Gymnastics

Parent/Child
(ages 3 and under)

This class is a very beginners' level. Classes are geared towards "playing" on the equipment to become familiar with the equipment. This class will also introduce rolls, bar hangs, jumping, and walks on and off the balance beam. This is a fun introductory class. Parents are there for comfort and organization. Parents will help guide and assist child through various stations and reinforce what the teacher has taught.

Preschool 1 (ages 3-5)

This class is a beginner class. No prior knowledge of gymnastics is needed, but can be helpful. Gymnasts will learn basic movements and will work on all equipment.

Preschool 2 (ages 3-5; Prereq: Preschool 1)

Gymnast must have "graduated" from Preschool 1 and have the instructor's permission to go on before taking this class. This class will continue skills learned from Preschool 1.

Pre-Progressive (ages 4-6, some experience)

This class is for those who have "graduated" from Preschool 1 class and have the instructor's permission to go on, or have had previous gymnastics experience. In this class, gymnasts will continue learning basic skills and tumbling. Skills on apparatus will also be introduced on a beginning level. Form and control will be stressed. This class will also include some conditioning to improve strength and flexibility.

Beginners (ages 6+, little or no experience)

This beginner class is for those who have had no prior gymnastics experience. This class will teach basic motor and tumbling skills. Body control and basic form will be learned, as well as beginning tumbling. Beginning skills on apparatus is also introduced. This is the perfect class for those who would love to get into gymnastics, but need a little help and guidance.

Rollers

This class is for those who have "graduated" from Pre-Progressive class and have the instructor's permission to go on, or those with adequate skills. This class will continue to perfect basic skills, but also will move into more difficult tumbling. New skills will be introduced on apparatus as well. Form and control will be stressed. This class will also include some conditioning to improve strength and flexibility. Gymnasts will learn and practice the following skills:

• Handstand
• Cartwheel
• V-sit
• Jumps on beam
• Back hip circle on bars
• Squat/Pike vault
• Skills from prior class

Swingers

To be in swingers, gymnast needs to "graduate" from Rollers and have the instructor's permission. This class will get into more serious gymnastics skills. This class will include more intense conditioning and flexibility. The gymnasts are required to complete more specific skills for this class such as the following:

• Back/front walkover
• Round off
• Mounts/leaps on beam
• Straddle/pike glide kip
• Handstand flop
• skills in prior class

Flippers

Gymnast must have "graduated" from Swingers and have the instructor's permission before moving into Flippers. This is the final, most advanced class level offered at the YMCA. This class is geared towards preparing the gymnasts for team level gymnastics. The following skills are covered, as well as beginning to learn and memorize the routines for the level 4 team level:

• Front/back handspring
• Cartwheel on beam
• Back hip circle on bars
• Bridge kickover
• Stride circle on bars
• Handstand block
• Handstand on beam
• Under-swing dismount on bars
• Skills in prior class