We are delighted for the opportunity to work with your children. We have implemented several Policies
and Procedures to assure that the training is productive with minimal interruptions.
Club Rules
No child is permitted to attend class until parents/guardian fills out our enrollment form. The form includes a liability waiver that is standard for athletic clubs and essential to our business.
Dress code
Black leotard, black stretchy shorts, and white socks. Gymnasts must keep their hair off the face into a short ponytail or a bun. No jewelry allowed, except small stud earrings. Gymnasts are allowed to wear warm jackets for
warm-up time only.
Drop Off and Pick up
We insist that parents/guardians physically come into the facility to drop off and pick up their children regardless
of age. Classes begin and are dismissed promptly at their scheduled times. Please be sure you physically see your
child in class prior to leaving the facility and is pick up on time. As a USAG member club we have to abide by
“Safe Sport” rule. We are unable to supervise children prior or post class time. Burlo Gymnastics staff is responsible for children only during their scheduled class time. Gymnasts are allowed to be in the gym early by coach’s
invitation only.
If you need to pull your child out of practice early, please let the office know at the time of drop-off. In the event
of emergency circumstances, please speak to the office staff to assist you in getting your child out of practice.
Attendance
Gymnasts must remember number 1 rule for the Club when it comes to practices and competitions: EARLY IS ON
TIME, ON TIME IS LATE, AND LATE IS TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. Please make sure your child is at the gym
15 minutes prior to start of practice. Coming to practice exactly on time and then taking 15 minutes to change is
not considered being on time.
Viewing
Only gymnasts may enter the gym. For safety reasons No parents, grandparents or siblings allowed to enter gym
at any time. We provide ample sitting/viewing space in designated area.
*Parents, we are asking that you keep vigilant watch on siblings and young visitors that accompany you when you
drop off/pick up your gymnast. Use of any rhythmic equipment from locker room, opening displays and performing gymnastics skills in the hallways is dangerous and not permitted.
If you need to speak with your child’s coach, please do so after class. The coach will inform the parent if a behavioral situation requires your attention.
Code of conduct
Your children are our priority and we at Burlo Gymnastics always have their best interest at heart. The coach
holds primary responsibility for maintaining good order at practice and competitions. Gymnast(s) may be asked
to leave practice after two prior warnings “for cause” or disciplinary reasons. This may include crying, disruptive
behavior, being rude or disrespectful to the coach or teammates.
Missed practices
Parents must notify gym via phone call (818)280-6255 or e-mail (
[email protected]) that gymnast will
miss practice prior to practice time (no during of after). If it is illness, please notify office and do not come to practice sick! Homework is not an excuse to miss practice. We understand that gymnasts are student athletes but they
need to learn manage their time in order to continue to be successful student and athlete.
Concerns
We are asking parents not to call coaches during practice time. Coaches come out to the common area after each
class and will answer your questions.
If a family member is unhappy with the results of a competition they must wait 48 hours after the competition to
address the coach. After 48 hours, gymnast and parent should both talk to the coach. We do care about the success of all athletes and will do everything possible to accomplish that. Every effort will be made to listen to and understand the concerns of the athlete. The athlete may not like the reply, but each concern will be addressed and
explanation will be shared with athlete. Parents calling coach every week is unacceptable. The coach reserves the
right to end a parent constantly calling them and only discuss matters with the athlete. Harassing or threatening a
coach in any way is cause for immediate dismissal from the club.
Parents responsibilities
Please make sure that all contact information is current and up to date and all payments are made on time!
Please be supporting at practice and competitions. Try not to be critical. All gymnasts and coaches are trying their
best. No one is going out there to do a bad job.
All gymnasts are responsibility of parents. Please keep in mind that at all competitions the gymnast is the responsibility of the parent. Please reinforce manners, behavior and code of conduct expected of Burlo Gymnastics gymnast.
Please be an example to your children. Do Not discuss coaches work or other gymnasts in front of your children.
You chose our club and we chose our coaches who are the most qualified professionals in the business. They have
titles, knowledge and experience working with children. Any discussions about coaches or gymnasts is prohibited in
Burlo Gymnastics facility.
Competition Team Polices and Procedures:
• Placement on the competition team is by invitation from the coach only. Coaches assessment of the skill level and age determine level placement. Gymnasts must complete the season and compete at State and Regionals
to advance to the next level.
• Levels 3, 4 and 5 gymnasts must attend classes 3 times a week, and take ballet classes. Gymnasts must meet our
requirements to compete.
• All gymnasts level 6 and up must attend practice 4 times a week or more, and take ballet classes. Gymnasts must
meet our requirements to compete.
• All competition team members must be respectful of coaches at all times. They also must be willing to accept
and follow a coach's corrections.
• All team members must be respectful and supportive of their teammates.
• Team members must have their own set of equipment and toe-shoes. Gymnasts should also have all apparatus
available at every practice.
• Routines for level 7 and up are individual for each gymnast. The coaches choreograph routines during private lessons. It is the responsibility of the parents to schedule private lessons. Parents should schedule private lessons during summer (July and August). Cost of each routine: level 6 $150, level 7-8 $180 and level 9-10 $200.
• Set of competition CD’s with club logo is provided to all gymnasts for $10
• Routines for levels 3, 4,5 and 6 are shared by all gymnasts in the same level. The coaches will choreograph routines during regular practice. The cost of all 3 routines for level 3—$75, for level 4—$100, all 4 routines for level
5 and 3 routines for level 6—$150. (Level 6 gymnasts get individual floor routine).
• Set of competition CD’s with club logo is provided to all gymnasts for $10
• Routines for levels 3, 4,5 and 6 are shared by all gymnasts in the same level. The coaches will choreograph routines during regular practice. The cost of all 3 routines for level 3—$75, for level 4—$100, all 4 routines for level
5 and 3 routines for level 6—$150. (Level 6 gymnasts get individual floor routine).
• Private lessons are available with all coaches and can be scheduled directly with the coach.
• All parents are responsible for renewing annual membership to USA Gymnastics. Your child must have a current membership to compete. (No exceptions!)
• The gymnast must follow USAG rules for competition. A gymnast may not proceed to State Competition unless
they attend two invitational competitions. A gymnast may not compete at Regionals unless they compete in State
Competition. A gymnast may not go to Nationals unless they compete at Regionals.
• Levels 3, 4 and 5 can compete in local competitions only, but may have to go out of town for State, Regionals and
Nationals. Level 6 and up gymnasts will attend local, out of town and out of state competitions throughout the
competition season. National Qualifier, US Nationals and Junior Olympics are usually held on East Coast.
• The registration fee for any competition is the responsibility of the parents. Registration fees are payable to Burlo
Gymnastics. Parents must pay registration fee at the time of official notice usually given 2-3 months in advance.
Registration fees are non-refundable.
• Parents are responsible for the coaches competition fees and travel expenses, which includes transportation
and lodging. Coaches competition fees and travel expenses are due at the time of registration and are not refundable. For all invitational, State and Regional competitions the fees are: Local competition - $75, 0ut of Town
competition (San Diego or San Francisco) - $120, 0ut of State competition - $175. For Open Championships, US
National Championship, Junior Olympics, Level 9 Classic, US Challenge and National Qualifier all expenses are
divided equally among participating gymnasts.
• Gymnasts should arrive at the competition 2 hours before the start of their rotation. Gymnast's hair must be in a
bun, and make-up done. Gymnasts must dress in black leotard with club logo and Burlo Gymnastics warm-ups.
Gymnasts should have all equipment, toe shoes and leotards with them. Gymnasts in Levels 3 and 4 must wear
the same leotard for all three routines. Levels 5 and 6 may wear two leotards, and level 7 and up may wear four.
• On arrival, gymnasts should immediately go to the warm up area and find their coach. The warm up area is only
for gymnasts and coaches. All parents must find seating in the common area.
• Parents can not approach other coaches or judges for any reason. If a parent approaches a judge, the gymnast will
be immediately disqualified. So, if you have an emergency or a problem, please text or call your coach and let
them know.
We recognize the commitment required for competition team, because it is time consuming not only for gymnasts, but
also for parents. It is also a financial obligation and requires a certain level of commitment. We urge parents to weigh
all pros and cons; we will support you in any decision you make.
