Philadelphia
Gymnastics Center
26 Portland Road
West Conshohocken
Pennsylvania, 19428 pgcgym@earthlink.net

610.825.3023

 

P.G.C. Newsletter - SPRING 2010
SPRING SESSION
Our “Winter Session” is coming to an end. The seasons are changing and with the passing of Winter, it is Spring Session class registration time here at P.G.C. We know you are aware of the need for good physical programs for your children. Gymnastics is an activity that creates the coordination, flexibility, strength and fitness that gives students the basics for all sports and a foundation for a healthy way of life. Offer your child the opportunity to take gymnastics classes and enable them to be physically happy and healthy but HAVE FUN at the same time! P.G.C. continues to develop interesting, healthy and fun programs for all! As always, “the best we can offer our students” is foremost in our minds!

SPRING ENROLLMENT
We turned many students away for our Winter Session. Our Spring session begins on March 15th and continues through the week of June 7th. Your registration form will be processed on a first come - first serve basis when it is received by P.G.C. If your requested class is filled, we will contact you with other available days and times. Your registration form must be filled in completely even if your child/children are a past or present student. A correct form eliminates us from having to return it to you! If you are a Winter Session student, we must have your registration form by February 27th or WE WILL ASSUME your child/children ARE NOT returning for the Spring Session. We must follow this rule in order to process our registration. REGISTRATION FOR NEW STUDENTS WILL BEGIN ON MARCH 1, 2010.

CLASS STRUCTURE
On the first day of each class our students (5 years old and over) will be skill tested so they can be placed in a group according to their present skill level. This gives us the opportunity to give each student more individualized attention and track their progress. At times we must separate friends because of a difference in skill levels. We appreciate your not asking to move your child to another group but encourage them to make new friends! Students under 5 years of age will be grouped according to age and compatibility.

P.G.C. INSTRUCTORS
All of our instructors are U. S. A. Gymnastics (governing body of our sport) certified and trained. They have completed and passed the U.S.A. Gymnastics Safety Certification Test.

THE "GYM STORE"
We have a well-stocked Gymnastics store with leotards, shorts, T-shirts, handgrips and lots of extras. All of your gymnastics needs under one roof.

OBSERVATION AREA AND WAITING ROOM AREA
You are welcome to observe weekly classes from our observation area. This area is provided solely for observation of students during their class. There is no food or drink permitted in this area. All cell phones should be turned off. If you desire to talk with friends or play with younger siblings it should be done in our outside waiting area. Consideration of other observing persons should be a priority! Our waiting room area is a very busy place. It must meet the needs of all. We expect everyone to be considerate of each other. All trash must be put in proper containers. Please keep area clean and safe for all. We ask that you do not bring or eat any peanut products as many students have allergies. Pets are not permitted in this area. PLEASE OBSERVE OUR POSTED RULES!

MISSED CLASSES
P.G.C. offers a make up class for any regular class a student may be unable to attend. Please call the office, 610-825-3023, to schedule all make-ups. Make-ups may not be carried into next session unless the absence occurs during the last two weeks of the current session.

REFUND POLICY
We will refund class fee, less registration fee and any classes taken, up to the third week of classes. There are NO REFUNDS after the third week of class.

SPECIAL PROGRAMS
GYMNASTICS CAMPS
Pre School Camp - June 14th through June 18th - Half Day 9:30 to 12:30.
Girls and boys 3 to 5 years of age. A week filled with gymnastics, fitness, games, arts and crafts and lots of fun!!
Gym Jam Camp - June 21st through June 25st
9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for female campers ages 6 and over.
This camp is designed for all skill levels. It is a fantastic way to perfect skills, learn new skills and have lots of fun!
SUMMER GYMNASTICS CLASSES
Classes will be offered beginning July 5TH
This will be done on a “pay weekly basis”.

COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS FOR GIRLS -
TEAM P.G.C.

The world of competitive gymnastics has expanded to new and higher levels. This path is not right for all students. P.G.C. is offering an additional competitive opportunity for female students. We are looking for female students, ages 8 and over, that are interested in a less demanding competitive experience than our nationally famous "Mannettes Gymnastics Team". Requirements are to take an advanced class once a week and an additional training time for a three hour period on Wednesday - 5:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. or Saturday - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. If you are interested in this program, please contact the office.

U.S.A. GYMNASTICS COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS
P.G.C., Inc. is a member in good standing of U.S.A. Gymnastics, the National Governing Body. We support Amateur Athletics and the Olympic Movement. Our programs are developed to offer a vehicle on the pathway to advanced competitive gymnastics. Any female student with the talent and desire is able to pursue this goal. Our staff is happy to train and support our pre-team program, our Developmental Team and our Jr. and Sr. Competitive teams, the nationally famous "Mannettes". All of the above programs are with staff approval and by invitation only.

PARKING
Parking is permitted in our off street parking lot or in the street on the opposite side of our facility. In order to facilitate parking for all, we ask that you depart promptly at the end of class.

LATE ARRIVALS
Please arrive for scheduled class 5 minutes before class time. It is very difficult to conduct warm ups and students to their scheduled events when students are late for their class. Our instructors are unable to assist a late arrival. P.G.C. reserves the right to not accept a late student.

SPECIAL NOTE
It always gives us great pleasure to have the opportunity to offer professional gymnastics instruction to children. In today’s world children need physical activity! All of our staff at P.G.C. are looking forward to having your child join us for the steps, leaps and bounds to a healthy and fit way of HAVING FUN!

To past students -
WELCOME BACK!

To new students -
GLAD TO HAVE YOU!

"GREAT KIDS FLIP AT PHILADELPHIA GYMNASTICS CENTER"