FEES
WHAT COSTS CAN I EXPECT TO PAY
 Conducting a gymnastics program is an expensive venture. Training requires low gymnast to coach ratios and an enormous capital outlay for the Lawnton Academy coupled with high recurrent cost. As such, fees must reflect these obligations to ensure the program's continuation. The Lawnton Academy's fees we believe offer good value for money compared to hourly rate of many other intensive sports.
Each year parents are required to pay Term Lesson fees, Annual Registration Fees & Support Group Levies. Discounts are offered to families with more than one child in attendance at the Academy. An "Early Discount" also applies to Lesson fees paid on or before the first lesson of each term.
PAYMENT METHODS:-
- EFTPOS Facilities are available. Minimum purchase $5.00. NO "CASH OUT" facility available.
- We do accept cheques however if the bank returns your cheque dishonoured the bank charge will be debited to your account.
Academy Uniform items (e.g. leotards etc) are not a requirement to attend classes. Uniforms are only required if your child is to participate in a Gymnastics Competition. Please see the General Information section of this website for information on suitable training attire.
WHAT OTHER COSTS CAN I EXPECT TO PAY
 As gymnasts progress & if they choose to be involved in a competitive program they will be eligible to enter Academy, Inter-club, Regional, State and National Competitions, Championships and Level Tests. Parents will be required to pay:
- Competition / Level Test entry fees
- Outfit gymnasts for training and competition in the required Lawnton Academy Uniform.
- Pay any travel costs associated with transporting children to training and competitions.
- For Girls who are competing Level 4 - 10 - choreography of routines and optional music as required by the coach
- Gymnasts in the competitive program may also require additional training apparatus e.g. loops, hand-guards, tape etc. Parents would be advised when your child needs to obtain these items
NOTE - FOR RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS COMPETITIONS ARE NOT COMPULSORY.
 ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEES
Annual Registration Fees are due by first week of Term 1. For new students Registration Fees must be paid on completion of their two (2) lesson introductory course.
The Lawnton Academy does offer a discount for families with more than one (1) child in attendance: -
- Two (2) children at the Academy - 10% discount on the 2nd child.
- Three (3) children at the Academy - 20% discount on the 3rd child.
- Four (4) children at the Academy - 30% discount on the 4th child.
Any new student enrolling after September 1st will receive a discount of 50%.
Any new student enrolling after October 31st must pay FULL REGISTRATION FEE but this amount will also cover the following years Registration Fees. (Any increase in the registration cost for the following years Registration Fees must be paid by the first week of Term 1).
Annual Registration Fees are not refundable if your child discontinues & are not transferable from club to club. Gymnast’s transferring to the Academy must ensure that they do not have any outstanding fees with their former club as a transfer of their registration details and personal accident insurance cover cannot occur if all debts with the previous club are not cleared. Gymnastics Australia applies a 2-month competition exclusion policy for gymnasts transferring to a new club..
WHAT DOES THE ANNUAL REGISTRATION FEE COVER
 Registration with Gymnastics Queensland & Gymnastics Australia. An annual benefits package is supplied for each student. - Personal Accident Insurance Cover.
- Academy levy to cover maintenance of the facility and equipment, Public Liability Insurance, APRA & PPCA (performing arts) Licence.
- Prep, Pre-Level & Trampoline badges.
- National Level Badges. (Boys level 0 - 1, Girls Level 1 - 3)
- Administration forms, booklets, newsletters, programs, chalk & incentives
L.A.A.G. PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
The Lawnton Academy Parent Support Group is a voluntary NON - PROFIT organization whose main aim is to fundraise to assist all Academy students. The group is independent of the Lawnton Academy business. The committee conducts regular meetings and the group holds its own bank account.
This Group provides: -
- Assistance to parents with costs involved for competitions that require lengthy travel (Intra and Interstate, National & International events)
- Trophies & awards for all Academy events eg. Annual Championships, Mini Olympics etc.
A small annual compulsory levy per gymnast is applied to assist the group with these ventures. Support Group levies must be paid in cash and are receipted separately as they are not part of the Lawnton Academy income
Activities that the Group conducts are: - Saturday morning & Competition Canteens, Easter Raffles, Xmas Raffles, Pie Drives etc. The Group usually has 3 major fundraising events each year.
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