Thank you for choosing the Hocking Valley Youth Sport Center. We look forward to serving the athletic and recreational needs of your children. This information below is designed to answer many questions that students and their parents have about taking classes at HVGC. If you would kike further explanation on anything, whether or not it is covered here, please do not hesitate to ask an office staff members or any of the coaches.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can my child "try out" a class before registering?
  New Students may try a class if families are not sure how
  their child will do. A registration form needs to be filled out
  before the student participates.
• What does my child wear to gymnastics class?
 Your child should wear comfortable clothing with no belts,
  zippers, or buttons. Boys need to wear gym shorts and a T-
 shirt that tucks in. For Girls a Leotard is recommended. Remove
  all jewelry except for stud earrings. Hair needs to be in a
  ponytail if it can. Funtastics students wear socks into class.
• How do I enroll for classes?
 Stop by or Call the Office at 740-653-FLIP to register for
  classes. There is a registration form to fill out.
• What methods of payment are accepted?
 Check, cash, Visa, Master Card
• What is the make up policy for missed classes?
 Students may make up a missed class by calling 740-653-3547
  or sending us an email request. Make up classes must be in
  your child's level or a level below. Make up classes are on a
  space available basis only. We cannot guarantee that you will
  be able to make up missed classes
• If my child is enrolled in a parent participation class,
  what do I wear?
 You need to wear comfortable clothes you can move around
  easily in. Students and parent wear socks into class.
• What is the student/teacher ratio?
 6:1 in Funtastics, 9:1 in Startastics and Cheernastics
• To whom do I address my concerns?
 Kim Fry, Office Manager, 740-653-3547
• Is gymnastics good for my child?
  Gymnastics is the foundation of human movement and provides
  the building blocks for development in other sports.
  Gymnastics teaches children to listen and follow directions,
  while fostering social interaction with peers in a positive
  environment. So whether your child aspires to be an Olympic
  gymnast, a professional football player or the next billionaire
  CEO, gymnastics is a great start.

Tuition and Enrollment
    Before a child can be considered officially enrolled in a class, he or she must have a registration form filled out with the annual registration fee paid and his or her tuition must be paid in full for that session. Enrollment in specific classes is limited by the size of the class and granted on a first come first serve basis. Once a student is in a class, his or her spot is guaranteed for all subsequent sessions, as long as the tuition is paid by the 7th week of the current session. After that, students on waiting lists will be enrolled in that spot. Families should note that while most of the sessions are 8 weeks long, there are sometimes sessions that are 7 to 9 weeks long. When this occurs, notice will be posted and the tuition will be adjusted accordingly.

Attendance, Cancellation and Vacations
     Once a child is enrolled in a specific class, it is expected that he or she will be at that class time every week of the session. It is a good idea to be at the gym a few minutes before class so that students are ready when the class begins. In the event that a class must be missed (either for personal reasons or due to a holiday or cancellations), make-up classes may be scheduled through the office. Students may schedule up to two make-up classes per session for personal reasons. Please check the class schedule for holiday cancellations. Our policy regarding inclement weather is to cancel classes when Lancaster City Schools cancel. If it clears up throughout the day, evening classes may still go on, so please call the gym to find out if classes are going, in case of inclement weather.

Dress Code
     Students should dress according to the standards of their program. No jewelry should be worn and female gymnasts should where a leotard, and have their hair pulled back. Tights are optional, but should not have feet. Male gymnasts may wear gym shorts (no denim, zipper, or buckles) or sweat pants and a t-shirt that will stay tucked in. Socks are optional. Cheerleaders may wear a leotard or shorts and a t-shirt that will stay tucked in. Socks are optional. In cooler weather, students may want to wear a sweat shirt, which is fine as long as they put it on over their regular gym clothing so that they may take off once they warm up. Dancers should refer to their handouts.

Advancement
     Each child will progress at his or her own pace. The instructor will inform students and parents when it is time to move on to the next class or join a team. Advancement can happen at any time, whenever a student is ready. He or she need not wait until the next session. If the students or parents have questions about progress, it is perfectly OK to ask the instructor. That is what they are there for!