The GymSouth Handbook
Dear Parents,
Welcome to GymSouth, Inc. We are excited to have the opportunity to teach your child Gymnastics, Tumbling,
and/or Cheerleading. GymSouth, Inc. is a USA Gymnastics Member Club. Our facility was built in August of
2002 and boasts the only competition size cheerleading floor in the area. Please take time to read this
handbook. It is designed to answer and/or make clear any questions you may have.
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide our students with the best quality Gymnastics and Cheerleading instruction. To help children, teens
and young adults in developing physical skills such as co-ordination, balance, agility and strength. To foster a
sense of well-being and accomplishment and to afford each student the opportunity to reach his or her full
potential.
PROGRAM
GymSouth bases its program on USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Program of Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. Our
skill sheets contain conditioning, flexibility exercises, and skills that come directly from the J.O. Program. This
enables our staff to evaluate and move students to the proper classes as they complete skills for that certain
level. The levels begin with Pre-Level 1 and Level 1 and go through level 7. This way we are able to evaluate
those students who posses the skills to move to competitive gymnastics.
GYM RULES
Please go over these with your children and (as a parent), know them as well.
1. No parents or spectators allowed in the gym during class time - *see below
2. Only registered students are allowed on the equipment and only during class with a coach present
3. No gum chewing, eating or drinking in the gym or waiting areas
4. No running or horseplay
5. Cheerleaders are allowed only on the floor-x
6. No jewelry
7. Students may arrive (no earlier) than 10 minutes before their scheduled class is to begin and must be
accompanied by a an adult until their class begins.
Students are not allowed to be left unattended in the gym.
***The gym will open doors 15 minutes before the first class of the day meets.
*You will be notified of special days that parents can come and observe classes.
SAFETY
Your child's safety is our #1 concern. There can, and will, be injuries in any sport, Gymnastics and Cheerleading
are no exception. Our staff is very safety conscious and we abide by the previously listed gym rules, this will aid
in GymSouth having a top-notch safety level.
PICK UP/DROP-OFF
There will be NO early drop offs this year. A parent must stay with their child until class begins. Our
staff is having a hard time watching those that are dropped off early,as well as trying to teach class.
We will not be responsible for students that are dropped off early. Children are not allowed to stay in
the gym unattended. You will be given a written warning if you drop off your child off without
supervision. If there is a second offense, you will be fined $1.00 per minute the child is left early. If
there is a third offense, you will be asked to withdraw from classes at GymSouth.
Students are to be picked up promptly from class. Parents have 10 minutes after class is dismissed to pick
up your child. This does not mean that you can tack on 10 minutes to the class time. If your child is left
longer than the 10 minutes allowed, you will be given a written warning. Second offense is $1.00 for
each minute your child is left in the gym. If there is a third offense, you will be asked to withdraw from
classes at GymSouth.
Please be prompt to pick up your child, again we will not be responsible for your child outside of
class time.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Please do not allow your child to bring valuables to class. GymSouth will not be responsible for lost items. We do
have a Lost and Found basket next to the cubbies. I clean it out twice a year (December and May) and take any
clothing, etc... to the Salvation Army.
CLASS STRUCTURE
Gymnastics is a very disciplined sport. Cheerleading is no longer limited to the sidelines and has become a
competitive sport. Our classes are very structured and our coaches expect good behavior. You might even call
our method of teaching strict and rigid. In the sports of gymnastics and cheerleading, skills must be performed to
perfection for success to be achieved. We run a tight ship but make our classes lots of fun at the same time. If
your child is being disruptive in class or has to be disciplined during class; I will discuss the matter with you after
class and in private.
REWARD SYSTEM
This system is for Pre-School and Beginner classes. This will help students visualize their progress and set new
goals. Each child will receive a sticker at the end of class. If their behavior has been good, they take their sticker
home, if their behavior has not been good, they must place their sticker on the 'board'. At the end of each month,
the students with no stickers on the 'board' will get a small prize out of the 'Happy Box".
HEALTH/DISABILITIES
If your child is absent from school on his/her gymnastics class day, do not bring them to the gym. Believe me,
students tell our staff if they did not go to school due to illness. If this happens we will call you to come pick them
up or sit them out for the remainder of class. Do not send your child to class if he or she is sick, period. Physical
Activity in children who are ill can worsen their symptoms as well as make other students sick.
If your child has ANY sort of disability, (speech, hearing, learning, emotional, etc.) be sure to notify a staff
member so that we can do our best to teach in a way that will be beneficial to your child.
ATTIRE/APPEARANCE
Gymnastics and tumbling
Girls must wear a leotard. If the leotard is light colored, underwear needs to be worn. Older girls may need to
wear a sports bra. Boys may wear knit shorts and tucked in t-shirts.
DO NOT WEAR: Two piece outfits, leotards with skirts, socks or shoes, jewelry, any clothing with buttons,
zippers or snaps
These items can lead to injury of student and/or coach. These items can also ‘catch’ on equipment and cause
injury or equipment damage. Student will not be allowed to participate if any of the above items are worn.
*Hair should be pulled back at the nape of the neck.
*Do NOT pull hair up high on the head or use ponytail holders with balls or anything hard on them.
*Please put flat barrettes or bobby pins in hair that is hanging in the face.
*Please have your child’s hair fixed before class. It takes time away from instruction when our coaches have to fix
hair.
Please keep your child’s finger and toe nails clipped short. If left long it can lead to injury of student or staff.
Cheerleading
Students should wear T-shirt and shorts, socks and tennis shoes. No tennis shoes=no participation in
class. No jewelry, of any kind, is allowed. Hair must be pulled back in a ponytail and away from the face.
EXHIBITIONS/PARADES
GymSouth occasionally participates in various parades and takes part in community events such as Riverfest.
Our staff chooses the classes that will participate in these events.
*Students may be asked to purchase leotards, t-shirts or other attire for participation in various performances or
exhibitions. We may charge a fee for these special events to help off set costs of staff, set up, etc...
TUITION AND PAYMENT
You will be required to sign a TUITION PAYMENT/HANDBOOK AGREEMENT. You will receive it on the first
day of your child's class.
Registration fees are as follows: 1 child $55/year
2 children $80/year (for both)
3 or more children $100/year (for all)
Registration fees are non-refundable and are applicable from September of current year to August of the
following year. No matter what time of the year you register your child, the fee and terms remain the same.
Tuition rates can be found on the class days/times page
Two classes=10% off total tuition.
Three classes=15% off total tuition.
Tuition is due the first class of each month.
If tuition is not paid by the second class of the month, a $25.00 late fee will be assessed.
If tuition and late fee are not paid by the third class of the month, you child will not be allowed to
participate.
These rules are in effect even if your child is absent from class the first two weeks of a month.
There is a $40.00 returned check charge. If the tuition and fee for the month is not promptly paid we will turn
you over to our collections agency or the Warren County District Attorney's Bad Check Unit.
Tuition is NOT pro-rated. Tuition is due in full, even if there are holidays that fall on class days, if your child is
absent, or if there is a short month. Please note that there are some months that have 5 weeks, we do not
charge you for a long month.
We reserve the right to increase tuition at any time during the year.
Please understand that GymSouth, Inc. is a business. We set a budget based on the number of students we
register. We are very serious about tuition collection. If you do not pay your tuition, we will not allow your child to
participate.
ABSENCES/MAKE-UP CLASSES/HOLIDAYS/WITHDRAWALS
GymSouth takes the same holidays as the Vicksburg/Warren Public School District. This schedule is on the last
page of this booklet.
*If a student is absent from a class, the class may be made up.
*Our staff does not schedule make up classes.
*A schedule of classes can be picked up at anytime.
*You may bring your child to any scheduled class that is the same as the class they are currently registered in.
*It is up to you, as the parent, to obtain the schedule and choose a make-up time that is convenient for you.
* If there is not another class offered that is like the one your child is registered in, please contact our office and
we can give you some options. *Make up classes are only good throughout the school year (Sept-May).
*Short months are December and May, due to Christmas holiday and end of the school year (we do not go the full
month of May). Make plans to make up these classes.
If you wish to withdraw your child from classes at GymSouth, Inc., please contact our office and let us
know.
You will be charged tuition until you contact us about withdrawing your child.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons are available upon request. The charge for private lessons are at the coach's discretion.
*A specific day and time will be given for each private lesson. You are expected to be present. Please give (at
the very least) 24 hours notice (to the respective coach) if you are going to be absent.
*Please be aware that our coaches take out extra time for these lessons. If you are absent (without notifying the
coach) you will be expected to pay for your lesson.
CLOSING The staff at GymSouth, Inc. thanks you for entrusting us to teach your child(ren). Be sure to keep this
Handbook, so you may refer to it when needed. We are available to discuss your child's progress or answer any
questions you may have. It is important that your child is having fun in a safe environment. Our staff will do
everything possible to make this happen. The lines of communication are always open.
GymSouth, Inc, 601-661-7490
3422 Wisconsin Ave., Vicksburg, MS 39180
HOLIDAYS -SPECIAL EVENTS
PLEASE SEE THE 'IMPORTANT DATES' PAGE
Welcome to GymSouth, Inc. We are excited to have the opportunity to teach your child Gymnastics, Tumbling,
and/or Cheerleading. GymSouth, Inc. is a USA Gymnastics Member Club. Our facility was built in August of
2002 and boasts the only competition size cheerleading floor in the area. Please take time to read this
handbook. It is designed to answer and/or make clear any questions you may have.
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide our students with the best quality Gymnastics and Cheerleading instruction. To help children, teens
and young adults in developing physical skills such as co-ordination, balance, agility and strength. To foster a
sense of well-being and accomplishment and to afford each student the opportunity to reach his or her full
potential.
PROGRAM
GymSouth bases its program on USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Program of Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. Our
skill sheets contain conditioning, flexibility exercises, and skills that come directly from the J.O. Program. This
enables our staff to evaluate and move students to the proper classes as they complete skills for that certain
level. The levels begin with Pre-Level 1 and Level 1 and go through level 7. This way we are able to evaluate
those students who posses the skills to move to competitive gymnastics.
GYM RULES
Please go over these with your children and (as a parent), know them as well.
1. No parents or spectators allowed in the gym during class time - *see below
2. Only registered students are allowed on the equipment and only during class with a coach present
3. No gum chewing, eating or drinking in the gym or waiting areas
4. No running or horseplay
5. Cheerleaders are allowed only on the floor-x
6. No jewelry
7. Students may arrive (no earlier) than 10 minutes before their scheduled class is to begin and must be
accompanied by a an adult until their class begins.
Students are not allowed to be left unattended in the gym.
***The gym will open doors 15 minutes before the first class of the day meets.
*You will be notified of special days that parents can come and observe classes.
SAFETY
Your child's safety is our #1 concern. There can, and will, be injuries in any sport, Gymnastics and Cheerleading
are no exception. Our staff is very safety conscious and we abide by the previously listed gym rules, this will aid
in GymSouth having a top-notch safety level.
PICK UP/DROP-OFF
There will be NO early drop offs this year. A parent must stay with their child until class begins. Our
staff is having a hard time watching those that are dropped off early,as well as trying to teach class.
We will not be responsible for students that are dropped off early. Children are not allowed to stay in
the gym unattended. You will be given a written warning if you drop off your child off without
supervision. If there is a second offense, you will be fined $1.00 per minute the child is left early. If
there is a third offense, you will be asked to withdraw from classes at GymSouth.
Students are to be picked up promptly from class. Parents have 10 minutes after class is dismissed to pick
up your child. This does not mean that you can tack on 10 minutes to the class time. If your child is left
longer than the 10 minutes allowed, you will be given a written warning. Second offense is $1.00 for
each minute your child is left in the gym. If there is a third offense, you will be asked to withdraw from
classes at GymSouth.
Please be prompt to pick up your child, again we will not be responsible for your child outside of
class time.
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Please do not allow your child to bring valuables to class. GymSouth will not be responsible for lost items. We do
have a Lost and Found basket next to the cubbies. I clean it out twice a year (December and May) and take any
clothing, etc... to the Salvation Army.
CLASS STRUCTURE
Gymnastics is a very disciplined sport. Cheerleading is no longer limited to the sidelines and has become a
competitive sport. Our classes are very structured and our coaches expect good behavior. You might even call
our method of teaching strict and rigid. In the sports of gymnastics and cheerleading, skills must be performed to
perfection for success to be achieved. We run a tight ship but make our classes lots of fun at the same time. If
your child is being disruptive in class or has to be disciplined during class; I will discuss the matter with you after
class and in private.
REWARD SYSTEM
This system is for Pre-School and Beginner classes. This will help students visualize their progress and set new
goals. Each child will receive a sticker at the end of class. If their behavior has been good, they take their sticker
home, if their behavior has not been good, they must place their sticker on the 'board'. At the end of each month,
the students with no stickers on the 'board' will get a small prize out of the 'Happy Box".
HEALTH/DISABILITIES
If your child is absent from school on his/her gymnastics class day, do not bring them to the gym. Believe me,
students tell our staff if they did not go to school due to illness. If this happens we will call you to come pick them
up or sit them out for the remainder of class. Do not send your child to class if he or she is sick, period. Physical
Activity in children who are ill can worsen their symptoms as well as make other students sick.
If your child has ANY sort of disability, (speech, hearing, learning, emotional, etc.) be sure to notify a staff
member so that we can do our best to teach in a way that will be beneficial to your child.
ATTIRE/APPEARANCE
Gymnastics and tumbling
Girls must wear a leotard. If the leotard is light colored, underwear needs to be worn. Older girls may need to
wear a sports bra. Boys may wear knit shorts and tucked in t-shirts.
DO NOT WEAR: Two piece outfits, leotards with skirts, socks or shoes, jewelry, any clothing with buttons,
zippers or snaps
These items can lead to injury of student and/or coach. These items can also ‘catch’ on equipment and cause
injury or equipment damage. Student will not be allowed to participate if any of the above items are worn.
*Hair should be pulled back at the nape of the neck.
*Do NOT pull hair up high on the head or use ponytail holders with balls or anything hard on them.
*Please put flat barrettes or bobby pins in hair that is hanging in the face.
*Please have your child’s hair fixed before class. It takes time away from instruction when our coaches have to fix
hair.
Please keep your child’s finger and toe nails clipped short. If left long it can lead to injury of student or staff.
Cheerleading
Students should wear T-shirt and shorts, socks and tennis shoes. No tennis shoes=no participation in
class. No jewelry, of any kind, is allowed. Hair must be pulled back in a ponytail and away from the face.
EXHIBITIONS/PARADES
GymSouth occasionally participates in various parades and takes part in community events such as Riverfest.
Our staff chooses the classes that will participate in these events.
*Students may be asked to purchase leotards, t-shirts or other attire for participation in various performances or
exhibitions. We may charge a fee for these special events to help off set costs of staff, set up, etc...
TUITION AND PAYMENT
You will be required to sign a TUITION PAYMENT/HANDBOOK AGREEMENT. You will receive it on the first
day of your child's class.
Registration fees are as follows: 1 child $55/year
2 children $80/year (for both)
3 or more children $100/year (for all)
Registration fees are non-refundable and are applicable from September of current year to August of the
following year. No matter what time of the year you register your child, the fee and terms remain the same.
Tuition rates can be found on the class days/times page
Two classes=10% off total tuition.
Three classes=15% off total tuition.
Tuition is due the first class of each month.
If tuition is not paid by the second class of the month, a $25.00 late fee will be assessed.
If tuition and late fee are not paid by the third class of the month, you child will not be allowed to
participate.
These rules are in effect even if your child is absent from class the first two weeks of a month.
There is a $40.00 returned check charge. If the tuition and fee for the month is not promptly paid we will turn
you over to our collections agency or the Warren County District Attorney's Bad Check Unit.
Tuition is NOT pro-rated. Tuition is due in full, even if there are holidays that fall on class days, if your child is
absent, or if there is a short month. Please note that there are some months that have 5 weeks, we do not
charge you for a long month.
We reserve the right to increase tuition at any time during the year.
Please understand that GymSouth, Inc. is a business. We set a budget based on the number of students we
register. We are very serious about tuition collection. If you do not pay your tuition, we will not allow your child to
participate.
ABSENCES/MAKE-UP CLASSES/HOLIDAYS/WITHDRAWALS
GymSouth takes the same holidays as the Vicksburg/Warren Public School District. This schedule is on the last
page of this booklet.
*If a student is absent from a class, the class may be made up.
*Our staff does not schedule make up classes.
*A schedule of classes can be picked up at anytime.
*You may bring your child to any scheduled class that is the same as the class they are currently registered in.
*It is up to you, as the parent, to obtain the schedule and choose a make-up time that is convenient for you.
* If there is not another class offered that is like the one your child is registered in, please contact our office and
we can give you some options. *Make up classes are only good throughout the school year (Sept-May).
*Short months are December and May, due to Christmas holiday and end of the school year (we do not go the full
month of May). Make plans to make up these classes.
If you wish to withdraw your child from classes at GymSouth, Inc., please contact our office and let us
know.
You will be charged tuition until you contact us about withdrawing your child.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons are available upon request. The charge for private lessons are at the coach's discretion.
*A specific day and time will be given for each private lesson. You are expected to be present. Please give (at
the very least) 24 hours notice (to the respective coach) if you are going to be absent.
*Please be aware that our coaches take out extra time for these lessons. If you are absent (without notifying the
coach) you will be expected to pay for your lesson.
CLOSING The staff at GymSouth, Inc. thanks you for entrusting us to teach your child(ren). Be sure to keep this
Handbook, so you may refer to it when needed. We are available to discuss your child's progress or answer any
questions you may have. It is important that your child is having fun in a safe environment. Our staff will do
everything possible to make this happen. The lines of communication are always open.
GymSouth, Inc, 601-661-7490
3422 Wisconsin Ave., Vicksburg, MS 39180
HOLIDAYS -SPECIAL EVENTS
PLEASE SEE THE 'IMPORTANT DATES' PAGE
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