The January/February session ends February 25.
The new session begins March 5 – don’t forget to register because many classes are already full!
No classes the week of February 27 – March 2
Beginning in March 2012 we are rolling out a new and improved Gymnastics Class program. New levels and requirements have been established and some class times have increased. The new levels will be 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B. All January/February class participants will be assigned to a level in the new structure. New participants can register for 1A only without authorization from the Gymnastics Coordinator.
For more information regarding the progressive gymnastics program, send us an email.
Class Descriptions
Level 1A
This is the introductory level for young, inexperienced beginning gymnasts. The building blocks of gymnastic skill, strength, flexibility and focus are the core of the class. Skills worked on at this level include:
Vault – correct running technique, progression of skills to handstand/fall
Bars – upper body and core strength markers including pullover and casting
Beam – correct body positioning/technique for skill development, walks, kicks and jumps, arabesque, lever
Floor – forward and backwards rolls, handstand, bridge
Level 1B
This is an introductory level for those who have mastered level 1 or for an older beginning gymnast who can focus appropriately. Focus is the same as level 1 with greater emphasis on strength training and skill building. Skills worked on at this level include:
Vault – sprint runs, hurdle rebound, jump to handstand
Bars – chin holds, glide swings, pullovers, casting, back hip circle, underswing dismount
Beam – walk in releve, kicks, hops, jumps, arabesque, levers, mount, dismount
Floor – forward and backward rolls, cartwheel, handstands, bridges, lever, pivot turns
Level 2A
This is an advanced level for those who have demonstrated core competency. Gymnasts can enter this class thru instructor recommendation only. Skills worked on at this level include:
Vault – 60 ft sprint runs, hurdle to straight body rebound, handstand hops, run with hurdle to board, straight jump and correct landing, handstand vault to pit
Bars – casting with straight legs and feet, straddle glides, front hip circle, shoot thru, back hip circle, dismount
Beam – coupe walks, high kicks, hogs, pivot turns, jumps, ½ turns in releve, split leaps, heel snap turns, handstands, dismounts
Floor – back roll to push up, cartwheel, chasses, leaps, handstand forward roll, front limber, bridge kickover, back handspring drills
Level 2B
This is an advanced level for those who have demonstrated correct technique of skills in 2A, strength, focus and flexibility markers. It is 2 nights/week designed to increase core strength and preparation for the pre-team program. Skills worked on include:
Vault – 60 ft sprint down runway, handstand vault to pit, tight body pass thru handstand, tight landing
Bars – mount, glide swing, pullover with feet together, front hip, shoot thru, stride circle, cast, back hip circle, underswing dismount
Beam – mount, scales, 90 degree leaps, handstands, pivots, jump combinations, turns, dismount
Floor – jump combinations, handstand forward roll, bridge kick over, back roll to tight push up, splits all the way down, round off rebound, back handspring drills, ½ turns in coupe
About the Classes
- Level moves are only on recommendation of the instructor. You will only be permitted to sign up for the level given the front desk by the program.
- Please register in advance of classes. We are running full with waiting lists and may not be able to put your child in the class if not registered in advance.
- There is no longer a break in between sessions so please pay attention to session end dates and registration dates.
- Do not expect quick movement between levels. Gymnastics is a sport of strength, flexibility and focus. Team girls frequently stay years at the same level.
- We will evaluate all current class participants by the end of January and we are planning to open registration by Sunday, February 12 for members and Wednesday, February 22nd for non-members. Will verify once that date is set.
- Each child will receive a note telling them what level to sign up for the week of February 5th. Following that, participants will receive notification if they are to move a level prior to the end of each session.
- Parents need to remain seated behind the ropes in the gym. Parents are not permitted in the gym (beyond the ropes) or classroom areas.
- Do not let children play on the ropes. No children are permitted on gym equipment or in the gym area without an instructor present.
- No flash photography is permitted in the gym for the safety of gymnasts up on equipment.
- Our pre-team program is invitation only and we will look to our 2B group for future pre-team gymnasts.
- New pre-team gymnasts will be identified by April 2012.