Morning and Afternoon Open Gym Schedule

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Participation:
  It is the policy of Gymnastics Plus that anyone, regardless of age, entering the gymnastics area during any open gym session, must be registered as a participant or parent/guardian and pay the appropriate fee for such participation. 

  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 open gym supervision, and comprehensive industry insurance is mandatory regardless of a participant’s age.  Infants, with their inability to cope for themselves add an additional liability in a gymnastics setting.

  Guardians are defined as adults, whether parents, temporary or permanent guardians, or child care providers.  They are allowed in the gym area as supervisors only.  They are not allowed on any equipment, with the exception of the floor and pit.  Guardians are permitted into the gymnastics area as part of the participants admission cost.

Parent Responsibilities-Waivers, Attendance, Pick up:
  A waiver form must be signed by a PARENT of LEGAL GUARDIAN for participation in open gym activities. Everyone entering the gym area must sign this waiver form.  All participants 22 years and younger who plan to use our equipment must wear a identifying wrist band to show proof of proper admission.

  For all open gyms, with the exception of our Friday evening 8:30 PM Skill Open Gym, the Parent/Legal guardian MUST REMAIN in the building to help supervise the child during that open gym.

  For the 8:30 – 10:00 PM Friday Skill open gym the participant must be 10 YEARS OF AGE or OVER.   Parents/Legal guardians are not required to stay at this session, but a waiver must be signed and a current contact number must be given in the event your child should need to leave early.

  PICK UP TIME for our 8:30 – 10:00 PM open gym is NO LATER THAN 10:00 PM.  You will be charged an additional $5.00 per 5 minutes PAST PICKUP TIME. 

Open gym rules include:

1. Be Safe!  Have fun!
2. All individuals must be registered as a participant or parent/guardian before entering the gymnastics area. 
3. All participants must sign a liability waiver, or if under the age of 18, have the waiver signed by a legal guardian before admittance to an open gym session will be permitted.
4. All participants will be given a wrist band as proof of proper admittance.  These must be worn at all times.  If a younger child refuses to wear the wrist band it must be worn by the parent and that parent must remain with that child at all times.  Participants without wrist bands will be removed from the open gym.
5. Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
6. For insurance reasons and weight restrictions, adults, 23 years of age and older may NOT use the equipment.   Use of the floor and pit areas are not considered equipment and are allowed.  Be aware that the pit is extremely difficult to maneuver in for an adult.  Please enter with caution.
7. Before entering the gym area, please remove your shoes.  Socks must be removed if entering the pit.  Shoes, socks, and any additional personal items must be placed in a locker.
8. Participants will follow all posted rules throughout the gymnastics area.
9. Open gym supervisors have the ultimate decision on interpretation and enforcement of open gym rules and policies.  Participants can be asked to leave an open gym session if the rules are not adhered to. 
10. Running can cause accidents, which lead to injuries.  Please be especially careful on the concrete floors, on the stairs, and around any piece of gymnastics equipment. 
11. The pit looks soft and fluffy but safety rules must be followed!  Watch carefully before entering the pit.  When entering the pit only land on your feet, back, or bottom.  Do not push people into the pit, do not land on other people in the pit.  No tearing of the pit blocks.  Pit blocks are to remain in the pit.  ABSOLUTELY NO DIVING OR JUMPING FROM THE BALCONY into the pit, doing so will result in immediate removal and PERMANENT  BAN from any open gym.
12. Following the safety rules on each piece of gymnastics equipment is required.
13. The trampoline and tumbltrak are for participants age 22 and under only.  One person at a time is mandatory.  Following the proper direction on the tumbltrak is essential for safety of the gymnasts.  Parents may not assist younger children in bouncing.  Failure to follow trampoline and tumbltrak regulations will result in immediate removal from the gym.
14. The preschool bar and trampoline area is for gymnasts age 7 and under only.
15. Balls or other throwing items are not allowed in the gym during open gym sessions.
16. No swinging on the ropes.
17. Equipment in the cabinets and on the walls is reserved for our gymnastics classes and is not to be used during open gym.  If you are unsure of what is available to you during open gym, please ask a supervisor first.
18. Food and drink are only allowed in the lobby or upstairs in the observation/waiting area.   No gum or candy on the floor.
19. No wrestling, tackling, fighting or rough house play is allowed during any open gym.
20. Be Safe!  Have fun!

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