BECCA’S Place will be suspending all recreational classes/billing for December with the exception of those families on auto-draft. We will be reaching out to these families to schedule private lessons in December.

If you are still interested in some instruction during December, private lessons will be available for those interested at a reduced rate on a first come basis. To schedule your December private lessons, please give us a call at 270-862-9812.

Regular classes will resume January 2!

To our Recreation Student Families

Becca’s Place Gymnastics prides itself on providing a fun, loving and most of all safe environment for your children to learn the sport of gymnastics. We want to do everything we can to be safe and keep our doors open for business in the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic.

That is why effective Friday, November 20, all recreation students ages 5 and up will be required to wear masks during practice. A student will be able to take their mask off only when they are performing a skill by themselves on the floor or another apparatus. 

We know that this will be an unpopular decision with some of our families, but we took several factors into consideration when making this decision including:

• The rising case counts in the region, including right here in Hardin County, which has been among the highest in the state as of late.
• The safety of our students, their families and our staff.
• Our team kids have followed these masking guidelines successfully since we re-opened and we’ve seen first-hand how it has helped mitigate exposure.
• Gyms across the country have successfully implemented these same practices for their recreation students.
• The advice of doctors who have assured us that wearing masks during gymnastics is not dangerous as this is largely a strength vs cardio form of exercise and, for safety reasons, masks will be removed when on an apparatus.

We want to assure you that we have not experienced an outbreak and will be fully transparent about any potential exposures. Ultimately, we want to keep our doors open and provide your children with an opportunity to do something social and physical at a time when there aren’t as many options to do so.  

Discipline and perseverance are among the many lessons that gymnastics teaches us and we can apply those teachings to our current circumstances and this new rule. Our thanks for your support and understanding as we navigate this new environment with nothing but the best interest of our students, their families and our staff.

If you have any questions about this new policy, don’t hesitate to contact us. 

God Bless

Jenn and Jess

As we prepare to reopen the gym, we wanted to share our action plan to keep our gymnasts, their families and our staff safe. We’d ask that you fully support these efforts. Failure to comply could not only jeopardize everyone’s health but also our ability to stay open.

Illness Plan:

To keep our students and employees safe and healthy, we ask that you keep your child home if he/she exhibits any symptoms or is not feeling “well.” If you are ill, or someone in your family is ill, please stay home.

Entrance/Exit:

You will line up outside the front door on/beside markers placed 6 feet apart. Please arrive no more than five minutes prior to your class. Your athlete will be provided with hand sanitizer upon arrival and departure. Once in the building, your athlete will stand on a designated marker until class begins. At the end of class, students will line up at the BACK DOOR for dismissal.

In the event of inclement weather, your gymnast should remain in your vehicle with you and a member of our staff will come to your car and advise you when she can come to the front door.

Bathrooms:

Bathrooms will be monitored to ensure physical distancing. We ask that you use the restroom and wash your hands before coming to the facility. 

Common Area/ Lobby:

Currently, we are limiting spectators in the lobby area. Physical distancing will be followed upon entry. Families are limited to one parent per child. All viewing will adhere to physical distancing standards. Chairs will be marked and placed over 6 feet apart. Once the available space is full, we will not be able to allow anyone else in the lobby area. 

Hand Sanitizing and Temperature Checks:

Each student/parent will be prompted to use hand sanitizer when entering the facility. Staff will administer on site temperature/health checks. All spectators will be required to wear a mask. Due to the nature of the sport, students are not required to wear a mask, as physical distancing will be enforced at all times.

Cleaning/Water Fountains/Pits

Staff will sanitize all entry and exit surfaces. Pits and water fountains will be closed/covered at this time. All athletes will bring a labeled water bottle for individual use. 

Staff Expectations:

Staff will be temperature/health checked upon arrival. They are required to wash or sanitize before and after every class. Masks will be worn by all staff members. Coaches will coach with limited contact, only spotting for safety. All staff members will adhere to the illness policy. Breakrooms are closed at this time.

Equipment Standards:

Staff will sanitize all contact surfaces before and after each class. Students will also wipe down any equipment they use. Sanitizing wipes/disinfectant will be available throughout the facility to wipe down all of the equipment. Athletes will have their own personal equipment that will not be shared (ankle weights, TheraBand, etc). Chalk buckets will not be used at this time.

Scheduling:

All classes will be scheduled to safely accommodate the student to facility ratio. Classes will have staggered class time to make sure families can enter and exit the facility without overlap. Class sizes will be reduced at this time.

Facility Ratio:

We will always uphold the student to square footage ratio.  We will adhere to the rule of no more than four students per 1,000 feet. 

Group Spacing:

While attending a class/team, athletes are always required to stay at a minimum of 6 feet apart. Markers will be placed on the floor to establish distancing. Teacher to student ratio will be no more than 1:4 for ages 5 and under and 1:6 for ages 6 and up. We will separate students with their own equipment. 

Preschool Age Classes:

All classes for kids ages 5 and under will need to have a parent accompany the child in the class. The parent will help in the physical distancing and will aid in spotting and cleaning of equipment. This will also free up space in the lobby. 

Class Structure/Phased Return:

Attendance will be taken at every class to facilitate the potential need for contact tracing. Lesson plans will adhere to physical distancing standards. We will limit the number of students in the facility and a phased return will be implemented. 

Dear BECCA’S Families

The health and well-being of our students, families and staff are always our first priority.  Our leadership team has worked diligently the past 72 hours to make decisions that reflect our commitment to our students and staff.  There has been an enormous amount of information to process and we are doing our very best to make decisions that are in everyone’s best interest.  

In light of today’s developments including USAG’s cancellation of all state and regional gymnastics championships, effective immediately, Becca’s Place Gymnastics is suspending ALL classes and practices for the next two weeks. That includes team practice as well as all recreational and pre-school gymnastics classes.

For our recreational and pre-school class families, please note the following temporary changes to our make-up policies:

• We are removing expiration dates on missed classes for make-ups. 
• We will also allow make ups in classes with room in them, instead of limiting make ups to Open Gym only. 
• You will be able to schedule those up to 5 days prior to the class you are making up in.
• We know you have selected the class that works best for your schedule.  So, we want to encourage you to remain enrolled in your class and use our make-up option for those missed classes the next 2 weeks.  
• If there comes a time that you choose to withdraw, we will allow those make-ups beyond your withdrawal date so you receive full benefit of your tuition.  This helps support our small business staff and keeps your child in the class they have grown to love and progress in!

We will continue to communicate with you as we have updates.  We can’t wait to have this behind us so we can all resume our normal activities. Thank you for your support and for helping us keep our community safe and healthy.  We appreciate you supporting BECCA’S in this difficult time.

God Bless

Jenn and Jess

There are several different volunteer options at Becca’s Beach Party Gymnastics Meet. Below is a brief description of the various jobs. Thank you for supporting the meet.

Meet Gym/Floor Area Set-Up and Tear Down Assistants

• All workers must be at least 18 years of age
• All workers must be physical capable of lifting and carrying gymnastics equipment (30 pounds or more)
• This is a messy job so please come dressed appropriately
• It is recommended you bring work gloves and a dust mask
• Perform other duties assigned by the Gym/Floor Coordinator (Kenton Slayton)
• Perform other duties assigned by the Volunteer Coordinator (Laura Orr)

Admissions Assistant

• Take payment for spectators entering the competition
• Keep count of all spectators entering the venue
• Provide scoring sheets to spectators (if available)
• Once the session has started and spectators are no longer arriving help with general cleaning duties of the Admissions Area such as maintaining bathrooms, emptying garbage cans, etc
• Perform other duties assigned by the Admissions Coordinator (Emily Johnson)
• Perform other duties assigned by the Volunteer Coordinator (Laura Orr)

Shoutout Assistant

• Take payment for spectators purchasing Shoutouts for gymnasts
• Keep count of all the types of Shoutouts sold
• Once the session has started and spectators are no longer arriving help with general cleaning duties of the Admissions and Concessions Area such as maintaining bathrooms, emptying garbage cans etc.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Shoutout Coordinator (Amanda Yates)
• Perform other duties assigned by the Volunteer Coordinator (Laura Orr)

Concessions Assistant

• Sells concessions during meets prior to food vendor
• Takes payment for food/beverages purchased at concessions stand
• Keep count of all types of concessions sold
• Once the session has started and spectators are no purchasing concession help with general cleaning/stocking duties of Concessions Area such as maintaining cooking area, refrigerators, and emptying garbage cans
• Perform other duties assigned by the Concessions Coordinator (Kendra Slayton)
• Perform other duties assigned by the Volunteer Coordinator (Laura Orr)

Hospitality Assistant

• Assist with the preparation and presentation of food for the hospitality room for coaches and judges

• Run food and drink requests from judges during all sessions during sessions to floor area as needed
• Once the session has started help with general cleaning/stocking duties of the Hospitality Room as maintaining seating/table areas, serving area, refrigerators, emptying garbage cans, etc
• Perform other duties assigned by the Hospitality Coordinator (Stacey Vessels)
• Perform other duties assigned by the Volunteer Coordinator (Laura Orr)

Awards Assistant

• Inventories medals and trophies for each session

• Oversees distribution of awards at the meets
• Directs gymnasts during award ceremony
• Perform other duties assigned by the Awards Coordinator (Ashley Perry)
• Perform other duties assigned by the Volunteer Coordinator (Laura Orr)

Door Monitors (Small/Warm-Up Gym and Admin Office Doors)

• Monitor assigned points of entry/exit to the facility and the competition floor
• Direct spectators and athletes, coaches and officials
• Perform other duties assigned by the Volunteer Coordinator (Laura Orr)

Decorations Assistant

• Responsible for setting up decorations (dividers, chairs, awards area, signage, etc).
• Responsible for decorating judges seating area
• Perform other duties assigned by the Decorations Coordinator (Deserae Goodman)
• Perform other duties assigned by the Volunteer Coordinator (Laura Orr)

Music Assistant

• Computer/Sound system knowledge is recommeded for this position
• Organizing and playing floor music as well as back ground music
• Perform other duties assigned by the Gym/Floor Coordinator (Kenton Slayton)
• Perform other duties assigned by the Volunteer Coordinator (Laura Orr)

Score Runners

• Runners are responsible to assist the Scoring Table as required
• Throughout all sessions and event rotations, runners will be required to circulate between the Score Table and Judges’ Tables to pick-up and deliver score sheets to the Score Table
• Stand/sit by the Score Table during periods of inactivity. Perform other duties assigned by the Gym/Floor Coordinator (Kenton Slayton)
• Perform other duties assigned by the Volunteer Coordinator (Laura Orr)

Event Score Flashers (Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor)

• Obtain score sheets from the team coaches as they arrive at your event; then make the score sheets available for the judges
• During your session obtain gymnasts’ scores from judges then flash the gymnast’s scores to audience for 10-15 seconds minimum

• Collect all score sheets once judges complete scoring the entire team and provide these to the Score Runners
• Rotate with the judges of your when they move from Event A to Event B (exception will be on the Floor Event); ensure you take Score Flasher device with you during rotations
• Maintain general upkeep of assigned scoring table(s)

Vault Timers

• Reference specific duties found in the Timer’s Book at the Judges’ table
• Coordinate with team coaches on the amount of time authorized for the team warm-up
• Stand close to the event in order to be easily heard by the coaches and gymnasts
• • After all gymnasts have completed their allotted time; notify the coaches and judges that warm‐up is completed.

Bar Timer (Small/Warm-Up Gym)

• Reference specific duties found in the Timer’s Book
• Coordinate with team coaches on the amount of time authorized for the team warm-up
• Stand close to the event in order to be easily heard by the coaches and gymnasts
• After all gymnasts have completed their allotted time; notify the coaches that warm‐up is completed.

Bar Timer (Large/Competition Gym)

A) TIMING OF THE WARM-UP TIME ON BARS

• The touch warm-up time is 30 seconds per gymnast from the time the time the 1^st gymnast touches the bars (excluding the preparation of the bars)
• Verify with the judges the exact time allotment for each competing group
• The judge will authorize the start of the warm-up
• Stand close to the apparatus in order to be easily heard
• Notify the judge when the full warm-up is over

B) TIMING OF A FALL ON BARS

• Duration of the fall time on bars: MAXIMUM time is 30 seconds; failure to resume the exercise in time ends the exercise.
• When the gymnast falls, start timing when the gymnast is on her feet after falling from the apparatus, and stop timing when the gymnast‘s feet leave the mat as the gymnast remounts the bars.
• Loudly announce the elapsing time with audible verbal warning signals by stating 10 seconds, 20 seconds and 30 seconds at the respective times. As a courtesy count loudly the last 10 seconds of permitted time (i.e. 21, 22, 23…30 seconds).
• At the count of 30, a final verbal warning signal of “Time” will be announced clearly and loudly by the timer
• The judge will also announce that the exercise is ended

Beam Timers

TIMER # 1

TIMING OF THE DURATION OF THE EXERCISE AT BEAM. 

• Reference specific duties found in the Timer’s Book at the Judges’ table
• Duration of the exercise: MAXIMUM times are found in the Timer’s Book
• Begin timing when the gymnast’s feet leave the springboard or mat.
• Stop the clock when the gymnast touches the mat upon completion of her beam exercise (after dismount).
• Ring the bell loudly and clearly as a warning signal ten (10) seconds prior to the maximum time limit and a 2nd time at the designated time limit
• If the gymnast falls, stop timing when the gymnast touches the floor / mat, and restart (continue) after the interruption when the gymnast resumes her exercise with the first movement / element.
• Report immediately to the judge when a time violation occurs; the exact time of the exercise must be shown on the stopwatch to the judge.
• If there is no time violation clear the stopwatch and prepare for the next competitor.
• Rotate with the Judges as they move between Beam A and Beam B

TIMER #2

TIMING OF THE WARM-UP TIME ON BEAM

• Reference specific duties found in the Timer’s Book at the Judges’ table
• Coordinate with team coaches on the amount of time authorized for the team warm-up
• Stand close to the gymnasts in order to be easily heard.
• After all gymnasts have completed their allotted time; notify the coaches and judges that warm‐up is completed.

TIMING OF A FALL ON BEAM

• Duration of the FALL time on beam: MAXIMUM time is 10 seconds
• When the gymnast falls, the timer starts the watch when the gymnast is on her feet after falling from the apparatus, and stops the watch when the gymnast’s feet leave the mat as she remounts the beam.
• As soon as the gymnast falls and is on her feet, the timer reads loudly the elapsing time i.e. 1, 2, 3 ….10 seconds.
• At the count of 10, a final verbal warning signal of “Time” will be announced clearly and loudly by the timer. The judge will also announce that the exercise is ended.

Floor Timer (Small/Warm-Up Gym)

• Reference specific duties found in the Timer’s Book
• Coordinate with team coaches on the amount of time authorized for the team warm-up
• Stand close to the event in order to be easily heard by the coaches and gymnasts
• After all gymnasts have completed their allotted time; notify the coaches that warm‐up is completed.

Floor Timer (Large/Competition Gym)

• A bum touch warm-up time is 30 seconds per gymnast (2-3 floor passes each) from the time the time the 1^st gymnast touches the floor
• Verify with the judges the exact time allotment for each competing group
• The judge will authorize the start of the warm-up
• Stand close to the apparatus in order to be easily heard
• Notify the judge when the full warm-up is over

• Gymnasts are expected to attend every practice one full week prior to a meet. A doctor’s note will be required if an athlete misses a practice due to illness in order for the coaches to consider allowing them to compete. (This does not apply to athletes with a Friday evening practice and a Saturday morning competition time)
• Gymnasts are expected to perform all competition routines in their entirety the week prior to the competition. Failure to do so could result in the athlete scratching events.
• Arrive 15-30 minutes prior to your gymnast’s scheduled open stretch time ready to go.
• Hair up and secure – compulsory and excel athletes must wear a slicked back bun on top of the head with the provided scrunchie so as to promote a uniform appearance for our teams.
• Failure to bring grips for bars (level 3 and up) will result in the athlete scratching bars for that meet.
• Sandals or barefoot for competition floor.
• Once your athlete is on the floor, please do not distract her.
• Gymnasts should wear warm-ups (jackets zipped) and jerseys to the awards ceremony.
• Jerseys are to be worn to all competitions as part of warm up attire.

As we head into meet season, here are a few reminders to help make this season a success!

Arrival/ Dress

• Gymnasts are expected to arrive 15-30 minutes before Open Stretch time READY TO COMPETE. Gymnasts should wear their competition leotard and warm up. Gymnasts will carry their competition bag. Please send your gymnasts onto the floor barefoot or in flip flops/slides. Boots, tennis shoes, etc. are heavy to pack and take time to get out of and put away. A small snack/water is allowed in the competition bag.
• Hair should be out of face and secure-no flyaways. Buns, short ponytails/braids close to the head are preferred. Avoid long ponytails/braids. Hair should not be able to touch the ground/beam in a handstand.
• Remove nail polish and jewelry.
• Undergarments should match the leotard.

Competition Conduct

• Please refrain from distracting your gymnast during competition.
• Parents should not be on the competition floor.
• Athletes must stay on the competition floor until the last routine is completed for the session.
• Athletes may not have electronic devices on the floor or at awards.
• It is never appropriate to contact meet officials. Doing so could result in points being taken away from either your gymnast or our team score.
• Gymnasts/parents are expected to be respectful of other teams, officials, etc.

Awards

• Gymnasts should wear warm ups to the awards ceremony. Jackets should be zipped.
• Gymnasts are expected to stay until the awards ceremony ends.

Other Meet Information 

• Our goal for our athletes at each competition is to improve their individual and all around scores. If your athlete stays on the beam for the first time all season, congratulate her on that victory. Please refrain from focusing on improvements that need to be made immediately following the competition.
• Please remember that becoming an exceptional competitive gymnast takes time. It is essential that we remember a score is an evaluation of a single routine and may not always be the best representation of a gymnast’s ability. We consider these teachable moments for our athletes. These instances are an opportunity to teach good sportsmanship and composure when things do not go as we would like.

Starting October 22nd,we will begin our CHANGE for a CHANGE fundraiser.This is a team holiday activity that we have held in previous years to help families in need in our community. This has become one of our favorite events of the year. It really warms our hearts to know that our team kids are eager to serve others.

How it works: Each gymnast brings in “change.” This can be money found in couch cushions, in the car, part of their allowance-whatever they want. We will collect this money from Monday, October 22nd through Saturday, November 17th. On Wednesday, November 21, 2018, following our morning practice, we will go in groups to shop for children from the local Angel Tree and other organizations. This is a great team bonding experience for the girls.

The fun part: The winning TEAM chooses a pizza or ice cream party! The top earner per level will choose a coach to PIE IN THE FACE at the team Christmas Party!

Our Goal: Last year, our team raised over $2,700.00! We were able to sponsor more than 15 children from our community through several programs. We would like to match or exceed that goal this year! Though this seems like a large amount, when divided between over so many team athletes, it is absolutely a goal that we can reach!

Thank you for your continued support of our program! We appreciate the opportunity you give us to teach our athletes about so much more than gymnastics!