FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Cost?
Cost varies depending on the length and frequency of classes. Please refer to the Recreational page for more details.
Age limits?
2 years and up.
Experience needed?
No experience is needed. Placement into the proper class ensures both safety and success for your child. In some cases the recreational director may feel that a child is not in the best suited class. In this case he/she may be asked to change to a more appropriate class. If you wish you may have your child tested to find the most suitable class for him/her. Pre-competitive testing is available.
Classes (times/frequency)?
Most pre-school and recreational classes are once per week for the length of the term. You may register for additional classes. Please refer to the schedule listed on the Recreational page.
Missed classes?
PAGA does not re-schedule classes that have been missed. If you will be away for a substantial period of time please inform your coach and alternative arrangements may be possible.
Snacks?
Classes 2 hours or longer will have a short snack time if needed. All snacks are to be eaten in the kitchen. Food is not allowed in the gym.
Wear?
Pre-school and recreational participants may wear shorts without buttons or zippers and a t-shirt or a leotard. Participants should be bare-footed when inside the gym.
Competitive gymnasts are required to wear a training bodysuit with/without gym shorts. Hair must be tied back neatly.
Refunds?
If you wish to withdraw from a program, one month's written notice must be given to the office. The Insurance fee is non-refundable.
E-mailing list(s)?
If you wish to have newsletters and fundraising information emailed to you please contact us to be added to our emailing list.
Contacts?
Bookkeeping - Cindy
Head Coach - Karen
Assistant Head Coach - Paula
President - Sharon Wutke
Email: paga-gym@shawbiz.ca phone: 724-1011 fax: 724-1239
Location?
3450 Argyle Street, Port Alberni BC CANADA. Please refer to the Location/Map page for a more detailed view.
Fundraising?
You can lower your costs by fundraising. A percentage of what you collect will be forwarded to the required FUNDRAISING AMOUNT. Please refer to our Fundraising page for more information.
Certificates and Awards?
Parent and Tot programs receive a participation certificate. All pre-school and CAN-Gym participants receive progress reports which are distributed at the end of each session.
Commitment Hours?
Commitment hours are available for the competitive program only. Parents are responsible for handing in their commitment hour sheets to the office at the end of the month in order for account to be credited.