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Byrd’s Competitive Gymnastic Team

Byrd's Competitive Gymnastic Team is a selected group of gymnasts that compete at local gymnastic competitions, sanctioned by the USA Gymnastics Federation.  In order to compete, gymnasts must become a member of the USA Gymnastics Federation which costs approximately $50.  Competitive gymnasts spend anywhere from six to nine hours per week in the gym, depending upon their skills level.  Our studio offers competitive programs for gymnasts that compete at levels 4 through level 6.

The class structure includes work on all gymnastic events (floor, balance beam, uneven bars, vault), along with stretching and conditioning.  Students learn a routine or skill on each event and perform these skills in all events at the competitions.  The gymnasts are judged by professional and qualified judges on different elements for each event.

Regional competitions are held with participants from all over the greater Kansas City area.  The meets are hosted by larger gyms throughout the area.

Students compete in their own age group with all students in their group executing the same routine, skill, or element.  Students are judged, scored, and win ribbons and/or trophies for the placement awarded by the judges.

Gymnastic Team members must purchase a team leotard and warm-up that is worn at all competitions.

Competition entry fees normally range from $55-$75 per competition.  We attend approximately four competitions throughout the year, in addition to the State Championship Meet for those that qualify.

A beginning level 4 gymnast would train about six hours per week (two nights per week for three hours each night).  One of these six hours can include their regular one hour dance class.

Students are encouraged to achieve their own "personal best", give 100% of their effort, and have fun while doing so!

You can anticipate the following expenses related to Competitive Gym Team:

Team Leotard......$50
Sanction Fee........$50
Team Warm-Up...$100
 
Entry Fees...$300-$375
     (approx. 5 meets)

We normally use the same team leotard or warm-up for TWO seasons!!.  For the 2009-10 season, ALL team gymnasts will be required to purchase a new warm-up as the design will change this year.  We will use this warm-up for the next two years!

Gym Team students will have scheduled payments due on the following dates:

$200.....on September 20
$200.....on November 20
$100.....on January 20
The final balance is due on March 20.

If a scheduled payment is received AFTER the dates shown above, a $20 LATE FEE will be assessed.
Gymnasts will not be entered in competitions if accounts are not in good standing - including tuition payments.

Your child's competition expenses are deducted from the scheduled payments.  The exact final payment amount is unknown until the end of the competition season, and will vary from person to person.

Becoming a member of a competitive gymnastic team requires a strong commitment of both the gymnast and the parent. The physical and mental benefits of being part of a program such as this will be carried with your child throughout their life! 

Students gain not only the skill of learning gymnastics, but they will also further develop and enhance their level of discipline, their ability to focus, and their self-esteem!  Please thoughtfully consider all aspects of whether this type of program would benefit your child at this particular time.