Mom and Dad!! There are a few things that you need to know about Sapphire Gymnastics Academy (SGA) to make your class experiences a breeze. The following information will help you get acquainted with the way the gym runs. If you have any questions about any of these policies please do not hesitate to ask the front desk. We are here to help.
When you come to class: Students may not enter the gym until they are signaled by their instructor. Parents are not allowed in the gym, but are welcome to watch class from the viewing windows in the lobby. Parents, please supervise your children in the lobby for their safety.
Class pick up: Parents please plan to pick up your children from class on time. For the safety of your child he/she will not be allowed to leave the building without parent supervision.
On-going registration: Once your child is enrolled at SGA (s)he will be enrolled until we are notified otherwise. This means that all students enrolling in the school year schedule will remain enrolled through the end of May and summer students will be registered June-August.
Ending an enrollment: If for any reason you wish to end your child’s enrollment you must provide a 30-day written notice to the front desk. SGA holds a spot for your child in his/her class. Many of our classes are full and may have waiting lists. It is out of courtesy to others that we need an accurate record of students in each class.
Tuition: Tuition at SGA is automatically billed to the account of your choice on the 1st of each month. This ensures an on-time payment and helps to avoid an extra trip to the gym. Tuition paid on time guarantees your child’s spot in his/her class. Tuition at SGA is the same EVERY month regardless of the number of weeks of class. Sapphire does not charge extra for months with 5 classes and therefore does not pro-rate for months with 3 classes. Tuition is NOT pro rated for missed classes.
Registration Fee: $25/child. This is a non-refundable fee that enrolls your child in any programs at SGA for one calendar year. The Registration Fee is due at registration and will be automatically billed annually.
Returned Check Fee: $25
Multiple Family Member/Class discount: 10% (no discounts on USAG Team)
Make-up Policy: If your child misses a class for any reason you may stop by the front desk to pick up an Open Gym voucher. Sapphire Gymnastics Academy does not allow make-ups in regular classes. SGA WILL ALLOW MAKE UPS IN OTHER CLASSES DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS.
Extreme Weather: SGA will follow the Urbandale School District in weather related closings. This means if Urbandale should have a(n),
Late start – all morning activities at SGA will be cancelled
Early out – all evening activities will be cancelled
No school – morning classed will be cancelled and a decision about evening activities will be made by 12pm.
In the event that SGA closes for extreme weather there will be a voice mail on the message system. Any time the gym is closed for extreme weather students will be able to make up their classes.
Class Sizes: Maximum class size ratios at SGA are as follows.
Opals – 6
Peridot and Jade – 7
Spinel, Tanzanite, Topaz, Alexandrite, Ruby and Beginner Diamond – 8
Pearls, Int/Adv Diamonds, Cheerleading – Teacher discretion
Dress Code: Female students at SGA are to wear any style of leotard. Female students are also permitted to wear tight fitting shorts. Male students must wear shorts and a t-shirt. All students are required to be bare foot.