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Gymnastics
Gymnastics classes for children and families focus on enhancing basic body movement, coordination, and muscle development by developing balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and endurance. The movements involved in gymnastics contribute to the development of the arms, legs, shoulders, back, chest, and abdominal muscle groups.
We are thrilled to introduce our new gymnastics program to our community this year. Please be aware that previous classes were structured differently, and children who may have participated without guardian involvement may not have been prepared. Kindly adhere to our new program’s participation guidelines.
Our USAG-certified gymnastics Club provides gymnastics programs for individuals at all levels, from beginners to advanced. All of our gymnastics staff members are highly trained and hold certification as USAG gymnastics instructors.
Enrollment: Our classes are thoughtfully designed to cater to the individual needs of each child. Our gymnastics program takes into account various crucial factors, including the developmental stages of physical, emotional, social, and cognitive aspects at the time of enrollment. Each gymnast will be placed in the course corresponding to their age at the time of enrollment. In the event that their birthday falls within a session, they will be scheduled to enroll in the subsequent course during the next session.
For drop off: Parents are kindly asked to accompany their children to the Gymnastics Center door and assist them in storing their socks, shoes, coats, and any other belongings in the designated blue cubbies located outside the Gymnastics Center. Please advise your child that chewing gum is not allowed, as it poses a choking hazard. Only children are allowed inside the gymnastics room during classes. Thank you for your cooperation.
Where can I watch my child during class: You can watch your child on the mezzanine, accessible by the staircase or elevator next to the Gymnastics Center door.
Appropriate Attire:The preferred attire for gymnastics is a leotard with or without shorts, or tight-fitted shorts and a compression shirt (spandex). This is important to ensure that the skin is not exposed during gymnastics activities, as bare skin at the midsection can lead to severe abrasions. Please note that dance leotards with skirts are not suitable or permitted for gymnastics class. Loose clothing such as pants, leggings, dresses, skirts, or clothing with buttons and zippers is not safe during gymnastics classes, as it can get wrapped around equipment and inhibit coaches’ ability to properly spot children. It’s also important to for gymnast not wear jewelry, except for studs in the earlobes.
Please see our NEW Gymnastics apparel for sale located at the front desk!! We have beautiful leotards, shorts, unisex sports shirts, and scrunchies!!
Hair: Please ensure that children’s hair is pulled back and away from their eyes for safety reasons. It’s important to note that we do not offer hair ties for children. If a child’s hair is not tied back, they will not be allowed into the Gymnastics Center. Keeping hair off the face is a safety precaution for all gymnasts, regardless of the hair length. Thank you for your cooperation.
Hydration: We are a water-only gymnastics center. We do not have a water fountain, so gymnasts must bring their own water bottles. We do not provide cups for the children, so please remember to bring your child a water bottle! Bottles must have lids. Coaches will allow for water breaks during classes.
Please remember the following rules for Gymnasts using the gym:
1. No shoes and socks, no loose-fitted clothing.
2. Keep hair tied up at all times.
3. No gum or food allowed.
4. No running or screaming.
5. Ask to use the restroom for safety reasons.
6. When the coach is speaking, no talking is allowed.
7. Gymnasts must not touch equipment unless instructed by the coach.
8. Respect the equipment – do not throw, scratch, or pull things off the equipment.
9. The foam pit is for fun and learning new skills – please do not throw foam blocks as it can be dangerous and cause injury.
10. Please avoid picking feet/body for hygiene and health reasons.
For the safety and well-being of all participants, please adhere to the following guidelines while accompanying gymnasts:
1. Wear only socks, no shoes are allowed.
2. Socks must be worn at all times within the Gymnastics facility.
3. Consumption of gum, food, or drinks (excluding unsweetened and colored water) is strictly prohibited.
4. Running or loud screaming is not permitted.
5. Maintain silence when the coach is addressing the group.
6. Guardians should refrain from touching equipment unless directed by the coach.
7. Show respect towards the equipment by refraining from throwing, scratching, or removing any components.
8. The foam pit is intended for skill refinement and enjoyment. Avoid throwing foam blocks to prevent potential injury.
9. Do not throw the gymnast into the foam pit and refrain from picking feet/body for hygiene and health reasons.
10. Active guardian participation is expected in all classes where guardians are present, including assisting the gymnast through courses and stations.
11. Please leave food and beverages outside of the center unless it is a water bottle win s secure lid.
Missed Classes: When a payment is made for a spot in a YMCA class, it guarantees the gymnast’s placement in that class, regardless of attendance. Should a class be missed, the tuition fees are non-refundable and cannot be credited or prorated under any circumstances, including illness, vacation, holidays, or snow days. Missed classes are not eligible for refunds. Please note that we cannot guarantee make-up classes due to availability, staffing, and space constraints.
When you pay for a session, you are paying for the 7-week duration of that specific class at the designated time and day. Just so you know, make-up classes on other days or times are not permitted due to participant ratios and safety considerations.
If you have any questions about where your child best fits, please contact the Gymnastics Director, Mirasia, at [email protected]
If a participant opts to discontinue their involvement in the program for reasons either specified or unspecified and is seeking a refund, we kindly request that they review our YMCA refund policy before reaching out to a member of the gymnastics staff.
B. Discovery 2 Series 1-2 yr (Parent/Guardian Participation Required)
Our discovery classes are 45 minutes long and specially designed for little gymnasts interested in moving their bodies and investigating their surroundings. With the help of a parent or guardian, your child will be introduced to the gymnastic equipment, types of movements, and other children of the same age. Excellent for social and gross motor skill development!
Intended for little gymnasts who can move themselves around, but would benefit from close supervision and guidance. Our certified instructors design obstacles and interactable to drive a spirit of curiosity and discovery!
**For our little gymnasts 12 months – 24 months only **Please note that this is a coach lead course
Coach per gymnast ratio 10:1
Please note that there will not be classes on November 16th due to an in-house gymnastics meet.
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Available Sessions
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11/02/24 - 12/14/24
Discovery 2 (1 - 2 yrs w/parental participation) - Sa - 9:00 am - 45 mins
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11/03/24 - 12/15/24
Discovery 2 (1 - 2 yrs w/parental participation) - Su - 9:00 am - 45 mins
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C. Exploration1 Series 2-3yrs (Parent/Guardian Participation Required)
Exploration Series (Parent or guardian participation required)
Our exploration series of classes are designed for pre-school gymnasts who are ready to dive more deeply into gymnastics, but would still benefit from having a parent or guardian to provide support and keep them on track. Our certified instructors will guide you and your child through stations and circuits made for small bodies and huge curiosity! In these 45-minute classes, gymnasts will develop body awareness, flexibility, strength, and community.
Intended for gymnasts who are 2 – 3 years of age and ready for a more structured gymnastics experience, but are still developing their movement and motor skills.
Coach per gymnast ratio 6:1
Saturday, November 16th, 2024, there will be no classes due to an in-house gymnastics meet.
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Available Sessions
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10/29/24 - 12/10/24
Exploration 1 w/parent (2-3yrs) - Tu - 11:15 am - 45 mins
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10/29/24 - 12/10/24
Exploration 1 w/parent (2-3yrs) - Tu - 3:15 pm - 45 mins
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11/02/24 - 12/14/24
Exploration 1 w/parent (2-3yrs) - Sa - 10:00 am - 45 mins
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D. Exploration 2 Series 3-4 yrs (Parent/Guardian Participation Required)
Exploration (Parent or guardian participation required)
Our exploration series of classes are designed for pre-school gymnasts who are ready to dive more deeply into gymnastics, but would still benefit from having a parent or guardian to provide support and keep them on track. Our certified instructors will guide you and your child through stations and circuits made for small bodies and huge curiosity! In these 45-minute classes, gymnasts will develop body awareness, flexibility, strength, and community.
Intended for gymnasts who are 3 – 4 years of age and have more developed motor and social skills. Compared to Exploration 1, this class incorporates more complex stations and movement patterns, though still with the direct assistance of a parent or guardian. This class is for little who are more independent but still need a parent or guardian present.
Coach per gymnast ratio 6:1
Exploration 2 on Monday’s last day will be October 14th
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Available Sessions
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10/28/24 - 12/09/24
Exploration 2 w/parent 3-4yrs - Mo - 4:30 pm - 45 mins
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11/01/24 - 12/13/24
Exploration 2 w/parent 3-4yrs - Fr - 11:15 am - 45 mins
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11/03/24 - 12/15/24
Exploration 2 w/parent 3-4yrs - Su - 10:00 am - 45 mins
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E. Adventure 4-5yrs
Adventure (4 – 5 yrs) Without Parental Guardian
Adventure is designed for 4 – 5 year old gymnasts who are able to participate in a 55 minute class with minimal redirection from coaches. Our USAG certified instructors will guide young gymnasts through warm ups, event rotations, and games, allowing them to develop independence, body awareness, and listening skills alongside their peers.
Please note: While we invite parents and guardians to observe their child from our mezzanine viewing area, only children are allowed on the floor for this class. If you have concerns about your child’s ability to participate without you present, we recommend the Exploration series of classes!
Coach per gymnast ratio 8:1
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F. Beginner Gymnastics 1 (5-6yrs)
Perfect for pre-school gymnastics veterans, long-time recreational gymnasts, and newcomers alike! Our 55-minuet beginner gymnastics classes teach fundamentals while developing body awareness, strength, flexibility, and an appreciation for this incredible sport. Led by USAG-certified instructors, these classes are split by age to allow for stations and activities catered to specific physical and social developmental levels. All classes have a ratio of 8 gymnasts per coach.
Our Beginner Gymnastics 1 is for our youngest school-age recreational gymnasts. Build on pre-school gymnastics skills and learn new ways to jump, run, stretch, and even possibly flip!
Gymnasts will work toward specific foundational skills. Participants will rotate through skill stations – both independent and instructor-led.
Gymnasts will acquire skills on the floor, beam, bars, and vault, while working on the foundations of gymnastics. Through our organized gymnastics curriculum, classes are designed to prepare gymnasts for either a recreational or competitive track.
Gymnasts will learn both beginner through advanced skills per the gymnasts needs. Such as, correct body form, strength, rolls, cartwheels, round offs, handstands, handsprings, and walk-overs on floor.
They will learn circling skills on the bars and learn high bar work though the curriculum. Gymnasts will learn proper technique on the balance beam and vault. Learning foundations for handstands and handsprings on vault.
Children must be able to work independently without a guardian in the Gymnastics Center for this course.
Mondays 3:30 – 4:25 & 4:30 pm – 5:25 pm ; Thursdays 3:30 pm – 4:25 pm ; Saturdays 12:10 pm – 1:05 pm & Sundays 10:00 am – 10:55 am
Coach per gymnast ratio 8:1
***There will be no classes on Halloween evening***
Fall 2 Saturday classes will be canceled on Saturday, November 16th, due to in house gymnastics meet
Registration Information
Available Sessions
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10/28/24 - 12/09/24
Beginner Gymnastics 1 (5-6yrs) - Mo - 3:30 pm - 55 mins
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10/28/24 - 12/09/24
Beginner Gymnastics 1 (5-6yrs) - Mo - 4:30 pm - 55 mins
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11/02/24 - 12/14/24
Beginner Gymnastics 1 (5-6yrs) - Sa - 12:10 pm - 55 mins
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11/03/24 - 12/15/24
Beginner Gymnastics 1 (5-6yrs) - Su - 10:00 am - 55 mins
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11/07/24 - 12/12/24
Beginner Gymnastics 1 (5-6yrs) - Th - 3:30 pm - 55 mins
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G. Beginner Gymnastics 2 (7-8yrs)
Our Beginner Gymnastics 2 is for 7 – 8 year olds, who continue to learn and refine the basics of gymnastics while building confidence and strength!
Our 55-minute beginner gymnastics classes teach fundamentals while developing body awareness, strength, flexibility, and an appreciation for this incredible sport. Led by USAG-certified instructors, these classes are split by age to allow for stations and activities catered to specific physical and social developmental levels. All classes have a ratio of 8 gymnasts per coach.
Children must be able to work independently without a guardian in the Gymnastics Center for this course.
Coach per gymnast ratio 8:1
Registration Information
Available Sessions
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10/28/24 - 12/09/24
Beginner Gymnastics 2 (7-8yrs) - Mo - 3:30 pm - 55 mins
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11/03/24 - 12/15/24
Beginner Gymnastics 2 (7-8yrs) - Su - 10:00 am - 55 mins
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11/03/24 - 12/15/24
Beginner Gymnastics 2 (7-8yrs) - Su - 11:15 am - 55 mins
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11/07/24 - 12/12/24
Beginner Gymnastics 2 (7-8yrs) - Th - 3:40 pm - 55 mins
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H. Beginner Gymnastics 3 (9+yrs)
Intended for slightly older gymnasts who are still newer to the sport. Practice the fundamentals alongside similar-age peers!
Our 55-minuet beginner gymnastics classes teach fundamentals while developing body awareness, strength, flexibility, and an appreciation for this incredible sport. Led by USAG-certified instructors, these classes are split by age to allow for stations and activities catered to specific physical and social developmental levels. All classes have a ratio of 8 gymnasts per coach.
Coach per gymnast ratio 8:1
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I. Ninja (6+yrs)
Our Ninja gymnastics class is geared towards male athletes who wish to jump, run, climb, and learn gymnastics fundamentals while releasing energy. Our trained USAG gymnastics coaches will teach athletes to accomplish safe and fun new skills during these 55-minute-long classes.
Please note: While we invite parents and guardians to observe their child from our mezzanine viewing area, only children are allowed on the floor for this class.
Coach per gymnast ratio 8:1
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10/30/24 - 12/11/24
Ninja (6+yrs) - We - 3:45 pm - 55 mins
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J. Intermediate Gymnastics (6+ yrs)
For gymnasts who have progressed past the basics! In intermediate gymnastics, athletes will continue to build strength, flexibility, and coordination while learning more advanced gymnastics skills like roundoffs and walkovers on floor, hip circles on bars, and leaps, jumps, and handstands on beam.
Gymnasts may only participate in this course if they can do the following on their own:
- Cartwheel and handstand
- Forward and backward rolls
- Pullover on bars with a light spot
- Mount and move about comfortably on the high beam
Please note: Gymnasts without the required skills will be moved to a more suitable course.
Coach per gymnast ratio 8:1
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Virtual | Non-Member | Prescribe the Y | |
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| 10/14/24 | 10/31/25 | Online / Front Desk | $ 95.00 | - | $ 165.00 | - |
Available Sessions
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10/28/24 - 12/09/24
Intermediate Gymnastics (6+) - Mo - 4:30 pm - 1 hr
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K. Acro
Our Acro gymnastics classes are for gymnasts who have successfully completed Beginner Gymnastics 3 or Intermediate Gymnastics, or athletes who know how to do cartwheels, handstands, and rounds offs. These classes focus on tumbling and floor work, and gymnasts will work on skills like walkovers, leaps, and handsprings. Athletes will also learn proper body mechanics for each new skill learned.
Please note: Gymnasts who do not have the skills necessary for this course will be moved into suitable courses.
Coach per gymnast ratio 8:1
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10/30/24 - 12/11/24
Acro - We - 3:45 pm - 55 mins
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M. Adaptive Gymnastics (Parent/Guardian/Aid Participation Required)
Our Adaptive gymnastics program is for children with different physical limitations and educational boundaries. Our goal is to provide a safe environment for children to have fun while learning more about their bodies and how to move them. Our 55-minuet Adaptive program can help develop motor, cognitive, social skills; as well as having a place where students can build confidence within themselves.
Students will learn the fundamentals of gymnastics at their own pace, with our certified USAG gymnastics instructors leading the way. Your student will have the opportunity to build community with other peers who may share similar limitations and different learning styles.
Please note: This course requires parent/guardian or aid participation throughout the entire class.
Coach per student ratio 8:1
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Available Sessions
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11/02/24 - 12/14/24
Adaptive (Parental/Guardian Participation Required) - Sa - 11:00 am - 55 mins
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N. Homeschool Gymnastics
Our Homeschool gymnastics class is for homeschooled gymnasts kindergarten to eighth grade. Scheduled during the weekday. This class will teach the fundamentals of gymnastics and give another form of community for our homeschooled families!
Please note: While we invite parents and guardians to observe their child from our mezzanine viewing area, only children are allowed on the floor for this class.
Coach per gymnast ratio 8:1
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10/30/24 - 12/11/24
Homeschool Gymnastics (K-8th) - We - 12:30 pm - 55 mins
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O. Adult Open Gymnastics
Our Open Adult gymnastics class is for anyone over the age of 18 looking to learn more body awareness and gain skills in their own time.
If we gain enough interest in Adult gymnastics we can offer competition track for next season.
Wednesdays 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
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Available Sessions
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10/30/24 - 12/11/24
Adult Open Gymnastics - We - 7:30 pm - 1 hr, 30 mins
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