Frequently Asked Questions

Many children enjoy gymnastics. It appeals to their sense of adventure, daring, and energy. Some children dedicate themselves to the sport and take their gymnastics to high levels. Others enjoy attending for the fun activities, sociability, and ongoing challenges.

Even if a participant does not want to take gymnastics to a higher level, gymnastics is an excellent foundation for the fundamental movements of most sports. Some children participate when they are young to create this base and then move on to other sports.

All Gymnasts must wear comfortable athletic clothing, no zippers, no jeans, no buttons, and no baggy clothing.  They do not need to wear a bodysuit but it is recommended. 

Many of the gym surfaces are slippery so bare feet tend to be the safest option for gymnastics. (If your child has plantar warts or fungus, cover them with a Band-Aid held in place by sports tape.) Gymnastics shoes with grippy soles are an alternative to bare feet. 

Long hair gets in the way. Not only is it distracting, but it can easily fall over the eyes. Gymnasts need to see where they are going at all times.

The membership fee goes directly to two organizations: the Alberta Gymnastics Federation or Rhythmic Gymnastics Alberta and Gymnastics Canada. It covers insurance, governance, and other activities that support the sport of gymnastics. The fee is payable once per year (each year runs from July 1 to June 30) and is not transferable to other children in your family, however it is transferable to other member clubs.

Yes, we can accept other forms of payment. We also accept cash and e transfer, select the correct form of payment upon registration and it is your. responsibility to get the transfer in so it can be attached to your account.   Cash payments are only accepted at the office, coaches do not take payment. However, because of the capabilities of our registration system, if you wish to use other payment options you will need to contact our office before you register. 

If you would like to pay by e-transfer, please ensure that you use the correct email address. Please add the athlete's name and class into the notes section, so we can ensure the payment is applied to the correct invoice. If the e-transfer is related to purchasing other items like gymnastic suits, please ensure this is included in the notes. All e-transfers must be sent to the Treasurer at: bgctreasurer@outlook.com 

This is a service fee charged by our online provider. We have no ability to control or change this. 

Yes, as long as you inform us at the second class. If you choose to remove your child from a class after it starts and before the end of the second week, please contact the office. You are entitled a full refund less the AGF fee and a $40 administration fee. After the end of the second week there will be no refunds including your volunteer/fundraising bond cheque.

Yes.  We have updated the requirements this season so that you can volunteer OR fundraise. For each athlete registered you can choose to participate in the fundraiser for the session with a minimum $200 raised or participate in clean bees during the session for a minimum 3 hours or participate as a volunteer for an event during the session. Please note that volunteering for an event will require multiple days to assist with preparing for the event as well as helping at the event. 

A post-dated cheque must be submitted on the first day of classes. It will NOT be cashed if your requirement is fulfilled. 

Please keep in mind we have these requirements because we are a non-profit organization run by a volunteer board of directors. As such member help is essential for the success of the club. 

A Bond Cheque is a cheque, cash, or e transfer we hold in trust until your volunteer/fundraising commitment has been completed.  We can hold them for all 3 sessions if your commitments are being completed and we do not have to cash cheque. 

If you are concerned about your child’s age and where they should start, please reach out to bgccoachkelly@gmail.com for this information.

Our maximum class sizes are set by the Alberta Gymnastics Federation. We cannot exceed the guidelines.

1. Coaches are in charge of what happens in the gym. Listen carefully to their instructions.
2. Do not try gymnastics skills without permission.
3. One at a time on the equipment.
4. Always land on your feet unless you are told otherwise.
5. Stay with your group.
6. Stop immediately when you are asked to.
7. Watch out for other people and for uneven surfaces.
8. Stay out of the gym and off the equipment unless you are with a coach.
9. If you are late for class, check in with your coach before you join in.

Other rules are implicit, according to common sense in a multi-age learning situation; for example: no hitting or grabbing, no name-calling, no distracting other gymnasts, no horseplay, no offensive language, and no fighting (even play-fighting).

Each program is defined by a series of skills. To pass from one level to the next, gymnasts need to master the skills in the level they are in. Mastery means that they can perform the skill according to criteria with consistency and safety. Coaches must determine that the athlete has mastered 90 percent of the skills required. Some levels may take multiple sessions to complete.

Bullying is not acceptable. It is essential that participants are learning in a safe and welcoming learning environment. Please speak to the coach about the issue.