NCGymnMomma
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- Jan 9, 2025
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Hi all, this is our DD first year on team. Level Xcel silver at a competitive gym in NC.
We are wondering if our experience with the lack of financial transparency is normal.
Examples:
- team pool fund from fundraiser funds: we have no idea how much is raised, where it goes, what it is used for. etc
- coach costs for meets: we are given a flat fee for travel, per diem and coaching cost. HOWEVER, cost is a few dollars different than a meet far away, more days included? We are given no idea of cost breakdown, how much coaches get paid, etc. (and when we asked we are reprimanded for started drama or that we should just ‘be grateful’ and be supportive of our girls.
- staff pay: I am aware that staff is no longer ‘on the books’ and being paid under the table. (This is what sparked my concern along with the backlash when asking any questions)
1) re: $$$ — is this normal? I have no experience in gymnastics. I have experience with team/clubs in other sports. We are given full breakdown of costs and funds raised.
2) re: aggressive responses for asking questions — Is this how most gyms and coaches are? They just continually tell you that you owe money (outside of monthly fee and uniforms) and then get defensive if you ask for transparency?
3) do we suck it up and keep bleeding money for our child, or are we correct in being concerned? I understand that any club team is hella expensive today and would expect to spend loads of money. But is lack of transparency normal?
TIA
We are wondering if our experience with the lack of financial transparency is normal.
Examples:
- team pool fund from fundraiser funds: we have no idea how much is raised, where it goes, what it is used for. etc
- coach costs for meets: we are given a flat fee for travel, per diem and coaching cost. HOWEVER, cost is a few dollars different than a meet far away, more days included? We are given no idea of cost breakdown, how much coaches get paid, etc. (and when we asked we are reprimanded for started drama or that we should just ‘be grateful’ and be supportive of our girls.
- staff pay: I am aware that staff is no longer ‘on the books’ and being paid under the table. (This is what sparked my concern along with the backlash when asking any questions)
1) re: $$$ — is this normal? I have no experience in gymnastics. I have experience with team/clubs in other sports. We are given full breakdown of costs and funds raised.
2) re: aggressive responses for asking questions — Is this how most gyms and coaches are? They just continually tell you that you owe money (outside of monthly fee and uniforms) and then get defensive if you ask for transparency?
3) do we suck it up and keep bleeding money for our child, or are we correct in being concerned? I understand that any club team is hella expensive today and would expect to spend loads of money. But is lack of transparency normal?
TIA
