Schedules and Closings
Sara Beth's Gymnasts follows the Shelby County Schools calendar found at http://www.shelbyed.k12.al.us/calendar/homepage.htm. If school is closed, Sara Beth's Gymnasts also is closed. Please watch the
https://www.facebook.com/SaraBethsGymnasts/ for updates related to Sara Beth's Gymnasts. I understand that some unexpected closings may happen due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances and tuition will not be altered or refunded as a result.
Pickup, Class Time, and Dropoff
I understand I must walk to the door to pick up and drop off my child(ren) 6 years and under. I cannot leave my child 6 and under until it is time for class to start unless prior arrangements have been made with Sara Beth's Gymnasts. In order to ensure my child is warmed up properly, we will arrive on time to class. Students should not arrive more than 7 minutes before class starts to allow for social distance and the previous class to follow checkout procedures that include washing hands.
During class time, I understand I cannot stay or return early so children can focus and remain safe.
A timely pickup is required to ensure my child's safety. Students who are dropped off early and picked up late more than 10 minutes on a regular basis may incur a fee before being allowed to participate again. This timing is particularly important when social distancing is necessary to keep everyone safe.
Dress Code
Students should wear a one-piece leotard or a t-shirt that stays tucked in (with arms fully extended and upside down) with leggings, sweatpants, or gym shorts. Students are not allowed to wear jeans, skirts, dresses, or pants with zippers, buttons, grommets, rhinestones, or snaps. All students must have bare feet. Gymnastics shoes are the only exception.
For safety reasons, hair must be pulled back from the face and secured in a ponytail or bun during class times. Long hair should be secured so it is not pulled when upside down. No jewelry (except earring studs), hats, or headbands are allowed while participating in class. All street clothes and shoes should be left in the designated area provided. No street shoes are allowed on the gym floor. Valuables should be left at home. Sara Beth's Gymnasts is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
The following are not allowed: hair chalk or other temporary hair coloring; glitter; 2-piece leotards or athletic wear with midriff exposed; sports bras without a leotard or shirt; clothing with zippers, buttons, snaps, rhinestones, or grommets; and jewelry
Food and Drink
For safety and hygienic reasons, no eating, drinking, smoking, or gum chewing is allowed in or in front of the gymnastics area. Non-spill plastic or stainless steal (no glass) bottles of water are allowed and encouraged to be kept with shoes and clothing. No colored or sweetened drinks or bottles that can be spilled are allowed on the gym floor.
Behavior
Good behavior must be shown at all times. Students displaying disorderly conduct before, during, or after class will be asked to sit out of the class if not corrected in a timely manner due to safety concerns.
Enrollment
A minimum of four students per class is required for that class to be held. If a class has less than four students enrolled at any time, the class may be cancelled for that session. At that time, the student will have the option of joining another class if an appropriate class is available.
Tuition & Payment Policies
Full payment is required prior to the payment deadline in order to participate in class. New students may start and pay immediately if space is available in class. Please review the following tuition payment schedule due dates:
Monthly: the 25th of the previous month
Quarterly: the 25th of the previous month before the quarter begins (Due August, November, and February)
School Year: the 25th of August
Since the system is a prepaid program, these dates are previous to the upcoming month/quarter/school year.
15th - Balance posted to account on a monthly/quarterly/school year basis.
23rd - Cash and check payments are due for the upcoming payment period.
24th - All drops must be submitted via email to avoid paying for the upcoming payment period.
25th - Payments are processed for the upcoming payment period.
My scheduled times will be lost if payment is not received by the 25th of the previous month. If there are any discrepancies or reasons that the amount cannot be paid at the designated time, I will contact Sara Beth's Gymnasts for discussion at which time a resolution may occur. If payment is not received in a timely manner, Sara Beth's Gymnasts assumes that the student is not in need of classes and will be removed from the roster without good standing. My family must be in good standing with a zero balance to participate in future classes. A $35 fee is applied for any returned checks, credit card overages, etc. A late payment fee of $25 will be added to my balance if my payment methods are rejected during payment processing on the 25th of the month or after.
If I choose to cancel, drop, or quit, I will notify Sara Beth's Gymnasts by the 24th of the previous month via email, otherwise I will be charged for that next session. For example, to cancel winter quarter, we should notify Sara Beth's Gymnasts by November 24th since winter quarter starts in December. To cancel month-to-month, notice for March classes must be provided via email by February 24th.
Refunds
No refunds are issued unless an admin error occurs. No other exceptions are made. I understand that if my child discontinues classes for any reason, I am not entitled to a refund and tuition will not be transferred. I understand that dropping after the 24th of the previous month, quarter, or other payment period and before the session begins does not entitle me to a refund as stated in the Tuition & Payment Policies.
Drops
If I choose to cancel, drop, or quit, I will notify Sara Beth's Gymnasts by the 24th of the previous month, otherwise I will be charged for that next session. For example, to cancel winter quarter, we should notify Sara Beth's Gymnasts by November 24th since winter quarter starts in December. To cancel month-to-month, notice for March classes must be provided via email by February 24th, otherwise the following month's tuition is processed.
I understand our family must be in good standing with a balance of zero per Sara Beth's Gymnasts' policies in order to return at a later date.
Makeup Classes
One makeup class per month is allowed if pre-approved and the instructor says there is an appropriate class with space available. The makeup class can be scheduled only after the class is missed and can be up to 30 days after the class is missed. If my child does not attend his/her scheduled makeup class, the class is forfeited. Private lessons do not receive makeup classes for missed lessons.
Photos and Videos
I hereby agree photos and/or videos taken of us by or shared with Sara Beth's Gymnasts can be used for marketing, advertising, social media sharing, and other ways Sara Beth's Gymnasts deems fit.
Release of Liability
As the legal parent or guardian, I release Sara Beth Gilbert and any of her assistants from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the participant and/or the undersigned while in or upon the premises or any premises under the control and supervision of Sara Beth's Gymnasts.
Assumption of Risk
I understand, agree, and acknowledge that there are risks inherent in sports activities conducted by Sara Beth's Gymnasts and staff, including but not limited to paralyzing injuries, brain injuries, viruses, and death. These activities may be of a hazardous nature and may include but are not limited to activities such as gymnastics, tumbling, a variety of strenuous exercise, and physical activities.
Medical
With the full understanding of the facts, I state that to the best of my knowledge, the student I am registering has no medical, physical, or emotional health conditions which would hinder or prevent his/her participation in Sara Beth's Gymnasts programs. If a condition is present, I am providing the necessary doctor's permission and/or my own permission to proceed with gymnastics conducted by Sara Beth's Gymnasts and staff.
Processing Payments
I give Sara Beth's Gymnasts and/or SBG Ventures permission to process my account using my saved method(s) of payment. Alternately, I can pay via cash in labeled envelope or check by the 23th of the previous month/quarter to avoid saved payment methods being used. A $35 fee is applied for any returned checks, credit card declines, etc. A late payment fee of $25 will be added to my balance if my payment methods are rejected during payment processing on or around the 25th of the month or after registration.
