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BRISBANE CITY GYMNASTICS CLUB
MEMBER HANDBOOK
2020BCGC – Member Handbook 2020
Table of Contents
1.0 GLOSSARY – Page 3
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION - Page 3
3.0 INTRODUCTION – Page 4
3.1. Why Gymnastics?
3.2. Why Brisbane City Gymnastics Club?
4.0 CODES OF BEHAVIOR – Page 4
4.1. Gymnasts
4.2. Gymnastics Coaching Staffs
4.3. Parents Responsibilities
5.0 PROGRAM – Page 6
5.1. Gymnasts
5.2. Gymnastics Coaching Staffs
6.0 UNIFORMS – Page 7
7.0 COMPETITIONS – Page 8
8.0 FEES – BCGC – Page 8
9.0 ANNUAL AWARDS – Page 10
10.0 COMMUNICATION – Page 11
11.0 DROP OFF / PICK UP – Page 11
Last updated September 2020 21.0 GLOSSARY
BCGC – Brisbane City Gymnastics Club
WAG – Women’s Artistic Gymnastics
ACRO – Acrobatic Gymnastics
FreeG - Freestyle Gymnastics
GQ – Gymnastics Queensland
GA – Gymnastics Australia
FIG – Federation International Gymnastics
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
Training Venue - Indoor Sports Centre
Brisbane City Gymnastics Club
U2/17 Bult Drive, Brendale 4500
Carpark – BCGC’s carparks are located on the top level, as well as plenty of street parking is
available. Please DO NOT use the lower level car parks as they are allocated to other businesses
in the area.
In the interest of gymnasts’ safety, we ask that you please follow the 10km/h speed limit in the
zone. Please DO NOT in any circumstances park on the driveway or block the entrance of the
gate and supervise your children outside of the Centre at all times.
Entrance - is from the lower level carpark, on the left-hand side of the building.
Please also see section 13.0 Drop off/ Pick up.
Director/Head Coach Farkas Pungur 0400 630 601 info@bcgc.com.au
Senior Coach Reka Pungur 0400 630 601 info@bcgc.com.au
Intermediate Coach Taylah Kinshela 0400 630 601 info@bcgc.com.au
Junior Coach Eszter Pungur 0400 630 601 info@bcgc.com.au
Junior Coach Hailey Thomson 0400 630 601 info@bcgc.com.au
Junior Coach Takoda Dunn 0400 630 601 info@bcgc.com.au
Director / Head Coach
Senior Coach
Intermidiate Coach
Junior Coaches
Last updated September 2020 33.0 INTRODUCTION
3.1 Why Gymnastics?
Gymnastics is a sport for everyBODY, regardless of age, gender or ability. It is the perfect
activity to prepare children for long-term participation in sport and also develops vital life
skills.
Gymnastics provides many benefits to children’s growth and development. The package of
benefits offered by gymnastics participation can enrich and physically educate the lives of its
participants in ways that are difficult to achieve through most other activities and sports
(Sands, 2003).
Participation in gymnastics should be recommended as a positive foundational activity for
school-aged children.
3.2 Why Brisbane City Gymnastics Club?
At BCGC, we aim to inspire each gymnast to reach their individual potential, in a positive,
encouraging and family friendly environment. We pride ourselves in offering the highest
quality coaching in a variety of gymnastics disciplines including, but not limited
to acrobatics gymnastics, women’s artistic gymnastics and the highly desired newest
program of Gymnastics Australia - FreeG adopted from British Gymnastics.
Continually motivating gymnasts to work to the best of their ability, we place an emphasis on
nurturing the personality of each individual through sport, while still developing the more
demanding technical and aesthetic aspects of gymnastics.
Gymnastics at BCGC extends much further than hard training. It teaches young adults ever
so important life skills like; discipline, determination, consistency, respect, dedication,
friendship, teamwork, nutritional values, and the list is just going on and on and
on. Gymnastics is for life!
4.0 CODES OF BEHAVIOR
4.1 Gymnasts
In the Gym it is expected that gymnasts:
• Arrive to class on time
• Bring all necessary equipment, tape, water, healthy snack for food break etc.
• Wear appropriate gymnastics gear, long hair must be worn up and out of face
at all times (Please see uniform policy under 6.0)
• No jewelleries are allowed (small stud earrings are acceptable)
• Do not enter the gymnastics floor without the coach’s permission
• Be prepared to train hard & do your best.
• Be respectful to coaches & gymnasts alike.
• Obey the gym rules
• Respect all equipment and the facility with a zero tolerance on vandalism
• At all club functions, whether practice, competitions, or social gatherings
gymnasts are expected to behave in such a way that their actions reflect
positively on the team and BCGC its self
• Gymnasts are not to communicate with their parents at training/competition
other than at the request of the coach or in case of an emergency. Gymnasts
remain in the care of their coach until dismissed at the completion of training
or the competition.
Last updated September 2020 4• All injuries must be reported whether old or new.
• BCGC takes no responsibility for the gymnast’s personal belongings.
At Competitions
• Arrive at the competition on time wearing your correct attire with your hair
done appropriately
• Be a good sport. Support your teammates, and other gymnasts
• Have a positive attitude towards your work
• Be respectful to all gymnasts whether from your club or another
• Listen carefully to your coaches’ instructions
• Observe all competition rules
• Do not leave the floor area without permission from your coach
• Any intention to withdraw from competition or routine changes must be
sanctioned by your coach prior to commencement any competition
• Do not leave the competition before presentation
• Above all try your best and have fun!
4.2 Gymnastics Coaching Staffs
All coaches should be prepared for each lesson including (but not limited to):
• Prepare suitable lessons/activities
• Have activities set up prior to start of the training (where possible)
• Be enthusiastic and encouraging, using positive praise with constructive
criticism
• Using appropriate language at all times
• Ensure proper attire is worn at training/competition sessions and all
gymnastics related events
• Ensure that the training standards of the gym are followed in all competitive
and recreational classes
• Ensure to conduct themselves in a professional manner at training and at any
gymnastics related activity
• Coaches have no responsibility to talk with parents outside of the gymnasium
4.3 Parents Responsibilities
In the Gym
• Parents are responsible to deliver their child to training sessions on time and
pick them up after.
• Return all competition entry fees prior to the cut-off date indicated on the
notes. There are NO LATE ENTRY FEES ACCEPTED. This is a strict rule
of competitions.
• Parents are not allowed on the floor under any circumstances unless
permission is given by the coach or office staff.
• Do not interfere in coaching matters. Do not give your child or the coach
technical advice about gymnastics.
• If you have a question or concern, please contact the office and they will ask
the coach to call you at a suitable time. Coaches are not to be approached
Last updated September 2020 5directly. All queries will be relayed to the coach concerned to discuss or
resolve the matter.
• Avoid gossiping among parents about staff, clients, the gym or its programs,
as this has a detrimental effect. It is often a source of misinformation and
often raising the issue with staff will shed a different light on the matter.
• Support the staff in their enforcement of the rules and their coaching
techniques.
• Siblings or gymnasts not training in a class remain the responsibility of the
parent/carer whilst in the gym. Ensure they are under your direct supervision
at all times whether playing inside or outside. If observing a class, siblings (not
currently involved in a class) must be kept off the equipment and not allowed
to wander into the training area. No responsibility will be taken for
unauthorised use of equipment at any time.
• Coaches are not to be approached whilst coaching.
• Once your child enters the training area, they are under the care and
supervision of the coaching staff. Please refrain from speaking to your child
or attracting their attention until they have been dismissed at the end of class.
• Please only pack healthy food snacks, and due to common allergy, we have a
NO NUT policy
• If your child suffers from an “injury” for longer than 2 weeks, please seek
professional/medical advice. BCGC’s preferred physio therapist is Sue Kelley
and William Jordan at Xradiology, 65 Sylvan rd., Toowong; Tel: 3335 5222.
Please refer to Farkas as both Sue and William has been dealing with our
gymnasts for a long time.
At Competitions
• Please make sure you have clear instructions of the Venue’s location & Start
time for all competitions
• Check you have all competition attire & backup musics
• Once your child enters the training area they are not to be spoken to by parents
or carers unless they have a coach’s permission, a breach of this rule may lead
to disqualification.
• Make sure your child has eaten prior to competition and they have plenty of
water with them.
• Please only pack healthy food snacks, and due to common allergy, we have a
NO NUTS policy.
• Support all competing gymnasts as well as your own.
• Give praise and positive comments during competitions; keep all negative
thought to yourself.
5.0 PROGRAM
5.1 Brisbane City Gymnastics Club
Information relating to programs/training squads is provided below. The
Director/Head Coach in consultation with senior mentoring coaches decides
selection into a training squad.
Last updated September 2020 6• Under school aged programs (Kinder and Preschool Gym)
This is a movement program for children five years and under and their caregiver. It is
designed to develop the whole child, socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically, in a
safe, structured, multi-sensory environment. Classes run for 45 min/session.
• General Gymnastics
This program provides an introduction into Gymnastics. It aims to develop fundamental
gymnastics skills such as swing, spring, rotation, balance and presentation. It is
specifically designed for school aged kids to develop a strong foundation to be able to
join any gymnastics discipline (ACRO, WAG, TUMB, FreeG) they may wish later on.
Gymnasts in this program will not compete at competitions however; the program is to
continue training the fundamentals of gymnastics as a sport.
General gymnastics classes run for 1 hour/session. Kids are welcome to join once a week
only, or for faster progression 2 times/week.
• FreeG
This program is offering a combination of Parkour and Free running skills as a new
gymnastics discipline developed by British Gymnastics. FreeG classes run for 1
hour/session. Kids are welcome to join once a week only, or for faster progression 2
times/week. Competitions are available as well.
• Tumbling
Tumbling classes are offered either as a stand-alone class or in combination with any
other gymnastics discipline for faster progression through floor and aerial skills. Classes
run for 1 hour/session.
• Competitive WAG
All squads/members are by selection only. Gymnasts are selected to train and compete
at various competitions throughout the year depending on their age, level and testing
results. Squads and their training requirements are set by age and level varying between 2-
6 days/week.
• Acrobatic Gymnastics (Junior and Senior)
Is a spectacular program offered for both girls and boys with ages ranging from as young
as five up to adults in their twenties sometimes even in their thirties. The sport develops
courage, strength, stamina, co-ordination, flexibility, jumping abilities, adroitness etc.
Competitive members are by selection only, and their training requirements are set by
age and level varying between 2-5 days/week.
5.2 Timetable/Competitive Squad Offers
Every Term the Timetable is re-visited and may change due to coach’s availability,
program changes and a constant drive to offer the best we can. It is therefore
essential to keep your contact details up to date at all times, so you receive all
information on time.
The squad offers will include all necessary details for the upcoming Term and is to be
read carefully to avoid any confusion.
6.0 UNIFORMS
All BCGC gymnasts and coaches are to wear appropriate clothing for all sessions.
Competitive gymnasts will be required to have BCGC tracksuits for all competitions in
Queensland, as well as BCGC club polo-shirts, BCGC club leotards, black socks & black sport
Last updated September 2020 7shoes. If gymnast attends Nationals, they will be required to purchase the Queensland uniform (Estimated cost is between $300 – $400 and is subject to change by GQ). Competitive squads will be required to train in their BCGC Club leotard once a week. (Will be advised of day) 7.0 COMPETITIONS All gymnasts involved under our competition banner (selected FreeG, WAG and ACRO squad members) are to participate in a number of events throughout the year. These may include: - Invitational Events - Challenges - Regional Championships - QLD Cups - State Championships - National Championships - Overseas Championships - Gymnasts may also participate in team competitions throughout the year. A list of GQ sanctioned events and dates are available on the GQ website (www.gymqld.org.au). Gymnasts participating in events are to wear appropriate attire and meet all costs such as entry fees and travel. Entry fees for events are available in the Gymnastics Queensland Competition Regulations (www.gymqld.org.au). BCGC may host competitive events throughout the year. Members and their families are to assist with these events through setting up and packing up, score keeping, score flashing, and catering. There are also opportunities to volunteer at State and National events where applicable. Volunteer opportunities made known prior to each event. BCGC emails information for Competitions and it is up to each family to stay on top of their emails and advise the Club of any changes so there is no miscommunication. 8.0 FEES-BCGC *(Please note all fees and prices exclude GST (10%) Brisbane City Gymnastics Club’s classes run year-round (rather than by school terms), closing for one month only over Christmas. Membership fees (See information below) payable fortnightly via direct debit payments through Integrapay. Direct debit payments used for both regular and one-off payment services. Failure to pay either the annual registration fee or fortnightly fees, may result the gymnast being excluded from class until payment is made. Annual registration fees and class fees are non- refundable. BCGC does not have a lesson make up policy. There will be no refunds for gymnasts who miss any sessions for any reasons including public and school holidays, medical reason or leaving the club. If there are any other reason why the fees should be adjusted, the Director of the Club must be made aware. Fee adjustment can only be considered upon presenting a medical certificate (min 2 weeks of injury or illness). Last updated September 2020 8
Annual Registration fees*are a ‘once per year payment’ as per the table below.
Date Joined Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4
Cost of Registration $100 $80 $60 $40
2nd child $80 $60 $40 $20
3rd + child $60 $40 $20 $10
Your annual registration payment covers:
• Personal Accident Insurance through Gymnastics Queensland
• Ability to compete at Gymnastics QLD and Gymnastics Australia sanctioned events
• Telephone / Email support for your child’s gymnastics needs
• Miscellaneous access to First Aid Supplies, Tissues, Ice and Hand Sanitiser etc.
• A special BCGC gift
Transfer * - Gymnast transferring from another club will be charged $50.00
Equipment Levy * - $2.00/week/child added and calculated within the hourly fee in the table
below.
Family Discount
2nd Child – 10% discount if both children are attending 5 hours or more
3rd and 4th Child – 15% discount if all children attending 5 hours or more
Please note, your child is not insured until we have received the completed enrolment
confirmation and annual registration fee payment.
Last updated September 2020 9Enrolment needs to be completed before the commencement of the 2nd training session. If we
do not receive the enrolment confirmation, your child is not to attend the next training session
until we do so. Please provide all information on your costumer portal, as clearly as possible, to
assist the administration process.
Things to know about your Fortnightly Direct Debit Membership!
• Membership payments are deducted fortnightly, for classes provided for that week and
the following.
• For recreational squad members there are 24 membership debits per calendar year. Our
classes run year-round (rather than by school terms), closing for one month only over
Christmas. The final debit for 2020 is deducted on 7th of December 2020 and pays for
gymnastics classes in December (2 weeks). Direct Debit payment than will re-start from
the 18th of January 2021.
• Competitive squad members stop for 2 weeks only (instead of 4 weeks) over Christmas
and New Year’s. Training and Direct Debit will re-commence on the 4th of January
2021.
• Our initial membership term for new members is 2 months. Should you wish to cancel
your membership after the initial term, 14 days written notice (prior to the next debit
date) is required
• Memberships may be suspended for periods of four consecutive weeks (or more) for
illness or injury, with the provision of a medical certificate.
• BCGC classes do not operate on Public Holidays unless otherwise advised for
competitive squad members only
9.0 ANNUAL AWARDS (Competitive Squads)
Recognition of individuals is an important part of maintaining positive club spirit. As such,
BCGC will present awards at the end of year, each year as per the table/requirements below.
AWARD NAME REQUIREMEMT RECOGNITION
Exceeds all expectations during training and Individuals receive a
Most Improved competition throughout the year, trophy with their name
has a great impact of the success of the group due to engraved. Nominees
their consistency and reliability, shows most progress receive a Certificate.
throughout the year
This award is NOT competition result/achievement Individuals receive a
Motivation Award based. It recognizes an acrobat by her/his coaches who trophy with their name
thriving to improve themselves with consistent training engraved. Nominees
attendance, attitude and self motivation, achieving to receive a Certificate.
the best of their ability throughout the year.
Shows leadership, dedication and spirit both in Individuals receive a
Encouragement and acrobatics and school work, Displays sportsmanship trophy with their name
Support like conduct on and off the floor, Shows respect for the engraved. Nominees
coaches and fellow acrobats, Shows a positive example receive a Certificate.
to teammates through attitude on training and at
competitions, Good role model and idol for other
teammates, Hard working attitude and behavior , with
Last updated September 2020 10consistent training attendance and self motivation,
Supports teammates on and off the floor
Shows leadership, dedication and spirit both in Individuals receive an
Junior acrobatics and school work, Displays sportsmanship inscribed plaque with their
Acrobat of the Year like conduct on and off the floor, Shows respect for the name. Nominees receive a
coaches and fellow acrobats, Shows a positive example Certificate.
to teammates through attitude on training and at
competitions, Good role model and idol for other
teammates, Hard working attitude and behavior , with
consistent training attendance and self motivation,
Supports teammates on and off the floor
Shows leadership, dedication and spirit both in Individuals receive an
Senior acrobatics and school work, Displays sportsmanship inscribed plaque with their
Acrobat of the Year like conduct on and off the floor, Shows respect for the name. Nominees receive a
coaches and fellow acrobats, Shows a positive example Certificate.
to teammates through attitude on training and at
competitions, Good role model and idol for other
teammates, Hard working attitude and behavior , with
consistent training attendance and self motivation,
Commitment in the development of the acrobatics,
Supports teammates on and off the floor
Consistent training attendance, Training attitude, Individuals receive an
Group of the Year Showed significant improvement from previous years inscribed plaque and their
Consistent competition attendance / participation name will be inscribed on
Achieved success and competed at a constantly high the BCGC honour plaque.
level, setting and achieving the highest standards of
excellence in their level and discipline, Demonstrated
fair play and a good sporting attitude, Promoted and
represented BCGC’s value in the community of sport
10.0 COMMUNICATION
Email is the preferred method of communication. Please ensure you have provided up-to-date
contact details to receive all relevant notices. If you are not receiving emails, please inform the
Director/Head Coach immediately as this is the most common way of distributing information.
Please email us at, info@bcgc.com.au
Absence notifications need to be submitted through the Parent Portal.
11.0 DROP OFF / PICK UP
Responsibility of any child lays in the hands of the parents/carers, until class commences and
immediately upon completion of each class. Coaches often have follow-on classes and cannot
maintain supervision of each child beyond the end of their scheduled class.
Parents pick up and drop off (if applicable) gymnasts in the club, prior to and at the completion
of their class (Parents are not permitted in the gymnasium before the end of class). Viewing only
permitted from the viewing room or tuck shop area, not within the gymnasium area. If running
late your child must remain in the gymnasium until the parent arrives.
If your child participates in the final class of the day, and you’re running late your child will be
placed in the care of the coach running the last class of the day. Pease ensure prompt pick up
after each training.
Your understanding and cooperation in this matter is appreciated.
Last updated September 2020 11END OF MEMBERSHIP HANDBOOK Last updated September 2020 12
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