About Us
Welcome to the Gymsport & Recreation Centre, the home of Counties Manukau Gymnastics. We provide programmes for gymnastics, trampoline, tumbling, under 5, schools, holiday programmes, clinics, corporate and sport team activities, adult pilates and Birthday Parties.
Our Aim
To provide professional gymsport and recreation programmes in the Counties Manukau Region.
Brief History
Counties Manukau Gymnastics was founded in 1973 and was formerly the Manurewa Gymnastics Club Inc and the Counties Gymnastic Club Inc. The club operated from several different venues before coming together at the Gymsport & Recreation Centre in 2000.
The Gymsport & Recreation Centre was purpose built for gymnastics, trampoline and related activities. Whilst primarily a training venue, gymnastics competitions are regularly held at the Centre including the 2000, 2004, 2005 and 2007 National Gymnastics Championships.
What sort of costs are involved?
There are two main costs: Training fees and Club membership/affiliation (to GSNZ).
Other costs: holiday training, competition entry fees, uniforms, badges.
Affiliation & Class Fees
Nearly all of our classes operate on a term by term basis. Fees are due at the beginning of each term. Invoices are not given to Gym for All classes unless requested. Affiliation fees relate to the type of gymsport you are involved in. These are set by and passed on to GymSports NZ and enable us to run national licensed programmes. Class fees relate to the number of weekly training hours. Competitive gymnasts will be invoiced. A copy of our payment policy and price list can be found on the wall next to reception. Special training during school holidays or on a public holiday will incur an additional cost.
Club Registration
This is an annual fee payable the first term you participate for the year. The fee is for membership to Counties Manukau Gymnastic Club.
Registration
All class participants must pre-enroll and fill in a registration application form before participation in a programme.
What do I do when I arrive for class?
- When arriving please go to the lobby to sign in for your class.
- Proceed upstairs to the mezzanine floor and wait for your instructor to call you down for class, via the stairs at the far end of the mezzanine.
- Only class participants are allowed access to the gym floor.
- At the bottom of the stairs remove your shoes and place any bags, drink bottles in one of the storage lockers.
- When you have finished your class, exit the same way that you entered.
- Sign out in the lobby when you leave.
Other Golden Rules you need to know
- Enrolled class participants only are to use equipment, and only during their scheduled session.
- Parents please ensure children are suitably clothed for the season. Clothing with zips or buckles are not appropriate.
- Keep children who are ill or contagious at home until they have recovered. All open cuts and wounds must be dressed or covered.
- Competitive gymnasts are to provide their own basic first aid kit (scissors, band aid, tape, etc.)
- No food is to be taken into the gymnasium.
- No gum is to be eaten anywhere in the building.
- No smoking inside the building.
- Parents must collect children from inside the building.
- PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CHILDREN NOT PARTICIPATING IN CLASSES.
- Children may not run , climb on railings or throw objects over the railings in the viewing areas.
- No playing in the lift.
- Inacceptable language will not be tolerated anywhere in the building.
- Participants are responsible for any deliberate damage to mats or equipment.
Communication
Each term the Gymsport & Recreation Centre sends out a newsletter to keep you up to date with events and activities. Additional notices may be given out by programme managers if there is information specific to that programme. A copy of all notices are kept at reception. (Email communication is used were viable).
If your child is unable to attend class we would appreciate a phone call. (ph: 295 0720).
If you have a question or query regarding your child's class, please contact the programme manager of the activity.
- Holiday Programme: Diane Cunningham
- Babygym & Playgym: Diane Cunningham
- Recreational Girls: TBA
- Competitive Girls: Marie Stechman
- Boys junior levels, Competitive Boys, Tumbling: TBA
- High Performance: Marie Stechman
- Trampoline: Janine Glover
- Gymfun: Diane Cunningham
- School Gymnastics: Tracey Redhead
- Rhythmic Gymnastics: Tracey Redhead
The Counties Manukau Gymnastics Executive Committee meets once a month. The president of Counties Manukau Gymnastics is Linda Main. An AGM for Counties Manukau Gymnastics is usually held in March of each year.
Information Gathering and Privacy Policy
Regular classes
All participants of regular classes must complete and sign (parents to sign if under 18) a registration application form for the current year.
Information contained in the registration application form includes name, date of birth, contact details and indication of any medical conditions. By signing the registration forms participants/guardians agree to the following declaration:
"I/we, the undersigned in making this application understand that participation in gymnastics/trampoline involves movement, rotation and height in a unique environment and as such carries with it a reasonable assumption of risk. I/we agree that the leaders and instructors of the Gymsport & Recreation Centre/Counties Manukau Gymnastics are free and clear of all responsibility for any accident arising whilst at the Gymsport & Recreation Centre. I authorise the Gymsport & Recreation Centre/Counties Manukau Gymnastics that in the event of an accident or illness, to obtain the necessary medical or other assistance as is required, and agree to meet any expense incurred with it."
I/we understand that as the Gymsport & Recreation Centre/Counties Manukau Gymnastics run licensed programmes of GymSports New Zealand. Contact information of participant's will be passed on to the GymSports New Zealand for affiliation purposes.
I further declare that:
o My child is in good health and I agree to advise the Centre immediately in the event of him/her contracting any ailment likely or considered likely to be detrimental to the health of other class participants.
o That he/she will comply with all reasonable instructions of staff members of the Gymsport & Recreation Centre.
o That if he/she commit any act of misconduct that in the opinion of the Centre Manager is detrimental to the good name of the Centre or the Instructors, he/she may have his/her membership terminated or suspended
o There will be no refunds of paid fees in the event of a suspension or termination of membership.
o I understand and accept the payment policy of the Gymsport & Recreation Centre.
This information may be used for communication purposes. The information on medical conditions may be used to assist and effect participation. This information is included on the registration application form.
The registration application form is to be completed by the participant/parent/legal guardian only.
A registration application form must be completed each year to keep records up to date.
Information from the registration application form shall be collated on the Gymsport & Recreation Centre membership database. The hard copy of the signed form shall be filed and kept in the reception office.
Parents/participants/legal guardians have the right to change information on our database.
Information shall be kept on the Gymsport & Recreation Centre for no more than three years after the participant ceases membership.
Information on the Gymsport & Recreation Centre database will be restricted to full time staff members of the Centre. Programme Managers will receive a hardcopy report of information of participants in their respective programmes. This is to enable the Managers to contact their members and to be aware of any medical conditions.
Private home numbers of participants/staff shall not be given out to unauthorised persons without the permission of the participant/staff.
The Gymsport & Recreation Centre will do endeavour to keep the information accurate and up to date.
Electronic information to groups will be sent as blind copy to addressees so as not to divulge the collective data of addresses.
Holiday Programmes/Sports Clinics
A separate registration form shall be completed for holiday programme before the start of each term programme.
The general membership policy shall apply to the Holiday Programme registration.
Adventure based programmes/Adult gymnastics
As this programme is a one-off or non-regular, participants must complete the Adventure based or adult gymnastics sign-in sheet. By doing so, participants register their attendance, sign a waiver and acknowledge that staff will need to be aware of medical conditions will hinder participation.
Payment Policy
Term Fees
Term definition
The Gymsport & Recreation Centre defines a term as a minimum 8 weeks.
Recreation classes
No invoice will be created, unless requested for recreation classes.
Payment will be required PRIOR to the first class of term.
Competition Classes
Invoices will be created for all competitive classes.
Payment will be required by the due date on the invoice.
Family Invoices
Families with children in both competition and recreation classes will receive invoices with all members. Payment required by the due date on the invoice.
Payment Methods
Payment should be made to the Gymsport & Recreation Centre.
Payments may be made by cash, cheque, eftpos, credit card, or automatic payment (by request only).
Part payments may be made upon request to the Centre Accountant (all part payments must be completed before the next term commences).
High Performance/5 Term competition groups
High performance athletes and some designated competitive groups will be invoiced 5 times a year for 10-week terms. This will include training that is completed during school holidays.
Refund/Discounts
A refund/credit may only be issued for injury/severe sickness during the term, which prevents them from attending training. A medical certificate is required to be produced before a refund/credit will be considered.
Discounts will be made for the third child in a family participating in an one-hour programme. Third child discount will be 50% of the lowest term fee only.
No refunds will be given for gymnasts that leave part way during the term/year.
Competitions
Exclusion from training and competitions may take place if term fees have not been paid on time and no arrangement has been made with Centre Management.
"Make Up" Classes
The Gymsport & Recreation Centre is under no obligation to make up classes when a child is absent, when training falls on a public holiday or competition day.
Make Up classes may be available for classes, which are cancelled by the Gymsport & Recreation Centre.
Holiday Training
With the exception of athletes on 5 term payments, holiday training is not a part of term fees. Holiday training must be booked and paid up front before training. Athletes will be given times and costing for holiday training.
Affiliation/Club membership
With the exception of "Pay as you Play" advertised programmes, all participants are required to pay affiliation and club membership fees.
Payments should be made to Gymsport & Recreation Centre.
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