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Leaps and Bounds
Gymnastics
Competitive Team
New Parent Handbook
From the Booster Club
Leaps and Bounds Gymnastics Center
2324 Rayonier Rd
Jesup, Georgia 31545
http://www.leapsandboundsgym.com
Revised October 2013Leaps and Bounds Gymnastics Team
Booster Club
2013 – 2014
Officers List
Scarlett Flores
President
TBA
Vice President
Brad Westberry
Treasurer
TBA
Secretary
FROM THE BOARD: Welcome to the Leaps and Bounds Competitive Team!
You and your gymnast are about to embark on an exciting journey in the
gymnastics world. The Booster Club is here to assist you as you learn and
experience new things. This New Parent Handbook and Constitution along with
a copy of the By-Laws is for you to review and hopefully answer some of the
questions that you may have. They contain a lot of information that is designed
to answer any questions that you may have and to prepare you for what your
gymnast will be involved in as a member of the competitive team. If you have
any questions about any of this information please do not hesitate to contact any
of the Club Board Members. We look forward to seeing you at each of our
Booster Club meetings!New Parent Handbook
Welcome
Leaps and Bounds Gymnastics Team Boosters Club (LBGTBC) would like
to welcome you and your family to Leaps and Bounds Gymnastics Center. You
are probably feeling the same mixture of emotions that the rest of the parents of
the team gymnasts felt: pride, fear, excitement and confusion. We are here to
help you.
Being a member of the LBGTBC carries both responsibilities and benefits.
We understand that joining the team and booster club can be an overwhelming
time for parents and gymnasts, after all, we've all been there before too! The
other members of LBGTBC are a great resource for many things. They know
how the club works, and how competitions work, etc. Our booster club
members are a friendly group and will be happy to help you figure things out.
As a member of the LBGTBC, you are expected to actively support the
competitive teams. This includes not only your financial obligations, but
participation in club-sponsored meets and events as well. At least one adult
family representative of your gymnast will be expected to help with planning and
operation of these meets and events.
On behalf of the Leaps and Bounds Gymnastics Team Booster Club we
look forward to having you as part of our team!!
Duties and Responsibilities of LBGTBC Members
The booster club is a non-profit organization that exists “to foster and
promote the art of gymnastics for girls and boys in amateur gymnastics
competitions.” We serve as a direct link between the families and the coaching
staff. We work to help all of the gymnasts succeed.
There is an in-box in the gym office for the booster club. Allcorrespondence with the club officers can be left here and will be checked on a
regular basis. Please feel free to call or email if the matter is urgent.
The booster club raises funds to help offset the cost of meet entry fees,
uniforms, and gymnasts' and coaches' travel costs. We raise money in many
ways and new ideas are always welcome. Some of our fund-raisers include
corporate sponsorships, bake sales, silent auctions, cash raffles and many
others.
Meetings are scheduled on a regular basis and will be posted at the gym,
in the Parent Box, and text or emails sent out for convenience. Please try to
attend all the meetings so that you can stay informed, share your ideas and
have the opportunity to have your questions answered. If you have an important
issue or item to discuss, please contact the Booster Club Secretary or drop us a
note in the In-Box.
If you have any questions about your booster club or would like to share
your ideas, please contact one of the officers at any time. We look forward to
working with you and appreciate all of your support.
FEES
Listed below are the booster club fees and other team related expenses
for which you will be responsible. These are in addition to the tuition payments
made to the gym. Tuition for training should be made out payable to “Leaps and
Bounds Gymnastics Center” on or before the 1st of each month and given to the
gym owner (Vanessa Kuhns). Any late payments are subject to a $10 late fee
payable with the following months tuition.
Booster club payments should be made payable to LBGTBC and are to be
given to the Treasurer, one of the officers in their absence, or placed in the
Funds Deposit (Checks Only) in the Parent Box. Cash payments must be made
in person to Vanessa, The President, or Treasurer and a written receipt should
be issued.For every meet, each gymnast shall pay a flat rate fee to cover meet entry
fee and coaches travel costs. This fee should be paid in advance of the
competitions to the Booster Club and given to the Treasurer, one of the officers,
or placed in the Funds Deposit (Checks Only) in the Parent Box. Cash
payments must be made in person to Vanessa, The President, or Treasurer and
a written receipt should be issued. All gymnasts are expected to compete at all
registered meets unless otherwise excused by Coach Vanessa Kuhns. Once a
gymnast has registered for a meet and paid the meet fee, that fee is NON-
REFUNDABLE. Any gymnast failing to pay this fee may be ruled ineligible to
compete at the meet.
**Your gymnast may use monies raised in their Booster Club Account to
pay for meet entry fees, coaches travel costs, USAG membership fees, or team
uniforms. Contact the Treasurer or use the Funds Request Sheet in the Parent
Box to issue these specific requests to use money available in your gymnast
account. Account balances can be checked by contacting The President,
Treasurer, or by filling out and placing a Balance Request in the Parent Box.
CURRENT FEES AMOUNT
LBGTBC BOOSTER FEE $25.00
LBGTBC Annual Fee for Booster Club Membership $25.00
USAG Membership Annual Fee $49.00
Meet Fees (Range) $55 & UP
Coach Travel Fees – Estimated Prior / Confirmed After Varies by #
Monthly Tuition Varies by Level
***Most fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. For more info see By-Laws.***COMPETITIVE WEAR
Competitive Uniform – Fee subject to change. Please see Vanessa for specific
details and to place order immediately. Gymnasts are expected to wear the
team leotard and warm-ups to all meets and exhibitions.
Team Uniform Example
Competitive Leotard – Embroidered Team Logo TBD
Warm-Up Suit – Embroidered Team Logo TBD
Duffel Bag – Embroidered Team Logo TBD
COMPETITIVE TEAM RULES AND REGULATIONS
• Parents may observe in the designated observation area. Parents are
encouraged to not be be a “coach” from the sideline. The coaches may
ask a parent to leave at any time if their observance proves to be a
distraction to the gymnasts. If staying to observe, please sit quietly and
keep a close watch on children not participating in a class. Children
should remain in the viewing area and not come on to the floor or training
areas.
• Gymnasts should not wear jewelry during their workouts. It could be lost,
cause an injury, or cause damage to equipment. Stud earrings are
allowed.
• Gymnasts must present themselves in proper attire for all workouts.
◦ Boys should wear gym shorts and a t-shirt. No Denim, No Socks and
No Shoes.
◦ Girls should wear leotards. No Tights, No Skirts, No Socks, No Shoes.
Hair should be secured away from their face.
• Team practices are scheduled for the gymnasts only! DO NOT bring
friends or siblings to class.
• Each gymnast is asked to bring a drink (NO SODA) and a healthy snack.• Gymnasts mush show respect for the coaching staff and their fellow
gymnasts.
• IMPORTANT SAFETY ISSUE: Once a gymnast enters the gym she/he
should NOT leave without her/his coaches permission. Parents are
encouraged to come in to pick up their gymnast. Please remind your
gymnast to tell their coach before leaving the premises during or after their
scheduled practices. Be sure to notify your coach if the person picking
them up has changed.
EXPECTATIONS FROM YOUR COACH
GYMNASTS
1. Be on Time for practices and meets.
2. Show respect to coaches, team members, parents, judges and other
gymnasts. Disrespect may result in immediate dismissal from class.
3. Dress Appropriately - COMPETITIVE TEAM RULES AND REGULATIONS.
4. Have a positive attitude! No Whining or Crying, Participate in Activities, do
your best at all times, and encourage teammates.
5. Be prepared! Bring water bottle or power drink, grips and ankle or wrist
supports, and deodorant.
6. Observe gym rules.
◦ Wait in designated area for your class to begin.
◦ Stay in line and do not break in front of other gymnasts.
◦ Do not play inappropriately on equipment.
◦ Do not leave the gym without coaches permission.
7. Meet behavior should always be positive. No showing out during
competition or awards. Crying or fussing over scores will not be tolerated.PARENTS
1. Encourage your gymnast at all times.
2. Explain the rules of the gym to your gymnast.
3. Be a “Parent” to your child and not a side-line coach.
4. Respect your coaches. If you have any problems about the coaching of
your gymnast go to the coach and not to another parent or in front of the
other gymnasts. We want to work together on training your gymnast!
5. Going to meets: When going to meets you are representing Leaps and
Bounds Gymnastics Center. Your behavior reflects on our gym. Negative
comments (i.e. scores, teams, etc.) will not be tolerated.
6. Explain to your child about practicing good sportsmanship.
7. Advancement: Moving to another level is based on an individual's
progress and decided by the coach. It is the coaches goal to fully train
each gymnast so that they will be well prepared to meet the challenges of
whatever level they are placed. Gymnastics is an individual based sport.
In fairness and by evaluation, each gymnast progresses at their own pace
through the levels and may not necessarily be advanced to the next level
as a team.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR FIRST MEET
• Gymnastics
◦ Arrive 15-30 min early
◦ Have your competition leotard, unitard, flip-flops, and warmup suit on.
◦ Have your hair up and away from your face. No hairpins are allowed.
Hair clips are permitted. Preferred hairstyle is pulled back in a ponytail
or bun with team colored scrunchie or ribbons.
◦ No make-up, nail polish or jewelry (except for 1 set of small stup
earrings) can be warn.
◦ Have bottled water or sports drink labeled with your name. You mayalso bring a small snack, like grapes, fruit snacks, or a granola bar.
Drink and snack can be stored in duffel bag during meet.
◦ Get a good night sleep and eat 30-45 min before the meet.
• Parents
◦ You will have to pay a small entrance fee ($3-$8 avg. local, State and
Regional poss more). Gymnasts competing that weekend and children
under 5 are free. You can buy a program to help you keep up with the
Rotation Schedule.
◦ Once at the meet, make sure your gymnast uses the restroom. Find a
seat so they know where you are. They can take off their flip-flops and
warm up suit, and leave them with you or place them in their gym bag.
◦ When it is time to start the Coach will take them out on the floor. No
Parents are allowed on the floor!
◦ You can record your gymnast's performance as long as your camcorder
does not require a light. You may also take pictures but may NOT use
a flash!
◦ BRING CHECKBOOK, DEBIT/CREDIT CARD OR EXTRA CASH. The
host gym may have leotards, t-shirts, and keepsakes available. They
may also have a photographer taking action shots of your gymnast who
will be taking orders. Most of the time you can view the photos at the
meet to place your orders. A concession stand with drinks and snacks
should also be available.
◦ Be sure to cheer for your gymnast and the other gymnasts on your
team! Please show good sportsmanship towards other competitors and
encourage your gymnast to respect the talent they are competing
against.
◦ Your gymnast will be dismissed AFTER the awards ceremony. At this
point you are free to leave!HOW TO READ A ROTATION SCHEDULE
This is an example of the rotation sheet. The gymnasts are divided into
four (4) squads to rotate between the four events. Under each squad/event
there will be a complete list with the gymnast number, name, gym initials, and
the total number of gymnasts competing under that squad. This is the event that
they will start out on.
If you notice, in Squad A, the first gymnast on the list has the word Vault
next to her name. This means that she/he will be the first to start on vault, which
is that squads first event. The same goes for Bars, Beam, and Floor. They will
go straight down the list after completing the first event. The next word is Bars,
which is the next event in the rotation. Followed by Beam then Floor which will
complete the Squads cycle once all listed gymnasts finish all of the events.BOOSTER CLUB ANNUAL DUES
The benefits of participating in the booster club include but are not limited
to voting privileges at meetings, fund raising abilities to help offset the fees
associated with being on the gymnastics team, and your gymnast will receive
portions of monies donated by sponsors of Leaps and Bounds Gymnastics
Team Booster Club.
There is a one-time non-refundable membership fee of $25 and an annual
fee of $25 to participate in the Booster Club. These fees are due within 2-weeks
of your gymnast becoming a member of the Competitive Team. These fees
should be made payable to LBGTBC and given to the President, Treasurer, or
any other officer in their absence, or should placed in the Parent Box (Checks
Only). The membership form below can be used to enroll your gymnast in the
booster club.
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GYMNAST NAME: _____________________________
PARENT NAME: _____________________________
SIGNATURE: _____________________________
I have included my check/money order of $25 for my Leaps and Bounds
Gymnastics Team Booster Club (LBGTBC) Membership Fee.
Please make check payable to
Leaps and Bounds Gymnastics Team Booster Club or LBGTBC.
Return to President Scarlett Flores
Treasurer Brad Westberry
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