A list of things you'll want to know

2010 term dates

Term 1 Saturday 30 to Thursday 1 April 2010
Term 2 Monday 19 April to Saturday 3 July 2010
Term 3 Monday 19 July to Saturday 25 September 2010
Term 4 Monday 11 Oct to Saturday 18 December 2010

Holidays

Waitangi Day 6 February (Saturday)
Good Friday 2 April (Friday)
Easter Monday 5 April (Monday - No holiday programme running today)
Day after Easter Monday 6 April (Tuesday - No holiday programme running today)
Anzac Day - 25 April (Sunday)
Queen's Birthday 7 June (Monday)
Labour Day 25 October (Monday)
*Make up classes will be offered for all public holidays.

How and when to register

For existing customer a re-registration form will be handed out during week 7 & 8 of the term. This way you will have first option to secure your class of choice. New registrations will be taken from week 9 onwards.  An enrolment form and payment must be received before class positions can be guaranteed.

You can register any of the following ways

• Drop into the office / Retail Shop: Bigair Active™, 215 Main Road, Tawa
• Drop your registration form into the Drop Box in the gym, 1 Lincoln Rd, Tawa
• Post: PO Box 51360, Tawa, Wellington
• Telephone: 04 232 3508
• Fax: 04 232 3507
• Email: office@bigairgym.co.nz
• Online registation coming soon!!

You can make your payment any of the following ways

Your payment must be made at the time of your booking and is required to secure your class position.

• Credit Card (our office can take your credit card number over the phone or you can write it on your registration form for processing)
• Eftpos and Credit Card payments can be made in the shop - Bigair Active™ at 215 Main Road, Tawa
• Direct Credit to our bank account 03 0502 0597556 00 (please use your childs name and class as a reference)
• Post your cheques to PO Box 51-360, Tawa, Wellington (please 50c for cheque processing)
• Online booking and payment system coming soon!

Discounts

A discount of 10% applies to families with 3 or more children attending term classes.  Discounts do not apply to Crashmat Kids™ or Adult Classes (based on concession card).

Pro-rata payments

This applies to all full-term classes offered by BIGAIR® including (but not restricted to) Pocket Rockets™, Gravity Busters™, Flip Zone™, Team Xtreme™, Tumbling, Trampoline and Cheersports™.

• All registrations up to the end of the 2^nd week of the term will be charged at the full term fee.
• Pro-rata term fees apply from the beginning of week three and are based on the following formula:

Full term fee minus $5 = V

V divided by 10 (weeks in the term) = X

X multiplied by number of week remaining in term = Y

Y plus $5 = pro-rata term fee

• Pro-rata registrations will not be accepted during the last two weeks of the term.
• Registrations for part-terms will not be accepted until the end of the first week of the term.  If there are still spaces in classes at that time, a part-term registration may be accepted at the sole discretion of BIGAIR®.

Make up classes

BIGAIR® will provide options for make up classes during the term. Dates and times will be advertised in our newsletter which is produced each term and handed out to all children. Feel free to contact the office Tuesday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm 04 232 3508 to discuss details further.

Trial Classes

There are no trial classes available in the first two weeks, or last two weeks of any term.  A trial class may be offered at the discretion of BIGAIR® only if there is space available in the class.  Trials will definitely not be permitted in any classes that are full.  The charges for trial classes are as follows:

Full Term Fee	Trial Class Fee
$75.00	$10.00
$95.00	$12.00
$105.00	$12.50
$112.50	$15.00
$168.75	$20.00

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Birthday Parties

Birthday parties at BIGAIR® are very popular and are often booked out several months in advance.

• Birthday party bookings will only be accepted when accompanied by full payment and a completed BIGAIR® Enrolment Form.
• A birthday party that is cancelled a minimum of two calendar months in advance of the booked date will be refunded in full.
• A birthday party that is cancelled more than one month in advance of the booked date (but less than two months in advance) will be refunded less $50
• A birthday party that is cancelled within one month of the booking date will not be eligible for a refund.
• Birthday party bookings are transferable and may be on-sold provided the buyer of the booking completes a BIGAIR® Enrolment Form and complies with these Terms and Conditions of Service.

Gymsport and Cheersport Classes

This clause applies to all full-term classes offered by BIGAIR® including (but not restricted to) Pocket Rockets™, Gravity Busters™, Flip Zone,™ Team Xtreme™, Tumbling, Trampoline and Cheersports™.

• Generally there will be no refunds for class bookings that are cancelled within one week of the start of the term unless the Application for Refund is accompanied by a medical certificate
• There are no refunds / credits for withdrawals or non-attendance during the term, unless the Application for Refund is supported by a medical certificate.  Refunds / credits will only be issued for absences of two weeks or more.
• If you believe you qualify for a refund / credit under the conditions above, you must fill in the Application for Refund form and submit this to the office / shop at 215 Main Road, Tawa.
• Changing between classes may be permitted at the discretion of BIGAIR®, provided there is sufficient space in the required class
• Make-up classes will be provided for classes that are missed due to Public Holidays only.  If a public holiday falls on your scheduled class day, you can contact the office / shop to enrol for a make-up class that will generally be scheduled for the two weeks immediately following the Public Holiday.  You will then be issued with a make-up class voucher that must be presented to the coach before the commencement of the make-up class.  Coaches will not accept customers into a make-up class without a voucher.

Holiday Programme

• A Holiday Programme session that is cancelled or changed to an alternate session a week or more before the date of the session is eligible for a full refund / credit
• A holiday programme session that is cancelled or changed less than a week before the date of the session is not eligible for a refund / credit
• There is no refund for non-attendance at a Holiday Programme session unless the Application for Refund is supported by a medical certificate.  Refunds / credits will only be issued for absences of two sessions or more.

What to wear

Over the past 6 years customers have asked this question "what should we wear"...it is this question that brought the Bigair Active™ shop to be.  Is seems everyone knows what to wear to Swimming, Ballet and Golf but not to gym.  But not anymore!  The selection of apparel for Gymnastics, Tumbling, Trampoline and Cheerleading is smart, sparkly, flash...so nice!

• We would really like to see children wearing leotards, tights, bike shorts, poly prop.  This gear makes it so much easier for coaches to see body shapes and positions and it really make Gymnastics and Cheerleading safer.  It is our desire to have everyone wearing a leotard and fitted shorts in the gym.
• Please visit Bigair Active™ to view an extensive range of Gymnastics, Tumbling, Trampoline and Cheerleading apparel.
• All hair must be tied up and off the face.
• Please bring a water bottle
• Bare feet (socks in winter are ok)

Waiting lists

Class positions are subject to availability; however we will always try to work out a solution to accommodate your needs.  Some classes are more popular than others so it is important to register at the end of each term for the up coming term.  An enrolment form and payment must be completed before class positions can be guaranteed.

Terms and Conditions of Service

The following are the Terms and Conditions of Service for BIGAIR® (First Gymnastics Tawa Limited).  All customers are required to accept these Terms and Conditions of Service prior to participation in any BIGAIR® Classes, (including Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Trampoline and Tumbling) Birthday Parties or Holiday Programmes.

BIGAIR® customers accept the following terms and conditions by completing and signing a BIGAIR® Enrolment Form:

1. I have voluntarily accepted and assumed the inherent risk or danger and injury in Gymsports / Cheersports and associated activities.  I understand BIGAIR® will take due care, but will not be held liable for any injury sustained to my child while in the care of BIGAIR®.
2. In the event of an accident or illness where I am not present, if considered advisable by Bigair^® staff, I request that medical attention be secured at my expense and prompt notification be sent to me.
3. I declare my child is medically and physically fit and does not suffer from any injury disease or condition, either physical or mental that would affect his or her ability to safely participate in any authorised or recognised activities of BIGAIR®.  If I am unsure about this declaration, or my child does suffer from such a condition I have listed it on the BIGAIR® Enrolment Form or I am aware that I must bring it to the attention of BIGAIR® immediately.
4. I indemnify BIGAIR® from all claims, losses and expenses (including legal costs) suffered or incurred at any time as a result of, or resulting directly or indirectly from, myself or my child’s failure to observe the rules, policies, guidelines and reasonable directions of BIGAIR® staff members.
5. I understand that our personal details will be held by BIGAIR® and that this information may be released for the purposes of statistical returns and the promotion of Gymsports and Cheersports  (including Gymnastics, Cheerleading, Trampoline and Tumbling).
6. I agree that BIGAIR® may from time to time use photographs, digital imaging or video media that may include my child, for the promotion of Gymsports and Cheersports.  All media will be tastefully and respectfully used.

Facility Rules

Gymnastics is a challenging and physically demanding sport with very low injury statistics. The following are rules set down to ensure the safety of gymnasts.

• Non participating children must remain off the gym floor
• Parents must personally pick children up from inside the gym
• NO sugary drinks on the gym floor
• NO food on the gym floor
• NO bubble gum on the gym floor
• NO running in the gym
• NO swinging on the rings
• NO jeans on the gym floor
• Bear Feet or sport shoes on the gym floor only
• NO glass on the gym floor
• NO jewellery on the gym floor (including watches)
• NO zips or belts on the bars
• PLEASE tie up your hair
• PLEASE bring a drink bottle to class
• PLEASE do not drag equipment
• ONE person on the Trampoline at a time
• And the most important safety rule is LISTEN to your coaches instructions

Lost Property

Please do not forget to collect lost property. All lost property is given away to a local charity at the end of each term.

Occupational Safety and Health

It is our intention to systematically identify and control all hazards at First Gymnastics Tawa Limited (Trading as BIGAIR®).  Where there are significant hazards we will take all practicable steps to:

Eliminate the hazard,

Isolate the hazard, OR

Minimise the hazard

Where the hazards may only be minimised, we will ensure:

• Good work practices are used and maintained
• Employees and volunteer coaches are properly trained and/or supervised
• Any new hazards identified, are incorporated into Hazard Register and all employees and volunteer coaches informed
• Any new equipment or tasks are assessed before use, and safety controls/practices are established
• All hazards and the hazard controls will be regularly assessed

• All employees and volunteer coaches are aware of emergency and evacuation procedures.

Pandemic Plan

BIGAIR® has adopted a pandemic plan based on a progression of measures/actions to be taken following any increase in the spread, seriousness or contagiousness of any virus, or an increase of alert status from the Ministry of Health.  Notification of any change of alert from the Ministry of Health will be announced on their website and through the media.  Bigair® will continuously review its own alert levels and move into the next level of preparedness when the circumstances require.  Our objective during a pandemic situation is to maintain a safe workplace for our staff, and the continuation of the supply of services to our customers.