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Gymnastics Programs
Levels and Class placements are determined by class
instructors. If you have not taken with us
before, a class evaluation by an
instructor is the best way to make sure that you are in placed
into the
appropriate class. Below you will find a general guideline for both our
gymnastics and
dance level classifications
Creative- For boys and Girls Ages 2-3 Classes run for 30
minutes. Students will be introduced
to gymnastics through the use of various
mats, beams, small trampoline, and other small child
safe stations. Parents
are allowed on the floor to accompany their child as needed. The class is
not
taught as an instructor led class, rather students are placed in an environment
where they are
encouraged to explore and attempt different skills, with
appropriate supervision.
Pre-K- For ages 4-5 Classes are held for 45 minutes to 1
hour. Students are introduced to
most gymnastics apparatus bars, beam, vault
,floor, rings, and pommel horse for boys. Those
who are brand new to the
gymnastics scene, will learn basic skills., including forward &
backward
rolls, cartwheels, headstand and handstands, balance and turning steps on beam,
as
well as pull overs, back hip circle, and cast away dismounts on bars.
Beginner- little or no experience: Classes are held for
45 minutes to 1 hour. Gymnastics
skills continue to build upon those taught
in the Pre K classes. Additional skill that are
introduced to this age group
include round offs, back handsprings, bridge kickovers and limber
downs on
floor, candlesticks, beam - forward/backward rolls, various steps (coupe,
arabesque,
releve walks, battements, etc.), bars - back hip circles, flank
cuts, front mill circles, and both
straddle and pike sole circle dismounts.
Intermediate- 1-2 years experience, Ages 6 and up, 1 hr class: Classes
are 1 hour in
length. Gymnastics skills continue to build upon those taught
in the Beginner classes. Skill
progressions within this group include round
off back handsprings, standing back handsprings,
aerials, front handsprings
back and front walkovers on floor, On beam - handstands, mounts
and
dismounts, various jumps and turns, bars - front and back hip circles, single
leg flank cut or
shoot through, front mill circles, and further refinement of
straddle and pike sole circle dismounts
Progressive - non competitive 3-4 yrs experience 1 1/2 hr. class: This class is for gymnasts who wish to remain non competitive but still desire to train for skills seen at the competition level. These classes are also used as a feeder to our team program.
Pre Team - by invitation only: Competes in 1-2 fun meets in late May and early June. This 2 hr. class meets twice weekly
Jr. Team: Next level up from Pre Team competes USAG Level 3 & 4 in the fall and or Rookie Optionals in the spring. This 2 hr class- Meets 2-3 times weekly
Sr. Team: Competes USAG Levels 4 and 5 and 6 year around. This is a 3 hr class meets 2-3 times weekly
Adv. Cheer Tumble Ages 12+: This 1 hr. tumble class focuses on aerials, baranis, multiple back handsprings, tucks, lay outs and beginning twisting drills.
Boys Gym Ages 6-8: Just for boys! This class is an all boys gymnastics program for beginners and intermediates. Focus is on developing strength, agility, and flexibility. USAG 1-3 skills taught on 6 events; rings, floor, vault, high bar, parallel bars and pommel horse.
Boys Gym 9-12: This 1 hr gymnastics class is just for boys II. An all boys gymnastics class USAG Level 3 and 4 skills taught on all 7 events including pommel horse and mushroom!
Boys Team- By invitation only: An extension of our Boys II gym class Boys practice twice weekly. Boys will compete on USAG levels 4 and 5.