Fun nights feature mini-lessons, time to practice skills learned in classes, and time to just hang-out with friends. Parents are invited to leave their keiki with us for the evening and enjoy a much needed “night out,” or join in the fun in the gym.
Scott Ryan, Honolulu Fun Night Program Head Mei Ryan, Honolulu Fun Night Program Manager
Each Friday Night HA Conducts Classes (see HA Annual Calendar)
Bring socks (preferably socks with gummy grip soles or Gym/Trampoline Shoes). Visit the Hawaii Academy Policies page for more information.
Rules
Fun Nights are for practicing of skills learned in HA classes.
Do not attempt new skills without approval and supervision.
First-time participants must go through a brief orientation with the Fun Night supervisor.
Obey requests/warnings from supervisors and instructors.
If not sure of something, ask a supervisor.
No street shoes in exercise areas (only gym/trampoline shoes, socks, or bare feet, depending on surfaces).
No screaming, swearing, bullying, or fighting.
Absolutely no rough housing, rough play, horse play (random/erratic running/chasing as in tag activities), rough play, or dangerous behavior of any type.
One person at a time on any piece of equipment.
Remove jewelry before participating.
A registration/release form must be filled out completely for each participant, yearly or when information changes.
If under 18, registration form must be signed by a parent/guardian.
No food or drinks allowed on the gym floor or equipment (only on concrete/linoleum floor and observation area).
Concurrent gymnastics classes have priority on equipment.
Adult-Child Event Rules:
Students in Adult-Child classes (usually age 1-3) must be accompanied and supervised by their parents (or other designated guardians).
Adults/parents/guardians must also register/enroll/pay as a Fun Night participant, even if not intending to be physically active themselves. Everyone on the gym floor must have completed a registration/release form, be enrolled in the event, and pay as a participant.
Apparatus Rules:
Do not wear baggy jeans, loose fitting clothing, chains, hanging accessories, rings, belt buckles, etc. on apparatus.
Do not dismount off apparatus onto anything but landing mats or skills cushions.
Still rings must remain still (No swinging on rings!).
Still rings and bars must have skills cushions properly positioned under them.
If chalk is used, make certain it is used properly and area is clean when finished (no chalk on mats).
Trampoline Rules:
Only one person at a time on the trampolines.
Jump in the middle of the trampoline: no jumping off trampolines onto the end decks or from other surfaces onto the trampolines.
Walk off of the trampoline (Do not bounce off).
Jump on one trampoline at a time — No jumping back and forth between trampolines.
Grip socks or gym shoes are required on all string bed surfaces (no bare feet).
Throw mats should be used when uncertain about the landing of skills just learned.
Failure to follow rules will result in immediate suspension.
Many adults also find this time ideal for their personal training in a positive and fun environment. Our fun nights are staffed by many highly trained individuals. Ask for assistance/instruction from anyone working. Visit and see for yourself.