FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes, we require 1 month’s notice for cancellation of fees. That means you must give notice IN WRITING, one whole month before you want to stop. Failure to do so may make you liable for the next month’s fees.

Unfortunately, we cannot allow parents to pay pro-rata as we work on a budget and have expenses. If we allow parents to pay pro-rata it would be impossible to create a budget and pay our coaches and buy and repair equipment etc. If you are joining us for the FIRST TIME, and you begin after we have started the session/term’s lessons, we will prorate those fees. (Please note this only applies upon initial joining. Thereafter, you need to pay the full amount, even if you go away on holiday for the beginning of the session! This is because we hold your place in the class.  )

WE do NOT accept cash payments. We request parents to please make payment into our account via EFT or Direct Deposit. Typically at these venues, our coaches do not have administrative support/cashier’s on hand-and it is very hard to keep track of money coming in, write receipts and coach the kids all at the same time.

We have parent viewing rooms at our Cape Town and Pinelands venues and we  welcome parents to come and watch our awesome lessons!

However, at our school venues, (Llandudno and KPS) we prefer parents not to watch during the lessons- especially when there is no separate area for them to sit.

It is very important that the children concentrate and listen to the coaches instructions to ensure that no one gets hurt. We find that when parents are inside the teaching area of the class, the children often get distracted. Also, the kids tend to take longer to “bond” and trust their coaches. One of our aims is to teach independence and communication skills. If Johnny keeps running to Mommy every time he needs something, it will be more difficult to learn to create this important ability to communicate and bond with a teacher.

We do have a parents watching day for the parents of the schools venues, at the end of the Term as well as our Gradings (2 x per year)- that we encourage you to come along and be a part of. Of course, under special circumstances, exceptions can be made.

Please go to our ENROL page here to enrol your child. This is our Parent Portal. Create an account, peruse the classes and enrol your child! Once you have completed this you will be emailed your enrollment details as well as your bill for the termly tuition fee.

No, if your child is a new and you have joined after the start of the term you may pay prorated fees.

To facilitate smooth administration, fees must be paid in one amount upfront at the beginning of the term, before lessons start. This is because class spaces are limited and filled according to paid up members. After this, we assign instructors according to the number of students who have paid for the classes for the term. We stick to a ratio of 1 instructor to 10 children. We appoint instructors on a term by term basis and are contracted to pay them for the term.

We suggest that you purchase a strap so that her glasses can be strapped around her head which would prevent them from falling off. Many gymnasts do gymnastics this way. There is a slight risk with wearing the glasses during the class, however, the risk of doing gymnastics (or any sport) if she cannot see is far greater.

Gymnastics is definitely the best sport for her to be doing especially because she is not a sporty child! Gymnastics is not just a sport it is also an important development tool. Gymnastics develops children’s balance and co-ordination as well as strengthens muscle tone which will assist her in any other sport. Gymnastics also helps children in the class room as it improves concentration as well as self esteem. In a study done by the United States Elite Coaches Association for Women’s Gymnastics it was proven that gymnastics and early childhood movement education are directly attributed to developing neurological pathways for reading and maths in students.

You can see which venue suits you best here. You can also view each individual school, with their coaches and fee structures by visiting this page.
https://gymwizards.co.za/locations/

You must choose a class that corresponds to your child’s level e.g a pre school child will choose a pre school gym class, a school age beginner child would choose a beginners class to join. If you are bronze, silver or gold- you must practice twice a week.

Our Gym Wizards T-shirt is compulsory. It promotes unity, equality and a sense of belonging.  Boys and girls are to wear shorts/leggings with their G-Wiz! T-shirt.

Hair is to be tied back FIRMLY and fringes clipped back out of the face. No jewellery please!

We have two Missions (for Ninja) and two Gradings for Tumbling –  each per year!

The Gym Wizards Curriculum has been designed to cater for absolute beginners up to advanced level gymnasts.

Pre schoolers do not grade.

Once your child is in Grade 1, they move into our colour level system , the qualified Gym Wizards coaches will place your child in the appropriate section to ensure maximum success and development of confidence during performance. Your child will be invited to do a grading or mission when the coach feels they are ready!

Whether your child has had 2 lessons or been doing gym for 5 years- we will invite him/her to Grade/Mission at the next level up WHEN THEY ARE READY.