The Triple T Parents'
Association is a non-profit organization that promotes and supports all
the teams of Triple T Sports Center. The Association encourages a
spirit of fellowship and sportsmanship among the athletes and parents.
Parents who have a child on
any USAG team (Levels 4 - 7) at Triple T sports Center are required to
join the Parents'
Association.
The primary activities of
the Parents' Association are to raise funds to support the Triple T
teams, organize team travel to competitive events, and pay for many of
the expenses of the team members and coaches. Competitive Gymnasts are
required to attend an Olympic Summer Camp for one week each summer. The
TPA pays part of the gymnasts' travel expenses, camp and meet fees,
uniform costs, and coaches travel fees.
TPA members are required to
participate in all fundraising events. They are required to attend the
quarterly TPA meetings (typically held on the third Friday of the second month
of the quarter at 7:15
pm), and participate in promoting all team activities. TPA members are
required
to work at all in-house meets.
Annual dues are $50, and
covers administrative expenses and general fund purchases (i.e.
equipment, camp expenses, etc.). As an active member you will receive
1 free meet (3 for Hot Shots/2 for Advanced Lions), payment of all coaches meet
fees, and a
10% discount on Triple T Tuition and all Triple T Pro Shop
merchandise.
The
TPA uses a points system to establish active membership. To be
considered as an active member, 3 points (2 for Advanced Lions) must be
earned each quarter. Those who earn more points may receive additional
benefits. Those who fail to earn the minimum number of points will lose
their benefits until their membership is brought back into good standing. Points are awarded for attending parents' meeting, participating in fundraising/promotional events, and
working home meets. Additional points can be earned by getting involved
in committees etc. The greater the participation - the greater the
rewards
