YOUTH GYMNASTICS
Toddler Gym & Swim (18-36 mos w/ parent)
This class is a combination of Toddler Gymnastics and Aqua Tot Swim class. There will be a half hour each of gymnastics followed by swimming with a 15 min break in between for locker room time.
Preschool Gym & Swim (3-5 yrs)
This class is a combination of Preschool Gymnastics and a Preschool Swim class. There will be a half hour each of gymnastics followed by swimming with a 15 min break in between for locker room time.
Toddler Gymnastics Ages 12-36 mos. w/ adult
We use age appropriate play equipment for your child to crawl, roll, climb, and roam while developing body awareness, locomotive and balancing skills. Lesson plans incorporate circle time and songs. Meet other Moms and Dads while your toddler gets social interaction with other children.
Preschool Gymnastics Ages 3-4 yrs
This class is designed to promote beginner skill development with an emphasis on safety and fun. The lesson plans incorporate circle time, songs and a circuit style format. Each class will help increase your child’s ability to follow directions, join group activities, and develop muscle control during active play.
Kindergymnastics Ages 5-6 yrs
Children learn terminology and “lead-up” drills required for learning basic gymnastics skills. Lesson plans involve a modified warm-up and circuit style format. Children use age appropriate equipment and are slowly introduced to the larger Olympic pieces. This class is designed to further increase the child’s skill development and ability to follow directions in a group setting.
School Age Gymnastics Ages 6+ yrs
Rollers: This class is for the beginner gymnast with little or no gymnastics experience. Students begin learning basic gymnastics skills on all the Olympic pieces. Skills include safety landings, falling and rolling for injury prevention.
Swingers: This is an advanced beginner class for those gymnasts who are able to demonstrate Rollers level skills unassisted with proper technique (straight arms and legs and pointed feet).
Kippers: This is a beginner to intermediate class incorporating Rollers and Swingers curriculum and building to higher level skills.
Flyers: This is an advanced class for gymnasts who have mastered the previous level skills. Gymnasts will continue to learn more advanced skills at their own pace. Participants may learn different skills in accordance with their own individual levels of flexibility and strength at each Olympic apparatus.
Tumbling Ages 8+ yrs
This class combines beginner and advanced tumbling for those students wishing only to practice floor. This class is typically designed to teach the skills desired for the sport of cheerleading but is open to all. Cheerleading squads may reserve a time with one or more instructors for their entire group at a reduced rate. Please contact the Gymnastics Director for full squad reservations.
Boys Gymnastics Ages 6+ yrs
Boys Only! This high energy class encourages tumbling and competition in a fun, safe environment. Mini trampolines, games and obstacle courses add entertainment and challenge to this unique boys only class.
Private Lessons Ages 4+ yrs
Lessons can be reserved by appointment. Contact the Gymnastics Director.
Competitive Gymnastics
Xcel* (Formerly Prep Op) Ages 6+ yrs
The Xcel program is designed to offer a competitive experience outside the traditional Jr Olympic program. It gives an opportunity for students to participate in a more recreational competitive environment. Students need to have basic required skills but have optional choreography and music to fit their personal style. Students need instructor approval to register for this program. Please contact the Gymnastics Director for more information.
Gymnastics Pre-Team* Ages 4+ yrs
Pre-team is a good transition step for those gymnasts who have the desire to participate at the competitive level but have not yet achieved the minimum skill level required. This program also allows the gymnast to explore the atmosphere of a team setting without the pressure of competition. Gymnasts will learn and practice compulsory routines to help them prepare for possible competitions in the future. This offering is by instructor approval only. Please contact the Gymnastic Director for evaluation.
Gymnastics Team* Ages 6+ yrs
Gymnastics team is for the dedicated gymnast who has acquired a minimum skill level. The competitive levels are divided by age and ability to ensure that each child is successful. The team will compete against other YMCA teams with options to compete through the Jr. Olympic organization, USAG. All meets follow USAG competitive level guidelines and routines and are judged by USAG rated officials. Team offers an outlet for the competitive gymnast in a positive learning environment. This offering is by Director approval only.
Adult Gymnastics
Adult Gymnastics Lessons Ages 18+ yrs
Open format for adults. Participants make use of the training equipment to enjoy the sport at their own pace. Jump on the spring floor, bounce on the springboard and mini-trampolines, cartwheel, roll and even back handspring! Our trained instructors will help you gain the balance, flexibility and strength needed to participate in the sport. Have fun while building muscle and improving body composition at the same time. Registration is required.
