FAQs
What is a difference between artistic and rhythmic gymnastics?
Both Artistic and Rhythmic gymnastics are Olympic Sports governed by FIG – International Gymnastics Federation. Both sports are for men and women. In Artistic gymnastics athletes perform routines on different apparatuses. Women artistic gymnastics: balance beam, uneven bars, vault, floor exercise choreographed using music. Men artistic gymnastics: parallel bars, horizontal bar, vault, pommel horse, still ring, floor exercise. Rhythmic gymnastics is a sport that combines elements of ballet, gymnastics, dance, and apparatus manipulation. Rhythmic gymnasts perform on a floor with an apparatus, accompanied by music, in individual or group events. Women rhythmic gymnastics uses 5 apparatuses: Rope, Hoop, Ball, Clubs, and Ribbon. Children also perform Floor Exercises.
Men Rhythmic gymnastics uses 4 apparatuses: double rings, stick, clubs, and rope. Group performances are done without using apparatuses
Is Rhythmic Gymnastics only for girls?
No, it is for Girls and Boys
Does my child need previous gymnastics experience?
No. We have classes for children of all levels and abilities including beginners
What is a minimum age for enrollment?
Currently we are offering classes for children 5 years old and older
Do you offer a trial class?
Yes! We offer a trial classes. Please contact us to schedule a trial class. Before the trial class please fill out
Trial Class Waiver and pay $25 through ZELLE
What to bring to a trial class? What to wear to a trial class?
We have a dress code, but you don’t need to buy anything special for a trial class. Your child needs to wear some comfortable clothes like shorts or leggings and a t- shirt. Girls can wear a leotard if they have one.
Girls also need to have their hair pulled up and away from the face. Please ask your child to wear socks and to bring a water bottle to a trial class. If your child takes outdoor class she needs a yoga mat. Face masks rules are applied according to CDC recommendations during pandemic.
How do you decide which classes my child will be in?
We will evaluate your child during her/his trial class, and will give you our suggestions about class placement.
When can my child begin to compete in the sport of gymnastics?
The child must be 6 years old by December 31st of the year in which she/he can start competing.
Every child develops differently: some children are able to compete during their first year in gymnastics already, and for others it might take longer to master their skills for competitions.
Usually it takes about a year for a child to develop skills necessary for participation in competitions.
How often does the class meet and for how long?
Little Stars classes for 5-7 years old children have duration of 1 hour.
Beginner/Xcel classes for 6-12 years old children have duration of 2 hours. Depending on each family needs these classes can be taken few times a week. We recommend 2 classes a week. Competitive team schedule is different.
Can my child join a class at anytime?
Yes, as long as there are open spots in a class. We will prorate tuition accordingly.
Tuition payment will be due at the time of registering for a class.
What are your classes’ teacher/student ratios?
Little Stars classes (5-7 years old): 6 to 1, Beginner/Xcel classes: 15 to 1
What are your teachers’ qualifications?
All San Diego Rhythms coaches are former rhythmic gymnasts with many years of coaching experience.
They are USA Gymnastics professional member, graduate of the USA Gymnastics National Safety Certification Program, and are CPR and First Aid Certified, and completed USA Gymnastics University Safe Sports Program course.
Do you offer private lessons?
Yes!
How much will gymnastics lessons cost?
Please see our pricing information here.
What is your tuition payment policy?
Tuition for the next month must be paid before the 25th of the previous month.
If I refer a friend, can I receive a referral credit?
Yes! You will receive $50 referral bonus if your friend enrolls her/his child into our program and pays tuition for the session.
What types of discounts do you offer for siblings?
We offer 10% discount for beginner levels classes. We don’t offer discounts for competitive teams.
Do you have military discounts?
Yes! We offer 10% discount for military families who children are enrolled in beginner levels classes. We don’t offer discounts for competitive teams.
What is your withdrawal policy?
If you decide to discontinue class, you have to submit a written notice to the SDR 30 days prior to the date you wish to stop
What if my child misses the class? Do you offer make ups?
Excusable absences (due to illness or special circumstances) may not be applied to future tuition, and should be made up within 30 days of a missed class while a child is still enrolled into the program.
Make-ups are allowed when the requested class size permits. You must pre-register for make-up classes.
Do I need to call if my child is missing a class?
Yes
Do you offer credits/refunds?
We do not offer credit and/or refunds for cancelled classes due to holiday, vacation, illness, weather or any other reason including but not limited to attending competitions or training camps. San Diego Rhythms does not issue refunds.
All sales are final for any product and/or service purchased and/or provided by San Diego Rhythms.
Is there credit for missed classes?
No, your tuition pays for a class spot, REGARDLESS OF ATTENDANCE. Tuition is not prorated for absences
Can I observe my child class?
Of Course ! We love to have you at our practices! You can quietly watch your child’s class from the designated area if parents are allowed to go inside the gym. This rule might change by the CDC.
Do I need to stay and watch or should I go run errands and come back?
You are very welcome to stay and watch your child class, but you don’t have to do it.
What if my child is late to class?
To prevent possible injury gymnast will not be allowed to participate in class if she/he is 15 minutes late, unless prior arrangement with a coach was made
What if I am late to pick my child from class?
Children must be picked up on time after their classes. We understand that unforeseen circumstances might happen. In those cases you need to call us at this number (858) 945-4114 to address the situation. If a gymnast is not picked up on time after the end of her/his class, and her/his parents or legal guardians can't be reached, the local police office will be contacted to arrange a child's pick up
What is your dress code?
Girls: black short sleeve leotard with no attached skirt and black shorts. Team members have to wear an identical training outfits that our school is using.
Boys: black t-shirt tucked into black shorts or pants that are not buggy.
All students must wear toe shoes. Short white socks are allowed during warm up. Hair tied away from the face. Girls must have their hair pulled up in to a bun. Jewelry of any type should not be worn.