Everything You Need to Know for Weekly Classes at CFG
Welcome to Cape Fear Gymnastics!
Whether your child is joining us for the first time or has been part of the CFG Family for years, we want every participant to arrive feeling comfortable, prepared, and ready to enjoy their time in the gym.
Please review the information below before attending your first weekly class and refer back anytime you need a reminder about CFG procedures and expectations.
Before Your First Class
Before your child’s first day, please make sure you have:
- Received email confirmation from CFG with your child's class placement and start information
- Reviewed the appropriate attire for class
- Packed a refillable water bottle
- Reviewed our drop-off and pick-up procedures
- Shared any important information with us that may help our coaches provide the best experience for your child
Please do not attend a class until you have received enrollment confirmation from CFG.
Arrival & Drop-Off
When Should We Arrive?
The front door opens approximately five minutes before your child’s scheduled class time.
Please avoid arriving significantly early, as another class or program may still be taking place inside.
Have your child dressed and ready for class before entering so they can quickly put away their belongings and join their group.
CFG Is a Drop-Off Facility
Parents and caregivers do not remain inside the facility during weekly classes.
Our drop-off format helps participants focus on their coaches and classmates, encourages independence, and allows us to maintain a productive class environment.
Please say your goodbyes before your child enters the facility so we can help them transition directly into class.
Pick-Up
Once classes begin, the front door remains locked.
At the end of class, participants will gather with their coaches for dismissal. Please be ready for pick-up at your child’s scheduled class ending time.
Our coaches supervise participants during dismissal and make sure children leave safely with the appropriate adult.
Someone Different Picking Up?
If someone other than your child’s usual parent or caregiver will be picking them up, please email us ahead of time at:
This allows our coaches to be prepared before dismissal.
What to Wear
Proper clothing helps participants move safely and comfortably throughout class.
Female Participants
A leotard without a skirt is preferred.
Fitted athletic clothing that allows for safe movement is also acceptable.
Male Participants
Comfortable, fitted athletic clothing is recommended.
Please Avoid
Clothing should not have:
- Buttons
- Zippers
- Snaps
- Hard attachments
- Loose or dangling accessories
These items can become caught on gymnastics equipment or interfere with safe spotting and movement.
Hair
Long hair should be securely pulled back into a braid or bun and kept off the shoulders.
Barefoot in the Gym
Participants are barefoot during gymnastics classes.
Socks can be slippery and are not permitted on the gym floor.
We recommend arriving in easy-to-remove or slip-on shoes to make getting ready before and after class quick and simple.
What to Bring
Your child doesn’t need much for weekly class!
Please bring:
Refillable water bottle
Gymnastics or athletic clothing
Hair already secured, if needed
A positive attitude and willingness to learn!
Please label personal items whenever possible.
Class Expectations
Gymnastics is about much more than learning skills.
During class, we encourage participants to:
- Listen to their coaches
- Follow gym and equipment safety rules
- Participate to the best of their ability
- Be respectful of coaches and other participants
- Try new things
- Ask questions when they need help
- Keep trying when something feels challenging
- Celebrate their own progress and the accomplishments of others
Every participant learns and progresses differently.
Our coaches work to appropriately challenge each child while helping them develop skills, confidence, independence, strength, and a positive relationship with movement.
Progress doesn’t look the same for everyone—and that’s okay!
Attendance & Absences
What If My Child Will Miss Class?
You do not need to notify us about an occasional class absence.
Because our classes are maintained within specific student-to-coach ratios, we do not offer regularly scheduled make-up classes for individual absences.
If you know your child will miss multiple upcoming classes, please contact us. When possible, we’ll work with your family to determine whether another option is available.
What If My Child Is Sick?
Please keep your child home when they are sick or experiencing symptoms of illness.
Resting when they aren’t feeling well is best for your child and helps us maintain a healthier environment for our participants and coaches.
Tuition & Registration
Annual registration fee per family
$50
1st
Monthly tuition charged on the 1st of each month
$10 off
Per month on each additional weekly class
Annual Registration
Families enrolled in weekly CFG classes pay a $50 annual registration fee per family. This is one annual registration fee per family, regardless of how many children are enrolled.
Monthly Tuition
Monthly tuition is charged to the card on file on the 1st of each month. Tuition varies by program. Current class tuition can be found on our Classes & Programs page.
Multiple-Class Discount
Participants enrolled in more than one weekly class receive a $10 per month discount on each additional class.
CFG does not offer a monthly sibling discount.
Need to Update Your Card?
Please do not send credit card information by email, text message, or social media.
Use our Payment Information page to securely submit updated payment information.
Parking & Facility Information
Cape Fear Gymnastics
4633 Long Beach Rd SE, Unit 2
Southport, NC 28461
Beside Howard Eye & Fat Andy’s Burgers
Parking
Please do not park in the roundabout area of the parking lot.
Additional parking is available beside and behind Howard Eye. The gravel parking area in that section is available for Cape Fear Gymnastics families.
Please use caution when walking through the parking lot during busy drop-off and pick-up times.
Staying Connected With CFG
Because Cape Fear Gymnastics does not have regular office hours, email and our website contact form are the best ways to reach us.
Please make sure the contact information associated with your child’s registration remains current throughout the season.
We especially ask families to contact us when:
- Your email address or phone number changes
- Your payment information needs to be updated
- Someone different will be picking up your child
- Your child will miss multiple upcoming classes
- You have information that may be helpful for your child's coaches
- You have questions about your child's class or placement
Current Class Schedule & Important Dates
Class schedules, tuition, current season dates, holiday closures, and Showcase Week information are maintained on our Classes & Programs page.
Rather than duplicating that information here, please refer to that page for the most current schedule and dates.
Have More Questions?
Our Frequently Asked Questions page answers many common questions about registration, classes, attendance, competition, private lessons, and more.
And if you still can’t find what you need, just send us a message. We’re always happy to help!