Dear Parent/Guardian, We are so excited to hear that your child is going to join us for a fun-filled term of Gymnastics. During your child’s time with Go-Go Gymnastics they will have lots of opportunity to meet new friends as well as have fun playing on the rings, bars, vaults, spring floors, obstacle courses, bouncy castles, and much more! Plus, we’ve got super cool coaches to teach them all sorts of spins, swings and other things! Please continue reading to learn more about Go-Go Gymnastics as well as important details concerning your child’s gymnastics experience. Below you will find information on our program, as well as outlines on all of our important policies and procedures. We look forward to meeting you and your little gymnast!! The Go-Go Gymnastics Team About Go-Go Gymnastics Inc. OUR MOTTO Go-Go Gymnastics Inc., a mobile recreational gymnastics club for children of all ages, was incorporated in January of 2006. The dreams of having a recreational gymnastics club designed to service a variety of geographical markets became a full reality in July 2006 when we hosted our first summer camp. Since then, Go-Go Gymnastics Inc. has been busy offering recreational classes in elementary schools in Districts 1, 17 and 18, 6 & 8, birthday parties, day camps throughout the province, and many special events! Go-Go Gymnastics Inc. has developed a physical activity enrichment program using gymnastics equipment and skills. The program focuses on three fundamental principles: Fun, Fitness & Flare — ensuring each child has an extraordinary gymnastics experience. Go-Go Gymnastics also believes in quality. We are proud to offer tons of state of the art equipment designed with fun and safety in mind. From balance beams to bouncy castles, and uneven beams to obstacle courses, our equipment is sure to wow everyone! Go-Go Gymnastics delivers the best because we have the best. Along with our fantastic equipment, many of our coaches are Nationally Certified in Gymnastics, First Aid, and CPR. In a time where our society is in critical need for increased physical activity, Go-Go Gymnastics gives kids a chance to keep fit while having fun. Not only does recreational gymnastics offer excellent physical development, it also provides many other benefits such as; goal setting skills, relaxation, and social interaction. We strive to add flare to everything we do in order to provide the best customer service possible. We hope that we can prove this to you, as well as ensure that your child has a terrific time. OUR SERVICES Go-Go Gymnastics offers a variety of fun and energetic services in order to keep your children continuously on the go. These include: Recreational Gymnastics Classes In-School Enrichment Opportunities Birthday Parties in our gym OR Birthday Parties at your home Special Event Rentals: Bouncy Castles, Face Painting, Parachute games & more! Check out our website at www.gogogym.com for more details on all of our services. 2013 Fall Term Prices Gymnastics Class Duration of class Registration Fees Tumble Tots (Ages 2-3) 45 Minutes $169.00 + hst Kinder Kids (Ages 4-5) 1 hour $199.00 + hst Shooting Stars (Ages 6-7) 1.5 hours $249.00 + hst High Flyers (Ages 8-9) 1.5 hours $249.00 + hst NOTE: #1 Payments can be made by Cash, VISA, Mastercard, Email Money Transfer, or Money Order. #2 All participants registered in gymnastics programs in NB are required to pay an annual (Sept 13-14) $25 (taxable) insurance fee. #3 Receipts are provided and are income tax deductible. # 4 Payments are non-refundable. 2013 Fall Schedule – Recreational Gymnastics Thursdays @ Sussex Elementary Duration of class Time 45 mins 1 hour 1.5 hours 1.5 hours 5:15 pm 4:30pm / 5:30pm / 6:30pm 4:30pm / 6:00pm 6:00pm Duration of class Time 45 mins 1 hour 1.5 hours 1.5 hours 5:15 pm 4:30pm / 5:30pm / 6:30pm 4:30pm / 6:00pm 6:00pm Duration of class Time Sept 21 – Nov 30 (no classes Oct 12) Tumble Tots (Ages 18mos – 3yrs) 45 mins Kinder Kids (Ages 4-5) Shooting Stars (Ages 6-7) High Flyers (Ages 8-9) 1 hour 1.5 hours 1.5 hours 9:00am / 9:45am / 10:30am/ 11:15am / 1:45pm 9:00am / 10:00am / 11:00am / 1:00pm 9:00am / 10:30am / 1:00pm 10:30am / 1:00pm Sept 26 – Nov 28 (no break in classes) Tumble Tots (Ages 2-3) Kinder Kids (Ages 4-5) Shooting Stars (Ages 6-7) High Flyers (Ages 8-9) Fridays @ Fairvale Elementary Sept 20 – Nov 29 (no classes Oct 11) Tumble Tots (Ages 2-3) Kinder Kids (Ages 4-5) Shooting Stars (Ages 6-7) High Flyers (Ages 8-9) Saturdays @ Fairvale Elementary Sundays @ Forest Hills School Duration of class Time Sept 22 – Dec 1 (no classes Oct 13) Tumble Tots (Ages 18mos – 3yrs) 45 mins Kinder Kids (Ages 4-5) Shooting Stars (Ages 6-7) High Flyers (Ages 8-9) 1 hour 1.5 hours 1.5 hours 9:00am / 9:45am / 10:30am / 11:15am / 1:45pm 9:00am / 10:00am / 11:00am / 1:00pm 9:00am / 10:30am / 1:00pm 10:30am / 1:00pm GENERAL INFORMATION Preparation for Class Children should arrive for gymnastics in comfortable clothes (i.e. a t-shirt, shorts or comfortable pants). Jeans are not recommended as they do not allow for the full range of motion needed for the gymnastics program. Children with long hair are required to have their hair tied back at all times. Please provide extra hair ties with your child on “gymnastics” day. Participants are required to go bare feet in the gym. Socks are slippery and can be a safety hazard. If for some reason socks need to be worn (or they prefer socks!) we ask that the socks have grips on them for the child’s safety. Ballet/Dance shoes are also acceptable. Water bottles are also advised to keep the child hydrated during the program, though many locations are equipped with a water fountain. Water bottles, if brought, must be kept outside the gym or on the bleachers. Please note that we are a nut free facility. Please no nuts or peanuts! Gym Rules Parents are encouraged to come watch their children in the gym; however they are not permitted on the gym floor for safety reasons. Viewing areas will be provided at each school. For insurance purposes, we also ask that any siblings not registered with Go-Go Gymnastics stay within the viewing area and off the gym floor & equipment. Cameras are always welcome in the Go-Go Gym, but please ask a Gym Supervisor for admittance onto our gym floor at all times. For insurance purposes, coaches will accompany each group in and out of the gym and from station to station in an orderly fashion. Children are not allowed to be on the equipment unless a coach is present. Inappropriate language and behaviour will be addressed in accordance with Go-Go Gymnastics’ discipline policy (see “Discipline Policy”). Class Standards All classes at Go-Go Gymnastics have full-gym access, and will visit all equipment stations during the duration of their class each week. All classes begin with a warm-up which differs in length depending on the program that the child is enrolled in. Children are normally grouped by both age and experience, ensuring that they are both surrounded by similar peers and coached by the most appropriate instructor. Children must be able to follow their group at all times, as well as adhere to the instructions and rules set out by their coach. Recreational Gymnastics Classes follow Go-Go Gymnastics’ unique badge system, which is based upon appropriated testing administered by coaches. Please note that our Bouncing Buddies and Tumble Tots Classes are parent accompanied, coach-led classes, which requires parent participation at all times. Like the children, parents are also required to go bare-foot in the gym. Birthday Parties Go-Go Gymnastics offers exceptionally entertaining in-gym birthday parties during our Saturday programs, which can also include face painting, parachute fun, and more. Birthday parties are available at most of our locations with an array of time-slots to choose from. Call our office for details (506) 4555496/1(877)977-4646 or visit our website for information on all of our birthday party options www.gogogym.com. Drop Off/Pick up Policy We ask that program participants be dropped off no earlier than five minutes before the start of class and be picked no later than 5 minutes after their class ends. All children will be signed in and signed out at the end of their session by one of our staff members. If you have someone else picking up your child other then the parent/guardian's name listed on the registration form - please ensure that you send your child with a note, or contact our office at 4555496/1(877)977-4646. For the safety of your children, they will not be allowed to leave the building to meet parents in the car, walk home, etc unless written permission from the parent/guardian is provided. Discipline Policy Go-Go Gymnastics employs a three-tier discipline policy. In the first instance, the child will receive a verbal warning. The second instance, the child will be asked to sit out for the remainder of their station. In the third instance, parents will be called and asked to pick the child up. If discipline continues to be an issue, the child may be asked to withdraw from the program without refund. Refund Policy Go-Go Gymnastics takes great pride in ensuring we reserve a low coach/child ratio for all of our classes. For this reason, we secure coaches based on the number of children registered in the program well before the beginning of each term. Therefore, refunds for registration fees will not be issued. Twelve month credits may be issued for medical reasons only, with an accompanied doctor’s note. The annual NBGA insurance fees are also non-refundable. Cancellation Policy If school is cancelled at your child’s school on a day they were to attend gymnastics (inclement weather, PD days, etc.), Go-Go Gymnastics will also be cancelled. Drop-In/Make-Up Policy Due to our increasing number of sold out classes, Go-Go Gymnastics will not be able to offer drop-in make up classes for any missed time. If your child misses a scheduled class, and there is space available, we will absolutely fit them in, as long it is approved prior with the office. Please be advised that make-up classes can only be done within the same term. Please call us in the office to set up this option, as it is required to notify us of your make-up time prior to the day of the program. You can contact the office via telephone (4555496/1(877)977-4646) or email at tumble@gogogym.com. Payment Options Go-Go Gymnastics accepts payment by Cash, VISA, MASTERCARD, Money Order, or Email Money Transfer. We request that all payments are made in full upon booking your child’s spot. Please note that all payments & insurance fees are non-refundable. If you have any questions or concerns about our policies please don’t hesitate to email us at tumble@gogogym.com or call us in office at 455-5496/Toll Free: 1(877) 977-4646.