PLEASE:

1)      No walking out on to the gym floor at any time.  This distracts the coach, keeps him or her from focusing on the gymnasts, and can result in an injury for the gymnasts or, more likely, to you!

2)      Do not approach coaches during practice time. You may speak to your child's coach informally before or after practice, provided they are not coaching another group, or make an appointment for a formal meeting.

3)      Do not coach your child from the sidelines. Your comments can detract from what the coach is doing by giving the gymnast another thing to think about and it interferes with the development of the coach/athlete relationship which is critical for long-term success.

4)      No disruptive behavior while gymansts are practicing. No loud talking, loud ringing of cell phone, no vulgar language, no flash photography, etc

5)      Do not talk negatively about the other gymnasts or their families at any time. Remember at all times that while they want to do their individual best, the gymnasts are also part of a team.  They need to encourage their teammates and parents can help tremendously if they teach by example.  

6)      In case of injury allow the coach to handle the situation. The coach will let you know if parent intervention is needed.

7)      View only from designated viewing areas. No sitting or standing by the gym floor or between the two gyms by the channel bar.

8)      Have gymnast arrive to practice on time and ready to work out. Late arrivals mean incomplete warm-ups which result in inferior workouts and greater risk of injury.

9)      Notify coaches if your child will be late or absent from practice. Confirm with your coach their preferred method of notification - cell phone, email, text, etc..

10)  Make sure gymnast has proper sleep and nutrition prior to attending practice. A tired or hungry gymnast will not have an effective workout, nor is it an excuse for poor performance or behavior.

11)   Minimize gym talk at home. Make sure the gymnast has fun at home and isn't thinking about gymnastics outside the gym.  Children need to relax and rest their mind as well as their body.  Please try to encourage and support them.  This is their sport, not yours, and any extra pressure from you only interferes with their progress.

12)   Gymnastics is a commitment for both gymnasts and parents.  In order for the gymnast to succeed at the sport your child loves the parents must be committed as well.  The coaching staff understands that family and school come first.  They make the assumption that you have allowed appropriate time for these while also understanding the commitment you and your gymnast have made to our team.

13)   Provide unconditional love, encouragement and support. Do not compare your child with others.  Each gymnast is different with differing strengths and weaknesses.  Rather than compare to another athlete look for the progress your child is making, encourage them to do the best they can do and celebrate their accomplishments!

These rules are important for the safety and well being of our children.  We also want to show the utmost respect to our coaches and allow them to do the best job they can do.