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T&T Overview:The Matrix Tumbling and Trampoline Program is the keystone of what makes The Matrix a "one of a kind" place to train! Skills learned in Tumbling & Trampoline classes will help athletes gain strength, agility, body control and more. The program is designed based on more than 30 years experience of world renowned coach, Joy Umenhofer and our entire staff is excited to help athletes excel in tumbling, trampoline, and cheerleading!
T&T classes are divided by ability and age. Classes are available for toddlers through adults. The schedule accommodates families by having several class levels at each hour so that siblings may take class at the same time. The Matrix will strive to keep a 1:6 coach to student ratio for ages 5 & under and a 1:8 ratio for ages 6 & older.
T&T Staff: The Matrix is proud to have a world renowned staff when it comes to Tumbling & Trampoline and Cheerleading! The coaches are all USAG certified in T&T and Safety. Please click on the “Staff” link at the right to learn more about our staff!
The Matrix Facility: Our brand new 40,000 square foot State-of-the-Art tumbling, trampoline, and cheerleading facility includes:
- A separate 3,000 square foot Whiz Kids gym specifically designed for tiny tumblers under the age of 6
- FOUR 42 x 54ft Regulation Cheer Floors
- THREE 20-foot in-ground tumble tracks
- ONE 60ft in-ground tumble track
- THREE huge in-ground pits
- THREE in-ground trampolines
- TWO Euro-Competition trampolines
- ONE Double Mini trampoline
- ONE 85ft rod floor
- Optimal Parent viewing from the upper deck and Fitness facility!
Attire: Each athlete in T&T classes will be required to wear a leotard or biketard. Hot shorts may be worn over the leotard if desired. Hair must be secured back off the athlete's face and neck. No jewelry is allowed. Athletes should bring socks or trampoline shoes with them to class. Proper attire is available at bloom dancewear located at 820 Regal Drive in Huntsville or at bloom spirit, conveniently located in the lobby of The Matrix.
Private lessons: Some students may wish to take private lessons to focus on one skill or technique in general. Private lessons are available at the discretion and availability of the coaches and facility. Please call or ask about rates and availability!
Open Gym: The Matrix holds Open Gym on Saturday mornings from 10am-12pm. Our coaches are available to spot, teach, stunt & instruct every Saturday morning for athletes wishing to get 2 extra hours of weekly practice in! The fee for enrolled students is only $5.00 and non-enrolled students may participate in Open Gym with a signed liability waiver and $10.00!
Registration: Registration for the Matrix T&T and Whiz Kids classes takes place by filling out the registration forms and liability waiver completely, identifying which level the athlete should be placed in and then enrolling the student into the proper class.
ALL CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS WHO DO NOT PRE-REGISTER FOR THE NEXT SEASON, CANNOT BE GUARANTEED A PLACE IN SELECT CLASSES ONCE OPEN REGISTRATION BEGINS.
Schedule: The Matrix will adhere to the Huntsville City School calendar system. The Matrix will normally close if the Huntsville City Schools feels compelled to release schools early for severe weather or other pertinent reasons. In the instance this happens, please check your email, the website or call the front desk for updates. There is a possibility that if the weather has passed by the time the 3:30 classes start, we will be able to hold afternoon/evening classes.
The Matrix will be CLOSED for classes on the following dates:
- Memorial Day: May 31, 2010
- Independence Day: July 4, 2010
- In between Summer and Fall Sessions: July 26 - August 1, 2010
- Labor Day: September 6, 2010
- Fall Break: October 4-10, 2010
- Thanksgiving Holiday: November 24-28, 2010
- Winter Break: December 20 - January 2, 2011 (classes will resume Monday, January 3, 2011)
- Spring Break: April 11-17, 2011
- Memorial Day: May 30, 2011
- Independence Day: July 4 & 5, 2011
- In between Summer and Fall Sessions: July 25 - July 31, 2011
Make-up Classes: Due to the fact that the majority of our classes are full, The Matrix DOES NOT offer make-up classes if you miss your regularly scheduled class. Students are encouraged to attend their weekly classes in order to progress properly, not fall behind other athletes in their class & keep a camaraderie among classmates and the coach. It is Matrix policy, that if an enrolled student misses their regularly scheduled class(es), the tuition will NOT be pro-rated or refunded.
The Matrix provides an Athlete/Parent Handbook for all registered students. Feel free to ask for one at the front desk or download it for more information on registration, rules, regulations, policies & procedures. Handbook 2009-2010
We strive to provide a schedule that accommodates busy families with busy kids! Please keep in mind this schedule is subject to change based on enrollment. Classes with less than 4 students will be canceled and students moved to another time/day.
Click here to download our entire Tumbling & Trampoline brochure! T&T brochure
Sessions are based on a 4-week period. The Matrix will be closed for regular classes on the 5th week of the month of May and the 5th week of the month of July. During that time, we will hold special camps & clinics! Please click on the Special Programs tab or the calendar to see these events! Parents have the option to receive convenient e-statements and be set up on automatic monthly billing. The Matrix has an annual $35.00 registration fee for the first enrolled child and a $10.00 fee for each additional enrolled child in the same family.
NEW PAYMENT POLICY!
As of January 1, 2009, subsequent billing will occur during the last week of the month. All payments must be received in full by the 5th of each month. There will be a late charge of $10 applied to your account on the 10th of every month if your balance is not $0. Please click on the link below to print off a copy of the new payment policy. Payment Policy
2009-2010 Class Sessions:
Your child will automatically be enrolled for the next month, UNLESS YOU FILL OUT A DROP/TRANSFER SLIP AT THE DESK.
Summer 2010 Session 1: May 31 - June 27 (closed May 31 for Memorial Day)
Summer 20010 Session 2: June 28 - July 25 (closed Monday July 5 for Indenpendence Day)
NO REGULAR CLASSES- July 26 - August 1, 2010 -- Check for camps and clinics!!
FALL CLASSES START!!
Fall 2010 Session 1: August 2 - August 29
Fall 2010 Session 2: August 30 - September 26 (closed Sept 6 for Labor Day)
Fall 2010 Session 3: September 27 - October 31 (includes extra week for Fall Break, Oct 4-10)
Fall 2010 Session 4: November 1 - November 28 (closed Nov 24-28 for Thanksgiving)
Fall 2010 Session 5: November 29 - December 19 (three weeks prorated tuition - closed Dec 20 - Jan 2)
Winter 2011 Session 1: January 3 - January 30
Winter 2011 Session 2: January 31 - February 27
Winter 2011 Session 3: February 28 - March 27
Spring 2011 Session 1: March 28 - April 30 (includes extra week for Spring Break - closed April 11-17)
Spring 2011 Session 2: May 1 - May 29
SUMMER CLASSES START!!
Summer 2011 Session 1: May 30 - June 26 (closed May 30 for Memorial Day)
Summer 2011 Session 2: June 27 - July 24 (closed July 4 for Independence Day)
Closed in between sessions: July 25 - July 31 Check for Camps and Clinics!
Elite Development Camp: The Matrix was proud to be the host of the Elite Development Camp from October 31 - November 1, 2008. We had over 50 children from across the nation train at the Matrix. To view a slide show of the camp please click on this link: Elite Development Pictures!
T&T Athletes help out with Idaho Clinic: Team Revolution in Pocatello, Idaho, held a clinic, Oct. 8-10, 2009 with more that 60 gymnasts participating from California, Nevada, Alabama, Utah, Idaho and Washington. The clincians were: Joy Umenhofer for Trampoline, Hans Neilson for Double Mini and Justen Millerbernd for tumbling. The elite athletes participating were: Aubree Balkan, Natalya Beneschott, Kalon Ludvigson and Tanner Page.
The Matrix Athletes Pictured Above Include: Justin Celeski, Jeremiah Childs, Bonnie Lioce, Derrick Matthews and Anna Oliver