Policies - Jump Start Gymnastics

Class Placement

Class placement for children 5 & under is primarily done by age. Class placement for school age children is by age and ability. Class placement by ability is at the discretion of Jump Start Gymnastics staff.

Class Schedule

Jump Start has a rolling registration system. You may enroll and un-enroll at your convenience. Students usually attend one class one time a week. Class lengths vary based on the age and skill level of the students.

Class Cancellations

Inclement Weather: If Jump Start personnel determine it is necessary to cancel classes due to bad weather, cancellations will appear on local TV stations or their websites, our website (www.jumpstartfun.com) and our Facebook page. Jump Start does not guarantee make up classes for classes missed due to inclement weather.

If at any time due to weather conditions you do not feel comfortable traveling to Jump Start to attend class, please notify the office and schedule a make up class time.

Holiday Breaks: Classes will not meet during scheduled holiday breaks. Please see the yearly schedule for any holiday class cancellations.

Make Up Policy

*Due to current COVID-19 guidelines for youth sports, make ups are not currently available*

Make ups for missed classes are not guaranteed.
To be eligible for a make up class, the office must be notified in advance if the student is going to miss their original class.
Make ups must be scheduled in advance by calling or visiting our office.
Make ups are scheduled in similar classes that do not have the maximum number of students already registered.
Due to the number of students who participate in classes, we cannot guarantee makeups for missed classes.
Make up classes must be completed within 30 days of the missed class and the student must be currently enrolled.

Annual Fee

All students/families are required to pay a non-refundable annual registration fee of $35/student or $60/family. This fee is due at the time of registration and is reassessed annually. As long as you are actively enrolled in a program, your annual registration fee will automatically be charged with your tuition payment in the month it was initally paid.

Refund Policy

There are no refunds for class fees except in extreme circumstances. All refunds will be made at the discretion of management.

Payment Policy

Registration is ongoing throughout the year. Tuition is pro-rated based on your start date.
Participation requires that you create an online account with a credit card or bank account on file.
Tuition is auto-debited on the 25th of every month for the upcoming month. (example: tuition for March will be auto-debited on February 25th)
Tuition is auto-debited as long as you are enrolled in a program. You are considered enrolled in our program until you officially drop. (SEE DROP POLICY) You are financially responsible for tuition for all classes until you formally drop. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO UNENROLL TO STOP THE AUTO-DEBITING PROCESS.
To avoid an auto-debit to your payment form on file, simply submit your payment due using an alternative accepted payment method ON OR BEFORE THE 24th of the current month.
Should any credit card charge be declined, you have 72 hours to make a payment. If no payment is received within 72 hours, your account will be subject to a $20.00 late fee and the balance of account will be due immediately. If no payment has been received within 10 days of the original payment date, your child(ren) will be dropped from the program and you will continue to incur monthly late fees of $20.00 until the account balance is cleared.
If an ACH payment is returned for any reason, your account will be subject to a $20.00 NSF bank fee. Once notified of the check return, you have 72 hours to make a payment. If no payment is received within 72 hours, your account will be subject to an additional $20.00 late fee and the balance of account will be due immediately. If no payment has been received within 10 days of the original payment date, your child(ren) will be dropped from the program and you will continue to incur monthly late fees of $20.00 until the account balance is cleared.
The following forms of payment are accepted: Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover or America Express.

Drop Policy

If you must discontinue participation in our program for any reason, you must complete a written drop form at the front desk. In order to avoid future auto-payments, the drop form must be completed ON or BEFORE the 20th of the month for the following month of classes. We do not credit or refund for past missed classes. Once you fill out a drop form, your child will be dropped from the class. Your child can continue to attend all classes for which payment has already been received.

Camera Policy

Children may not be photographed or filmed and no images of children may be posted publicly or privately without a parent’s written consent in the case of minor children. Therefore, no photography or videography is permitted during class times, except during designated camera weeks.

Student Attire

Totally Toddler students can wear a one piece leotard or comfortable shorts and a t-shirt.
Female students are required to wear a one piece leotard (no skirt), hair pulled back neatly, bare feet and legs.
Male students are required to wear comfortable shorts or sweatpants (no zippers, buttons, snaps, or belts), a tucked in t-shirt & bare feet.
Tumblers are required to wear comfortable shorts or sweatpants (no zippers, buttons, snaps, or belts), a tucked in t-shirt or one piece leotard & bare feet. *Cheerleading shoes are allowed for cheerleaders as long as the shoes haven't been worn outside of Jump Start.*
Ninja Zone students are required to wear a Ninja Zone t-shirt & headband, that can be purchased in our Pro Shop, with black, red, silver or white shorts and bare feet.
Dancers have a specific dress code for each class. Please see dance page for more details.
All students: No jewelry, watches or exercise trackers. No gum. Midriffs must be covered

Unintentional Breach Of Social Distancing

Every effort will be made to operate the business and activities of Jump Start Gymnastics & Kids Activity Center following social distancing protocols as described in the Illinois Youth Sports Guidelines that are part of Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan. I understand the activities of gymnastics, tumbling, ninja training, dance etc. are individual sports and every effort is being made to instruct all programs following social distancing guidelines prescribed. Despite best efforts and intentions, there may be times when children or staff unintentionally breach the social distancing recommendations. Social distancing guidelines will be breached when spotting is necessary to reduce risk or injury to a child or in the event of a medical event that requires emergency first aid.

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