Safety
Rules
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SAFETY FIRST! Rule #1 is no one is allowed to
do anything that might get themselves or
anyone else hurt. Safety rules must be
followed not only by students, but also by
the parents, grandparents, guardians and
siblings.
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All parents/guardians with a child in any
class must sign a Waiver/Release Form.
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Parents, grandparents, guardians: VERY
IMPORTANT - DO NOT LET THE STUDENT
TRY DIFFICULT STUNTS AT HOME! Students
will want to practice what they learned in
class at home. This is encouraged BUT ONLY
SAFE SKILLS! DO NOT TRY any backwards
gymnastics skills, aerials, parkour jumps
from tall objects, and many other difficult
skills learned during class. The teachers
have been instructed on proper spotting
techniques and the classes have the proper
mats and crash pad. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!
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Use Equipment Safely - all gymnastics
equipment should be used properly and
with supervision. Mats should be used to
protect gymnasts at all times. Coaches must
be familiar with the equipment to use it
correctly. The safety of gymnasts and
coaches is ensured by regular equipment
checks. Care should be taken to use the
most suitable equipment for the discipline
and ability of the gymnasts.
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NO STREET SHOES - please remove your
shoes before walking on the class area of the
floor.
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Shoes and clothing are to be left in the
designated areas, not spread all over the
gym. The gym can accept no responsibility
for lost articles. No valuable items should be
brought to the studio. We cannot be
responsible for lost or stolen items.
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Students need to wear appropriate athletic
attire. Belt buckles and any other metal
clothing accessories may not be worn during
classes.
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Students should have their hair tied back
away from their face. Nails should be
trimmed to prevent the possibility of injury.
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No student is allowed in the class areas or
on any gymnastics equipment without an
instructor present. Do not use the bars or
high balance beam without direct
supervision of teachers/coaches. Teachers
must be asked before using the beam and at
least one teacher must be within 3 feet of
the beam before the beam can be used.
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Please be on time. The warm-ups are
important to your child’s safety. Warm-up
prior to all strenuous class participation is
required.
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No Horseplay.
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No fighting of any kind.
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No destruction or vandalism of equipment
will be tolerated. Gymnasts and parents are
liable for any damage caused.
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No running anywhere in the facility unless
directed by your instructor, especially in
socks.
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No smoking anywhere in the building or
near the building. The pocket park next to
City Hall is a perfect place to sit to smoke.
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Children must be kept under control in the
waiting area at all times. No standing or
climbing on chairs or any other furniture.
No using mats or other equipment without
permission.
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No glass or glass bottles anywhere in the
studio.
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Children must follow the instructions of the
instructor for their own safety. Proper gym
and social behavior is expected of all
students. Failure to act in an appropriate
and safe manner may result in your removal
from class.
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Before crossing any dismount mat, tumbling
strip, the floor exercise mat or any other
apparatus mat, look all around for other
gymnasts. Don’t cross until the way is clear.
Always yield to gymnasts in the middle of
doing skills.
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Students may not leave their class without
permission from their instructor. This
includes trips to the bathroom, water
fountain or waiting area.
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Advise the instructor if you are ill or have
any symptoms of illness.
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Immediately wash your hands and other
skin surfaces if you come in contact with
blood or other bodily fluids.
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Check for proper matting before using any
equipment. Check equipment, matting, and
apparatus before use.
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Never dismount off apparatus onto anything
but landing mats or crash pads.
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Crash pads and landing mats increase safety,
but will not totally protect anyone from
injury. Use common sense and proper
learning progressions.
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Never dive head first or land on your head
or neck on crash pads or landing mats. No
mat can totally prevent serious injury to your
head or neck, so avoid landing on them.
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Children on medication which may affect
their coordination skills should not be
allowed to attend classes. The higher the
skill level the more dangerous this is to your
child. Please advise the coach if your child is
on medication.
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Report any injury, unusual pain or
discomfort felt during participation to your
coach or instructor immediately.
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No one other than currently registered and
enrolled gymnasts are allowed in the dance
or gymnastics area or on the equipment for
any reason.
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Spotting is to be done by coaches only. No
student or parent spotting of gymnasts.
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No one is allowed to interfere with the
progress of another gymnast or class.
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Students are expected to be respectful,
polite and show good manners at all times in
the gym.
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All trash goes immediately into trash cans.
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Parents should not coach from the sidelines.
Your child will be safer and learn more from
the instructor and get more out of class if
you do not interfere. If you have questions,
ask the coach after class, or schedule a
meeting time. Should there be a problem
with a particular instructor or a problem
with anything to do with your child and the
gym, please do not hesitate to discuss the
same with management.
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Students must remain inside the studio until
their parents arrive. Please be on time for
the start and end of your class.
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Students are expected to be picked up
within 15 minutes of the end of their
scheduled class. Repeated lateness without
instructor or studio notification and
agreement will result in extra charges.
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Parents must make their children aware of
the possibility of injury and the rules of the
studio and insist that students follow the
safety rules and coaches instruction.
Be Yourself. Be Inspired. Be Inclusive.
Crystal Falls, MI
Iron River, MI