Question 1

Is financial assistance available to cover gymnastics tuition fees?

Accepted Answer

Yes! There are a couple organizations in town that assist with recreational sport expenses. You can find information on both of these programs by contacting Sport Yukon:

Sport Yukon's Kids Recreation Fund (KRF)
Canadian Tire Jumpstart Program

Question 2

I'd like to pay using KRF or Jumpstart, how can I register?"

Accepted Answer

Yes! If your child will be accessing the KRF or Jumpstart program for payment, just give us a call to register at 867-668-4794.

Question 3

My child is a team program gymnast, what funding assistance is available?"

Accepted Answer

Once joining a Team program, there are a couple more potential funding opportunities:

Kids Rec Fund (Up to $500)
Jumpstart for Kids (Up to $300)
Yukon Gymnastics Association Bursary Program (Up to $350 - 3 bursarys available) 
Yukon Gymnastics Association Travel Reimbursment (Amounts vary - Travelling team eligible only) 
Yukon High Performance Athlete Assistance funding (Minimum JO 8+ gymnasts and higher only)

Question 4

When did the limitations on trampoline usage go into effect?

Accepted Answer

The insurance limitations on trampoline usage went into effect on July 1st, 2019

Question 5

Will there be an option to buy additional insurance for the use of trampoline at birthday parties, drop in or drop-in day camps?"

Accepted Answer

No, there will not be an option to purchase additional insurance coverage for the use of trampolines in drop in, birthday parties, or drop-in day camps.

Question 6

Does the limitation affect one-time non-members?

Accepted Answer

One-time non-members are not permitted to use trampolines.

Question 7

What types of trampoline activities are now limited in gymnastics clubs?

Accepted Answer

The Gymnastics BC insurance policy will no longer permit trampoline use during unstructured programs, including birthday parties, drop-in sessions, and drop-in day camps 
 
Trampolines may be used in structured recreational and competitive programs under proper coaching supervision, providing all insurance requirements are met.
Structured programs are defined as regularly scheduled programs occurring over multiple weeks or multiple days in one week that teach progressive skill development.

Question 8

What types of trampolines are subject to the insurance limitations?

Accepted Answer

Trampolines are defined as any rebounding apparatus that uses any form of bed-type surface, attached to a frame by springs or bungee cords; this includes, but is not limited to, competition trampolines, backyard trampolines, mini-trampolines, double-mini-trampolines, tumble tramps and fitness trampolines.

Question 9

Are clubs allowed to use air tracks and bouncy castles?

Accepted Answer

Yes, inflatable devices (such as ‘air tracks’) are permitted.

Question 10

Can we place safety mats on the trampolines and use them that way?

Accepted Answer

When the trampoline limitations apply, covering a trampoline device with a mat or air track still does not permit you to use the trampoline device, for rebounding or non-rebounding activities.

Question 11

What is the liability sub-limit for structured recreational programs using trampoline devices?

Accepted Answer

Structured recreational programs (considered regularly scheduled programs over multiple weeks or multiple days in one week that teach progressive skill development) may use trampoline devices, however this area of programming comes with a liability sub-limit of $500,000 per occurrence with an annual total combined limit across all Gymnastics BC member clubs of $1,000,000 (recommended coverage is minimum $5,000,000).

Question 12

Who can teach on, or supervise trampoline activity?"

Accepted Answer

All programs that use a trampoline must follow the same rules.
Competitive Trampoline Programs:
All competitive trampoline programs must be taught by a NCCP Level 2 Trampoline certified coach. There are no exceptions.
Recreational Trampoline Programs:
NCCP Foundations Trampoline trained coaches can teach non-inverted skills, if they are *indirectly supervised by a NCCP Level 2 Trampoline certified coach.
NCCP Level 2 Trampoline trained coaches can teach inverted skills and supervise other groups until December 31, 2019. As of January 1, 2020, they will have to be indirectly supervised by a NCCP level 2 Trampoline certified coach. 
NCCP Level 2 Trampoline certified coaches can teach inverted skills on the trampoline and indirectly supervise other coaches. 
If a club does not have a NCCP Level 2 Trampoline certified coach (or trained until December 31, 2019) in the gym, then trampolines are not permitted. They can be coaching their own group, but must be aware and able to observe the activities taking place on the trampoline devices they are supervising. Coaches (NCCP) trained or certified (any level) in Artistic Gymnastics CANNOT teach or supervise recreational trampoline programs.

This includes coaches who are Artistic Foundations, Comp 1, Comp 2, Level 3 or Level 4. 
Trampoline used in any Artistic Competitive or Recreational programs:
NCCP Foundations Artistic trained or certified coaches are not certified to teach any skills on the trampoline (including non-inversions).
NCCP Artistic Comp 1, 2 or 3 (or Level 2, 3 or 4 under the old NCCP) certified coaches with a minimum of Gymnastics Foundations Trampoline trained status (or the Level 1 Trampoline Technical course under the old NCCP), can use the trampoline as a teaching tool (for single saltos and aerial skills to supervise a group doing non-inverted skills).
This requirement is applied to all programs; recreational, developmental, competitive or interclub–in artistic, trampoline or any other gymnastics discipline-based program

Question 13

What is the minimum NCCP certification to teach trampoline?

Accepted Answer

NCCP Foundations Trampoline trained coaches can teach non-inverted skills, if they are indirectly supervised by an NCCP Level 2 Trampoline Certified coach.
NCCP Level 2 Trampoline Trained coaches can teach inverted skills, if they are indirectly supervised by an NCCP Level 2 Trampoline certified coach.
NCCP Level 2 Trampoline Certified coaches can teach inverted skills on the trampoline and indirectly supervise other coaches.
NCCP Foundations Artistic trained or certified coaches CANNOT teach trampoline.
NCCP Artistic Comp 1, 2 or 3 coaches must be supervised by a Level 2 Trampoline Certified coach in order to teach skills on trampoline (even if the trampoline is only used as a training aid for artistic programs).

Question 14

What is the difference between a "structured" program and an "unstructured" program?"

Accepted Answer

Structured programs: These are regularly scheduled programs occurring over multiple weeks or multiple days in one week that teach progressive skill development. If an activity is run as a structured recreational program and all policy requirements are adhered to, trampolines may be used.
Unstructured programs: These are programs that do not fit into the ‘structured programs’ category. Unstructured program classes may or may not be irregularly scheduled or attended by participants. Unstructured programs do not teach progressive skill development. Examples of unstructured programs include (but are not limited to): drop-ins, and birthday parties.

Question 15

Are we liable if a drop in/birthday party participant disregards the rules and steps onto the trampoline and injures themselves?

Accepted Answer

Yes, clubs are liable if an above noted participant uses the trampoline. It is the duty of the club to make sure that these areas are off limits to participants and to ensure proper safety is met and protocol is being followed.

Question 16

If the birthday participant is a registered member of the club, are they permitted on the trampoline? "

Accepted Answer

No; if they are attending the facility as a birthday party participant, the insurance limitations on trampoline usage still apply. s.

Question 17

Why are drop-in day camps included in the limitation?

Accepted Answer

A drop-in day camp is unstructured and does not teach progressive skill development

Question 18

Are we allowed to use trampolines in school field trips?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the field trip is run as a structured recreational program and all requirements are met, then use of trampoline devices is permitted. A field trip is a group that attends a GBC member club facility to receive introductory gymnastics training.

Question 19

What is considered a cross training activity?

Accepted Answer

A cross-training activity involves sporting user groups such as skiers, hockey players, snowboarders, wake boarders, divers, etc. that utilize the facility of a full member club by way of a gym facility rental to enhance their training. GBC full member club coaches are not permitted to deliver any instruction.

Question 20

What is the difference between a drop in camp and a gymnastics camp?

Accepted Answer

A drop-in day camp is unstructured and does not teach progressive skill development.
 
A gymnastics camp takes place over multiple days in one week and is a structured gymnastics training camp progressing on skills.

Question 21

I have a complaint/concern about the gymnastics facility or it's programming, who can I contact?"

Accepted Answer

We're sorry to hear you're not 100% satisfied with your experience at our facility, we'd be happy to listen to your concerns, please contact our office at 867-668-4794 or e-mail us at rec.polarettes@gmail.com

Question 22

My child wants to join the gymnastics team, who can I contact for an assessment?"

Accepted Answer

Please contact Stephanie Caron, Developmental Coordinator at 867-668-4794 or coordinator.polarettes@gmail.com

Question 23

Who can I contact for registeration or general information?

Accepted Answer

Our office administator would be happy to help you.

Alysia Hornblower 
867-668-4794 
rec.polarettes@gmail.com

Question 24

Who can I contact for business inquiries, complaints, concerns, fundraising opportunities, funding opportunties or other requests?"

Accepted Answer

Contact our Executive Director, Kimberly Jones
867-668-4794
polarettesgymnastics@gmail.com

Question 25

I'm on the waitlist, how will I be contacted?"

Accepted Answer

If a spot opens up we will automatically register the first person on the waitlist, and then personally call you and/or e-mail you to make you aware of the space. You will then have 24 hours to make payment and secure your spot, or we will deregister you and offer the spot to the next person on the waitlist.

Question 26

Why do participants require an annual membership to your club?

Accepted Answer

All class participants and users of the club require a membership for a few reasons:

- Membership covers the participants personal insurance in case of an accident 
- Membership covers the participants membership (mandatory) with our Sport Governing bodies; Yukon Gymnastics, Gymnastics BC, and Gymnastics Canada. These bodies provide us with services such as providing our staff with safety and sport specific training, providing competitions, insurance, policies, and support for our sport. 
- Membership ensures your voice can be heard by our Board of Directors. We are a not-for-profit and our members having voting rights (one per family) at our Annual General Meeting

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