Introduction to Liability Release and Idemnification
In consideration of Elite Gymnastics Academy, LLC allowing the participant to participate in sports activity, class, competition, team, including non-gymnastics activities such as Ninja Zone, special events, birthday parties, field trips, open gym, open houses, camps, and playground activities (hereinafter referred to as the "Activity"), I, and if I am not yet 18-years-old, my parents or legal guardians, agree to be bound as follows (the term "I" in this release refers to both the participant and his or her parents or legal guardians).
Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risks
I understand the Activity involves risks of serious body injury, including permanent disability, paralysis, and death, which may be caused by the participant's actions or inactions, those of others participating in the Activity, the conditions in which the Activity takes place, the negligence of the "Released Parties" named below, or other causes. I further understand there may be other risks either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time. I fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, cost, and damages that may result from the Activity and to transportation to and from the Activity.
Representation of Ability to Participate
I understand the nature of the Activity, and I represent that the participant is qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in the Activity. Should I ever believe any of the above representations have become untrue, or if I should ever believe the Activity is not safe or is no longer safe for the participant, then it will be my responsibility to immediately discontinue the participant's participation in the Activity.
Communicable Disease Agreement
I do not have a known or undue risk of transmitting any virus/disease to other participants in the Activity. I understand Elite Gymnastics Academy, LLC will keep confidential information regarding participants' temperatures and reserves the right to exclude participants from the Activity based on this information in accordance with its policies.
Release
I hereby release, acquit, covenant not to sue, and forever discharge Elite Gymnastics Academy, LLC, its owners, officers, administrators, employees, agents, volunteers, sponsors, advertisers, coaches and supervisors, and the owners or lessors of any facilities within which the Activity is conducted, their respective agents and employees, and all other persons providing facilities or assisting on the conduct of the Activity and in the transportation of participants to and from the Activity (collectively the "Released Parties") of and from any and all actions, caused of action, claims, demands, liability, losses, or damages of whatever name or nature, including but not limited to those arising from or in any way related to the negligence of any of the Released Parties, that arise out of or are connected in any way to the participant's participation in the Activity and the transportation of the above named participant to and from the Activity (collectively the "Released Claims").
Indemnification
I will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Released Parties from (that is, to reimburse and be responsible for) any loss or damage, including but not limited to cost and reasonable attorney's fees (including the cost of any claim I might make or that might be made on my behalf or the participant's behalf that is released in this document), arising out of or connected in any way with any of the Released Claims.
Media Consent and Release
Elite Gymnastics Academy, LLC occasionally gathers photos and/or video media content about its Activities and any photo and/or video taken of the participant may be used for Elite Gymnastics Academy, LLC publicity and promotional purposes. I hereby grant permission to Elite Gymnastics Academy, LLC to use, edit, and reuse the participant's photograph or likeness in any publicity or promotional media materials including use in print, on the Internet, and all other forms of media. I also hereby release Elite Gymnastics Academy, LLC and its agents and employees from all claims, demands, and liabilities whatsoever in connection with the above.
Recreational Program Registration Policies and Practices
• An annual membership fee is required to register for classes: $35 for an Individual Membership; $50 for a Family Membership.
• A $25 charge will be assessed for all returned NFS checks. Once we receive a bad check, only cash or debit/credit cards will be accepted forms of payment going forward.
• No refunds or transfers of credit from one child to another or one month to another will be issued. All transactions are final once auto-pay has been processed on the 15th of the Month for the next month. Refunds, when applicable, will be issued less a $20 handling fee. To un-enroll, simply notify EGA in writing by the 14th of the Month via e-mail at Contact@elite-gymnastics.com or by a signed note/letter that can be dropped off at EGA's front desk.
• Tuition is automatically paid monthly via direct debit from any major credit/debit card on the 15th of each month for the next month. You are only charged for the number of classes that we have scheduled for each month (varies between 3-5 times per month). Declined payments must be remedied before the 20th day of the month or your class spot may be given to a waitlist student. View EGA's Vacation & Tuition Billing Calendar for further details.
• Students enrolling after a month has started will have their tuition pro-rated accordingly. Students are invited to join at any time.
• Sibling Tuition Discount (per month): Second member = 15% off; Third member = 25% off; Fourth Member = 50% off; Fifth+ Member = FREE. Sibling discounts do not apply to pro-rated tuition. Lesser tuitions will receive the applicable highest discount.
• When your child is enrolled in more than 1 class per week within the same month, you will receive 20% off the lesser tuition class(es).
• Non-participating parents are only permitted in the glassed in lobby (for main gym students) or behind the cubbies in the tots gym (for preschool classes). Only enrolled students are permitted in the gym workout area during their workout time. It is the parent's responsibility to watch siblings in the lobby!
• Unlimited make-up classes within the same level and enrollment period! You must call-in or e-mail Contact@elite-gymnastics.com your child's absence 24 hours in advance to be eligible to schedule a make-up class.
• EGA reserves the right to change, combine, or cancel classes based on enrollment. We will contact you and work with you to find another class. A tuition refund will be granted if your class is changed to a new time or cancelled and we cannot find a class time that works with your schedule.
• Participation in gymnastics and Ninja Zone activities involves motion, movement, rotation, and height in a gymnastics facility, and as such carries with it the risk of injury. By signing this form, you are aware of and accept this risk.
• Ninja Sport International requires uniforms for all Ninja Zone classes. Students enrolling in a Ninja Zone Class must purchase a uniform and must wear his/her uniform to every class. A link will be provided to you via e-mail directing you to the appropriate site to order your child's uniform.
• EGA requires a Uniform & Cheer Shoes for all Cheer Program classes. Students enrolling in a Cheer must purchase a uniform and must wear his/her uniform to every class. A link will be provided to you via e-mail directing you to the appropriate site to order your child's shoes, and you can pay and pick-up your Cheerleader's uniform at EGA's front desk on his/her first day of class.
Cancellation Policies
1. Recreational Class Registration Cancellation
• Notify EGA in writing by the 14th of the month if you would like to unenroll for the preceding month. Tuition is auto-processed on the 15th of each month for the next month, and is non-refundable and non-transferable once processed.
• Refunds/Credits are not applicable for missed classes. EGA offers unlimited make-up classes within the same level and enrollment period! You must call-in or e-mail your child's absence 24 hours in advance to be eligible to schedule a make-up class.
• Cancellations are only accepted in written format: Email to Contact@elite-gymnastics.com or a signed note/letter turned in at the front desk.
2. Event Registration Cancellation by Participant/Customer
• Unless specifically stated on registration materials, the deadline to receive an EGA Account Credit for your cancelled registration is 2 weeks before the scheduled event.
• Refunds/Credits are not available for registrants who did not attend the scheduled event.
• Cancellations are only accepted in written format: Email to Contact@elite-gymnastics.com or a signed note/letter.
3. Event Cancellation by Elite Gymnastics Academy, LLC (EGA)
• EGA reserves the right to cancel an event due to low enrollment or other circumstances that would make the event non-viable.
• If EGA cancels an event, registrants will be offered an EGA account credit.
• Should circumstances arise (e.g. hazardous weather conditions) that result in the postponement of an event, registrants will be allowed to transfer their registrations to the same event at the new, future date.
3. Birthday Party & Day Camp deposits are non-refundable and non-transferrable.
Auto-Payment: In-Gym Rec Classes
I understand EGA requires a card to be kept on file for autopay. I authorize EGA to process the card on file for balances due. To opt-out of autopay, I know I must email contact@elite-gymnastics.com by the 14th of the month to avoid billing on the 15th of the month. I understand it is my responsibility to pay my balance by updating my card on file when necessary.
Auto-Payment: Virtual Rec Classes
I understand EGA requires a card to be kept on file for autopay. I authorize EGA to process the card on file for balances due. To opt-out of autopay, I know I must email contact@elite-gymnastics.com by the 20th of the month to avoid billing on the 1st of the month. I understand it is my responsibility to pay my balance by updating my card on file when necessary.
Virtual Classes
- I understand it is my responsibility as parent to ensure an adult is present with athletes ages 6 and under during a Virtual Class, or within earshot for athletes ages 7 and up.
- Athletes must be dressed in activewear that is secured to his/her body should he/she do an inverted activity during Virtual Class.
- Elite Gymnastics Academy, LLC has my permission to record the Virtual Class to keep in their video archive, use and reuse publicly and promotionally, and send to absent registered customers. I understand that if I don't want my child to be part of the recording, I should wait to receive the replay link via email rather than join-in live.
- I also hereby release Elite Gymnastics Academy, LLC and its agents and employees from all claims, demands, and liabilities whatsoever in connection with the above and the Zoom Program being used to connect virtually.
