Port Alberni Gymnastics Academy (PAGA) is a non-profit organization run by a volunteer Board of Directors. Paga is very fortunate to have the support Alberni Valley Gaming
All parents/guardians and participants registered in Paga programs are members of our Society. As members we value your input and invite you to attend our monthly meetings held the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00pm in the upstairs room at Paga or at Chances Rim Rock.
OBJECTIVES
Build the mind and body of a child and you build a leader for life. Through the discipline of gymnastics young girls and boys will become leaders in our environment and the community of the world and inspire others in their search for excellence.
Our program objectives are:
- To provide a fun gymnastics program for girls/boys 5 years of age and up which will promote both physical and mental fitness.
- To develop a positive environment to aid gymnasts in reaching their full potential.
- To treat gymnasts equally.
- Develop a complete awareness of gymnastic fundamentals.
- Provide positive competition experiences for all gymnasts in our programs.
Our program develops building blocks for life
- camaraderie
- personal accomplishment
- positive environment
- spirit of community
- leadership skills
- culture of excellence
- team work
Gymnastics naturally develops
- agility
- balance
- speed
- strength
- motorskills
- self esteem
- coordination
PHILOSOPHY
The principle concern of the club is to develop the full inherent athletic, physical, and mental potential of each individual.
The club is dedicated to the development of young girls and boys, not only as masters of their discipline, but also as citizens who will assume leadership and will inspire others to reach the limits of individual potential.
All ability levels receive equal attention because of our structured program. An absolute beginner will get just as much out of training as a national competitor. Each level has its own emphasis. We do not feel that the goal of gymnastics is necessarily national level competition. Only a very few can attain that position. We feel that gymnastics has intrinsic values such as physical awareness, coordination, poise, sense of accomplishment and self-discipline, no matter what level a gymnast reaches!
GENERAL INFO
Class Description: Children learn using all gymnastics equipment under the guidance of a certified gymnastics instructor. Using a wide variety of activities for your child will have continuous benefits with many successes, challenges and discoveries. Our goal is to explore and teach the basic fundamentals of gymnastics.
To The Observer: Parents and spectators are welcome as observers for the first class and during designated watch weeks.
New Students: Placement in the proper class ensures safety and success for your child. In some cases the recreational director may feel that a child is not in the class best-suited for their skill level. In this case you may be asked to change to a more appropriate class.
Progress Reports: At the end of the term each child will receive a progress report.
GYM RULES AND REGULATIONS
- Gymnast must be changed and ready to train at their designated time. Warm-up is very short at times and should not be missed.
- No one is allowed in the gym unsupervised. Gymnasts have access to the change rooms and washrooms.
- Please be on time to pick up your child at the end of the practice session.
- All gymnasts should bring a healthy snack for their break. NO chocolate or candy will be allowed. A fridge and a microwave will be available. Groups are responsible for keeping the lunch area clean.
- Please leave jewellery at home and long hair must be pulled back. Bangs must be kept out of face.
- Gymnasts or Parents should call and/or leave a message for the coach if they will be unable to attend the practice session.
- Respect for other athletes, coaches and officials is very important in our sport and is expected of all gymnasts and parents.
- Parents are welcome to observe any practice as long as the gymnast is not distracted.
- If there are any questions or concerns please contact the Head Coach.
CLUB POLICIES
Refund Policy: Prior to any refund payment being made, one month’s written notice must be given to the office by the first business day of that month. Full payment for the month following withdrawal, notice is required. If additional fees have been received in advance these will be refunded.
Statutory Holidays: are observed by our employees. All competitive classes will be cancelled and not made up.
Refunds: are given for the time missed due to serious injury or extended illness. Please notify the secretary with a doctor’s note. Classes missed because of planned holidays or intermittent illness will not be refunded.
Bingo Requirement: It is necessary for parents of competitive and pre-competitive gymnasts to volunteer approximately 2-3 hours per gymnast each year to fulfill their commitment.
Class Cancellations: A class will be cancelled if there are less than three students in that class after the first week. We will do our best to accommodate the students enrolled in these classes by trying to find other convenient class times.
Family and friends: Family and friends are invited to view on specified watch weeks from the designated area. Children/siblings not enrolled are not permitted in the gym unless accompanied by a parent or adult guardian
