FAQs

Rising Star Gymnastics is a training facility for both recreational and competitive gymnastics, ninja and tumbling classes. Our programs at all levels teach athletic skills in addition to many life skills. These skills are not taught in a single drop-in session. The vast majority of children are going to enjoy the time spent at gymnastics. Sometimes as children, especially toddlers, are learning independence, social, and listening skills, they can struggle. Through the weekly commitment there is growth. Additionally, the sessions build upon the work of prior weeks, and a child cannot drop in and adequately assess how much they like gymnastics.

If the class your child is enrolled in is not a good fit for them we can either move them to another class or you may choose to drop your child as long as you give a 30-day notice via our virtual drop form.

• Spring Break – April 14-20
• Memorial Day Break – May 26
• Summer Break – July 4-6
• Labor Day – September 1
• Thanksgiving Break – TBD
• Winter Break – December TBD

We do not offer make-up classes for any missed classes throughout the school year (September through May). We do not prorate or offer refunds for any missed classes or closures. Your child’s spot is paid for and unable to be filled by another student.

Make-ups are offered during the months of June, July & August as class enrollment and attendance are lower so we have room for makeup classes. Makeup classes must be scheduled in advance so we keep class sizes consistent. Please reach out to our office staff via email or phone call and they will schedule them for you. If you are not able to come to the scheduled makeup, you must let us know at least 24 hours in advance. If you are marked absent for the scheduled makeup you will not be able to reschedule it.

*Extended Absences: We do not pause accounts for extended absences. Students who request to drop their class for vacations or other extended periods will lose their class placement. We cannot hold or reserve class space for students unless full tuition is paid. Returning students will be offered an existing opening or placed on a waitlist. Class space can be held only by paying the monthly tuition. A 30 day notice is required to drop a class.

Drop off takes place on the concrete platform up the ramp/stairs outside the front door. We ask that you sign your student in at the table outside then wait with them there until the coach comes to collect the class at the class’s scheduled start time.

Pick up takes place inside the gated area outside the front door. We ask that you wait outside and students will be released out the front door when the class is dismissed and their caregiver is found. Students must be picked-up no later than their scheduled class end time. If you are late to pick up your student you can go directly inside and find them waiting by the front desk. *See late pick-up policy below.

We ask that caregivers remain outside unless they need to visit the front desk for any reason. The lobby area tends to get crowded, and in order to ensure that our coaches can keep their eyes on their students, we need to minimize the amount of people inside. Our coaches will make sure students are ready for class and ready to be picked up.

All students must wait inside the gym for their rides home! If your child is to walk home, we must have a note on file at the gym and it must be updated monthly.

Late pick-up policy

Students ages 7 & up may not be dropped off more than 5 minutes before their class and must be picked-up by their class ending time. Parents must wait with students 6 & under until their instructor starts the class. We cannot accommodate earlier drop-offs since our coaches are busy setting up.

Parents are expected to pick up their student(s) no later than the class end time. Supervision of students is not possible when other classes are in session. If your student is picked up late repeatedly, you will be charged the following late pick-up fees:

• 5 to 30 minutes = $15
• 30 minutes to 1 hour = $25

Before any student moves up, we seek approval or recommendation from the coach to ensure that the student is ready. There are both physical and behavioral requirements for each class level and we try to avoid moving a student up before they are ready as that can be more discouraging than staying in the same class level for longer.

Our Preschool Gymnastics classes, Sweet Peas, and Ninja Zone classes are primarily based on age, however there are differences between class levels so we want to make sure students have the physical readiness and maturity level to move up. We will reach out to you when they have received the recommendation from their coach and we will work with you to find a class in the next level that works with your schedule. If you are curious about your students’ class participation or would like to talk about moving your student up, please notify the coach or front desk and they will discuss the student’s readiness level with you.

All recreational class levels are based on skill acquisition and maturity. Each level has a specific list of skill requirements. All skills for that level must be consistently mastered before the student is promoted to the next level. Levels get progressively longer and more technique focused so we want to make sure students have the attention and drive needed to move on as well. We will reach out to you when they have received the recommendation from their coach and we will work with you to find a class in the next level that works with your schedule. If you hope to move your student up but have not received recommendation from their coach, please express your interest to the coach or to the front desk and they will make a point of observing your student and they will give you a better idea of what specifically is holding them back from moving on to the next level.

Private Lessons are an option for students to work on specific skills that are needed for advancement. If you are interested in Private Lessons please email or call the front desk and let them know the age of your student, level and any specific skills they are hoping to focus on and we will help to find a coach to best meet those needs.

Private lessons are available to members and non-members, however students MUST have a completed registration form and non-refundable $60 annual registration fee paid prior to starting any private lessons or sessions. Private lesson rates are as follows:

• 1 Student
  60 Minutes: $85
  45 Minutes: $65
  30 Minutes: $45

• 2 Students
  60 Minutes: $105
  45 Minutes: $85
  30 Minutes: $65

The lesson can be scheduled any time that is agreeable to both the instructor and parent, provided that the private lesson will not interfere with any regularly scheduled classes or other scheduled activity and appropriate supervision is in place.

Lessons must be paid for upon scheduling. If you must cancel a lesson for any reason it must be done so no less than 12 hours in advance for a credit that can be used towards a future lesson. This policy is necessary for the instructors to schedule their time around the private lesson.

Parents must notify us via the drop form on our website when dropping their child(ren) from the program. A thirty (30) day notice is required to drop a class. You are responsible for tuition for the class space held for your child whether they attend or not.

When a student registers at Rising Star, we reserve a space in the class(es) for that child. Our classes are kept small so that the student may receive individualized instruction. Consequently, we have waiting lists for classes. When a child has repeatedly been absent, we will try to contact the parent to determine the reason for their absence. We will put in an automatic 30 day drop notice if you have not responded to our check-in and have missed 4 classes. You will be responsible for tuition through that 30 day period.

To notify us if you wish to drop a class, please fill out the drop form on our website no less than 30 days from your desired last class day.

1. It’s FUN! – Jumping, rolling, tumbling, swinging, leaping, balancing – at gymnastics, there is so much fun in one lesson!
2. Develops strength – Gymnastics improves all around muscle strength and is fantastic for balance and posture. This is important whether it be balancing on a beam, sitting at a desk in class, or walking upstairs or along the street.
3. Develops flexibility – The flexibility developed at gymnastics assists with injury prevention and is beneficial for all other sports too!
4. Develops coordination – Gymnastics equips children with the skills they need to interact with the environment around them. They develop awareness of their body, allowing them to feel successful in physical activities throughout their day to day lives.
5. Teaches listening skills – Gymnastics helps children learn to follow instructions; to watch, listen and think independently.
6. Increases self-esteem & confidence – Through problem solving, working at a task and progressing new skills, gymnastics builds confidence – preparing children to take on any new challenges in life!
7. Provides social interaction with peers – At gymnastics, children actively engage with other children and coaches. In the gym they are learning and practicing, taking turns, working in a team and encouraging others.
8. Encourages goal Setting – From a young age, gymnasts learn to set goals. The goal may be to climb to the top of the rope by the end of the lesson; to cartwheel by Christmas; or to make a college team someday!
9. Develops cognitive abilities which help in the classroom – Brain development depends on solid movement foundations and using the body and the mind is great for developing cognitive skills. Gymnastics provides a brain boost, body boost and me boost!
10. Enhances other sports and great for general fitness – Gymnastics encourages a healthy lifestyle and children learn to love being active! The body control and awareness learnt at gymnastics, is beneficial for other sports, activities and everyday life!