Policies
Procedures and General Information
*information and dates subject to change.
REGISTRATION
LKN Gym Academy‘s (LKNGA or The Academy) instructional classes run from late August through the end of May, with a special abbreviated summer program and summer classes June, July and August. Pre-Registration for the school year program begins in June, although you may register anytime throughout the year, based on class availability. **All Competitive Teams & Martial Arts are year round programs.
There is a once-a-year non-refundable registration fee of $45.00, $40.00 for an additional child and a family max of $100.00.
REGISTRATION FEE AND 1ST MONTH’S TUITION ARE DUE UPON REGISTRATION. We must have a current signed registration/consent form on file in the office before anyone can be accepted into a class. Telephone registrations are not accepted.
MONTHLY TUITION
Tuition charges are posted to the customer account the 1st of each month and payment is due by the first class of the month. A late fee is automatically charged to all accounts that are not paid in full by the 10th of each month. To ensure that your payment is credited to your account, please include your child’s name in the memo section. Please make your check payable to LKNGA.
For your convenience a payment box is located in the office. If you prefer, you may mail your payment to: 443 N. Pilot Knob Rd. Denver, NC 28037 to be received before the 10th of the month. Also for your convenience, we take credit card payments over the phone and we also have credit card auto pay available. Please check with front office staff for more information.
OVERDUE TUITION
Accounts paid after the 10th of the month will automatically be charged a $15.00 late fee. Any unpaid balance that is 30 days overdue may terminate your further participation at LKN Gym Academy.
RETURNED CHECKS
Should your check be returned by your bank, your account will be charged the amount of the check plus a $25.00 return check fee. Repayment for the returned check and service fee may be requested in cash or money order.
REFUNDS
Because of our strict student to teacher ratio there will be no refund, credit or makeup's for missed classes. In addition, you should call in advance to let the office know that your child will miss class. Missed classes will not result in pro-rated tuition or refunds. Prorated refunds for extended illness or injury (over one month) may be made upon timely notification of the situation to the office.
MAKE-UP POLICY
Students are encouraged to attend classes regularly. Because of our strict student to teacher ration, makeup classes are ONLY offered if a child misses due to serious illness or injury that the office has been made aware of. A physician's note may be requested.
In addition, you should call in advance to let the office know that your child will miss class. Missed classes will not result in pro-rated tuition, refunds or makeups.
HOLIDAYS / SCHEDULED FACILITY CLOSINGS
Our facility will be closed on the following days: 9/5/11, 10/31/11, 11/23-11/26/2011; 12/23-1/2/2012; 4/9-4/14/2012; 5/28/2012. Our facility will also be closed for periods during the summer months; dates to be announced.
Full tuition is due every month – there will be no extra charge for months with 5 classes.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the event of extreme weather conditions please check for closing information @ www.lkngymnastics.com, www.nbc6.com/closings, or www.wsoctv.com/closings or watch NBC6*WCNC-TV or WSOC-TV. If the roads appear clear by the afternoon call the gym for class status.
We will provide a makeup class for any class that is canceled due to weather or other circumstances beyond our control.
DROPPING CLASSES
IT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A 2-WEEK WRITTEN NOTICE PRIOR TO WITHDRAWING FROM OUR PROGRAM.
It is imperative to let us know if you decide to drop any or all classes. Please note that payment is due for that 2-week period. If a student stops coming to class without written notification then that student’s account will be charged for the additional 30 days. This charge will be for holding the student’s place in that class instead of offering that place to a student on the waiting list.
**PARENT’S MUST NOTIFY OFFICE TO TERMINATE BILLING.
DELIVERING & PICKING UP STUDENTS
For safety reasons, no one will be permitted to participate in class if tardy by 15 minutes or more. Sorry – No Exceptions.
Please be aware that being late is far more difficult on a child than what many parents realize. In addition, it greatly distracts the rhythm of the class. Parents must come into the building when dropping off or picking up athletes. This will ensure athletes have arrived or left practice safely, and parents can ensure that there have been no unforeseen changes to the practice schedule.
Please pick up your child on time and inform us if you know you will be late picking up your child. Instruct your child to wait inside the building and you should escort them from the building to your car. During peak times the parking lot is crowded. Please take into consideration that our “customers” are primarily young children, so drive slowly and carefully. Do not take a chance on your child running to and from your car.
CLASSES
Classes will be added upon demand. All classes (days/times) are subject to change based on enrollment - you will be notified of any changes. At least four students are needed to keep a class open.
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE IS ALWAYS REQUIRED
-ABSOLUTELY NO JEANS ALLOWED.
-Boys may wear tucked in t-shirts and shorts with no snaps or zippers.
-All girls must wear leotards.
-Gymnastic shoes are required for safety in the gym.-
dance and cheerleading also have shoe requirements-see instructors.
-Hair must be pulled neatly and securely away from the face so that it stays up for the entire workout.
-Girls should not wear bows or other large hair ornaments that cause discomfort while rolling or flipping.
-Please refer to individual program brochures or inquire at the front office.
-Shoes, socks and other personal items should be left in the cubbies-NOT on the floor.
-We are not responsible for any lost or damaged belongings.
ANNUAL PERFORMANCES
These highly anticipated annual events are wonderful ways for our students to show off their skills and talents. For scheduling purposes, each event is limited to a specific number of participants, therefore if you wish to have your child participate in an event, be certain to sign up by the set deadlines. Sorry no late entries can be accepted.
Monkey Mania Exhibition
Open to all Kinder & Starter students. All participants will "show-off" their skills with other students of the same level in preparation for the end of the year show. All participants will be awarded a special event ribbon.
Date: 1/29/2012 2:00PM
Cost: $15
Deadline: 1/20/12
Winter Warm-Up Practice Competition
Open to all Level 1 & Up students. This is a friendly in-house event which allows our athletes to experience the fun of a 'competitive meet' with students in other LKNGA classes. All participants will be awarded a special event ribbon.
Date: 2/12/2012 2:00PM LEVEL 1 ATHLETES
Date: 2/12/2012 4:00PM LEVEL 2 & UP ATHLETES
Cost: $15
Deadline: 2/1/12
*Shooting Stars Exhibition
Open to all Kinder & Starter students. All participants will exhibit their hard work and skills with other students of the same level. This very special event allows our very young students to be in the spotlight and have lots of fun with their friends and family! Every student will receive a special event trophy.
Date: Sunday, June 3, 2012 Time: TBA
Cost: $55
Deadline: 4/30/2012
*Rising Stars Invitational
Open to all Level 1 & Up students. This special event is the allows our upper level athletes to experience the feel of a competition. Every athlete will receive a special event participation trophy. Medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place on all 4 events in each level and trophies will also be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd All-Around in each level. The excitement and thrill of a competition is what we hope to extend to each athlete and their family!
Date: Saturday, 6/2/2012 Time: TBA
Cost: $70 participation fee includes a special event uniform, event performance card and special event award(s).
Deadline: 4/30/2012
*Dance Performance
Location: Denver United Methodist Church, Denver
Dress Rehearsal: June 15, 2012 Time: 3pm
Performance: June 16, 2012 Time: 3pm
Exhibitions/Festival Performances
(Competitive Levels & Exhibition Teams)
Apple Festival TBA (September)
Denver Holiday Parade TBA (Sept 30-Oct 1, 2012)
Relay for Life April 28 2012 Time: TBA
Strawberry Festival TBA (May)
Exhibitions TBA
*All information, dates and times are subject to change.
For your convenience we have bottled water for sale and FREE WI-FI for our customers. *Ask @ the front office for the password.
443 N. Pilot Knob Rd. Denver, NC 28037
704-483-1008 Fax: 704-483-1077
