Can I attend my child's private lessons?
Rule- USA
- USA Gymnastics
- Women's Development Program
- Levels 1-10
- Ages 4+
- Safety & Response Policy
- 2026-27 Rules & Policies
- 2026-27 season
- Parents
Yes. Under the USA Gymnastics Safety & Response Policy, every individual training session between an adult and a minor athlete must meet all three of these:
- It's observable and interruptible (another adult can see in and walk in). Closed-circuit or web-based viewing doesn't count.
- You've given advance written consent, renewed at least once a year. You can withdraw it at any time.
- The athlete's parent or guardian must be allowed to attend.
Limited exceptions apply, for example when the coach is also the athlete's parent (dual relationship), close-in-age situations, or emergencies.
Added 21 Oct 2026