Question 1

WHAT IS CONTINUOUS MONTHLY AUTO RENEWAL?

Accepted Answer

It's a continuous monthly auto-renewal system that runs for 10 months from September to June.

Registration is ongoing and participants can enrol in an available class at anytime. Participants are free to move up to the next available class when they are ready.

The first month and the Alberta Gymnastics Federation membership fee is due at the time of registration. EXAMPLE: If you register in June for September you will pay September along with the Alberta Gymnastics Federation Fee at that time.

Families will register ONCE to secure their spot for the year and will be automatically billed on the 1st of each month.

Fees will vary from month to month as they are based on the number of classes offered within that specific month.

To monitor the upcoming payment for classes for the next month, logon to your account,  select the "account" button, and  the "auto renewing fees" button. There you will find the total for the next expected payment.

To monitor your child’s class schedule,  logon to your online account and select the "calendar" button.

Question 2

WHAT ARE THE PAYMENT AND BILLING POLICIES?

Accepted Answer

Online payments only: Visa, Mastercard Accepted

Class prices vary depending on the program. Monthly payments will fluctuate based on the number of classes offered each month.

First month’s tuition and annual membership fee are due at the time of registration.

Monthly payments will be charged to the credit card saved on file on the 1st of each month.

Any fees not paid by the 10th of the month will result in immediate cancellation and removal from the program.

If a participant registers mid-month, a pro-rated tuition fee and annual membership fee will be due upon enrolment.

Contact the Gymtastics office for any changes that need to be made to your credit card information.

Question 3

WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY?

Accepted Answer

Continuous Monthly Classes Cancellation policy: 
Before classes begin in September there is a $30.00 cancellation fee, service fee and GST per person. The Alberta Gymnastics Federation Fee and service fees are non-refundable.

Class registrations are based on a monthly commitment. Therefore, no refunds or credits will be provided for the remainder of the month if a participant decides to drop mid-month.

If you do need to cancel your enrolment for the upcoming month, please provide in writing your cancellation notice to inquire@gymtastics.ca before the 15th of the month to avoid being charged and committed to the following month.

Cancellation requests received after the 15th of the month will be applied to the end of the following month. Pro-rated refunds or credits will not be given after the cancellation.

Gymtastics Gym Club reserves the right to cancel a class if minimum class sizes are not met.

Alberta Gymnastics Federation memberships are non refundable.

Seasonal Camp Cancellation Policy: 
Before camps begin there is a $30.00 cancellation fee + GST per athlete. The Alberta Gymnastics Federation fee and service fees are non-refundable.

Once camps have begun there is no refund unless it is for a medical reason. A medical note must be provided. When a medical issue requires that a student withdraw, there is a refund of the cost of the remaining camp. A cancellation fee of $30.00 + GST will be charged per child. The Alberta Gymnastics Federation fee and service fees are non-refundable.

Birthday Party Cancellation policy: 
When the party is cancelled more than a month before the party there is a $30.00 cancellation fee. If the cancellation occurs with less than a month before the party, half of the fee will be refunded.

Question 4

WHAT IS THE ALBERTA GYMNASTICS FEDERATION MEMBERSHIP?

Accepted Answer

Gymtastics Gym Club is a member of the Alberta Gymnastics Federation.  Athletes participating within our club must also be members. The membership fee will be automatically added to your invoice at the time of registration.

The Alberta Gymnastics Federation membership year is from July 1st, to June 30th of the following year.

The annual fees are charged per child and include sport insurance for your child, membership to Alberta Gymnastics Federation and Gymnastics Canada.

Question 5

DO YOU OFFER MAKE UP CLASSES?

Accepted Answer

Due to child/coach ratio’s make up classes are not offered.

Question 6

CAN I PLACE MY CHILD ON A WAIT LIST?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Place your child on a wait list for any time slots you prefer. Once a space becomes available you will be contacted by the on line registration system. At that time you would contact our office and we would transfer your child into the class.

Question 7

DO YOU OFFER DISCOUNTS FOR PRESCHOOL AND RECREATIONAL CLASSES?

Accepted Answer

10% discount for siblings

Question 8

WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD WEAR TO CLASS?

Accepted Answer

Athlete's should be dressed in comfortable, stretchy clothing. Bodysuits, yoga wear or form fitting shorts and t shirts. Bare feet is best. Long hair must tied back.

Question 9

WHAT DO YOU OFFER FOR PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS (ages 10 months to 5 years)

Accepted Answer

Gymtastics Gym Club preschool programs focus on developing the whole child in a fun and stimulating environment. Every week follows a different theme. Along with the theme of the week, coaches display skills and circuits that will allow the children to learn in a progressive and encouraging manor.

Certificates and/or Holiday cards are offered at the end of December, and in June, participants will receive a certificate to celebrate their successes.

Question 10

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN MY CHILD PASSES THEIR LEVEL IN THE RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS?

Accepted Answer

Athlete’s progress will be monitored on an ongoing basis and when a participant has mastered all of the required skills in their level, they will receive a progress report during their class time. If they are within the badge levels offered in the class they are currently enrolled, they will remain in that class time and moved to a new badge level.

If the athlete has passed into a higher badge level, the coordinator of the program will contact the parents and discuss various class options. If an open spot in the desired day and time is not available, the participant will be placed on a waitlist and will be given waitlist priority for the next available spot. If that is the case the student may continue in their current class and begin working on the next badge level.

Question 11

WHAT IS CANGYM?

Accepted Answer

CANGYM is Gymnastics Canada's National Skill Development and Evaluation Program for Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG). Women’s Artistic Gymnastics apparatus include balance beam, uneven bars, floor exercise and vault. Men’s Artistic Gymnastics apparatus include parallel bars, high bar, still rings, floor exercise, vault and pommel horse.

The skills of levels 1 to 4 (Burgundy, Red, Tan and Bronze) is centred on the six fundamental movement patterns of artistic gymnastics. If your child is under the age of 8 and new to gymnastics you would register in Level 1, Burgundy. No experience required.

The next four badges  (Purple, Blue, Turquoise and Silver) are centred on combining the fundamental movement patterns to learn basic skills on specific Women’s Artistic Gymnastics apparatus and Men’s Artistic Gymnastics apparatus. All skills must be well-mastered so that the participant can move up into more advanced level skills safely. Experience required.

The last four badges (Orange, Yellow, Green and Gold) are also broken down into WAG and MAG apparatus specific skills. These levels focus on mastering key skills, alone and in combination, at an advanced level. In order to obtain a badge, the gymnast must master the required skills on all the apparatus. Experience required.

Question 12

WHAT IS CANJUMP?

Accepted Answer

CANJUMP is divided into 12 levels on different apparatus with emphasis on individual development and progression. This program is for participants ages 6 and up.

The skills of levels 1 to 4 include fundamental skills, trampoline, Tumbling and Double Mini. Participants in these levels need to master all skills in each level on all 4 events before moving up to the next level. If your child is under the age of 8 and new to gymnastics you would register in level 1.  No experience required.

The skills of levels 5 to 8 basic flipping skills and simple routines with flipping skills on trampoline and Double Mini as well as more advanced tumbling skills and routine combinations on floor.  Experience required.

The skills of levels 9 to 12 include skills with additional twisting and flipping and more advanced skill combinations and routines on trampoline and Double Mini. Tumbling skills include multiple back handsprings, whips and saltos.  Experience required.

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