Viewing of Classes (Starting on Friday, Feb 27,2026) 

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South County Movement Center welcomes one parent/ guardian per student to any of our classes whenever possible.  

• We are limited on space and will be strictly enforcing the one parent/ guardian rule.  

• Parents enter through the lower lot door during the first 10 minutes of class.  

• No food or drinks are allowed in the gym.  

• Students with the last name beginning with A-M will visit on alternating weeks with those with last names beginning with N-Z will visit opposite weeks.  

• Please understand that space is limited and you may be standing.  

• We do ask however you refrain from interaction with your child during classes.  

• We also ask that you refrain from taking videos or photographs for the privacy of our students.  

 

Code of Behavior for Parents, Guardians and Spectators.  

• Your child participates in gymnastics because they enjoy it. Be excited with them for all their accomplishments no matter how small. 

• Respect & be kind to everyone regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background, or religion.  

• Allow fellow parents to be able to view and watch their child.  

• SCMC is a Family Friendly place. Chose words that are appropriate for this environment while in the vicinity of persons under the age of 18, as your words and actions are an example.  

• Respect the teachers’ decisions and teach children to do likewise. 

• Do not physically, or verbally abuse or harass anyone in this facility including participants, office staff, coaches, judges or other parents etc 

• Photography or videos are not permitted during normal training times. Phones should be silenced and not visible while inside the building.  

• Keep negative comments or criticism about coaches, judges, staff, other gymnasts, parents or South County Movement Center out of the facility.  This can be a source of misinformation. Any issues that may arise should be brought to the attention of the Office Manager. Any such behavior will not be tolerated.  This may result in your membership being cancelled from South County Movement Center.  

• Support the staff and officials in their enforcement of the rules and their coaching techniques. If you have any concerns, please make an appointment to discuss or raise these with Club Management. 

• Parents/Guardians must not bring their child/children to gymnastics if they are ill, injured, sick or contagious. 

• All gymnasts under the age of eight (8) must be dropped off and picked up inside the gymnasium.  

• Please be five (5) minutes early to drop off, and on time for pick up. The drop off area is in the upper lot and drop off area is at the lower lot. If a child is late Parents are required to drop off their child for class only at the upper lot only.  

• Please drive around the rock and pole in the upper lot and park your vehicle slowly & safely. Following our one sign on the rock. 

• Any injuries to yourself or your child report immediately. Please be aware that failure to report an injury or incident may void any claim wish to make towards insurance. 

• Please do not interact with Gymnasts while they are in class. Their focus is important to their safety. If you are distracting gymnasts, you may be asked to leave the premises. 
   

• Parents/Guardians are not permitted to enter the training areas at any time unless requested to do so by a coach.  

• Parents and Gymnasts are not allowed to let anyone into classes by opening the door to the gym.  

• For any coaching questions or concerns please speak directly with the Club Manager or request a meeting. Our junior and Senior coaches are not to be approached by parents/guardians on coaching related matters during classes. Coaches are there to teach the students, need to stay focused, and start and finishes classes on time to get ready for the next one.  

 

All USA Gymnastics Member Clubs provide the following helpful information: 

The Center for SafeSport provides parents and athletes with resources on how to help keep children safe and supported. Access to these resources is free and includes online training courses. The below training courses may be accessed on the Center for SafeSport’s website here. (https://uscenterforsafesport.org/parents) 

Parent Training  

All parents are strongly encouraged to take “Parent’s Guide to Misconduct in Sport,” offered through the Center for SafeSport. Designed 
for parents of youth athletes at any age, this 
free course educates parents on recognizing, responding to, and preventing abuse and misconduct in their child’s sport setting. It features voices and perspectives of experts and advocates, with sound guidance on fostering positive and safe sport experiences for children both on field and at home. Parents will come away equipped with information and tactics to minimize risks of harm to their children. USA Gymnastics notifies parents throughout the year of this course offering in newsletters and annually upon registration of an athlete membership.  

SafeSport for Youth Athletes (Ages 13-17)  

This course focuses on consent and respectful behavior, supporting friends who have experienced abuse or misconduct, and provides resources for reporting. Parental consent is required at the start of course.  

SafeSport for Kids  

This course educates young athletes ages 5–12 about the difference between discipline and abuse and encourages them to reach out to 
a trusted adult when something is not right. It also stresses the importance of being a good teammate, positive sportsmanship, and having a healthy sport environment focused on fun and safety. Parental consent is required at the start of course. Parents should plan to take the course alongside their child to supervise and reinforce important lessons.  

Volunteer Training  

This course allows volunteers in diverse roles—from event logistics to vendor operations—to learn to recognize 
types of abuse and misconduct, describe best practices for  

limiting one-on-one adult- Minor Athlete interactions and identify situations to report.  

 

Reporting Concerns to USA Gymnastics  

USA Gymnastics handles reports of non-sexual misconduct. An Adult Participant who learns of information or reasonably suspects an incident of non-sexual child abuse, emotional misconduct, physical misconduct, bullying, hazing, harassment, and/or a violation of the Abuse Prevention Policies must report it to USA Gymnastics or to the Center for SafeSport when the Adult Participant becomes aware of the information.  

• Click here (or go to usagymconcern.ethicspoint.com) to make an online report to USA Gymnastics.  

• You may also call USA Gymnastics at 833.844.7233.  

Reports to USA Gymnastics may be made anonymously and at no cost.  

 

Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse  

All Adult Participants are considered mandatory reporters of child abuse. An Adult Participant who learns of information or reasonably suspects child abuse, including sexual abuse, must immediately (within 24 hours) report to local law enforcement and/or child protective services. An Adult Participant must also immediately report to the Center for SafeSport. Filing a report with the Center for SafeSport or USA Gymnastics does not satisfy the requirement for reporting to local law enforcement or child protective services.  

For state-by-state information on reporting Child Abuse, see: childwelfare.gov/topics/systemwide/ laws-policies/can/reporting  

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Reporting to the U.S. Center for SafeSport  

The Center for SafeSport handles reports of sexual misconduct, child abuse, and other allegations within the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movement. The following allegations must be reported to the Center immediately:  

• Child abuse, including child sexual abuse.  

• Sexual Misconduct (including sexual harassment, child sexual abuse, and criminal charges 
  or dispositions involving sexual or intimate relationships involving a Power Imbalance);  

• Criminal Charges or Dispositions involving Sexual Misconduct or misconduct involving Minors; and  

• Misconduct related to the Center’s process, including suspected incident(s) of Aiding and Abetting and/or Abuse of Process and Retaliation as it relates to the Center’s process.  

Click here (or go to uscenterforsafesport.org) to make an online report to the Center. You may also call the Center at 833.587.7233.  

Reports to the Center for SafeSport may be made anonymously and at no cost.