central Alberta, and occasionally in Edmonton or Calgary. This year we will be hosting our 2 nd Annual fun meet in April/May. Everyone will be required to participate and parents will be required to assist in the running of the meet.
4.
COSTS AND TRAINING COMMITMENT
Group C
Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
H/Wk Monthly(x10) Per session (x3) Full Year (10% dis.) Body/Tracksuit Deposit Meet Deposit
Group A 2
Group B 2.5
3
$75.00
$85.00
$95.00
$220.00
$255.00
$285.00
$608.00
$688.00
$770.00
$65.00
$150.00
$150.00
N/A
$50.00
$100.00
Group D
Group E
4
5
$115.00
$125.00
$345.00
$375.00
$930.00
$1,015.00
$150.00
$150.00
$100.00
$150.00
Group F 3 $95.00 $285.00
Notes: *Group F is boys, All other groups are girls
$770.00 $150.00 $100.00
* The Training fee includes our fun meet, AGF Fee & a Welcome
Package for each Athlete
*We will have a used bodysuit/tracksuit sale on registration night in August & the Athlete registering must be present to be sized for team wear.
*The meet deposit is held in your athlete account and is used to pay for meet registrations.(Dated Dec. 1 st )
*All travel expenses and accomodations(if required) for Fun Meets are not included in the registration fee.

5.
FUNDRAISING AND VOLUNTEER COMMITMENTS
Group A
Group B
Group C/F
Group D
Deposit/famliy # of volunteer shifts required
$250.00 1
$250.00
$250.00
$250.00
2
2
2
Carstairs Fun Meet
Each performance family is required to volunteer for the
Carstairs fun meet
Set up/Take down
2 times per year
2 times per year
2 times per year
2 times per year
Group E $250.00 2-3' 2 times per year
Notes: *Our plan for fundraising this year is not to sell items but rather host 1 event/drive per session. Some ideas are Drive in movie night, bottle drives, ladies night out, fun casino night etc.
*Our Fun meet is mandatory to volunteer at.
*The Meet deposit is only cashed if your volunteer requirement is not met
*Set up/take down of equipment is in addition to your volunteer shift(s)
6.
TRAINING DAYS AND TIMES
Group H/wk
Group A 2
Group B
Group C
2.5
3
Group D
Group E
4
5
Group F 3
Days
Tuesday & Thursday
Monday & Wednesday
Monday & Wednesday
Monday & Wednesday
Sunday & Monday & Wednesday
(Not offered this year due to low registrations)
Times
4:00-5:00pm/4:00-5:00pm
3:45-5:00pm/3:45-5:00pm
5:00-6:30pm/5:00-6:30pm
6:30-8:30pm/6:30-8:30pm
7:30-8:30pm/6:30-8:30pm/6:30-8:30pm
Coaches
Heather & Kate
Heather & Kate
Heather & Tara
Heather & Tara
Heather & Tara
**The Sunday training day is mandatory for Group E and optional for Groups C, D & F. Extra training costs will apply if your child wants to come
Sunday night for conditioning and flexibility, and must commit to the entire year.

7.
WITHDRAWL FROM THE PROGRAM
If a performance group athlete withdraws from the program prior to December 31, 2011, we require one month’s written notice, as well as the fees for the remaining month. If a performance group athlete withdraws from the program any time after January 1,
2011, we require 3 months written notice as well as any associated fees. The fees will be exempt in the case of a written medical note provided or other exceptional circumstances.