2017/2018 Competitive Season May 2017 thru April 2018 Twisters 3 & Training Team Commitment Contract REGISTRATION FEE & REGISTRATION FORM IS DUE MAY

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1 2017/2018 Competitive Season May 2017 thru April 2018 Twisters 3 & Training Team Commitment Contract REGISTRATION FEE & REGISTRATION FORM IS DUE MAY 1st Team Descriptions 1. Twisters 3 (Silver & Gold Levels) 1 day required/gff league participation 2 days required/mgm league participation 2. Training Twisters A (Silver Levels) 2 days required/gff&mgm league participation required 3. Training Twisters B (Silver & Gold Levels) 2 days required/gff&mgm league participation required 4. Training Twisters C (Gold & Platinum Levels) 2 days Gold/ 3 days Platinum required/gff&mgm league participation required -These teams are for student s ages 6 yrs+ -Team levels with regards to ages divisions, skill requirements and athlete eligibility are governed by USA Gymnastics. -Team levels with regards to competitions are governed by AAU Gymnastics run through MGM (Metro Gymnastics Meets) the local governing league. -These teams are required to compete in our in house meets through our own league GFF (Gymnastics For Fun). -Team members have the option and are encouraged to compete in the traveling competitions through the MGM (Metro Gymnastics Meets) league governed by AAU.

2 League participation decision must be made by July 1st, 2017 ONLY APPLIES TO TWISTERS 3 TRAINING TWISTERS ARE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN BOTH LEAGUES League Description 1. Gymnastics For Fun (GFF) League; This league was created by Kids In Motion, for its team members who are not yet ready or not interested in competing in away competitions (meets). K.I.M. holds three to four, in-house, competitions. Gymnasts are judged against a scale and not each other. This allows the gymnasts to be rewarded for their efforts and not on a curve. This is a positive, selfmotivating form of competition. Participation in this league is required for all team members. 2. Metro Gymnastics Meets (MGM) League; This St. Louis based league, is governed by AAU gymnastics. The league meets are held in Missouri. The Regional meet and Championships meet is held at a different location TBD each season out of state. USA-gymnastics judges officiate these meets. These meets are positive and motivating. Gymnasts compete and are ranked against each other. This league allows healthy competition through a positive format. This league also allows the experience of competing in state, regional and national level competitions all over the United States. Must commit to the required team practice schedule, per level, below; a) GFF League (all levels) 1 day commitment (competes at GFF meets only) b) MGM League (Silver/Gold) 2 day commitment minimum (competes in both GFF and MGM) c) MGM League (Platinum) 3 day commitment minimum (competes in both GFF and MGM) Twelve month program commitment, May thru April. Team members who fail to attend the mandatory class days and times, on a recurring basis, will be asked to reconsider their team placement.

3 TEAM Registration & LEAGUE Membership Fees 1. TEAM REGISTRATION FEE of $ This is paid yearly on, or before May 1st. This fee replaces the Kids In Motion registration fee. MANDATORY FOR ALL TEAM MEMBERS. REGISTRATION FEE IS DUE MAY 1st, NO EXCEPTIONS! FEE MUST BE PAID IN CASH ONLY. 2. LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP FEE (MGM LEAGUE ONLY) AAU national membership for those team members invited to participate. Each parent is responsible for applying for or renewing their child s membership, each year, online. THIS MUST BE COMPLETED BY AUGUST 1ST Step 1; Visit the AAU website Step 2; Click the Join AAU box Step 3; Click Get a Membership Step 4; Click Youth Athlete Membership Step 5; Select your sport-gymnastics Step 6; Coverage-Regular Step 7; Term-your decision Step 8; Are they a member of a club - Click NO

4 Uniforms (All fees must be paid in CASH only) 1. Purchase of team leotard. This is usually ordered in August, fees are collected in July, and the estimated approx. cost is; $ Used leotards are sometimes available. We try to use the same leotard for a three year cycle, but there is no guarantee. 2. Purchase of new team t-shirt each season. This is usually ordered in August, fees are collected in July, and the estimated approx. cost is around $ Purchase of new team shorts each season. This is usually ordered in August, fees are collected in July, and the estimated approx. cost is around $ (Required for MGM league participants/optional for all others) Purchase of team warm up suit (jacket and leggings). We try to use the same warm up suit for a three year cycle, but there is no guarantee. This is usually ordered in August, fees are collected in July, and the estimated approx. cost is around $ (Required for MGM league participants/optional for all others) Purchase of team duffle bag/backpack. We try to use the same bag for a three year cycle, but their is no guarantee. This is usually ordered in August, fees are collected in July, and the estimated approx. cost is around $ Tuition 1. Each team will be designated a set tuition. This is paid in full whether attendance is fulltime or part time. If your team is set a specific tuition amount and your schedule is for two days a week, tuition will not be pro-rated if for a period of time you do not have full attendance. 2. If a student chooses to take time off from gym, tuition is still paid in full whether you attend or not. The only way to not pay is to quit. Tuition is a yearly fee, broken into monthly payments for your convenience.

5 Personal Equipment 1. Purchase of palm guards/grips and wrist bands as your child needs them. Price varies depending on type and size. You will be given information so that you can order this yourself as needed. New grips will be needed as the students outgrow them or they wear out. Purchase of supports/braces as needed. 2. All gymnasts must purchase of the following items and need to keep in their lockers. These items are; athletic tape, pre-wrap, ankle weights, jump rope, bottled water or water bottle, feminine supplies (as needed), and spare snacks, hair ties etc. The weights and jump rope will be done as group order since a specific type is required. Routine Choreography/Music (All fees must be paid in CASH only) ROUTINES ARE DONE IN AUGUST OF EACH SEASON 1. TWISTERS 3; Students will be charged a $10 music fee. This is used to purchase copy-right protected music from a licensed music distributor. 2. There will be two routine clinics, held on Saturdays, for students to learn the beam and floor routines. There will be a $15 fee charged for each clinic. Clinics are two hours in duration. Students will be given a written copy of each routine. Parents are welcome to video at the clinics. Parents are also welcome to download a copy of the floor music via a zip drive. Individual Optional Routines/Music (All fees must be paid in CASH only) 1. ALL Training Team levels; Individual optional routine choreography. At these levels, students will have an individual, optional, floor routine choreographed for them each season. This will require the purchase of new music and new choreography. Routines may not be used more than one season. Choreography is done outside of class time. The choreography fee is $50.00 payable to your choreographer. Routine music may be ordered online. The average fee for a downloadable copy of the music is $ This is the financial responsibility of the athlete. Each athlete may pick three song choices. The athlete will then present the three choices to Mrs. Piper to help narrow it down to one. Once a song is chosen, then the athlete may order a copy online.

6 GFF League Required Competitions (All meets must be paid in CASH only) 1. Judges Cup: November FEE DUE: September 10th FEE: $55.00(CASH) *Not all team members will be eligible to compete in this meet. It will be at the discretion of the coach. 2. Winter Mini Olympics: January FEE DUE: December 10th FEE: $35.00(CASH) 3. Spring Classic: March FEE DUE: January 10th FEE: $35(CASH) 4. Summer Mini Olympics: May FEE DUE: April 1st FEE: $35.00(CASH) Team members will be financially responsible for the three GFF-League meet entry fees whether or not you attend. These meets are team fundraisers for our scholarship program. MGM League Optional Competitions(All meets must be paid in CASH only) Team members must compete in all the meets, #1-4, held in the Spring season. You must attend your required practice schedule. Dates for these competitions TBD. Meets 5 & 6 are optional, but strongly encouraged. 1. Koolaid Cup: January FEE DUE: December 1st FEE: $75.00(CASH) 2. Hershey Classic: February FEE DUE: January 1st FEE: $75.00(CASH) 3. Shamrock: March FEE DUE: February 1st FEE: $75.00(CASH) 4. Championships* FEE DUE: March 10th FEE: $75.00(CASH) 5. Regionals* FEE DUE: TBD(CASH) *Location to be determined. 6. Nationals* FEE DUE: TBD(CASH) *Location to be determined.

7 Required Participation(All fees must be paid in CASH only) 1. The team member/parents must participate in all three mandatory fundraisers per season (May-April). 2. The team member/parents must participate in three publicity events per season (June-May). There are several to choose from. FUNDRAISERS MONTH TYPE BUY-OUT/REQUIRED SALES September Some sort of bakery item fundraiser $25 Dec-March Banner Sponsor $50 April Some sort of Italian food fundraiser $25 VOLUNTEERING MONTH TYPE PARTICIPATION OPTIONS August Washington Fair Parade Decorate/Ride/Walker November Parade of Lights Decorate/Ride/Walker May YMCA Healthy Kids Day Set up/take down/demo Varies GFF in house meets Concession/Judges hospitality/set up & take down

8 TEAM CONTRACT SIGNATURE PAGE STUDENT'S NAME My Parents have explained the contents of the team contract to me and I understand it to the best of my ability. I agree that I will do my best to be a good member of the Twisters Gymnastics team. I promise to work hard and listen to my coaches. I will be respectful to my teammates, coaches and the Kids In Motion staff. I promise to try my hardest at competitions and not to be jealous or mad of my teammates or other competitors when it comes to scores. I will be polite and respectful to the judges and those running the competitions. I promise give my parents lots of thank you s for allowing me to do gymnastics. I will make family and school first and gymnastics second. I will try my best to have good grades and will always make sure my homework is done first. I will keep my gym locker clean and stocked, especially with tape/pre wrap. I will clean up after myself at gym. GYMNAST SIGNATURE DATE I/We have read the team requirements on all the pages above and have explained them to our child participating in your team program. I/We agree to follow and adhere to the above requirements. PARENT (printed) Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date PARENT (printed) Parent/Legal Guardian Signature Date *If parents are divorced and share custody, both must sign.

9 CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS TWISTERS 3 & TRAINING TWISTERS The primary parent needs to initial each line and then sign the bottom of the second page. If parents are divorced you will need two forms. ATHLETES NAME Yearly Registration fee due May 1st of each competitive season or if we are new to team, at time of registration. Required signed documents (Checklist of Requirements, Team Contract Signature Page, Team Yearly Registration form) due May 1st of each competitive season or if we are new to team, at time of registration. Required participation in three yearly fundraiser or the accompanying Buyout fees per fundraiser. (Fall/Winter/Spring) Required participation in three publicity events per season. Decision made by July 1st, of each season, as to which competitive leagues you will be participating in. Required AAU membership, by August 1st 2017, if you are choosing to participate in the MGM Traveling League. *Required for all Training Twisters Team Members. All uniform fees are due July 1st for the competitive season. There are no exceptions.

10 I understand that tuition is due each month, by the 10th or a late fee will apply. I agree that I will not allow my monthly tuition to become delinquent. I also understand that there is no pro-rating or taking months off from team tution. I agree to provide my child with all the items listed under Personal Equipment and I will keep them restocked and reordered as needed. I agree to and understand the financial requirements pertaining to Routine Choreography as outlined in my Team Contract. I understand that each season I will be required to pay the music fee/or order a new song dependant on my child's level. I further understand I will be responsible for the choreography fee that goes along with it. I understand that I am responsible for the meet fees for 4 MGM meets at $75 per meet and 4 GFF meets at $35 per meet. These are mandatory. *Twisters 3 is required the GFF league and the MGM is optional. Primary Parent's Name Signature Date