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1 Eastern Gymnastics Academy EGA ABN: Our Motto Success only comes through trying Mission Statement: EGA Gymnastics club is a professional and progressive club dedicated to providing a positive influence on children and adult s self-esteem in a fun and safe environment. Our club spirit is strong and we strive to provide the best possible service to the community at all times. EGA is GYMNSW Affiliated club and our coaches are accredited and qualified with Gymnastics Australia. Gymnastics Australia is the governing body that coordinates the rules and regulations within each GymSport nationwide. The State Association is responsible for all issues relating to GymSports. EGA is a family business that commenced operations in People of all ages, shapes, sizes and capabilities can participate in and enjoy gymnastics. We offer classes from Kinder gym to Adult classes as well as Development and Competitive levels so there is something for everyone. EGA Gymnastics aims to cater for all ages and abilities ranging from 18 months to adults, from beginners to advanced athletes as well as development & competitive levels. Gymnastics provides a sound foundation in movement patterns for both boys and girls. This allows them to develop their whole body and is useful in many (if not all) other sports. Gymnastics contributes to general fitness, coordination, agility, strength, balance and speed (GYMNSW).

2 Our aim is to provide an exceptional and challenging gymnastics program for both girls and boys by providing a family friendly and supportive environment for all gymnasts to enjoy providing high quality, dedicated and motivated accredited coaches providing progressive and enjoyable recreational and competitive gymnastics programs teaching gymnastics in a positive learning environment keeping gymnasts challenged, inspired and motivated by their own accomplishments. So if you are thinking about enrolling your child into gymnastics, please see further information by reading the EGA Handbook, visiting us on Facebook or checking out our website For children new to the sport, we recommend starting in the Recreation classes which provide a bit of everything, however if you have a specific level in mind, our qualified coaches will be happy to assess your child and place them in an appropriate class to suit. On your first visit, we ask you to complete an enrolment form to ensure we have all the information we need for the safety and wellbeing of your child. If you would like to join the club & are unsure of making the term commitment, we recommend you book in for a CASUAL lesson which costs $25.00 per hour. To book one, contact us at gymnastics@ega.academy and we will be able to recommend a suitable class. It is essential that you are aware of all program and facility terms and conditions, parent and student codes of behaviour and all club rules before enrolling. These can be viewed on the information handbook as detailed below and can also be located on the clubs website

3 *International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) If you re interested in joining the club and taking up the sport of Gymnastics, please view the Handbook & follow the instructions on how to enrol. Any questions relating to any of our club policies can be discussed directly with the Head Coach. EGA is an International training facility Schools may access EGA s gym anytime 8am-3pm Monday to Friday Scheduled recreational and competition classes available from pm Monday to Friday and 8am-1pm Saturday for girls and boys (aged 2-18 years), and adults. EGA s equipment includes: 14 x14m FIG Sprung Floor FIG Balance Beams Women s FIG Uneven Bars Low Beams Children s Uneven Bars FIG Vault Table and Running Strip Men s High Bar 8m Climbing Ropes Crossfit Rings Crashmats Spring Boards FIG Matting under Beams and Bars Olympic-sized Trampoline Mini Trampolines Spotting Boxes, Wedges, Foam 12m Tumble track 10m Air Track Wall bars & Floor bars Beams and Scatter Mats EGA Policies By registering yourself or your child/children in a class or holiday camp you acknowledge acceptance of EGA s terms and condition. As part of your booking it is essential that you are aware of all EGA terms and conditions, Parent and student codes of behaviour and all club rules. These can be found on the website or on the information sheet. No refunds are available for holiday camp fees or adult classes. Any questions relating to any of our club policies can be discussed directly with us. Existing Members: members who have previously registered (Enrolment form) with EGA can book in byaccessing the Holiday program timetable on our website GENERAL INFORMATION applies to all programs conducted at EGA Gym Rules As an organisation providing Gymnastics facilities we have a duty of care at each level of contact with the gymnasts.. By establishing, promoting and enforcing the gym rules, the club can prevent accidents from occurring and/or state/national laws from being broken Therefore, it is imperative that all athletes, parents, coaches, administrators and other relevant persons know, understand and adhere to the Rules. Your child s first gymnastic lesson

4 Your child can attend the first lesson as a casual lesson where you only pay for one lesson. Casual lessons are a great way to introduce your child to gymnastics where you only pay for one lesson before committing to a full terms payment and annual Registration. This lesson will consist of the use of various equipment where your child s skills will be observed by one of our accredited coaches to ensure your child is enrolled into the most suitable and appropriate class. If you choose not to return after the casual lesson, your child will be removed from the class roll and the position given to another child. If for whatever reason you are unable to attend the second lesson, but do intend to join, please advise us so your child s place in the class is held. All our classes except for Kinder gym (parent participation required) are DROP OFF & PICK UP classes. Please assist by saying a quick goodbye to your child and leaving the gym area. We understand that the first class can be difficult so will allow you to stay closer if your child is unsettled, but will encourage you to move to the waiting room otherwise. At the end of Term 4 we will have open classes where parents can come and view their child s progress Arrivals and Departures: The safety of your children is very important to us so please adhere to the following procedures Starting Starting on time means that all athletes will get the most out of their class. Please be prompt to class. Warm ups at the beginning of each class are vital to the teaching of basic body positions, stretching, as well as fun and fast games and socialisation. Remain with your child if you arrive early. Our coaches are busy either setting up or coaching and cannot be responsible for children left unattended in the waiting room Finishing Gymnasts SHOULD NOT wait outside the gym, as the car park can be quite dangerous and busy. Talk to your child about staying inside until you arrive and not walking outside to look for you. Please come inside to pick up your child (don t sit in your car and wait for your child to come outside) Not attending Please inform us as early as possible if your child is not attending class. They may then inform the coach responsible and therefore little interruption may occur to class. NOTE: If you would like your child to leave the gym alone, they need to bring a note at the start of term allowing them to leave unattended. What to wear and bring for your child s first lesson. Wear comfortable but not baggy clothing eg. shorts, singlets, crop tops, leotards or tights are all appropriate. School uniforms, jeans, tutus and skirts/dresses are inappropriate. Footwear/socks are not permitted on the equipment. Please bring a refillable drink bottle of water. Socks are only required when using the trampoline

5 All jewellery including rings, bracelets, watches, earrings and hair clips must be removed. (small stud earrings are acceptable) Long hair should also be tied back so as not to impede vision. Please bring a refillable drink bottle to every lesson. Gymnast Attire- Safety for our gymnasts is at the forefront of every coach. In order to provide a safe environment for gymnastics participation many coaches and administrators go to extremes to ensure the equipment, facility and programs are suitable for the gymnasts. Often it can come down to gymnasts' attire being the unsafe factor in a class situation. Wearing the appropriate attire minimises the risk of injury. All gymnasts should wear shoes and socks to and from the gym. If it is cold we request that they wear warm clothing to and from training. PS. Please check LOST PROPERTY box regularly as unclaimed items will be donated. Uniform All gymnasts are to wear the official EGA training leotard. Please see EGA merchandise catalogue. Hair must always be tied back. No shoes or socks permitted on the gym floor please and all personal items are to be stored in the allocated shelves. PS. Levels 3 10 must purchase the Competition Uniform (see Merchandise) FEE POLICY Membership fees: Parents must pay the Annual GYMNSW registration and EGA club fee along with the term fees. No EXCEPTIONS. Membership fees are a compulsory component of all term gymnastics programs and are charged per calendar year (January December) for all participating gymnasts within Australia. All membership fees are passed on to Gymnastics NSW and comprise a number of benefits including Personal Accident Insurance Cover as part of the National Risk Protection Program. Registration covers the insurance through Gymnastics Australia. Gymnasts will not be permitted to participate in any activities until the annual Registration fee & Term fee is paid. *This fee is transferable to another club but it is non-refundable*. The enrolment form and payment details secures your child s spot in the class. The payment is usually processed BEFORE THE FIRST lesson. All term fees can be paid commencing week 8 of the current term & must be paid within the first week of each subsequent term. Please read the fees policy carefully before committing. By attending the second lesson, or the first lesson of the following term, you have acknowledged that your child has joined for the full term, and full term fees are due (no refunds given if your child changes their mind, and you will still have to pay full term fees) Term Fee Payments

6 Fees are calculated over 8 weeks so you get 2 bonus weeks in a Term that has 10 weeks to accommodate public holidays, etc. Fees can be paid by cash, credit card, cheque or direct debit. Payment will secure your child s spot in the class as we will only be taking 8-10 students per class. All Enrolments must be paid to confirm your childs spot in the class. Please ensure that you read & understand the Terms & Conditions before making payment. By registering yourself or your child/children in a class you acknowledge acceptance of these terms and conditions. These Terms & Conditions apply to all Terms. Term 2-4 Enrolments will be rolled over to the following term on the proviso that the previous term fees are paid in full. Invoices will be issued upon enrolment, sent via and can be paid by credit card, cash, cheque or direct deposit. Surcharges apply for credit card payments. All term fees must be paid in full by all new and existing members prior to attending the class. Failure to do so will result in a $30 late fee and your child will not be able to participate in their program until all outstanding fees are settled. Once your child is enrolled for the term, their term fees are not refundable except if due to injury or illness. A credit note for the balance of term fees will only be provided upon receipt of a doctor s certificate. NO refunds for change of mind. In the event that a term enrolment is cancelled at least ten days prior to the start of the term, the fees will be refunded minus an administration fee of 15% of the Term fee. If a term enrolment is cancelled after term has commenced a refund for remaining classes will only be provided (minus administration fee) from the time a replacement student can be found. Refunds based on medical grounds will not incur an administration fee. In the event that term fees are not paid your account will handed over to an external debt collection agency, all subsequent costs incurred by EGA will be passed on to the Parents. Nonattendance (including family holidays) does not qualify you for a refund or credit except in special circumstances. In the case of serious illness & the presentation of a Medical certificate, fees will be credited accordingly to the next term All enrolled gymnasts must pay for their full term regardless of attendance. Gymnasts are entitled to make-up lessons if 3 or more missed lessons pending fees are paid in full. You receive 1-2 bonus lessons each term. Once a gymnast is booked in for the class (excluding casual lessons for new members) they have committed to a whole term and any fees associated with their enrolment. All fees remain in force for any gymnasts who do not attend their program or quit part way through the term. Any outstanding debts will be recovered by any means with the inclusion of any further late fees or collection fees as mentioned above. In addition, any attempt to transfer member registration to any other gymnastics club in Australia will be refused until the account is settled in its entirety. In the event you are unable to pay for term fees in full, you may be eligible for a payment plan. Payment plan applications are available from EGA and must be submitted prior to the start of your program to be approved. Gymnasts who have and outstanding fees from the previous term will not be permitted to reenrol, and will lose their position in the class.

7 All fees must be paid for the Term upon Enrolment regardless of attendance. We do not offer casual lessons through the term. Any gymnast with outstanding fees will not be able to participate in their class. The Club may vary class times, location and days. If class changes affect a Member, the Member will be notified by telephone, text, or in class notices. The Club may replace a Member s regular class with a Carnival/ Competition session. Competition Fees EGA have compiled an Events Calendar which outlines all events & competitions for the year. This calendar can be viewed online. Parents/guardians of competitive gymnasts will be provided with event details as soon as all information becomes available. Full payment for any competition / event must be received by the closing date. If payment is not received by the due date your child will not be permitted to compete in that event. Mid Term Enrolment If enrolling part way through a term you will be billed a pro rata fee for the remaining weeks within that term. Any child beginning their gymnastics lessons in term four of the school year will be charged a pro-rata amount for their annual membership fee. Late Payments If you are having difficulty with payment, please advise us as late payments will only be accepted by arrangement with EGA. All late payments will incur a $30 administration fee. Make up lessons Make up lessons are only available if due to injury or illness, evidenced by a Medical certificate as per EGA Terms and Conditions. Make up lessons are available for any student who is unable to attend their regular class and are available only to those gymnasts whose term fees are paid for in full Make up will be provided, if regular classes have been cancelled either by phone or . Makeup lessons can only be made for the same class type and must be finalised before the end of the registered term or they will be forfeited. Missed make up lessons are forfeited and cannot be rebooked. Refunds and credits do not apply and lessons are not transferrable. Gymnasts are not entitled to a makeup lesson when they have attended a club event or competition during a time when their usual class is held. Gymnasts unable to attend such events, and where no regular classes are held as a result, are entitled to a makeup lesson. All make up lessons must be booked through EGA and are provided at our discretion depending on availability. Missed make up lessons are forfeited and cannot be rebooked. Refunds and credits do not apply. Classes are subject to change Credits Class cancellations will only be accepted if you are unable to continue your lessons due to illness or injury for an extended period of the term. A medical certificate must be presented to the EGA to complete the cancellation. You will be issued with a credit note for the remaining portion of the program and your position will be made available to another student.

8 Full fees will be charged regardless of attendance. If you have enrolled into a class and do not attend without reason or your child decides they no longer want to continue with their class, the full term fees will remain in force and your position in that class will be forfeited. Credits will not be provided if a gymnast has attended a club event or competition during a time when their usual class is held. If in the event a family will be absent for an extended period of more than three weeks (eg. overseas holiday) a credit may be provided at the discretion of EGA. Requested dates must be sent through with your term enrolment or before the commencement of the gymnastics term If approved, a 20% holding fee of the usual weekly fees will be charged to hold your child s position in their class. Refunds Term fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable to the next term or to a fellow gymnast. All requests for refund must be made by completing the REQUEST FOR REFUND FORM and will be considered where there has been an extended Illness/Injury (greater than 2 weeks. Please attach medical certificate), Financial Hardship (Provide evidence) or Relocation of member out of region (greater than 50km) Please note all refunds are subject to *EGA approval, *must supply supporting documentation such as a doctor s certificate and a *Request for Withdrawal Application and are subject to a cancellation fee of 15% of the Term fee (except if based on medical grounds). Your application may take 2-3 weeks to be processed. Applications where the member has withdrawn due to loss of interest in participating, for whatever reason, will not be considered. Applications will only be considered from date of application and are not retrospective. Enrolling Mid Term Any student enrolling part way through a term will only be invoiced for the remaining weeks within that term. Any child beginning their gymnastics lessons in term four of the school year will be charged a pro-rata amount for their annual membership fee. Change of Booking / Class Registered gymnasts can change their original booking depending on availability for the preferred class. EGA reserves the right to amalgamate, move or alter classes where low class participation levels occur. We will notify all participants affected by these changes via , SMS or phone. Cancellation of Bookings Cancellations will only be accepted if you are unable to continue your lessons due to illness / injury for an extended period of the program. A medical certificate must be presented to EGA. You will be issued with a credit note for the remaining portion of the program and your position will be made available to another student.

9 If you are booked into a class and do not attend without notification to the club, your position in that class will be forfeited. Your fees will remain in force. Discipline Policy In order to create a fair learning environment for all who participate in our gymnastics classes, a level of order and consistency must be provided and maintained. The following discipline policy is in place to protect those wishing to participate in gymnastics free from harassment and risk of injury. EGA GYMNASTICS DISCIPLINE POLICY: All who participate have a duty to prevent injury to themselves and others All coaches have a duty to prevent foreseeable injury to all who participate Implementation of the following actions will take place if a participant is placing themselves or others at risk of harm STRIKE ONE Must sit next to coach (or in a reasonable designated area) for no less than 30 seconds and no more than 1 minute. STRIKE TWO Must sit outside class (in a reasonable designated area) for no less than 1 minute and no more than 2 minutes. STRIKE THREE Must leave the class for its entirety, get dressed and watch class from waiting/office area (under direct supervision of an adult). Parent / Guardian to be notified of the participant's behaviour. Report to be provided to Head Coach regarding participant s behaviour. Accidents: At EGA Gymnastics we try to minimise the risk of injury to our gymnasts By employing qualified coaches /Accredited by GYMNSW By updating our coaches on current coaching practices By purchasing the best possible equipment By tracking records of accidents and reducing possible risk areas By ensuring all gymnasts are attempting skills at their individual skill level Please note: to become a senior coach at EGA Gymnastics you must have a current first aid certificate. When / If an accident does occur, our coaches will: Ensure all other gymnasts are safe Assess the gymnast's injury or ask for assistance Treat the injury if possible or call for assistance. If the injury is severe, an ambulance will be called immediately. Inform parent/guardian and offer advice Complete an accident report form. Medical Assistance By joining EGA you authorise EGA staff to obtain any necessary medical attention for your child at your expense and understand you will be notified as soon as possible. You give EGA permission to call an ambulance if staff deem it necessary (see Terms & Conditions)

10 Training Area Gymnasts and families are not permitted to enter the centre before or after class for free play. The facility is only permitted for use during classes under the direction of EGA staff. Only registered gymnasts are permitted on the gym floor/equipment NO EXCEPTIONS. Parents/siblings are not to enter the training area (under any circumstances except in an Emergency) & unless invited by Head Coach. If you wish to speak with a Coach, please advise the Office and arrangements can be made. For the safety of all children in training, Parents are NOT to approach the Coaches whilst training is in progress as the Coaches need to focus on the children in their care. Please familiarise yourself with the Parent & Spectator Codes of Conduct For the safety and enjoyment of all participants Rules and Expectations of Behaviour been established and can be found on our website. Breaches of these rules may result in you or your child s exclusion from the class following consultation between management and parents. Lost Property EGA takes no responsibility for lost property. Families are advised not to bring any valuables to class. Please ensure you label all of your child s belongings. Lost items will be placed in our lost property basket. Items in the lost property bin will be donated to charity at the end of each Term. Filming For privacy reasons please discuss photography with management before taking photos. Photos and filming of classes is not permitted without prior consent of EGA. Mobile phones are NOT PERMITTED in the gym. You may be asked to leave the gym floor. Injury/Illness Always notify administration of any changes to medical details or emergency contact details Gymnasts who are suspected of having a contagious condition such as the flu, any fever, chicken pox, measles, conjunctivitis, head lice etc must not attend classes. Parents will be contacted to collect their children who arrive sick to class so please DO NOT bring sick children to gym. If they are too sick to attend school or preschool then they are too sick to attend gym. Gymnasts who arrive with an injury will not be able to participate in their class without medical clearance GYM RULES Please explain the Rules to your child before their first lesson Gymnasts who arrive with an injury will not be able to participate in their class without medical clearance Children who are sick ie have a fever must not attend class Gymnasts must not enter the gym area before their class begins and must wait to be invited by the coach No one is allowed to use the equipment at any time except under the direct supervision of Coaching staff

11 Only one person at a time on the trampoline and ONLY under direct supervision of Coaching staff Please observe the car park policies as children must not leave the building unless accompanied by a parent or Guardian. If you wish your child (high school students) to leave the premises on their own, please provide a permission note Gymnasts cannot participate until Term fees are paid in full including the Insurance fees Gymnasts must follow the instructions of the coach at all times All forms of disrespectful behaviour, bullying, bad language or physical abuse towards EGA staff and fellow gymnasts will not be tolerated and may result in membership cancellation No footwear or jewellery to be worn into the training area. Hair must be tied back, away from the face and eyes. No loose or baggy clothing, jeans or clothing with zippers Only children that are participating in gymnastics are permitted in the training area and must always remain in the waiting areas until class starts. No food, drink (except water) or chewing gum is to be taken onto the training areas at any time Gymnasts must keep clear of training areas whilst training in progress to prevent collisions. Always notify EGA of any changes to medical, contact details, custody arrangements, pick up arrangements for your child. Parent/Guardians are not allowed in the training areas. There will be parent viewing at the end of the year. Coaches are not to be interrupted during a class. If you have any questions or concerns please contact us at gymnastics@ega.academy EGA takes no responsibility for the supervision of children prior to and after classes. Arrival five minutes prior to class is sufficient. Parents are entirely responsible for their children before and after set class times Your children are your responsibility when they are not training both before and after their class If you would like your child to leave the gym alone, they need to bring a note at the start of term allowing them to leave unattended. We understand the first class can be difficult so will allow you to stay closer if your child is unsettled, but will encourage you to move to the waiting room otherwise. Please collect your child promptly from class-charges apply for late pick up Video or still photography is not permitted EGA is a NUT FREE zone. No food products or drinks to be consumed in the gym except refillable water bottles which must be clearly labelled with your child s name. Please read our Terms and Conditions for further information before enrolling Please do not allow children to climb onto the seats, reception desk or the seats. Please keep the waiting area tidy and place all rubbish in the bin provided Do not obstruct any safety, entry or exit point All belongings must be placed in the shelves provided At the end of Term 4 we will have open classes where parents can come and view their child s progress. Students must respect and value fellow gymnasts, coaches and EGA staff. EGA coaches reserve the right to discipline students to ensure maximum safety within every class

12 Please Note: Only registered members of Gymnastics Australia are allowed on the gym activity area. Students Code of Behaviour: Obey club and Association rules see GYM rules posted in gym Respect coaches and helpers by listening and paying attention to what you are being asked to do. Respect fellow gymnasts and be kind to each, take turns fairly, help each other, and offer encouragement by saying well done. Bullying is not accepted and will not be tolerated. Swearing or offensive language is not tolerated. Control your temper. Verbal abuse of Officials or other gymnasts, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted. Work equally hard for yourself and / or your team. Be a good sport. Applaud all good gymnasts whether they are your team or the opposition. Treat all gymnasts as you would like to be treated. Cooperate with your coach, team-mates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition. Compete for the fun of it not just to please parents and coaches. Parents Code of Behaviour Participants' Code of Behaviour Participate according to your own needs and not just to please parents and coaches Play by the rules Never argue with the Coach or an official Control your temper Work equally hard for yourself and your team Be a good sport Treat all participants was you would like to be treated Co-operate with your coach, team-mates and officials Parents' Code of Behaviour If children are interested, encourage them to play sport. If not, never force them Focus on the child's effort and performance rather than on overall outcome Teach children that an honest effort is as important as victory Encourage children to always play according to the rules Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a game Remember that children learn best from example Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities Fire & Emergency Stop all activities and follow the directions of the Head/Senior Coach You will be given directions on how to evacuate the building to the designated evacuation point through the nearest & safest exit DO NOT RUN Designated evacuation point on the corner of Allen & George street, near the park leave immediately and do not take any belongings All gymnasts/parents/visitors must wait for further instruction from the Head/Senior Coach on duty

13 The Senior staff member will take a Roll Call to ensure that all gymnasts/parents/visitors have safely evacuated the building Return to the Gym will be upon instruction from the Senior member of staff/fire Brigade Officers if present Hot Weather Policy For the safety & welfare of all, If any day is predicted to be and reaches a temperature of 35 Degrees Celsius or higher All EGA Gymnastics classes will be cancelled If in doubt please contact our administration staff to confirm class cancellation on that day If classes have been cancelled a message will be left on the club's answering machine If your child's class is cancelled you will be granted one class credit It is advised, that gymnastics sessions should not be held for long durations (over 30 minutes) in conditions of extreme temperatures (over 30 degrees Celsius) and humidity (over 50 percent). Always allow children and all members for that matter, time to drink plenty of fluid during activity. Children do not instinctively drink enough fluids to replace the amount they lose during activity. Adequate fluid intake before, during and after all sessions must be ensured. Members are advised that from time to time their child s image may be captured by photos or videos during training, regular or special events. Membership at The Club serves as acknowledgement to use any images captured by EGA for the purposes of promotional material, media or other purposes without further permission being necessary. If Members do NOT want their child s image to be used in any promotional material, the Member must advise The Club accordingly in writing. The Club will provide the Member with a form to complete, confirming the Member s request. NOTE: *By completing & submitting the Enrolment form via or online, you understand & agree to EGA Terms & Conditions. You agree that you have read EGA Terms & Conditions & 'EGA Handbook' and understand all fees and requirements to participate at EGA. Participation in a gymnastics program involves motion, rotation, aerial activities & inversion of the body. Due to the nature of the sport, as in all sports, there is an inherent risk of injury even though all reasonable care is taken to reduce that risk. I understand that my child will be participating in such a program, I assume & accept any/all risks resulting from participation in a Gymnastics program. I have read the EGA handbook & I accept the rules & policies within the handbook. I have explained the gym rules & emergency procedures to my child and the importance of obeying instructions from the Coach and following EGA gym rules. PARENT S DECLARATION/DISCLAIMER I have read & understand EGA Terms & Conditions (As above)

14 I hereby grant authority for my child/children to train at EGA and will abide by EGA Terms & Conditions and in so doing agree that EGA coaches, officers, agents are to be free and clear of all responsibilities whatsoever for any accident or illness during my child/children s participation in any activities relating to gymnastic enrolment. I understand that gymnastics is an aerial sport and therefore injuries and accidents may occur at no fault of EGA staff and coaches. I further authorise EGA coaches, officers, agents of EGA to obtain such medical assistance as deemed necessary and agree to meet any expense attached thereto. I understand that unless advised with a medical certificate that all absences from class must still be paid for and no refunds will be given and non-transferable. Unless otherwise advised in writing, I give consent for my child to be photographed / videoed while participating in gymnastic activities. I consent for these photos/videos to be used for publicity purposes if required. Legal Binding Agreement I understand that by enrolling I accept the Terms & Conditions that this agreement is legally binding whether my use of the facility and its services is determined and paid on a yearly, monthly, fortnightly, weekly or individual basis. EGA Gymnastics Sponsors: We are seeking sponsors if you would like to sponsor our gymnasts events please contact us at gymnastics@ega.academy Communications: Newsletters A club newsletter will be produced in the foreseeable future. It contain information regarding upcoming events, class changes, coaches information, results and gymnast profiles. Most importantly the newsletter will contain information on activities and important news of which all parents need to be aware. Notice Board A club notice board is situated inside the office & waiting room and is regularly updated. Please take the time to read over new items posted. If you wish to place your own items, please contact our administration staff. If you wish to advertise your business via our notice board or website (donations accepted) you may do so via our administration staff also. Coaches If you have a query or need to speak to a coach, please do not disturb classes in progress please contact us. Please do not interrupt coaches or gymnasts during class times. If the coach you seek is unavailable please leave a message with our administration staff and they will ensure the message is passed on. State Gymnastics Association The State Gymnastics Association is an organisation comprised of affiliated clubs and registered members. It is the controlling body for all GymSports within the State.

15 The State Gymnastics Association is affiliated with Gymnastics Australia (the governing body of gymnastics within Australia) which is affiliated with the Federation of International Gymnastics (the governing body of gymnastics world-wide). All participating athletes, coaches, judges and officials must be registered members of the State Gymnastics Association. Registration includes an insurance package through Gymnastics Australia. All registrations are void at the end of each calendar year, therefore all members must reregister at the beginning of each year. All gymnasts are registered when the club forwards their membership payment and details to the State Gymnastics Association who then forwards on to Gymnastics Australia. Delay in payment of this fee will mean that the participant is unregistered and therefore un-insured. The main benefits of being a registered member with the State Gymnastics Association and Gymnastics Australia is that the participant will be covered under personal accident insurance and will have access to State and National events Women's Artistic Gymnastics Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) is comprised of four apparatus. Female gymnasts are required to complete a routine on each of the four apparatus. The apparatus are: Vault: Vaulting shows off the gymnast's athletic qualities, as the movement is performed after a run up of 25 metres. The gymnast must put both hands on the horse. As far as marking is concerned, the judges will evaluate the complexity of the movement, the position of the body, and the landing, which must be perfect. Bars: The uneven bars are by far the most spectacular apparatus of the competition. Imagine the strength, the precision, the rhythm, the concentration and the courage that these girls need to perform their exercises with such simplicity. The gymnast moves from one bar to the other, alternating grip changes, releases and regrasps, saltos and changes of direction with circular swings. Beam: The beam has certain magic about it. Many people wonder how the gymnasts manage to perform on an apparatus where balance, acrobatic sequences with or without flight elements, gymnastic jumps and turns all play a role. It is an exercise not only of flexibility, but also of concentration, rhythm and expression. Floor: They fly, do pirouettes, touch the floor and then leap high again into the air. This exercise is the public's favourite and they are ready to clap as soon as the music begins. Many gymnasts will tell you that they have had their greatest ovations when performing floor exercises to music. The floor is the area where a gymnast can fully express all her grace, her personality, and her technique, combining acrobatics, gymnastics and dance (GYMNSW) For more information on Women's Artistic Gymnastics click here /copy paste into browser: Tumbling Similar to gymnastics but is a single series of skills performed in a straight line on a sprung floor. Tumblers perform two voluntary passes. The skills that are performed in tumbling are similar to those in the floor exercise of artistic gymnastics but there are eight skills performed in a straight line and the pass finishes at the end of those eight skills.

16 For more information on Trampoline Sports click here: If you would like more information or some advice on which class is right for you, please contact us. Any suggestions, issues or concerns with any aspect of the operation of our club please direct those issues to management in an open and considerate manner. All feedback is appreciated. Thankyou WAG Women s Artistic Gymnastics Framework

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