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Here at All-American we strive to teach your children gymnastics in a fun and safe environment but, there are some things you can help with, too.  We’ll talk to the children daily about staying safe, but we also want you to talk to them if you see things they are doing that look unsafe.  Children are our world’s greatest asset.  We all should work to keep them safe.             Listed below are some particular things we want the children to think about.  Three or four times during the year we set aside a few minutes to remind them of these rules.   Please read these to your children.

I.        Proper Attire	A. Having the correct clothes is a safety rule. B. All girls must have their hair tied away from their face and no jewelry or earrings.             C. All girls should wear a body leotard, no tights, and gymnastics shoes.          D. All boys should wear a T-shirt tucked into stretch shorts or pants, and gymnastics shoes.        E. Sneakers are absolutely forbidden if the child is big enough to fit into gymnastic shoes.     We cannot allow students to participate in socks or bare feet.
II.         Before Class	A.Talk to your child at home about staying in line, not talking in class and listening carefully to the instructor. B. Arrive for class 5 - 10 minutes early to dress the child properly and to “calm” the anxious child and get them in the mood for learning. C. Keep all brothers and sisters off the equipment and watch for other students running or “playing” on the equipment. D. All parents are required to stay in the observation area. E. Tell your child to tell the teacher if  they have to go to the bathroom (parents should accompany the child to the bathroom if possible)  MOMS and DADS… Take your child to the bathroom before class!
III.       During Class	A. There must be an instructor present to be on the equipment. B. Absolutely no horseplay or running around the equipment.                          C. Only one person on the equipment at a time. D. Look around before you cross in front of other groups. E. The children should tell the teacher if they’re feeling sick or faint.
IV.       Special Equipment             Precautions	A.  Bars   -            1. No hanging on supports.                                 2. Swing in the middle of the rails, not the ends.                                 3. Never touch the spin locks or cables.                                 4. Remember, “you won’t fall off unless you let go!” B.  Beam   -            1. Remember, “if you feel like falling...jump off.”                                 2. Bend knees on landing.                                 3. Tell the instructor if you’re afraid of the high beam. C.  Trampoline -   1. Always approach from the short side.                                 2. Never step on or near the springs.                                 3. Only one person on the tramp at a time.                                 4. Always jump and stay in the middle. D. Tumbl-Trak -  1. Don’t follow too closely to the student ahead of you.                                 2. Tumble down the middle of the trampoline bed.                         3. Never go on Tumbl-Trak without a teacher present.
V.      Warning of Risk to Participant & Insurance	Patti’s All-American is not responsible for providing medical accident injury insurance on students.  A waiver must be completed by a parent or guardian for any child to participate in any program at Patti's All-American.  Parents are advised to provide adequate accident and medical insurance for the child enrolled in classes at Patti’s All-American. This company shall not be held responsible for treatment or losses due to participation in activities before, during or after classes or due to activity connected with the facility.  Please be advised that any activity involving motion or height creates the possibility of accidental injury.  Parents and participants should be aware that injury is possible in connection with this or any athletic activity.   Parents assume all responsibility for any injury due to participation in this activity.