WHAT AGES DO YOU TEACH?
We accept students as young as 16 months old in our Toddler classes, and have programs for all ages and abilities up through high school.

WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT?
We accept cash or checks only.

DO YOU HAVE A COMPETITIVE TEAM?
Our focus is recreational; however, we do have a team that trains using USAG skill levels and routines. Our team generally attends meets outside of our gym once or twice a year, to gain experience in competition, and we do exhibitions several times a year.

WHEN CAN YOU SIGN UP?
During the school year, we run four 9 week terms. New students are accepted at the beginning of each term. Once the school year is underway, many of our classes stay full for the year, as most students re-enroll for subsequent terms. However, we will accept new students as space allows.

DO YOU HAVE CLASSES IN THE SUMMER?
Our school year culminates with our annual Gym Show in June. During July and August, we run “camps” on a one or two week basis, for various age groups. Our camps are held at our facility, Monday through Friday, for a half or full day, depending on age.

WHAT IS OPEN GYM?
Open Gym is held on Friday afternoons during the school year. It is a supervised, non-structured workout time, and is open to the public as well as to our students. It is a good way to try gymnastics before signing up for a whole term, and is also an opportunity for students to gain extra practice. Open Gym times are 3:30-4:15 for ages 6 and under, for $6.00, and 4:30-5:30 for ages 7 and over, for $7.00. Any child attending Open Gym who is not a current student must have a parent complete a release form prior to participating.

MY CHILD IS SHY – CAN I COME TO CLASS WITH HER?
Except for our Toddler with Parent and Tumblebug Transition classes, parents are not allowed to be in the practice area during class. This is for the safety of all of our students, who need to pay attention to their instructors. If you think your child will not do well without you, try Open Gym first – parents are allowed in the gym during Open Gym, and your child can get used to the facility and equipment at his/her own pace. Then when you are both ready, you can sign your child up for a regular class.

WHAT ABOUT SAFETY?
Our main focus is teaching children to enjoy gymnastics safely. Our teachers are safety-certified by USAG, and we stress safe performance in every class. No horseplay on the equipment is allowed, and students are always spotted when on trampolines, high bars, and high balance beams. Although participating in gymnastics can result in injuries, and accidents can happen despite all preventative measures, we have an excellent safety record.

WHAT IS APPROPRIATE ATTIRE FOR CLASS?
Girls should wear leotards, or other workout clothing such as leggings. All students need to be barefoot in class, so tights that cover the feet are not allowed. All hair must be tied back, and no jewelry (except stud earrings) may be worn.
Boys should wear gym shorts and tee-shirts, or sweatsuits, but no jeans or pants that have zippers, buckles, etc. All tee-shirts must be tucked in.

DO YOU EVER CANCEL CLASSES? HOW DO YOU MAKE UP A CLASS?
Classes are cancelled only when Amesbury schools close due to bad weather, and then we cancel morning classes, and open up in the afternoon if possible, depending on the weather situation later in the day. If Amesbury schools have a delayed opening, we open at our regular time. We are also open on some school holidays (see calendar). If we cancel a class due to snow, or if your child cannot attend class for some reason, the class may be made up by coming to an Open Gym session. We do not reschedule any cancelled classes, since our schedule is set for the entire year, and we offer Open Gym as a makeup class.

DRESS
All students must wear appropriate gymnastics clothing to class. Girls should wear leotards and/or gym shorts and tee-shirts (tee-shirts must be tucked in — not baggy). Footless or stirrup tights are acceptable; however, all students must be barefoot in class. Boys should wear gym shorts and tee-shirts (tucked in), or a sweat suit. NO JEANS, JEANS SHORTS, OR ANY OTHER APPAREL WITH ZIPPERS, SNAPS, ETC.

All hair, including bangs, must be tied or pulled back away from face. Please keep in mind that your child will be tumbling, so plastic headbands and hair elastics with large plastic figures or balls are not recommended. NO jewelry may be worn during class (except stud earrings).

VIEWING POLICY
Parents may leave the building or wait in our waiting area during class. No one is allowed in the practice area except students and their instructors. (Parents are present for all Toddler classes, and in the Transition class if necessary.) The presence of parents can be a distraction for students, and we request that you respect our need as teachers to have your child’s complete attention, and your child's need to concentrate on the task at hand. A child who is “showing off” for mom or dad, or who hears a parent offering suggestions or instructions, is at a higher risk of injury. If you must “peek” at your child during class, we ask that you be discreet and quiet at all times.

MAKEUP POLICY
We understand that illness and other unforeseen circumstances may occasionally prevent your attendance. Students may make up missed classes at Open Gym on Fridays (see Programs for Open Gym Times), not during other classes. Missed classes should be made up within the same term if possible. You must sign in at Open Gym when you come to make up the class — the Open Gym fee will be waived for makeups.

CLASS CANCELLATIONS
When Amesbury schools cancel due to bad weather, we will cancel morning classes only. A decision on whether to hold classes in the afternoon and evening will be made by our staff on a case-by-case basis, keeping in mind the forecast and current driving conditions. We will record an announcement on our answering machine at least 1 hour before any scheduled class, informing you whether we will cancel classes or not. If Amesbury schools have a delayed opening, we will still be open at our regular time. Please be sure to call ahead to see if we are open if you have any question about weather conditions. Classes canceled due to weather are not rescheduled; however all students are entitled to a makeup class at Open Gym in the event their class is canceled.
PLEASE NOTE: This applies to unexpected cancellations only – we are open on some school holidays. (See calendar.)

REFUND POLICY
NO REFUNDS ARE GIVEN AFTER THE FIRST CLASS OF EACH TERM. By paying your class fee, you have purchased a spot in a particular class, which we will not then sell to anyone else. If you are not sure your child will like gymnastics, please come to our Open Gym program to try it out. Refunds, minus a $10.00 registration fee, will be given prior to the first class of the term only. Once a term has begun, if your child must drop out for any reason, we will issue a credit for any remaining class, once we are notified that he/she will not be returning.

Our goal at Clipper City Gymnastics is to ensure to the best of our abilities that your child’s experience here is a positive one. To minimize the possibility of injury to our students, and to provide a safe environment in which to learn, we must ask that all students and their families respect and follow the rules of the gym:

1. No running in the gym.
2. No gum, candy, or other food is allowed in the practice area.
3. No unauthorized use of the gymnastics equipment. No horseplay in the gym.
4. No one allowed in the practice area without a staff member — no spectators in the practice area.

Only Clipper City students are allowed on the equipment, and only during class and with permission or when instructed to do so, and only in the proper manner. Students may never use equipment before or after class, or when no instructor is present.