Warren Gymnastics Center

Revised 9-5-20

Welcome to Warren Gymnastics Center 

This important information sheet will answer questions 

you may have about gymnastics and our program. 

PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY AND KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

COVID-19 UPDATES

IF YOU ARE ILL, EXPERIENCING COVID SYMPTOMS, HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER WHO IS ILL, OR HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO SOMEONE WITH COVID-19 PLEASE STAY HOME.

EVERYONE ENTERING THE GYM MUST WEAR A MASK AND FOLLOW SOCIAL DISTANCING PROTOCOLS.

Please make sure your child arrives 5 minutes before the start of class. When kids arrive for class, they will enter the gym and stand on a marked spot in the tiled area. Each spot has been measured and marked a minimum of 6 feet apart. The coach will have each child go to the restroom and wash their hands one at a time. At the start of class, the coach will have each child, one at a time, go to a measured and marked spot on the floor for warm-ups and stretch.

After that, the coach will have each child, one at a time, go to their own station at the first event. Each station will be at least six feet apart. They will stay at their station until the coach instructs to rotate to the next station. This will be repeated at the remaining events. There will be no standing in line or shared waiting spots. The kids will sanitize their hands between stations (we encourage them to bring their own and keep it with them throughout the class but we will have some if needed) and the coaches will sanitize the equipment between events with CDC approved methods. Other high touch areas and bathrooms will be sanitized between classes. Each child will need to bring their own water bottle and keep it with them throughout the class, as the drinking fountain will be closed. Each child should bring a small bag to hold their water bottle and hand sanitizer and to keep with them throughout the class.

If your child is late to class, he/she must go through the procedures outlined above and wait for their coach to call them out to the floor before participating. Please try your best to arrive FIVE MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START TIME OF YOUR CLASS!

Spectators will be limited to 10 and must remain in the balcony in the chairs provided. PLEASE DO NOT MOVE THE CHAIRS. Only ONE adult spectator per family. No non-enrolled children. Spectators MUST wear a mask and maintain proper social distance. Please be on time when dropping off and picking up your child.

GYM ETIQUETTE & SAFETY

• No type of food, beverage or gum is allowed in the gym. (Allowed in tiled area or balcony only)

• Spectators must remain in the balcony. Do not enter the gymnastic area during class,  AND PLEASE DO NOT SIT ON THE CARPETED PLATFORM!

• Quiet during class please.  Words of encouragement are great, but please save them for after class and leave the coaching to the coaches.

• Children who are not enrolled in classshould not be in the carpeted area of the gym or play on the equipment at any time.  Please watch them! No unsupervised children allowed in the balcony or star room.

• Class members must wait in the tiled area until their class is called out for warm-ups and should not play on the equipment before or after class.

• No flash photography except when announced.

• Participants must follow their coach's instructions and use the apparatus as directed.

• No head first landings in the pit or elsewhere! Please use feet first landings only.

• No horseplay at any time.

• All participants must have a signed waiver on file.

APPAREL 

• Girls should wear a leotard and bare feet. Stretch pants/shorts or footless tights are acceptable types of clothing for class. Cheerleaders and Tumbling class members can wear shorts and a t-shirt. Long hair should be put up.

• Boys should wear a t-shirt or tank, shorts, and bare feet.

• No long pants, baggy clothing, jeans, belts, clothing with buttons snaps buckles or zippers or leotards with attached skirts.  No jewelry (small post earrings are ok).  Hair must be pulled back/put up.

PAYMENTS

• Payments for each month are due on the last class of the prior month.  Include a $5.00 late fee to all payments made after the 7th of the month.

• You may pay by cash, check/money order (payable to WGC), Zelle (https://www.zellepay.com) search us by our email address: WarrenGymnasticsCenter@gmail.com, or credit card (https://app.thestudiodirector.com/warrengymnasticscenter/portal.sd?page=Login). Your email address is your user name. Click forgot password to receive an email with instructions to set your password.  For cash payments please use the drop box located in the entrance hall. For check/money order payments, use the dropbox or mail your payments to the gym. There will be a fee of $15 for any returned checks.

• If your account is not paid in full by the 15th of the month, your child will no longer be permitted to participate in classes until the account is at a zero balance.  While this has been a difficult decision for us to make, it is also imperative to collect monthly dues to keep our tuition low. If you have any questions, or need to make arrangements, please don't hesitate to let us know.

• Monthly fees are based on four classes.  For months that have more or less, pay amount on payment chart.

• The monthly tuition payment is required  in order to hold a spot in class. If one or more of the following occur we reserve the right to give your child’s spot in class to another student: no payment has been submitted by the 7th of the month, your child has been absent at least two consecutive times, no notice received from parent/guardian about payment or attendance. Team & Pre-Team accounts must be up-to-date in order to practice or compete in any meets. 

MISSED CLASSES

• No credits or fee adjustments due to missed classes.

• One make-up class per month is allowed for each class you are enrolled in.  

• If you miss a class, you may make it up by scheduling a make up online through the link on our website.

• Missed classes must be made up within one month of the day they were missed, during a month for which you have paid, and within the current session.

• You may not make up in a new month if you are not continuing or the month has not been paid for.

• No make-ups allowed the first week of the summer or fall session.

• If you know you will be absent and wish to make that class up ahead of time, please notify us.

• Year-round attendance is required for team gymnasts. 

CANCELED CLASSES

• In the case of inclement weather, we will notify members through the Remind app. Please make sure you are signed up to receive reminders (see instructions below). You can also check our facebook page where we will post when we close.

• In case of an emergency closing (such as due to a power failure), we will send out an announcement on the Remind app.

• Classes canceled by WGC (due to inclement weather or other emergencies) may be made up in addition to the one make-up per month allowed.

• No class tuition reimbursement will be available.

 DROPPED CLASSES

• Please notify us by the last week of the month if you plan on dropping your class. You can notify us via email, via the registration portal, or by writing a note and putting it in the drop box. If you do not notify us, you will be charged for your spot.

 DISCOUNTS 

• If you have more than one child enrolled, each month you get a $5 discount for the 2nd child, $10 for the 3rd, and the 4th (or more) is free.

• If you join two classes, you will get a $5 per month discount.

• WGC is happy to offer a referral reward. Make sure the person you refer mentions your name on their registration form so we can thank you.

• All members get discounted rates for private lessons.

OPEN GYM

• Open gym is typically held on one Friday per month .  (See the newsletter for specific dates and times) Open gym is a time when WGC members can bring up to two  friends (girls age 5 & up and boys 6-12) to participate with them.  There will be instructors at different stations.  The cost is $5 per person, and all participants must have a signed waiver on file.

 MEETS & SPECIAL EVENTS

• Mini-Meets are held twice per year for our recreational gymnasts (PS II & up). Participation is optional, but totally fun!

• Home meets are held several times per year for our competitive gymnasts, and are required.

• Travel meets are offered to our competitive gymnasts when the coaches determine that they are ready.

• Look for flyers throughout the year with information about our other special events such as Parents’ Night Out, Camps, and more!

• We do birthday parties,  classes for homeschoolers, private lessons, and choreography. Email for details.

COMMUNICATION

• We have our complete schedule and other info on our website, warrengymnastics.com

• Sign up to receive announcements from us through the Remind app

• Follow us on Facebook: “Warren Gymnastics Center”

• Follow us on Instagram: “Warren Gymnastics Center”

• Monthly payment reminders and bi-monthly newsletters will be emailed and available at the gym. Please make sure we have your correct email address. 

• If you have further questions, please email us. Our email address is warrengymnasticscenter@gmail.com

• Mailing address: 2236 Fourteen Mile Road, Warren, MI 48092

HOW TO SIGN UP FOR REMIND

• By Phone: text @warrengy to 81010

• By email: email warrengy@mail.remind.com

• Online: https://www.remind.com/join/warrengy

Thank You

We are happy to have you with us and welcome all questions, comments, and suggestions. Warren Gymnastics is a family business and relies heavily on word-of mouth advertising, so if you’ve enjoyed our programs, we ask that you kindly spread the word. Thank you for your support and we hope you have a wonderful, personal experience here at WGC!