Club Policies
These club policies have been developed, and are presented here, to ensure that a safe and positive learning environment is provided to all of our students, instructors and guests. All students and parents are expected to know and adhere to these policies.
1. Signing in
Every student is responsible for signing themselves in before the beginning of class. There will be a sign-in sheet at the front entrance and if you do not sign yourself in you will not be credited for that class. Remember that you need a certain number of classes for each promotion test.
2. Small Groups
Dove Taekwondo is primarily a church ministry, with which we want to reach the community. As such, an important part of this ministry is the small group component. Every Thursday (at the end of class), we break into small groups (based on age) for 20 minutes. In these groups we present, discuss and share various aspects of the Christian life. We also have an opportunity to share with other members of the group the good things, and the less good ones, that are happening in our lives. Attendance is MANDATORY for all students and instructors and active participation is encouraged, but not demanded.
3. Discipline
One of the characteristics of Taekwondo is discipline and respect. In order to promote respectful and focused classes, we have put in place the following discipline process to manage any discipline issues:
4. Disagreement with the Instructor
Never argue with the instructor! If you disagree with an instructor, the proper procedure is to obey the instructions and later discuss the issue with the instructor in private. This policy is in place to show the utmost respect to the instructors and to maintain a disciplined learning environment.
5. Proficiency Stripes
Students receive stripes to be placed on one of the belt’s ends as skills are properly performed by the student. A full set of stripes is required prior to every promotion test. However, stripes may be removed at the instructor’s discretion if skills are not properly demonstrated. Remember to always practice techniques even if you have your stripes. Click here for more information on Proficiency Stripes.
6. Promotion test
Promotion test application forms will be distributed by the head instructor, and only after a student has earned all of their proficiency stripes. Forms must be filled out and submitted one week BEFORE the promotion test night. Late submissions will not be accepted. Students not promoted will re-test at the instructor’s discretion at a later date. Click here for more information on Promotion Tests.
7. Number of Classes Required for Tests
Each student must have attended the required minimum number of classes, as well as needing the instructor’s approval before they are allowed to go to test.
White belts to Blue stripe - minimum 20 classes
Blue belt to Red belt - minimum 40 classes
Red belt to Black stripe - minimum 60 classes
Students (with a green belt or higher) that are willing to help out with our SWATting program, can use some SWATting classes towards their requirements for promotion tests. These are some of the benefits that SWATters can take advantage of.
Green belt – Blue stripe - 15 classes + 5 SWATs
Blue belt – Red belt - 33 classes + 7 SWATs
Red belt – Black stripe - 51 classes + 9 SWATs
NOTE: you may not have fewer classes or more SWATS used to qualify than listed above.
8. SWATters A Student Working as a Teacher (SWATter) is someone of a green belt level or higher who is there to assist the instructor (not taking the class themselves). SWATters will be given credit, up to a maximum, towards their number of classes required for a promotion test, for the classes that they SWAT. As our club grows, so does our need for SWATters. For this reason we encourage all higher belts to consider volunteering for these assistant positions. These hours also count for teaching hours required for the black belt test. All SWATters will be evaluated periodically throughout the season.
Why SWAT?
SWATting is a way to give back to your club in recognition of all the time and attention that people ahead of you have contributed to your training.
9. Washrooms
In the past years we have had incidences of vandalism in the washroom and unfortunately students from our club were involved. In light of this we ask that children go to the the washroom before or after class. Should they need to go to the washroom during class time, they ask for permission. There will be consequences if there is a problem.
10. Children In the dojang
For safety reasons, no children are allowed to wander around the Do-Jang during class time, unless they are students of the class.
10. Fees
Registration fee is due at the time of registration. Monthly fees are due at the beginning of each month. All monthly fees and promotion test fees must be paid up to date before promotion testing.
11. Fee Refunds
Registration and the first month's fee is 100% refundable within the first two weeks of class. If you feel that Taekwondo is not the sport for you, you can contact the administrator and we will have a refund issued for your full amount.
We reserve the right to change or add policies as required.
1. Signing in
Every student is responsible for signing themselves in before the beginning of class. There will be a sign-in sheet at the front entrance and if you do not sign yourself in you will not be credited for that class. Remember that you need a certain number of classes for each promotion test.
2. Small Groups
Dove Taekwondo is primarily a church ministry, with which we want to reach the community. As such, an important part of this ministry is the small group component. Every Thursday (at the end of class), we break into small groups (based on age) for 20 minutes. In these groups we present, discuss and share various aspects of the Christian life. We also have an opportunity to share with other members of the group the good things, and the less good ones, that are happening in our lives. Attendance is MANDATORY for all students and instructors and active participation is encouraged, but not demanded.
3. Discipline
One of the characteristics of Taekwondo is discipline and respect. In order to promote respectful and focused classes, we have put in place the following discipline process to manage any discipline issues:
- Discuss issue with the student.
- Write issue in discipline logbook if problem continues. This is to be initialed by the student and head instructor.
- Send a note home to be returned in person by a PARENT or GUARDIAN after two logbook entries. Student will not be allowed back in class until after the parent-instructor communication.
- Give a one-week suspension from the class if the issue continues. This could jeopardize the promotion test if the student does not have the required number of classes.
- Permanent loss of club membership. This is the last resort to be used if the student does not demonstrate willingness to comply with club rules.
4. Disagreement with the Instructor
Never argue with the instructor! If you disagree with an instructor, the proper procedure is to obey the instructions and later discuss the issue with the instructor in private. This policy is in place to show the utmost respect to the instructors and to maintain a disciplined learning environment.
5. Proficiency Stripes
Students receive stripes to be placed on one of the belt’s ends as skills are properly performed by the student. A full set of stripes is required prior to every promotion test. However, stripes may be removed at the instructor’s discretion if skills are not properly demonstrated. Remember to always practice techniques even if you have your stripes. Click here for more information on Proficiency Stripes.
6. Promotion test
Promotion test application forms will be distributed by the head instructor, and only after a student has earned all of their proficiency stripes. Forms must be filled out and submitted one week BEFORE the promotion test night. Late submissions will not be accepted. Students not promoted will re-test at the instructor’s discretion at a later date. Click here for more information on Promotion Tests.
7. Number of Classes Required for Tests
Each student must have attended the required minimum number of classes, as well as needing the instructor’s approval before they are allowed to go to test.
White belts to Blue stripe - minimum 20 classes
Blue belt to Red belt - minimum 40 classes
Red belt to Black stripe - minimum 60 classes
Students (with a green belt or higher) that are willing to help out with our SWATting program, can use some SWATting classes towards their requirements for promotion tests. These are some of the benefits that SWATters can take advantage of.
Green belt – Blue stripe - 15 classes + 5 SWATs
Blue belt – Red belt - 33 classes + 7 SWATs
Red belt – Black stripe - 51 classes + 9 SWATs
NOTE: you may not have fewer classes or more SWATS used to qualify than listed above.
8. SWATters A Student Working as a Teacher (SWATter) is someone of a green belt level or higher who is there to assist the instructor (not taking the class themselves). SWATters will be given credit, up to a maximum, towards their number of classes required for a promotion test, for the classes that they SWAT. As our club grows, so does our need for SWATters. For this reason we encourage all higher belts to consider volunteering for these assistant positions. These hours also count for teaching hours required for the black belt test. All SWATters will be evaluated periodically throughout the season.
Why SWAT?
SWATting is a way to give back to your club in recognition of all the time and attention that people ahead of you have contributed to your training.
9. Washrooms
In the past years we have had incidences of vandalism in the washroom and unfortunately students from our club were involved. In light of this we ask that children go to the the washroom before or after class. Should they need to go to the washroom during class time, they ask for permission. There will be consequences if there is a problem.
10. Children In the dojang
For safety reasons, no children are allowed to wander around the Do-Jang during class time, unless they are students of the class.
10. Fees
Registration fee is due at the time of registration. Monthly fees are due at the beginning of each month. All monthly fees and promotion test fees must be paid up to date before promotion testing.
11. Fee Refunds
Registration and the first month's fee is 100% refundable within the first two weeks of class. If you feel that Taekwondo is not the sport for you, you can contact the administrator and we will have a refund issued for your full amount.
We reserve the right to change or add policies as required.
