Gym Rules & Regulations

The following rules and regulations have been established to make or students' time in the gym as safe and productive as possible.

1. Proper attire is required
   • Boys: shorts, tee-shirts, sweat suits, jogging suits.
   • Girls: shorts, tee-shirts, sweat suits, jogging suits, leotards, tights (without feet).
   • Tee-shirts must be well tucked in, loose clothing is dangerous.
   • Bike-type shorts over a leotard is a perfect solutions for girls.
   • Skirts, jeans, cut-offs, zippers, belts, hats and other street clothing are not acceptable.
   • Bare feet are preferred.
2. Long hair must be tied back.
3. No jewelry is to be worn.
4. No gum, candy, food or drink (except water) is allowed in the gym.
5. Students only in the gym during class.
6. Students may not be in the gym unsupervised at any time.
7. Gymnastic chalk must be used during bar lessons (chalk creates friction for better grip).
8. Good participation skills are stressed as part of our program. Unruly behavior is dangerous in the gym and is unfair to others.
9. A warm-up activity will precede all lessons. This prepares the students both mentally and physically to participate in gymnastics.
10. We teach skills in a logical manner. Basic skills are perfected before more difficult ones are attempted. Skill selection is always at the discretion of our program director and staff.