Parental Viewing

We love our tight knit family environment and have always accommodated the Gymnast as well as the parent(s).  We have come to learn that the girls work harder and perform better without constant parental viewing.  for this reason we have Parent Days, these are the two days a week that the parents are welcome to stay in the waiting area and view our workouts.  Parents are also welcome to the last 15 minutes of every practice.  Pre-team parents are welcome to both of their weekly workouts until their gymnast moves up to a competition level.  
  This season Parent Days are on Mondays and Fridays

Mission Statement

        Team Fees

Tuition- All tuition is paid monthly year round and is expected by the 3rd of every month.  A $15.00 late fee will be instilled on the 2nd of the month.  Fees are unable to be pro-rated.
Pre-Team -       $125.00 Month
Level 4 & 5 -    $175.00 Month
Level 6 & Up -  $200.00 Month

Meet Fees - All gyms are required to pay meet fees in advance.  For this reason meet fees must be paid at least one month prior to the competition date.  If these fees are not paid unfortunately the gymnast cannot compete in the meet.

Clinics - We are always looking to better our gymnasts and clinics are a great way to do so.  Clinics are not mandatory but are HIGHLY recommended for all competing gymnasts.  Any type of clinic that is held (Guest Judges, Vacation Weeks, Boot Camps) all must be paid for at least 2 weeks before set date.  If these fees are not paid on time unfortunately the gymnast may not participate on the date.

      Team Fundraising

In order to keep tuition costs low, and to cover portions of additional costs we do team fundraising.  All team fundraising will go towards new equipment to keep our gym undated and to the families that have participated.  Some fundraisers may be strictly for help with costs for the participating families and others will be strictly for the new gym equipment.

      Team Activities

Along with practices, fundraising and meets we love to have some FUN TIME!  All fun times are optional to our families, but we love when we do have everyone there.  We have a lot of special events and team outings year round, here are just a few examples:
   -We go out to eat after meets  - Camping
   -Laser Tag Games                   - Vacations
   -Arcade Prizes                         - Clinics
   -Out of state competitions        -Summer Camps
   -Cookouts                               -Sleepovers
**Our top goal for the end of next season is to take the team Gymnasts to Disney!!
GOOD LUCK ALL 2007-2008 COMPETITORS!  

*Pre-Team and Team is by invitation only.  Invitations are given out based on talent, attitude, work ethic and positive family involvement.  at the finish of every competition season gymnasts and families must be re-invited back onto team in order to continue being part of our team family.
*Attitude is number one a bad attitude is unacceptable.
*All Gymnasts must read, understand and sign the Competing Gymnasts Contract.
*All parents of Gymnasts must read, understand and sign the Parent's Promise.
*We reserve the right to cut any gymnast at any time.
*All Pre-Team and Team Gymnasts must be USA Gymnastic Members. (This fee is not included in tuition)
*Gymnastics is a year round sport.  Team Gymnastics is a year-round commitment.  We do not take the summer off!
*Never forget - Gymnastics is a sport where you compete as individuals as well as a TEAM. A TEAM always works together.

      Workout Requirements

In order to compete, gymnasts must complete at least the minimum required workout time per week.  Remember these are MNIMUMS additional practice time is available.  If a gymnast is sick please call in advance to notify us, if we are not notified ahead of time gymnasts will be marked as missing a practice.  The minimum workout hours are as follows:

           GYM TIME 
Pre - Team - 1 1/4 Hours Twice Weekly -  
       2 1/2 Hours total
Level 4 -       2 Hours Twice Weekly -
    4 Hours total up to 6 1/2
Level 5 & Up - 2 hours Twice Weekly -
 bb  6 1/2 Hours total    

* Private Lessons are also available at a fee of $15.0 per hour.*
 
         Dance Time
Pre - Team  - 30 Minutes Week (ballet)
Level 4 - 1 Hour Week
Level 5 & Up - 1 Hour Week

*ALL dance will be taken as a team next door at Dance Theater of Rhode Island. Dance class fees are included in monthly tuition.

        Workout Attire

For the safety of the Gymnasts and the Coaches proper workout attire is required at all times.  Pants and socks may be worn during stretching.
      - Bodysuit         - No jewelry 
      - Hair tied back  - Grips on bars

          Competition Uniforms

Gems Gymnasts have a team body suit that must be purchased by July 31st in order to have them in time to compete.  Team warm-ups that match the body suits are also required.  Every level has it's own unique body suit.  grips are optional for Pre-Team Gymnasts only!  All upper level gymnasts must wear grips in practice and during competition.  We will have sales available to sell your previous level or unfitting body suits/warm-ups to other Gems Gymnasts.

At ALL meets Gymnasts must be in proper attire:

  - Bodysuit & Matching Hair Scrunchi

  - Warm Ups

  - Grips & Wristbands

* Please remember - You are representing your team at all times.

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