Gymnastics evaluation forms & report cards

Olivier Rousseau
20 January 2024 Gymnastics 2 min read

Gymnastics evaluation forms & report cards

In this article, I will guide you through creating online gymnast evaluation forms & report cards for your gymnastics club.

We’ll cover:

  1. A step-by-step guide to creating your online evaluation forms & report cards
  2. How to use Gymnastics progress report to evaluate your athletes
  3. How to share report cards with parents and gymnasts
  4. Include personalized certificates with progress reports
  5. Gymnastics Progress Report Template

Create an online progress report for your gymnastics club

Here’s how to do it:

Start with the basics:

Place your club’s logo or relevant image at the top of the form to keep your branding consistent.

Collect important information:

Include spaces for the gymnast’s first and last name and the current class, gymnastics discipline or level in which they are participating.

Gymnastics evaluation criteria:

Outline criteria such as in-gym behavior, attitude, and technical skills. Activity Messenger allows you to use a color-coded system (green, yellow, red) for easy understanding, complete with a legend that clarifies the meaning of each color.

Customization and Adaptability:

Modify and expand each criterion to ensure the form meets your club’s specific evaluation protocols.

Additional fields:

Add spaces for comments, coach’s name, date of evaluation, and suggested level for the gymnast’s next semester.

 Create an online progress report for your gymnastics club

Note: These steps are used when creating a progress report in Activity Messenger, but are the same if you are using another form builder such as JotForm, Google Forms, or Wufoo.

How to use progress report to evaluate gymnasts

Progress reports are essential for evaluating and monitoring the progress of gymnasts.

Here’s how Activity Messenger can help provide an organized approach to providing feedback and encouraging improvement.

Allow coaches to access evaluation forms

Each gymnastics coach should have access to online progress reports for their specific groups from their online attendance lists.

Combine progress reports with attendance tracking

Activity Messenger allows coaches to assess performance and track attendance at the same place. This integration ensures the most accurate data is collected in real time, eliminating the need for paper records or multiple tools.

Combine progress reports with attendance tracking

Coaches complete reports from a smartphone

Coaches focus on aspects such as skill progression, technique, artistic performance, and behavior. The goal is to provide detailed, constructive feedback that helps gymnasts understand their current standing and identify areas for growth.

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📌 Pro Tip: Having collaborated with numerous gymnastics clubs, I’ve noticed that the younger generation of coaches appreciates the convenience of managing everything from an iPad or smartphone. Simultaneously, parents and gymnasts love being able to track and view progress online in real-time.

How to share Gymnastics reports with parents and students

Send progress report by email/SMS

With Activity Messenger, you can easily select specific levels, classes or progress reports to send directly by SMS/Email to parents with just a few clicks. The content of the email or SMS can be customized with each student’s details.

Send exercise progress report by email/SMS

Parent Portal Access

Parents can conveniently access these reports at any time by logging into Activity Messenger. They have the option to view, download or even print the progress reports. This provides a seamless way for parents to stay informed about their child’s progress in gymnastics.

Easy Access for Coaches, Club Owners and Parents

It’s important that coaches, club owners and parents have easy access to these reports. This ease of access is critical to maintaining transparency and fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes the gymnast’s growth and development.

Gymnastics progress reports with personalized certificates

Progress reports or mid-session evaluations can be a source of anxiety for gymnasts and their parents. It’s crucial to find the right balance between offering constructive feedback and criticism, while also acknowledging and celebrating their achievements. This is where personalized certificates can play a valuable role.

Create a Gymnast Certificate with Canva

You can use Canva to create personalized certificates for your gymnastics club directly within Activity Messenger. Remember to allocate space for mail merge tags to add a personalized touch.

How to create and send bulk certificates for Gymnastics

Incorporate details from your progress report

The mailmerge function enables you to automatically fill in the certificate with the gymnast’s name, class, and particular accomplishments or milestones.

Options for Emailing or Printing

After creating the certificates, you can choose to either print them in bulk for handing out in person or attach them to an email sent to parents, together with their child’s gymnastics progress report.


📌 Pro Tip: Many gymnastics clubs I collaborate with use the progress report email as an opportunity to encourage parents to complete a coach evaluation form or an end-of-session survey. This provides valuable feedback on their staff and the overall client satisfaction.

Gymnastics Evaluation & Progress Report Template

Here is a Gymnastics  Progress Report Template that was created using Activity Messenger. Test it out and see if you like

FAQ

  1. What is the purpose of gymnastics evaluation and report cards? Gymnastics evaluations and report cards assess skill development, provide constructive feedback, and set goals, helping gymnasts and parents track progress and focus on areas for improvement.
  2. What key elements should be included in a gymnastics report card? Include assessments of technical skills, artistic development, physical fitness, coach’s observations, specific achievements, and recommendations for future level placement.
  3. How can gymnastics report cards be personalized for each student? Personalize by highlighting individual achievements, setting unique goals, and providing specific feedback that reflects each gymnast’s journey and development.
  4. How can technology be used in creating and managing gymnastics report cards? Leverage digital platforms like Activity Messenger to create, distribute & store evaluations and report cards to make them more accessible to parents, gymnasts and coaches.

 

Written by Olivier Rousseau Olivier is a kids sports programs owner who has been operating for over a decade with locations in Montreal, Quebec city & Ottawa. He also helps Gymnastics Club, Swim Schools and Dance Studios streamline their operations. He is the co-founder of Activity Messenger an online registration platform for the sports & leisure industry.

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