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What is your drop off and pick-up procedures?
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CLASS DROP-OFF: Gymnasts should be walked into the building. If your child is 7 or older and capable of entering the class on their own, they may be dropped off at the door no more than 5 minutes before class.
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CLASS PICK-UP: Coaches will not walk gymnasts out of the building but monitor their departure from the gym door leading into the lobby. Gymnasts who are not picked up on time will wait in the lobby for their parents. If you choose to leave for the duration of class and will be late for pick-up, notify the office immediately.
What should my child wear?
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GIRLS: A one-piece leotard is best, or elastic shorts and a form-fitting shirt that can be tucked in. No buckles, buttons, drawstrings, or zippers are allowed. (Two-piece leotards are NOT permitted for safety reasons)
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BOYS: Elastic shorts and a form-fitting shirt that can be tucked in are best. No buckles, buttons, drawstrings, or zippers.
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Jewelry, watches, and smartwatches are not permitted. (Post earrings are permitted). Hair must be pulled back away from the face. No clips, bobby pins, or bows.
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No shoes or socks are allowed in the gym. Cubbies are available in the lobby. Please avoid bringing unnecessary clothing as cubby space is limited.
Can my child bring bottled water or Gatorade into class?
NO food or colored drinks are permitted in the gym. All gymnasts are allowed to have a fully sealing water bottle containing water only in their cubbies.
Are parents allowed in the gym?
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Parents are NOT permitted past the lobby doors into the gym. If you need your child, please call or stop at the front desk.
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One parent/guardian of a registered gymnast in the My & My Buddy class is permitted in the gym only during class time.
What should I do if my child is upset and will not go into class?
We recommend allowing the coach to take your child into class, even if they are upset. The coach will bring your child out to you if they feel a break or a hug is needed. It may take some time for younger children to get through the entire class, and that is OK. It’s often harder on you than it is on them.
Can I leave the gym during my child’s class?
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School-Age (6+) parents allowed to leave the building during their child’s class. Please return 5 minutes when the class ends to pick up your child promptly. Coaches are not responsible for your child once class has ended.
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Preschool parents are required to stay in the lobby area for the duration of class time.
How will I know when my child is ready to move up to the next level?
Progress reports are sent home with gymnasts in December, April and end of Summer. Additionally, our coaches evaluate gymnasts on an ongoing basis, if your child is ready to move up mid-season, their coach will inform you. If you have any doubts about your child's placement, you can contact the front desk to schedule an evaluation.
What are your policies for weather closures?
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Somerton Gymnastics does not follow local school closures for inclement weather.
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Please check our website, Facebook page, and your email for gym closures.
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Somerton does its best to remain open. If road conditions become dangerous, we will close.
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If classes are canceled due to weather, please contact the front desk to schedule a make-up class.
My child is sick and unable to attend class.
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Students showing symptoms of illness should refrain from entering the building for a minimum of 24 hours after symptoms subside or cleared by a doctor.
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Make up classes are available for sick students following the make up policy. Contact the front desk by email info@somertongymnastics.com or call 215-364-7878 to schedule. Follow the makeup policy listed below.
Makeup / Attendance Policy:
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Gymnasts MUST be called out absent prior to their scheduled class to be eligible to make up a missed class.
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Actively enrolled gymnasts can make up 1 missed class per 6 weeks
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Any unused make up classes expire 6 weeks after the missed class or last day of session/season. Additional make up classes cannot be scheduled until 6 weeks after the previous make up class
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Make up’s must be scheduled through the front desk; gymnasts must be currently enrolled in class to schedule make up classes.
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We do not carry make up classes into the new season. We DO NOT CREDIT/REFUND for missed classes.
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If a scheduled make up class is missed the class will not be rescheduled and the make up will be forfeited.
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There is no make up for scheduled holiday closures.
When is monthly tuition due?
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Your payment for the month will be processed at the time of registration approval.
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Monthly tuition will be charged to the card on file on the 15th of the month for the following month. For example, December’s tuition will be charged on November 15th.
When is my membership fee due?
The membership fee is annual and will be added to monthly tuition on your anniversary month.
I want to freeze or cancel my membership. What do I do?
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If your child is injured or out for a prolonged period, contact the front desk for available options. A doctor’s note will be required.
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Cancellations must be submitted in writing by the 10th of the month prior to a new tuition month.
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Cancellations after the start of a new tuition cycle will not receive a refund or credit.
Management Contact Info
Marie Barger
Front Desk Manager
Gwen Congdon
Program Director
Kim Chernikovich
Gym Owner
Shannon Bylina
Head Team Coach