Curious what your gym rules are about missing practices and how strict the coaches are if there are frequent/repeated absences. I am one of those people that strongly believe if you threaten something, follow through. I am also a rule follower. This is a brand new team so first year for a lot of people. We all signed contracts back in June at the start of the season. No more than two absences allowed. Period. You come and watch practice if you are too sick to be on the mat. Most have adhered to this rule. A couple have not. One member just missed her FIFTH practice last night b/c she was sick and her mother refused to make her sit through a two hour practice if she wasn't feeling well. We have a big comp this weekend and the girls were not able to go full out. Really frustrating for all. I feel like if you sign a contract, then you know what you are getting yourself into. I also feel like if you are telling families they will be pulled from the team after two absences, you follow through or no one takes you seriously.
What is your gym's policy on absences? Do they follow through? Have you seen girls removed from the team for frequent absences?
What is your gym's policy on absences? Do they follow through? Have you seen girls removed from the team for frequent absences?