Recreational Program | Class Levels & Descriptions

 At this stage of development, your toddler is exploring new physical abilities like running and jumping. In this 60-minute class, your toddler will have the chance to swing, jump, roll, and learn the basics of gymnastics using our high-quality equipment and experienced instructors. 

Enrolling your toddler in gymnastics classes offers numerous benefits, including opportunities for socialization, allowing your toddler to engage in group activities and share props, which supports & facilitates social learning.

Parent participation is required in this class. Your role is to introduce your child to the equipment while the instructor encourages them to try new skills. You are responsible for supervising your child throughout the session.

It is highly recommended that children under 2 and a half years old, who are new to the program, start in this class. Building trust, comfort, and confidence in the space and instructors is crucial before transitioning to the next level of classes.

 Our Pre-school class is 60-minutes long & is available for 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds. Students in these classes learn fundamental gymnastics skills such as rolling, handstands, and cartwheels using various gym equipment including the spring floor, rings, jumping into the pit, trampoline, bars, and balance beam.

Through the use of obstacle courses and technique training, your child will develop the coordination of mind and body. Our unique teaching approach helps enhance their body awareness and confidence. 

The objective of this class is not only to teach gymnastics techniques but also to boost the child's self-assurance by providing opportunities for success in the gym. 

Kids who participate in this class can apply newly learned skills to various parts of their lives & other activities.

 This one-hour class is designed for children ages 5 & older who are beginners in gymnastics. Your child will learn and practice skills on various equipment such as bars, vault, trampoline, balance beam, and floor exercise.

Our approach emphasizes positive reinforcement, helping children build confidence and a willingness to take on new challenges. 

We believe in empowering students by providing opportunities for success while also pushing them physically. Our teaching philosophy encourages growth and self-esteem in a supportive environment.

Students will learn new techniques to learn rolls, shapes, bridges, splits, jumps, cartwheels, and pullovers. They will become well versed in each event.

 This one-hour class is intended for students who have successfully completed the Beginner Level 1 class and are prepared for a more advanced level of training. By this stage, students have acquired a fundamental grasp of each gymnastics event and have been taught important safety measures, such as proper head positioning during rolls and safe landing techniques. A Level 2 gymnast continues to refine skills learned in Level 1 but with a greater emphasis on mastery. For instance, a Level 2 gymnast may have mastered a cartwheel and is now ready to progress to learning a roundoff on the floor.

SKILLS:

• VAULT: Running, Board work, Pop-ups, Handstand flatbacks.
• BARS: Back hip-circle, Glide swing, Pullover up the wall.
• BEAM: Walking, Kicks, Turns, Jumps, Dismounts.
• FLOOR: Round-off, Handstand forward-roll, Back bend, Bridge kick-over down the cheese.

 For gymnasts who have mastered skills from Level 2. There is an emphasis on strength, flexibility and form. A student in the intermediate class has a solid foundation in the basics of all gymnastics events and is prepared to advance to a more dynamic level of training. For instance, the student has mastered the technique of performing a roundoff and is now ready to enhance their skills by incorporating speed and power into a running roundoff. At this level, gymnast will begin incorporating more conditioning & strength training.

This class dedicates time to each gymnastics event, including vault, bars, beam, and floor exercise.

SKILLS:

• VAULT: Handstand Flat-backs, Sticking Jumps-off, Running to Board Pop-on, Handstand Dismount Off.
• BARS: Pullovers, Tap swings, Glides, Castaways & Circles.
• BEAM: Cartwheels, Jump Combinations, Dismounts.
• FLOOR: Back Walkover, Front walkover, Front handsprings, Dive roll.

 For advanced gymnasts who have mastered skills from Intermediate Level 3. This level prepares the gymnasts for our pre-team and/or high school competition team. Gymnasts that reach Level 4 will work more tailored skills to their talents. Putting together skills appropriate for routines that fit them best. Gymnast will be working on running tumbling by connecting skills, practicing cartwheels on the high beams, learns the fundamentals of front handsprings on vault, and mastering jumping to the high bar with a squat on.

SKILLS:

• VAULT: Front handsprings & Handstand flat backs.
• BARS: Fly aways, Long hang pullover, Squat-ons to High Bar & Develop a Routine..
• BEAM: Back walkovers, Flight Dismounts & Turns.
• FLOOR: Round-off back handsprings, Front Tucks, Back Tucks, Ariel

 These one-hour classes concentrate primarily on tumbling and flipping in gymnastics, utilizing the floor, trampolines, and Tumble Tracks. The class is tailored for students with minimal to no tumbling experience and is open to all students aged 5 and above. Our aim is to help your child develop the necessary body control, strength, and technique to perform flips, twists, and turns safely! 

Emphasis is placed on body positioning and strength development while mastering the basics of tumbling. These non-competitive classes are ideal for students interested in cross-training for sports like dance & cheerleading.

 This class can help gymnasts prepare for their High School tryouts and a great season. We offer practices to help individuals stay in shape and maintain skills during the off season. Our High School Gymnastics classes are taught by the team coaches, so you’ll be getting the best instruction around! Schedule for fall will be Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 3:15 pm-5:30 pm. 

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