CE Booster Club Membership Information Packet

The Competitive Edge Booster Club is very proud of how hard all of our gymnast have been working and are very excited about the upcoming competitive season. This information packet is provided to each member as an informative reference to the many questions and concerns that come up though out the year.  Important team notices are sent via email; please make sure we have your correct information on file. Frequently, we will be directing you to our blog, http://cebooster.blogspot.com/ , where you will need to subscribe to receive important information pertaining to competition, fees, events, meetings etc…..

Competitive fees are separate from your monthly tuition payments, the Competitive Edge Booster Club is a Separate Entity from the gym, which require One-time Membership fee $40 per gymnast and Renewal fee $5 per gymnast annually.  (Nonrefundable)

How do I as a parent stay informed?

Competitive gymnast parents are a part of the booster club. Decisions are decided collaboratively in meetings by voting. Board members are also charged with making specific decisions in accordance with the booster club bylaws.

The booster club board members are the best source of information and are available to answer questions at monthly membership meetings held the 2nd Thursday of each month 6:30pm at the gym.

You may also email Club Secretary at cebooster@gmail.com with any questions you may have.

The Competitive Edge Booster Club is a non-profit organization that works to benefit the Competitive Edge Gymnastics competitive gymnasts. The booster club pays for a variety of items on behalf of the competitive gymnasts, including meet fees and coaches fees. The booster club provides support and encouragement for the competitive gymnasts through items such as parties, special events and fundraising opportunity.  The general fund pays for benefits that go toward all competitive gymnasts. This money is raised through specific fundraising activities, member dues, donations and special assessments. 

Individual accounts pay for individual gymnast costs, including meet fees and all expenses that each gymnast may have incurred.

Competitive Edge Booster Club Meet Registration Policy:

The Meet schedule is set by CE Gym Owner. Once the Meet Schedule is posted (normally in Early Fall) there is a fourteen calendar day period with a “Charge Date” posted for Gymnast to withdraw from a specific meet that may be a conflict, (Gym Owner must approve any withdraw from a meet ) otherwise each gymnast is registered by Meet Coordinator for the selected meets that each gymnast qualifies for and individual accounts are charged accordingly.  

Please note that all meets on the calendar usually have both a Saturday and Sunday date listed (in some cases a Friday date too). Team entries fees (made with a club check) are due in advance prior to the competition date. This deadline varies based on the meet host and due to the popularity of some meets they “fill up”, sometimes 4 or 5 months in advance. Once the meet director receives our check and (we must send one club check, since meet hosts do not accept individual personal checks) gymnasts are then assigned their competition days and times. We are completely at the mercy of the meet host and they can assign any level, to any day or time slot. Usually 7-10 days prior to competition we will be notified what day CE will be competing.

NOTE:

ALL Competitive Edge Gymnastics athletes will be entered in ALL the listed meets for their level. Each competitive season has a “Charge Date,” fourteen calendar days after meet schedule is posted by Meet Coordinator. If you are unable to participate in one of the competitions you must contact our Meet Coordinator before the “Charge Date” to avoid billing to your account. Prior to each meet deadline, CE Booster Club will send in the official club entry & club check – from that point on it is “out of our hands” and we cannot get a refund. Also keep in mind Coaches fees are split evenly and charged to all competitive gymnast accounts regardless of the number of meets attended. If a gymnast withdraws from the program without completing a full season registration and fees still apply and will be billed accordingly.

The Difference between Tuition and Competition Fees

Please be aware of the important distinction between tuition and competition fees/expenses. Estimated Competition Fees are listed on Seasonal Calendar.

Monthly tuition is paid to Competitive Edge Gymnastics LLC and this revenue is used to pay expenses associated with your gymnast’s daily training.

Competition fees/expenses are paid to Competitive Edge Booster Club and used to pay expenses associated with competing (meet entry fees, coaches’ traveling expenses, etc.). Competition fees are divided into two categories, coaches’ fees & entry fees.

Coaches Fees:

The coaches’ fees are divided evenly and based upon the projected coaching costs associated with each competition. These fees cover coaches’ expenses such as travel, food, lodging, coaching compensation, and all expense that apply and are approved with submission of the proper form and receipts. Coaches’ fees are not pro-rated or refunded for missed competitions.

Entry Fees:

Entry fees for competitions vary per event. The level of competition, the location and the nature of the competition (Entry fees are set by meet hosts, not by CE Booster Club.) All entry fees are collected by our Treasure and remitted as a “lump sum” to the competition host  in advance to ensure that our team secures a space in the meet. Entry fees are not pro-rated or refunded for missed competitions.

All competition expenses incurred by a gymnast are a gymnast’s/parent’s responsibility.  To pay these expenses as they occur, we establish for each gymnast an itemized account.  As expenses occur, we pay them from this account.  This minimizes the need and hassle of “nickel and diming” the parents every time a meet is scheduled. Meet expenses must be paid months in advance. You will receive a monthly statement of your gymnast account activity (check gymnast folder).  

All gymnast and parents are representing Competitive Edge Booster Club. Your actions and words reflect on all Competitive Edge Stakeholders (This includes in a hotel or restaurant during a travel meet).

Fundraising

The booster club does fundraising to offset costs such as coaches’ fees and meet registration fees. Out-of-pocket expenses can quickly add up without the assistance of fundraising making it difficult for most gymnasts to compete in the sport.

It is strongly encouraged for all families to participate. Top Sellers and Participants will be acknowledged.

The booster club decides prior to any fundraising events what the money will go toward, all funds raised benefit each member of the club regardless of participation. If you are unable to fundraise but would like to make a donation it will go to support that specific need that money is being raised for and all members will benefit.

 Additional Fundraiser ideas may be presented at General Membership meetings along with a committee of 5 members willing to coordinate, plan and implement the fundraiser. The ideas will then be put on the next meetings New Business for presentation and vote.