My DD just made team (yay!!!) and considering we just started rec gymnastics this year...and now she's on team...well, it's been a whirlwind and I have a thousand questions!!
We were given a team parent contract to sign. Most of it seems pretty standard, based on stuff I've read on here (no CGM behavior - phrased differently of course; drop off/pick up on time; must be up to date on tuition and fees to compete; must purchase complete uniform for DD; coaching is to be done by coaching staff and that my job is to be a supportive parent; etc), but one thing struck me as something I wanted to ask you guys.
There is a clause that is bothering my husband - that by signing the contract we understand we are committed to the next year with DD's gym and if my DD doesn't continue team that there will be a buy out fee (excluding medical issues).
Is this standard?
My DD is only 6. She's gone from never doing gymnastics to going to team in less than a year (she's almost got her kip - only needs a light spot - so crazy to me!) and wants to do gymnastics all the time (on playdates, in the backyard, in the living room, etc), but my DH is concerned that the increased hours may be too much - she'll be going from 1 hour a week to 10 hours/week. While I don't think it's going to happen (she LOVES gymnastics and seems to have found something that her 6 year old heart is excited and passionate about), what if she burns out? That's DH's concern.
Is the buyout clause standard? (help put my husband's mind at ease...or not...lol)
We were given a team parent contract to sign. Most of it seems pretty standard, based on stuff I've read on here (no CGM behavior - phrased differently of course; drop off/pick up on time; must be up to date on tuition and fees to compete; must purchase complete uniform for DD; coaching is to be done by coaching staff and that my job is to be a supportive parent; etc), but one thing struck me as something I wanted to ask you guys.
There is a clause that is bothering my husband - that by signing the contract we understand we are committed to the next year with DD's gym and if my DD doesn't continue team that there will be a buy out fee (excluding medical issues).
Is this standard?
My DD is only 6. She's gone from never doing gymnastics to going to team in less than a year (she's almost got her kip - only needs a light spot - so crazy to me!) and wants to do gymnastics all the time (on playdates, in the backyard, in the living room, etc), but my DH is concerned that the increased hours may be too much - she'll be going from 1 hour a week to 10 hours/week. While I don't think it's going to happen (she LOVES gymnastics and seems to have found something that her 6 year old heart is excited and passionate about), what if she burns out? That's DH's concern.
Is the buyout clause standard? (help put my husband's mind at ease...or not...lol)