Gymnastics Plus, Manhattan KS

The idea of Gymnastics Plus began in the fall of 2002 with a competitive gymnastics team with nowhere to practice. That team had lost their gym and their coach. Along came two gym moms with no past gymnastics experience other than having children on that team. One had a background in business, the other in recreational programming. A partnership was formed and Gymnastics Plus was born.

The team practiced in school classrooms and gyms for much of the fall of 2002, which was during their competitive season. Eventually a facility on Hayes Drive in Manhattan, KS was located and secured. Practice continued in that warehouse until equipment could be purchased and the building interior was completed.

In February of 2003, the first classes took place. With 7 coaches and 189 students our first session began.

Fast-forward to today. We are in our second location, in a building we purchased and renovated in 2005. In 2008 a tornado damaged the building and destroyed most of our equipment. While this caused us to close our doors for 4 months, it also gave us the opportunity to improve our facility with new equipment and to construct in ground pits for improved training. The pits were something we never had before.

With a current enrollment of 430 in our gymnastics instruction program, an average of 200 children at our open gyms weekly and up to 10 birthday parties each weekend, Gymnastics Plus is going strong, but always looking for new ideas to make us better. Come grow with us.

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

Our gym exists to provide children the opportunity to explore their endless possibilities through movement; with cooperation, competition, and fun, in a positive and safe environment.

Staff

Our staff members have gone through extensive training to see that we meet the needs of every child involved in our program.

Click on the pictures to learn more about our great coaches and staff!

Pam
Sue
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Kasey
Josh
Kaitlain
Kelsey L
Brittani
Erin
Allie
Katharine
Kelsey B
Miles
Kelsie
Desa
Hannah
Alicia
Shelby
Megan
Kara
Melissa
Audrey
Taylor
Ashley
Lisa
Lindsay
Amelia
Kate

We are always looking for qualified coaches and support staff.

If you are looking for a fun place to work and have the energy

and enthusiasm to work with young gymnasts stop by and see us.

Visit our forms page to download an application

Policies and Rules gymnasticsplus logo for office

Attendance policy

ATTENDANCE POLICY

While we realize your child may have to miss class due to an illness or another previously scheduled event, we encourage you to have your child attend as much as possible. Missed classes means your student has missed instruction on skills, thus delaying success in the class.

Refunds are not issued for missed classes. Upon request, an open gym pass will be issued as a make-up for the missed class. This pass will allow your child to attend one of our open gyms at no cost. These passes expire 30 days from issue. You may request an open gym pass at the front desk after an absence. All open gym passes for missed classes must be requested by the end of the session in which the class was missed.

In lieu of an open gym pass, a make-up class may be scheduled. A make-up schedule will be available at the beginning of each session. You must register for any make-up classes. We do not schedule make-up classes prior to an absence. If your child misses a scheduled make-up class, the class is forfeited. Another make-up class cannot be scheduled for the missed make-up class. Make-up classes must be scheduled within the same session as the missed class.

If your child will be missing a class due to any reason, please contact our office. A phone call is sufficient to inform us. If your child has missed two consecutive classes and we have not received notice from you of the absences, we will drop the student from the class, as there are generally waiting lists for classes.

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Gymnastics Plus has as our mission statement:

Our gym exists to provide children of all ages the opportunity to

explore their endless possibilities through movement:

with cooperation, competition, and fun.

This is accomplished through our instructional class programs, our educational programs such as camps and special events, and our entertainment programs such as open gyms, birthday parties, and Parents Night Out.

GYMNASTICS PLUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR A PARTICIPANT BEFORE OR AFTER ANY GYMNASTICS PLUS ACTIVITY.

Arrival to an activity:

Parents must walk their children into the building at the beginning of their Gymnastics Plus activity. Drop offs in the parking lot will not be allowed. Parents will be called and asked to return to Gymnastics Plus if the participant arrives more that 15 minutes before the scheduled activity.

Class: Parents should walk their child to the appropriate class waiting area. Parents may view class from the upstairs viewing area only. If you must leave, you need to notify the front desk and verify that the current contact information is correct. Parents and or siblings are not allowed on the gym floor unless specifically enrolled in a Gymnastics Plus program.

Open Gym: Participants and accompanying adults must sign in, have the waiver signature verified, and pay the appropriate fees to participate in any open gym activity. The accompanying adult MUST REMAIN in the building to help supervise the child during for all open gyms, with the exception of our Friday evening 8:30 PM Skill Open Gym. For the 8:30-10:00 PM Friday Skill open gym the participant must be 12 YEARS OF AGE or OVER. This session is for gymnasts wanting to work on gymnastics skills.

Parents Night Out: Parents must sign in their child/children and leave a specific password to be used during pick up.

Birthday Parties: Parents must register their child/children for the activity and sign all waivers and associated forms. Parents are allowed to view the party from the upstairs viewing area only. One parent of children under 3 may be permitted on the floor area if allowed by the supervising birthday coordinator and coach.

Departure from an activity:

Parents must pick up their children on time. Please come into the building to collect your child/children. If a parent is not present to secure their child/children we will make no less than one attempt to contact the parent or legal guardian concerning pick up. If contact has not been made within 15 minutes from the conclusion of the activity the authorities will be contacted.

Tuition Policy

TUITION and PAYMENT POLICY

Payment for class tuition is due by the first day of class. Class tuition may be paid in full or divided into equal payments. The first installment is due on the first day of class, and the remaining payments are due every four weeks. A payment schedule and additional cost breakdowns will be provided to you if you choose this option.

A full refund of tuition will be granted if enrollment is cancelled before the second class period. If you decide to drop our program, you must notify us. You will continue to be billed and will be held liable for tuition until we are notified concerning attendance in our program.

We ask that all payments be made to Gymnastics Plus in a timely manner. Statements are sent 7-10 days prior to payments being due. Any payment not received by the due date will be charged a $10 late fee. This amount will be added to your account. Non-payment will result in your child being denied access to further classes.

Insufficient fund payments (ISF) are forwarded to Business Account Services (BAS) for recovery. We cannot accept payment on the ISF check after BAS has been assigned the account. All payments for insufficient funds checks must be made directly to Business Account Services.

Any account that is 90 days or more past due with Gymnastics Plus will be forwarded to Business Account Services for collection.

If you have any questions about these or any of the policies of Gymnastics Plus, please feel free to ask a staff member in the front lobby.

Participation

GYMNASTICS PLUS PARTICIPATION POLICIES AND

SAFETY RULES

PARTICIPATION POLICY

It is the policy of Gymnastics Plus that anyone, regardless of age, entering the gymnastics area must be registered as a participant or accompanying adult and pay the appropriate fee for such participation. The Gymnastics Plus Waiver and Release of Liability Form, Photo Consent and Release Waiver and this Gymnastics Plus Rules and Policies form must be signed by a PARENT or LEGAL GUARDIAN for participation in any Gymnastics Plus activities.

PARTICIPANTS are defined as anyone entering the gymnastics area, regardless of age, with the intended purpose to utilize the facility and available equipment.

INFANTS are included in this category, as Gymnastics Plus must take precautions to ensure a safe environment for all. Providing a safe facility, quality supervision, and comprehensive industry insurance is mandatory regardless of a participants age. Infants, with their inability to cope for themselves add an additional liability in a gymnastics setting.

ACCOMPANYING ADULTS are defined as adults 18 years of age or older, whether parents, relatives, temporary or permanent guardians, childcare providers, et al. Accompanying adults are allowed in the gym area during Gymnastics Plus activities as supervisors only. Accompanying adults are allowed in the floor area only during specific times allowed by Gymnastics Plus but may not be on any equipment, with the exception of the floor and pit. (See individual program brochures for specific program policies.)

Rules

RULES:

The following rules have been established to allow everyone to

“explore the possibilities…experience the fun!”

1. All individuals must be registered as a participant, accompanying adult, or visitor before entering the gym area.

2. All participants must have on file a signed liability waiver, or if under the age of 18, have the waiver signed by a PARENT or LEGAL GUARDIAN before admittance to any Gymnastics Plus activity will be permitted. Accompanying adults who enter the floor area must also have a signed liability waiver on file. Waivers are signed on an annual basis.

3. Admittance to the gymnastics floor area is not permitted without a coach present.

4. For insurance reasons and weight restrictions, adults, 23 years of age and older may NOT use the equipment.

5. Before entering the floor area, please remove shoes and jewelry. Socks should be removed if entering the pit. Gymnastics apparel is required. Leotards, gym shorts, t-shirts, and sweats are permitted. No shoes, jeans, belts, buttons or jewelry. All personal items, including cell phones must be placed in a locker. We are not responsible for any personal items.

6. Participants, accompanying adults, and visitors must follow all posted rules throughout the gym area.

7. Gym supervisors have the ultimate decision on interpretation and enforcement of gym rules and policies.

8. Following the safety rules on each piece of gymnastics equipment is required. Participants should not utilize any equipment until they have familiarized themselves with all safety rules of Gymnastics Plus. Each piece of gymnastics equipment has a specific purpose. Please use the equipment as it is intended. Ask a coach for assistance if necessary.

9. Never attempt to perform any skill on any piece of equipment, on the floor, or into the pit, which you do not have the necessary skills to execute properly.

10. Running can cause accidents, which leads to injuries. Please walk at all times and be especially careful on the concrete floors, on the stairs, and around any piece of gymnastics equipment.

11. Limit of 1 person at a time on any equipment, unless under direct supervision of a coach.

12. The pit looks soft and fluffy but safety rules must be followed! Watch carefully before entering the pit to make sure the area you plan to land in is clear of other people. When entering the pit only land on your feet, back, or bottom, never your head or neck or in an arched position. Do not push or throw people into the pit. Never bury yourself in the pit as you could be jumped on, which could result in injury. No tearing of the pit blocks. Pit blocks are to remain in the pit at all times.

13. One person at a time on the trampoline and tumbltrak. Following the proper direction on the tumbltrak is essential for safety of the gymnasts. Parents may not assist younger children in bouncing.

14. The gymnastics floor area is to be used for gymnastics and tumbling activities only. Cheer stunting of any kind is not allowed.

15. The preschool bars, beams, and play place areas are for gymnasts age 7 and under only.

16. Balls or other throwing items are not allowed in the gym unless part of the class curriculum.

17. Personal play items are not allowed in the gymnastics floor area.

18. No swinging on the rings or ropes.

19. Food, including candy, gum, and drinks, are allowed in our upstairs viewing area only, NEVER in the gym area.

20. Alcohol and smoking and open flames of any kind are prohibited on Gymnastics Plus property.

21. No wrestling, tackling, fighting or roughhouse play is allowed.

22. Profanity or any inappropriate language or verbal abuse is not allowed at Gymnastics Plus

23. Visitor viewing area is located in the upstairs mezzanine only. Check with the office for special accommodations.

24. Visitors, for safety reasons, it is essential to refrain from speaking with gymnasts or coaches during classes. If you need to speak with your child during class time, contact the office personnel.

25. For the safety of our gymnasts, flash photography is not allowed during any Gymnastics Plus activity. Videotaping is allowed on a case-by-case basis, with prior authorization of Gymnastics Plus personnel.

26. Use of this facility means acknowledgment of these rules. These rules are not all inclusive. The main concern of Gymnastics Plus is the safety of our gymnasts. Therefore, Gymnastics Plus reserves the right to limit the use of this facility to any person, which includes participants, accompanying adults, and visitors, deemed to be a threat to the safety of our gymnasts or coaches.

27. While precautions have been made to ensure a safe facility, you are entering and using the Gymnastics Plus facility at your own risk.

Always think SAFETY, and HAVE FUN!

The following PIT rules have been established to allow everyone to

" explore the possibilities...experience the fun!"

1. Please be aware that the pit is hard to maneuver. Keep that in mind before entering.

2. Always remove socks before entering the pit. Objects in pockets may fall out. We are not responsible for lost personal items.

3. Always check the pit before entering. Do not enter the pit if other people are in your way.

4. Enter the pit one at a time.

5. Always land in the pit. If you miss the pit, it can't keep you from getting injured.

6. Watch carefully when you jump to avoid hitting others already in the pit.

7. Always move out of the way immediately when other people are ready to enter the pit.

8. Use safe landing positions, feet, bottom, or back. Never head first, chest, or stomach or in an arched position.

9. Flips are not allowed without a coachs knowledge, consent, and presence.

10. Horseplay is not permitted. Do not throw pit cubes at others.

11. Do not bury yourself or your friends under the pit cubes.

12. Do not make holes in the pit area.

13. Do not tear the pit cubes. This can cause pit dust.

14. Keep the pit cubes in the pit at all times. Please replace any foam you see outside the pit.

15. Make sure the pit is fluffed before attempting any skill into the pit.

16. Re-fluff the pit regularly and whenever holes occur or the foam is packed down.

17. When climbing the cargo net, dont climb beyond the designated spot. You must climb back down. Do not let go and fall back into the pit.

18. Do not attempt to perform any skill into the pit that you do not have the necessary skills to execute properly.

Always think SAFETY, and HAVE FUN!

The following Trampoline/Tumbltrak rules have been established to allow everyone to "explore the possibilities...experience the fun!"

1. One at a time, unless under the knowledge and direct supervision of a coach.

2. Always walk on and off of the trampoline, slowly and carefully.

3. Learn how to freeze and stop bouncing.

4. Maintain proper control while bouncing. Stay in the middle of the trampoline while bouncing.

5. If there is a waiting line for use of the trampoline, please limit your turn to no longer than 1 minute.

6. NO FLIPS ALLOWED, unless under the knowledge and direct supervision of a coach.

7. Follow the direction of the Tumbletrak set up by the supervising coach.

8. Wait for your turn on the Tumbltrak until the person in front of you has exited the pit or landing mat.

9. Exit the pit area to the designated area, not to the side of the tumble strip.

10. Proper progressions are important. Execute only those skills you are capable of performing.

Always think SAFETY, and HAVE FUN!

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