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Frequently Asked Questions
My child missed a class, how do I book a make-up class?
You are allotted 3 make-up classes for the first 20 week session and 2 for each of the consecutive 10 week session. Please call the office to schedule a make-up, or you can make-up in our open tumbling program at any time without scheduling. MAKE-UP CLASSES DO NOT CARRY OVER FROM ONE SESSION TO ANOTHER
I would like my child to just "try" gymnastics to see if he/she likes it. Can I do this?
Yes! Your child can attend one full class for free to see if he/she enjoys it. Only one trial class is available per participant.
Are there any referral programs for referring friends to the gym, and do you offer group rates?
No. however there is a 10% discount for families of 2 or more (paid by one source). Please contact the office for more details.
There is a discount for creating a class:
$50.00 off a class of 11-or more children that enroll and pay in full
$30.00 off a class of 5-10 children that enroll and pay in full
$20.00 off a class of 4 children that enroll and are paid in full
SESSION PAYMENT:
Our 10 month year is broken up into 3 sessions the payment break down is below:
45 Min class (2yrs-3yrs old) Full year 640.00 (1 payment is $540.00 save $100)
Session 1 -20 weeks $320.00
Session 2 -12 weeks $192.00
Session 3 – 8 weeks $128.00
60 Min class (5-up) Full Year $728.00 (1 payment of $628.00 save $100)
Session 1 -20 weeks $364.00
Session 2 -12 weeks $218.50
Session 3 – 8 weeks $175.00
90 Min class (advanced) Full Year $772.00 (1 payment of $672.00 save $100)
Session 1 -20 weeks $436.00
Session 2 -12 weeks $261.00
Session 3 – 8 weeks $175.00
PAYMENT NOTE: The software program will register you for the 10 months at the year price then your account is put on a “per session” billing cycle. You will make 3 payments towards the total cost. Example: 60 min class for a total cost of $728.00 (or 1 payment of $628). The first session payment of $364.00 for 20 weeks is due the first day of class in Sept. This will leave a balance of $218.50 for session 2 (Due Jan 30th) and the last balance of $ 175.00 for session 3 is due (April 23rd). You are not required to attend all 3 sessions. If you are only attending for 1 session your account will be removed and no further payment is due.
Where can I park my car?
There is parking directly in front of the facility parking is also available in our first parking lot located by the wrestling and fitness building and up the entire block.
What is the registration fee for?
Your registration fee pays for insurance.
Do I have to stay to watch my child?
Not unless your child is under age 4.
Are there discount for having 2 kids in the gym?
Yes there is a 10% discount for families of 2 or more (paid by one source).
Are there change rooms?
Yes. Our bathrooms are very large and serve as our changing rooms.
What happens in the event of an accident?
The necessary first aid is immediately administered followed by an accident report. All of our staff must have their Standard First Aid CPR and hold a current USAG safety certification.
How do I register?- how do I Re register for the next session
Fill out the registration form on this web site, fax, mail or drop it off to the office with the $47.00 registration fee to hold your child's spot. Re-registering: Our recreation program is a 10 month program that is broken up into payments in form of sessions you will be sent an email reminder as to when tuition is due for the following session, as long as tuition is received 1 week prior to the start of the next session your child's class spot is secured. If you wish to take a break for the session email or call the office to inform them your child will not be returning at least 1 week prior to the end of the current session.
Is there credit given for missed classes?
There is a NO REFUND policy, however in extreme cases please speak to the office, arrangements can be made to freeze your account to be used at another time.
Are the instructors certified?
All of our instructors are certified by USAG, FBI background checked, CPR and First Aid certified, they also hold a host of many certifications and degrees in their respective fields.
What is the difference between Ricks All American and the competition?
- We guarantee our programs will focus not only on real gymnastics, but on the individual child's needs and development at all ages. We have a strong recreational gymnastics program because we CARE about each child at every level and progress the recreation classes through the sport as we would a competitive program, with lesson plans and detailed work combining strength stations, rotations of events, confidence building techniques and fun!
- Our facility is permanently set up with state of the art equipment for both boys and girls.
- Our facility is cleaned and ozone treated daily.
- We have experienced instructors who are continually upgrading their knowledge base though additional certification and coaching clinics.
- We are the first recognized gymnastic school to budget for and incorporate continuing education for our staff.
- Our program structure is highly organized and rewards students as the progress throughout the entire learning process of each of the levels.
What skills will my child learn?
Our Recreation program has over 530 skills on various apparatus that begin at lead ups to forward rolls, cartwheels and round-offs for example, and progress through to front/ back walk overs and front/back handsprings.
What do the kids do during a birthday party?
The activities are age and skill level appropriate. Party attendees will enjoy one hour with instructors on the equipment followed by 30 minutes in the party room. When on the equipment, kids usually find the main attraction to be the 50' long trampoline that ends in a landing into our foam pit.
How many kids can I have at the party and when do I pay?
Yes we have hosted parties up to 40 children. A head count is done at the start of the party and for any additional attendees over the 15 (birthday child is free) an $18.00 fee is charged per child for the basic package and $21 each addition for the deluxe package- see bday party flyer for details
Do I have to be registered in order to take a trial class?
No. You can do a trial class if you have never been previously registered with us. As long as you fill our a registration form and waiver
Is attendance kept for each class?
Yes.
Can I pay via credit card?
Yes, we accept all major credit cards. Please see our Registration Policies for more details. OPEN TUMBLING AND OR BIRTHDAY PARTIES WILL BE CASH OR CHECK ONLY
To whom do I address my concern regarding instruction?
To Heather Gough, the school director and general manager email: g.heatherg@gmail.com
To whom do I address my concern regarding payment and general administration?
To any of our office staff or email Heather at g.heatherg@gmail.com. Please avoid speaking to coaches while they are instructing.
Should my child attend if he/she is sick?
No. A makeup class can be done at a later date.
Is the gym clean?
Our facility is cleaned and ozone treated daily. The rugs and equipment are also professional cleaned and disinfected several times a year
Who is the Manager? Who is the Owner
Heather Gough is the manager, Rick Gonzalez is the Owner
Is gymnastics good for your child?
Gymnastics provide the basic movement patterns which all other sports depend upon (flexibility, strength, balance, spatial awareness, and focus)
What are some of the safety precautions that are taken to ensure my child's safety?
- A coach must always be present when a student is on an apparatus
- Any skill that a student performs must be appropriate to ability
- USAG certified coaches
- Universal first aid and CPR training-
- In house clinics and training on equipment readiness and safety
How many students are there per instructor?
Our ratio policy is 8 students per instructor, however we have some create -A- classes that host up to 10 students for 1 instructor plus 1 assistant.
What if I have a child less than 24 months of age who I want to attend?
For your child to maximize his or her gymnastics experience 24 is the minimum age.
What should I expect on my child's first day of class?
Come to the office to confirm your child's registration and pay any balance that is due. At the start of class time your child’s coach will call his/her class to an area of the gym or waiting room with the parents. The coach will introduce themselves and handout a Ricks Bag with an S-CARD (skill –sticker card). The coach will explain what to expect this season and explain that there is no more group warm-up. Each class will be called in and immediately go to their first event and do a warm up at/on that event. The first 2 events or rotations will last 20 min. followed by 1 other event that is a 15 min rotation. The last 5 min of class will be spent on that last event filling out and updating the S-card and giving out certificates stamps or stickers and taking attendance. This year we have new curriculum and lesson planning along with our new equipment and tons of other upgrades sure to make our recreation program the most advanced in the state. We will be hosting 3 skill weeks this year. This is where each coach is assigned a special week to invite the parents into the last 5 min of the class to see up close and personal what your child has been working on. This will give the parents the opportunity to ask questions or speak to their child's coach.
Skill weeks: (depends on when your coach is assigned a week - notices will be emailed and posted in gym your coach)
November 7th-26th Parent Participation (only 1 of those classes will be a skill week)
March 12th-31st March Muscles
June- 4th-16th Jump into June
What do I bring to gymnastic class?
Each child is given a Ricks all American bag that they should bring to every class, please write your child’s name in permanent marker on the bag and keep your S-CARD and a water bottle in the bag. Girls can pack an extra hair scrunchie or rubber band for their hair. Each coach will have a section of the wall with hooks on it, this is where you can hang the bag during class time. Your child can enter the class with his/her S-card and it will be returned to them at the end of class.
When can I start gymnastics?
Any time fees are pro-rated to reflect the class time remaining in a month.
Can I switch classes?
Yes, at any time. Students often switch class times as they take on other activities throughout the year.
How do I register?
You can register over the phone, via our online registration form, or in person during our office hours.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9-12 then 2:00-7:00pm. SAT 9am-11am . PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE WE WILL GET BACK TO YOU. EMAIL: rallamerican@gmail.com We will get back to you within 24 business hours. We have NO Sunday office hours.
What happens during the summer?
Summer info: We offer a variety of different camps that run 5 days in duration as well as a modified version of our fall program.
How do students get into the competitive program?
Entry into our competitive program is by invitation only. Our recreational coaches keep a sharp eye out for students who demonstrate an aptitude for competitive gymnastics.
Are there any cost saving incentive programs?
Yes. If you pay 10 months in one payment you will receive a 10% discount.
How many times per week should my child attend?
Once per week is recommended for new students.
Is the recreation program competitive in any way?
Not at all. Our program is set up so that it is self paced and individualized.
*WE CAN ONLY PRO- RATE ON SESSION TUITIONS (GYMNASTIC CLASSES) AND THAT IS ONLY DONE WHEN YOU JOIN MID-SESSION, WE DO NOT PRO RATE ANY MISSED CLASSES WE WILL SCHEDULE A MAKE-UP CLASS. PLEASE CHECK OUR MAKE-UP POLICY.
WE CAN NOT PRO RATE ANY MONTHLY BASED TUITION THIS MEANS ANY TUMBLING CLASSES OR TEAM PROGRAMS OR ANY MONTHLY BASED PAYMENTS WILL NOT BE PRO RATED.
THERE ARE NO FREE TRIALS FOR OPEN TUMBLING; IT’S A PAY AS YOU GO PROGRAM. YOUR TRIAL WILL BE PAYING FOR THE CLASS ONLY AND IF YOU PLAN TO CONTINUE THEN YOU WILL NEED TO PAY THE REGISTRATION FEE.
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