Communication Policy
Tuscaloosa Tumbling Tides uses the email address you entered at the time of registration for all forms of communication. It is your responsibility to update your email address via the client portal if it changes.
Be sure to add "noreply@jackrabbittech.com" to your contacts.
Monthly Tuition Policy
Class tuition is not based on attendance, as it simply reserves your spot in class.
Make-Up Policy
Due to the new restrictions concerning the number of people we can have in our facility at any given time, we are not offering make-ups at this time.
Hopefully, we will eventually be able to return to the following make-up policy: Student is allowed 1 make up class per month that must occur within 30 days of absence AND he/she must be currently enrolled in class.
Call the gym, 205-345-0999, to schedule a make-up class to be approved before attending make-up.
Make-up classes do not transfer to future months.
No credits or refunds will be given for classes missed.
We do not offer make-up classes for missed make-up classes.
Withdrawal & Re-enrollment Policy
It is your responsibility to formally withdraw your child before the 22nd day of the prior month via written notice. Email notification or a fully completed withdrawal slip that is available at the front desk is acceptable.
Failure to complete this will result in full tuition being charged for the following month.
Families requesting to re-enroll must complete the online registration form, notify us by email/phone, credit card will be processed, and you will receive confirmation prior to attending class.
NO REFUNDS are given.
Inclement Weather Policy
In the case of inclement weather, a decision will be made by 3:00 p.m. regarding after school and evening classes. We will email your email address on file immediately of any closing.
Classes canceled due to weather, are eligible for makeups.
If you opted out of our emails, you will not receive any weather announcement(s).
Attire & Conduct Policy
Make sure your child is dressed properly for class. (ie. Leotards are preferred for gymnastics classes. Athletic shorts/pants and t-shirts/tanks, for Tumble Class or Tumbling Ninja Class). Pants that are too long, cut offs, or pants with belt loops, buttons, snaps, or zippers are not allowed.
Gymnastics and Tumbling Ninja students participate with bare feet. Tumbling & Jumps students wear socks and shoes.
Low cut tops and/or exposed midriff and rolled up short shorts are NOT ALLOWED.
Hair should always be pulled securely away from the face.
For your student's safety, please remove all jewelry. Stud earrings are allowed, no dangles.
Valuable items should not be brought to the gym. Tuscaloosa Tumbling Tides will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items.
Siblings of students may not be on the gym floor or equipment AT ANY TIME.
NO ONE is allowed on any piece of gym equipment until an instructor has given permission.
Any misconduct, bullying, or unsafe behavior WILL NOT be tolerated and may result in the student being removed from the class for the day.
Students must stay with their class at all times.
Students may not be on the gym floor or equipment outside of their class time.
Parents must come to the inside gym doors to pick up students at the conclusion of class. Students WILL NOT BE ALLOWED to go upstairs or outside without parents.
Scheduled sessions and closed dates
Summer 2020 Session - June 2-July 30
*Independence Week (closed): June 30-July 6
Fall 2020 Session - August 17-December 17
*Labor Day (closed): September 7
*Thanksgiving (closed): November 23-26
Spring 2021 Session - January 4-May 13
*Spring Break (closed) March 15-18
Scheduled closing days do not need to be made up.
Parent Viewing, Cell Phone, Food & Drink Policy
Due to the new restrictions, only one parent/guardian is allowed per student in the viewing area. There is now limited seating, so it will be on a first come basis.
All programs have an open viewing policy. Be considerate of other people with cell phone usage in the gym.
Water in a container with a lid are allowed.
NO food (including fast food) or gum is allowed.
Assumption of Risk Policy
By the very nature, sports, including gymnastics and other activities available at Tuscaloosa Tumbling Tides, carry a risk of physical injury. No matter how careful the participant and the coach are, no matter how many spotters are used, no matter what height is used or what landing equipment utilized, the risk cannot be eliminated. The risk of injury includes minor injuries such as bruises and more serious injuries such as broken bones, dislocations, muscle pulls, and concussion.
A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury, or TBI, caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that can change the way your brain normally works. Concussions can also occur from a blow to the body that causes the head to move rapidly back and forth. Even a "ding," "getting your bell rung," or what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious. Concussions can occur in any sport or recreation ctivity. If a student is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in a practice or meet they shall be removed from participation at the time of the injury and may not return to participate until the student has received a written clearance from a licensed health care provider.
The risk also includes catastrophic injuries such as permanent paralysis or even death from landing or falls on the back, neck or head. Sports, including gymnastics or any activity that involves motion, rotation and height in a unique environment, carries with it a reasonable assumption of risk.
Tuscaloosa Tumbling Tides is bound by law to inform all participants and/or their guardians of the risk involved in the activity of gymnastics and sports in general. Anyone participating in Tuscaloosa Tumbling Tides programs must sign the notice on the application, and adhere to the safety rules governing Tuscaloosa Tumbling Tides. These rules are posted inside Tuscaloosa Tumbling Tides gym. In consideration for Tuscaloosa Tumbling Tides acceptance of the applicant, and in consideration of the applicant's opportunity to improve skills through the use of Tuscaloosa Tumbling Tides' staff, equipment and facilities, those legally responsible for the named enrolling student realize the risk of injury involved and hereby agree to assume the responsibility of such for said student and further agrees to save and hold harmless Tuscaloosa Tumbling Tides, its employees, and all others concerned, and to indemnify them against loss, intending to be legally bound.
I certify that the enrollee has no condition that prohibits full participation in the activities at Tuscaloosa Tumbling Tides.
I assume all the ordinary risks when using the facilities and hereby release Tuscaloosa Tumbling Tides, or any of its employees, from any injury or damages suffered in connection with said use of the aforementioned facility and its equipment.
In case of emergency, if I cannot be reached, I authorize Tuscaloosa Tumbling Tides, its agents and employees, to contact and secure necessary medical attention for me or my child.
I authorize that Tuscaloosa Tumbling Tides has the right to use all photographs or videos taken of me, or my child during classes/practices/special events, etc. for advertising or promotional material.
Spotting Waiver
I am aware that while gymnastics, trampoline, tumbling, and ninja tumbling activities are individual sports, there will be times when incidental contact will occur. Tuscaloosa Tumbling Tides, Inc. programs are operating in a social and physical distancing environment but even with best efforts and intentions there will be times when the children will breach the prescribed (currently 6') distancing recommendation. In addition, our teaching and coaching staff will spot (physically assist) when the circumstances require it. Spotting our students and athletes is often necessary in order to teach skills safely, to help athletes perform skills correctly and to prevent injury. I understand and agree that spotting will be part of the learning process at Tuscaloosa Tumbling Tides, Inc. and I agree to permit my child's teacher and/or coach to physically assist my child when needed. Direct assistance will also be provided in the event of an injury or a hurt, to wipe away tears and to give a fist or elbow bump as needed.
Assumption of Risk to Illness Policy
By entering this facility, you are aware that you agree to fully accept all known and unknown risks, including the potential risk of exposure to viruses, disease, or any illness including respiratory illnesses. Although we regularly clean our equipment and presently are using enhanced cleaning methods and standards set in place by the State of Alabama regarding social distancing in our facility, you understand that you may be exposed to a virus such as coronavirus or its symptoms through no fault of our own. You understand and agree that you will hold us harmless and you will not hold us liable for any real or perceived symptoms of any diseases, illnesses, or conditions, nor for exacerbating any existing symptoms, and you fully agree to accept all risks of entering the facility, using the equipment, working with coaches, attending classes, and/or interacting or being exposed to other adults and children in the facility.
Payment Policy
A valid credit card is REQUIRED for enrollment and automatic payment on the 1st of each month.
The card on file will not be charged until enrollment occurs. If you CHOOSE to pay by cash/check, payment must be received by the last day we are open of the prior month.
Cards accepted: VISA, MC, or Discover
I authorize Tuscaloosa Tumbling Tides to charge my credit card on file for my full account balance on the 1st of each month.
If payment/card is not accepted a $20 fee will be posted.
