Rules/Policies

Tuition Payments: Tuition Payments: We offer two methods of payment:

1. Automatic Withdrawal (Register online and save $20 off of the 2009-10 registration fee): Customers sign up for automatic withdrawal and receive discounts as well as payment plans. For Class Programs, customers who are members of our auto withdrawal system have their tuition payments automatically withdrawn the 25th of each month (ex. On Nov. 25th, December's tuition will be drawn). Auto withdrawal customers will be automatically rolled over into the next month (see description below). For Team Programs, customers who are members of our auto withdrawal system have their discounted tuition automatically withdrawn on the 25th of each prior month. Team members must commit to auto withdrawal from September through June. Tuition is 3/4 pricing for the month of December for Thur. Fri. and Sat. classes only. (Karate and Team are full price.)

2. Cash, Check, or One Time Credit Card Charge: For Class Programs,
customers paying through one of these methods must pay the entire tuition at the time of registration. Our fees are based on 4 week months. If a class meets for more than 4 times, you will not be charged extra for that class. However, it may be used as a make-up for a canceled class. For Team Programs, tuition is due in full by the first practice of each month. If payment is not received by the first class of the month, a $5.00 late fee will be charged. Any collection fees involved will be passed on to the parents. A $20.00 fee will be assessed for any returned checks. The credit card/automatic withdrawal company we use is Money Movers of America through Jack Rabbit Class. Both companies offer complete security. “Payment is SSL secure, same as ATM machines.” In order to pay by credit card/automatic withdrawal you must sign up in person at the gym, over the phone, or through our website. Credit card information can not be mailed to Iron Rail. Registration and monthly fees are non-refundable (no exceptions).

Automatic Rollover into next month: All of our Class Program customers will be automatically rolled over into the next month unless we receive written notice three weeks prior to the start of a new month. Auto withdrawal customers will be rolled over and their payment will be withdrawn on the 25th of the prior month. Class program customers paying by cash, check, or one time crdit card, payment is due by the first of the month inorder to reserve your roll over.

Uniforms: Girls must wear one-piece leotards. Boys may wear shorts and T-shirt. Socks should be removed before entering class. Hair must be tied away from the face. No jewelry is allowed in class.

Withdrawals: A space is reserved for your child until mid-June. Parents must give written notice three weeks prior to the beginning of the next month to withdraw a student from the program. Otherwise, parents will be billed for the entire month. A message left on the answering machine, or verbal notice given to an instructor will not be considered written notice. Parents must fill out a withdrawal notice and it can be placed in the payment drop off box at the gym.

Make-ups: No credits or refunds will be given for classes not attended, but a make-up class can be scheduled within the same month (this includes absences due to sickness, vacation, etc.) If a class is cancelled due to weather, students may schedule a makeup in another appropriate class within 2 weeks of the cancellation. Competitive team members and karate students are not eligible for make-ups.

Take a Second Class For just $40: Any child that would like to sign up for a second class (Preschool and Recreation only) can do so for just $40. This discount is only taken when the same child signs up for two separate classes and may not be used for siblings.

Valuables: Valuable items should not be brought to the gym. Iron Rail Gymnastics Academy will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.

Holidays and Important Dates:

September/October	November	December
- Sept. 8th: Classes begin -Oct. 30th: Haunted Happenings! This is a special event in the Gloucester Gym, it is not apart of our regularly scheduled classes. Please join us from 3:30-5:30 for not-too-spooky games, crafts, a treacherous obstacle course, candy hunt, costume parade, and witches' flying lessons! Cost is $10 per person, $30 family limit. (Costumes should be active-play safe. You do not need to be an Iron Rail Member to attend, the public is welcome.) -Oct 26th-31st: Super Hero Theme Week Dress like your favorite super hero this week.	-Nov. 16th-21st: Wild West Theme Week (Don't forget your cowboy hat.) -Nov. 26th-28th: Gym Closed Happy Thanksgiving	-Dec. 7th-12th: Parent Picture Day (Parents Get to come into the gym for the last 15 minutes of class to watch and take pictures.) -Dec. 19th:Winter Wonderland! (This is a special event in the Gloucester Gym, it is not apart of our regularly scheduled classes. Times and cost are TBD. Students will recieve a notice about the event. The public is welcome.) -Dec.24th-Jan. 2nd: Gym Closed Happy Holidays!
January	February	March
-Jan. 4th: Classes resume -Jan. 25th-30th: Beach/Luau Theme Week (Let's forget about the cold for a week!)	-Feb. 15th-20th Circus Theme Week (Get ready to walt the tight rope!) -Feb. 16th: Open Gym in Gloucester 12:30-2:30, $15/Child -Feb. 18th: Open Gym in both Gyms 10:00-12:00, $15/Child -Feb. 27th: Field Day! (This is a special event in the Gloucester Gym, it is not apart of our regularly scheduled classes. Times and cost are TBD. Students will recieve a notice about the event. The public is welcome.)	-Mar. 1st-6th: Parent Picture Day (Parents Get to come into the gym for the last 15 minutes of class to watch and take pictures.) -Mar. 22nd-27th: Pirates & Princeses Theme Week (It is up to you what you dress up as, but be ready to hunt for treasure!)
April	May	June
-Apr. 3rd: Easter egg Hunt! (This is a special event in the Gloucester Gym, it is not apart of our regularly scheduled classes. Times and cost are TBD. Students will recieve a notice about the event. The public is welcome.) -Apr. 20th: Open Gym in Gloucester 12:30-2:30, $15/Child -Apr. 22nd:Open Gym in both Gyms 10:00-12:00, $15/Child -Apr. 26th-May 1st: Red Sox Theme Week	-May 24th-29th: Fiesto Theme Week -May 31st: Closed for Memorial Day	-June 14th-19th: Olympic Theme Week -June 22nd: Wenham Recreation Exhibition 3:30-4:30 at the Wenham Gym -June 23rd: Gloucester Recreation Exhibition 3:30-4:30 at the Gloucester Gym -June 23rd: Team Banquet/Sleepover 6:00pm, Gloucester Gym. Pickup at 8:00am on the 24th.

Classes: Classes will start on time. Do not drop off students more than 5 minutes prior to the beginning of the class. Students must be picked up on time. Please escort your child to and from the gym. CHILDREN ARE NOT ALLOWED TO WAIT FOR PARENTS IN THE PARKING LOT.

Students: Do not use apparatus without qualified supervision. This includes adjusting and moving the apparatus. Do not leave the class for any reason without the coaches permission. If you are injured or sick, tell the coach. Do not bring any food or drinks (other than water) into the workout area.

Parents: Please go over the rules with your child and be sure they understand them. Do not allow your child to do any gymnastics tricks at home (backyard, living room, etc.). Do not enter the gym area without an instructor. Please remove shoes and socks before entering the gym. Check the lost & found box often. Do not give payments or checks to the instructors, please place them in the payment box located on the wall in the viewing area. Tuition reminders and other notices will be posted at the gym.

Visitors: Visitors must sit quietly in the designated area. Please do not talk to or otherwise distract the children participating in the classes. Any interruptions could result in serious injury. If you have young children with you, please, do not allow them to enter the workout area. This is extremely hazardous to them and to the gymnasts. They must remain with the parent at all times in the viewing area. Only gymnasts and instructors are allowed in the workout area.

Snow Days: If there is any question regarding classes being canceled due to snow or bad weather, please call the gym. We will leave a message on the answering machine if classes are cancelled.

Membership: Iron Rail Gymnastics Academy reserves the right to cancel a student's membership at any time.

Questions or Concerns: Please feel free to contact the gym if you have any questions or concerns. Because there is little time between classes and practice, you should call Wenham 978-468-9544 or Gloucester 978-282-8855, and leave a message as to the best time to reach you. An instructo will return your call as soon as possible. irgymnast@comcast.net