NOLA Gymnastics LLC, Safety Rules
RULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME AT NOLA GYMNASTICS LLC DISCRETION
We pride ourselves in using Equipment Safely. All gymnastics equipment should be used properly and with supervision.
For the safety of the gymnasts, we ask that you please review the Safety Rules with your children.
Safety First!
Rule #1 in the gym is that no one is allowed to get hurt. That means no one is allowed to do anything that might get themselves or anyone else hurt.
Safety rules must be followed not only by gymnasts, but also by the parents and siblings.
All parents/guardians with a child in any gym program must sign a Waiver/Release Form.
NO STREET SHOES in the gym please remove your shoes before entering the gym.
Gymnasts need to wear appropriate gymnastics attire – e.g., leotards or shorts and T-shirt for girls and shorts and T-shirt for boys. Belt buckles and any other metal clothing accessories may not be worn on any apparatus.
Jewelry is not allowed during class.
No valuable items should be brought to the gym. We cannot be responsible for lost or stolen items.
Gymnasts should have their hair tied back away from their face. Nails should be trimmed to prevent the possibility of injury.
Shoes and clothing are to be left in the designated areas, not spread all over the gym.
Make sure you have no objects in your pockets while in the gym.
No jumping off any of the trampoline apparatus onto the floor. Walk or climb off the equipment carefully.
Check for proper matting before using any equipment. Check equipment, matting, and apparatus before use.
Never dismount off apparatus onto anything but landing mats or crash pads.
Crash pads, landing mats and pits increase safety, but will not totally protect anyone from injury. Use common sense and proper learning progressions.
Never dive head first or land on your head or neck in the pit or on crash pads or landing mats. No pit or mat can totally prevent serious injury to your head or neck, so avoid landing on them.
Whenever moving through the gym, stay alert and look out for other gymnasts.
Be alert for any physical hazards in the gym area, especially the bar cables.
Before crossing any dismount mat, tumbling strip, the floor exercise mat or any other apparatus mat, look all around for other gymnasts. Don’t cross until the way is clear. Always yield to gymnasts in the middle of doing skills.
Spotting is to be done by coaches only. No student or parent spotting of gymnasts.
Trampoline Rules
No student is permitted on the trampoline without a gymnastics instructor present.
Never go under the trampoline when someone else is jumping.
No horseplay. Recklessness and horseplay is not allowed.
Only one person on the trampoline at a time.
Never land head first on the trampoline as it may cause serious injuries
Keep balls and other toys off the trampolines.
Consistently land all your bounces and skills in the center of the trampoline.
No bouncing or jumping off trampoline onto the floor or mat.
No one is to attempt somersaults, back handsprings or other difficult skills without specific instructor permission.
Gymnasts are not allowed on equipment/mats without a coach
No student is allowed in the gym areas or on any equipment without a gymnastics instructor present.
Please be on time. The warm-ups are important to your child’s safety. Warm-up prior to all strenuous gymnastics participation is required.
No Horseplay.
No running on the concrete, especially in socks.
Children must follow the instructions of the instructor for their own safety. Proper gym and social behavior is expected of all students. Failure to act in an appropriate and safe manner may result in your removal from class.
Gymnastics Rules
No glass or glass bottles anywhere in the gym.
No chewing gum, food or drinks in the gymnastics area.
No running anywhere in the facility unless directed by your instructor.
Gymnasts are expected to be respectful, polite and show good manners at all times in the gym.
No fighting of any kind.
All trash goes immediately into trash cans.
Arrival and Pickup
Drivers need to stay alert for traffic, cars backing out, and departing and arriving gymnasts.
Parents please do NOT park on the Dufossaat street side between the NO PARKING posted signs, school buses come in and out of this area and your car will be towed if blocking access.
Be sure your son or daughter is actually in the gym prior to your leaving after dropping them off at the gym.
Gymnasts are not allowed to leave the building for any reason except with a parent or approved guardian.
Students must remain inside the gym until their parents arrive. Please be on time for the start and end of your class.
Gymnasts are expected to be picked up within 5 minutes of the end of their scheduled class. Repeated lateness without instructor or gym notification and agreement will result in extra charges.
No one other than currently registered and enrolled gymnasts are allowed in the gymnastics area or on the equipment for any reason.
Illness or Injuries
Advise the coach if you are ill or have any symptoms of illness.
Children on medication which may affect their coordination skills should not be allowed to attend classes. The higher the skill level the more dangerous this is to your child. Please advise the coach if your child is on medication.
Report any injury, unusual pain or discomfort felt during participation to your coach or instructor immediately.