Frequently Asked Questions

The Girls classes will focus evenly on the vault, uneven bars, beam, and floor events. Each level consists of specific skills to master before a gymnast can move up a level. The gym is equipped with many training equipment, including a trampoline.

The Boys classes will focus on the floor, pommel, rings, vault, parallel bars, and high bar events. Like the girls classes, each level consists of specific skills they must master before they can move up a level.

General goals of the classes include physical, mental, and emotional improvements. Pertaining to gymnastics in particular, it is the goal of the classes to increase the flexibility, strength, balance, and coordination of the gymnast. However, with these improvements comes a beneficial improvement in confidence and self esteem. And lastly, it is our goal to improve our gymnasts' focus and discipline which they will carry with them for the rest of their lives.

Class sizes never exceed eight (8).

Our coed preschool classes range from three (3) to four (4) years old and our academy classes are for ages five (5) and up.

After the first fifteen (15) minutes, you must reschedule for safety reasons.

A make-up class must be scheduled within four (4) weeks. If you miss a makeup, there is no rescheduling allowed for that makeup or original class you missed.

Monthly tuition is based on four (4) classes per month. It is accepted that some months will naturally have five (5) classes and others, three (3). There are no tuition changes in either situation and there are no make-ups due to holidays as well.

South Coast will be closed on the following holidays:

• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving
• one week for Spring Break
• two weeks for Christmans

We are NOT responsible for kids before or after their scheduled classes.

Different gyms have different curriculums and it is sometimes difficult to tell which level a transfer student should be placed in here. It is recommended that a short private appointment be arranged with a coach to better determine their placement here.  Another method of determining placement could be to try the free trial (available to new students) and have the coach there watch them.

If the transfer student was previously on another gym's competitive team, a short evaluation must be arranged with a coach. *Interest in transferring gyms is best expressed in person.*

If your child has not had any prior gymnastics experience or limited experience, then level 1 (one) is your best bet. If you have doubts that your child should start at level 1, then you may arrange a short private evaluation with a coach, but it is strongly recommended that you come in for a free trial (available to new students) and have the coach evaluate them there.

Purpose:
The Mini-Olympics are a for-fun exhibition for all students.  The Mini-Olympics is a place for students to show and perform what they've learned so far in a safe and fun environment. It is a great opportunity for students to put their new skills and routines together in front of an audience. It is also a way for the coaches and staff to evaluate overall performances.

Participants:
All students from preschool to level 4 boys and girls are eligible.

When:
Two Mini-Olympics are held a year: one in the winter and one in the summer.

Awards:
Every participant will receive a certificate of accomplishment, a medal, and a goodie-bag. They will be individually presented with the awards on a stand at the end of the event.
**feel free to bring a camera parents!**

Attire:
For girls, a one-piece leotard is strongly recommended.  Or check with their coach.
For boys, fit T-shirts (not loose or baggy) and black shorts (again, not baggy).

Photography:
Parents are free to take pictures before, during, and after the event, but please no flash photography during the event. Also, audience members must stay in designated viewing area.