College Park Recreation Gymnastics and Tumbling Class Rules & Policies

Important Gym Rules

  • Participants must have an active enrollment in order to participate in any class.
  • Participants and guardians are not allowed in the gym until 15 mins prior to their registered start time.
  • Participants are not allowed on gym floor without instructor supervision.
  • All doors and walkways must be clear at all times.
  • No outside seating allowed in the gym.
  • No food, gum or drinks are allowed in the facility.

Registration

All Gymnastics registrations will be taken ONLINE during designated registration dates. All class participation requires full payment. Class attendance in a prior session does not secure a day & time for the following session. Classes will not be prorated for any student. You may only attend the day and time that you have registered. All major credit cards are accepted.

Cancellation

A class may be cancelled if there are less than 5 students registered. If there are not 5 gymnasts in a class we may ask you to change to a different day and/or time to accommodate your child. Class fees are adjusted at the time of registration for any holidays during the gymnastics session. The cost of each session has been adjusted for these missed classes.

Make Ups

There is a NO MAKE UP policy for the gymnastics program. If classes are canceled due to any unforeseen circumstances, i.e. power outage, loss of water, or severe weather, the class will not be made up.

Attire

All participants should wear either a leotard or appropriate clothing such as spandex shorts and a t-shirt – no mid-drifts.  Please no shorts with zippers or buttons.  All hair must be pulled back and out of the participant’s face.  To prevent injury, participants should not wear jewelry during class time.

Refund

There is a NO REFUND policy after the program’s first start date.  All refund requests must be put in writing by email to the facilitator of each program 24 hours prior to the start date of the program and an administrative fee of $15 may be deducted.

Level Placement & Advancement

All new gymnasts enter the program in Beginner Gymnastics, which serves as the starting level for participants ages 6 and up. From there, athletes progress through the program as they demonstrate readiness for increased skill development and training expectations. Advancement follows a structured two-step evaluation process:

    • The gymnast’s instructor must submit a recommendation for a Placement Evaluation.
    • Placement Evaluations are conducted by the Class Coordinator and Assistant Gymnastics Coordinator.
Evaluations take place during the week prior to registration opening for the upcoming session. Once evaluations are complete, families will be notified in person, by phone call, or via email regarding placement decisions.
 
Advancement is based on more than individual skills alone. Placement decisions are determined by program leadership and consider:
    • Demonstrated skill mastery and technical consistency
    • Attendance and commitment to training
    • Dedication, focus, and overall mindset
    • Coachability and athletic readiness
Because safety and long-term athlete development are our priority, placement decisions are made solely by the coaching and program leadership team. Advancement evaluations must originate from instructor recommendation.
 
Our goal is to ensure every gymnast progresses confidently, safely, and at the appropriate pace for their development.