FAQ
CAN I DO A TRIAL?
As our class are currently booking out very quickly we are no longer offering trials.
WHY CAN’T I BOOK A CLASS?
For the final 3 weeks in each term our classes will be unavailable to purchase to allow our current members to re-enrol and for class changes. The following terms classes will available online to purchase from the 1st Monday of the holidays.
MAKE-UP CLASSES
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REFUNDS
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FEES
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UNIFORM
NHG Gymnastics do not have a compulsory uniform but your child is encouraged to wear our NHG Club Tee or Leotard. You can purchase a Club Tee via our online shop HERE. You can also purchase a Club Leotard via the online shop when orders are open.
Below is an example of gymnastics appropriate clothing:
Girls: Leggings & T-shirt or a leotard.
Boys: Shorts or trackies and T-shirt.
Nothing to loose- fitting, no jeans, hair tied back and no jewellery. Layer them up in the winter because it can be cool in the gym. Bare feet for all classes. We also ask that parents take their shoes off while on the gym floor.
Can my child wear socks in class? No – Socks are not safe on Gymnastics equipment and can cause a child to slip and hurt themselves. This includes Jump Sock. Jump sock do not have full grip and are made for a different type of trampoline bed therefor are unsafe in a Gymnastics Environment.
Squad / Extension / Performance Gymnasts in these programs have a competition uniform.
TODDLER GYM
What age can my child start? Your child can start our Toddler gym class as soon as they start to walk.
What does my child wear to Toddler gym? Clothes that are easy to move around in and bare feet so they can feel the equipment. Layer them up in the winter because it can be cool in the gym.
Can my older child join in? Yes, because it is good for the Toddlers to see how older children move over the equipment. However, the older ones must remember that it is a Toddler class, so not push in front. If you allow your older child/children to join in they are your responsibility and they must respect the rules of the gym.
KINDY GYM
What age can my child start kindy gym? Our Kindy gym programme is for age two to five year olds.
What does my child wear?
Girls: Leggings/T-shirt.
Boys: Shorts/trackies and T-shirt.
Nothing to loose- fitting, no jeans, hair tied back and no jewellery. Layer them up in the winter because it can be cool in the gym. Bare feet for all classes. We also ask that parents take their shoes off while on the gym floor.
What can I do with my toddler while my other child does Kindy gym? A younger child can either be in a back/front pack or can sit in their pushchair on the side with a snack. We also have a play pen with toys available for little ones. Children are not allowed to be left unsupervised at any time in the gym.
How much do I have to do in my childs session? A parent/caregiver is required to be on the floor with a child to help guide them through the circuits and keep their focus. Help, such as a hand to hold, is required on some equipment.
What happens when my child starts school? When your child turns 5 they will move to a Recreational Gymnastics after school class.
GYMNASTICS
What is Gymnastics? Gymnastics is a one hour class in either Men’s or Women’s Artistic Gymnastics or Rhythmic Gymnastics. The children are placed in groups according to age and gender. They will learn basic gymnastics shapes and skills on or with the equipment and will build up confidence in balance, spring, body co-ordination and spatial awareness.
Men’s equipment is Floor, Pommel, Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars and High Bar.
Women’s equipment is Vault, Bar, Beam and Floor.
Rhythmic equipment is Freehand, Hoop, Ball, Rope, Clubs and Ribbon.
What age can my child start Gymnastics? A child can start gymnastics from age 5 upwards.
Can I or do I have to stay while my child does gymnastics?
- At NHG Gymnastics at Eventfinda Stadium we have a viewing area upstairs where you are welcome to sit and watch your child. You are also welcome to leave your child with us if they are comfortable with you leaving and picking them up afterwards.
- At HBC we have very limited seating space for parents to sit and watch due to the size of the premises so drop off and pick up is preferred when possible.
- Our Orewa Centre has plenty of seating for parents to stay and watch.
Please note: For safety and space reasons parents are not allowed on the gymnastics floor in all our centre’s during classes.
TUMBLING CLASSES
What age can my child start Tumble? Tumble classes are offered from age 8 to 16 and to both male and female.
What can we do and/or learn at Tumble? Tumble classes use the sprung floors, fast track and sprung tumble track only.
The classes begin with a general gymnastics based warm up/stretch and then move to the main focus of the class, tumble skills. The classes will follow the recreational tumble routines as outlined by our national gymnastics body, GymSport NZ. There are 6 levels for the children to work on and they move up the levels as each one is achieved. There is also an oppourtunity for the children to compete at local recreational competitions if they like.
ADULT GYM
What is the minimum age for Adult Gym? Adult Gym is for age 16 plus.
What do you wear to Adult Gym? Tights or shorts and a T’shirt or crop top or a leotard. Nothing to loose fitting, bare feet and no jeans please.