GIRLS GYMNASTICS
Ages 5 - 7 years
Shining Stars (Beginner Class)
This class is designed for the beginning gymnast. This class will introduce them to the floor exercise, balance beam, uneven bars, vault, and trampoline. We will focus on teaching proper body position and technique on each apparatus. Children in this class will also focus on coordination and strength. Some of the skills they will focus on are: - forward rolls - handstands against the wall - cartwheels with a spot on the floor exercise - pike and straddle swing on the bars - forward, sideways, and backward walking on the balance beam
- proper run (showing acceleration) and the proper board hit (jumping from 2 feet) on the vault
Rising Stars (Beginner/ Intermediate class)
This class is for the beginning to an intermediate gymnast. This class will build off the technique and skills learned in the Super Stars class. Gymnasts will utilize all pieces of apparatus: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, floor exercise, and tumble track. We will again emphasize proper technique and body position in this class. We want to ensure each student is physically and mentally prepared to try new and harder skills in this class. This class helps prepare gymnasts for future advancements in this sport. Some of the skills they will focus on are handstands and cartwheels on the floor; pullover and casting on bars; relieve walking, straight jumps, lever, and tuck jump dismount on beam; proper run and board hit, and squat on vault.
Shining Stars (Intermediate Class)
This class is designed for the intermediate gymnast. This class is for the gymnast who has demonstrated excellent listening skills. They are also able to execute proper technique on skills taught in the Rising Stars class. They will begin to increase their flexibility and strength training in this class. This class helps prepare gymnasts for future advancements in this sport. Some of the skills they will focus on are: round-offs and bridge kick overs on the floor; back hip circle and stride circle on bars; handstand with a spot and tuck jumps on beam; and handstand flat back on vault.
GIRLS GYMNASTICS
Ages 8 & Up
Shooting Stars (Beginner Class)
This class is designed for the beginning gymnast. This class will introduce them to the floor exercise, balance beam, uneven bars, vault, and trampoline. We will focus on teaching proper body position and technique on each apparatus. Children in this class will also focus on coordination and strength. Some of the skills they will focus on are:
- forward rolls - handstands against the wall - cartwheels with a spot on the floor exercise - pike and straddle swing on the bars - forward, sideways, and backward walking on the balance beam
- proper run (showing acceleration) and the proper board hit (jumping from 2 feet) on the vault
Supernova (Beginner/Intermediate Class)
This class is for the beginning to an intermediate gymnast. This class will build off the technique and skills learned in the Super Stars class. Gymnasts will utilize all pieces of apparatus: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, floor exercise, and tumble track. We will again emphasize proper technique and body position in this class. We want to ensure each student is physically and mentally prepared to try new and harder skills in this class. This class helps prepare gymnasts for future advancements in this sport. Some of the skills they will focus on are handstands and cartwheels on the floor; pullover and casting on bars; relieve walking, straight jumps, lever, and tuck jump dismount on beam; proper run and board hit, and squat on vault.
Starbursts (Intermediate Class)
This class is designed for the intermediate gymnast. This class is for the gymnast who has demonstrated excellent listening skills. They are also able to execute proper technique on skills taught in the Rising Stars class. They will begin to increase their flexibility and strength training in this class. This class helps prepare gymnasts for future advancements in this sport. Some of the skills they will focus on are: round-offs and bridge kick overs on the floor; back hip circle and stride circle on bars; handstand with a spot and tuck jumps on beam; and handstand flat back on vault.
BOYS GYMNASTICS
Lil' Dipper's (Beginners Class)
This class is designed for the beginning gymnast. This class will introduce them to the floor exercise, rings, high bar, vault, parallel bars, mushroom, and trampoline. We will focus on teaching proper body position and technique on each apparatus. Children in this class will also focus on coordination and strength. Some of the skills they will focus on are forward rolls, handstands against the wall, cartwheels with a spot on the floor exercise, pike and straddle swing on the bars, proper run (showing acceleration) and a proper board hit (jumping from 2 feet) on the vault.
Comets (Intermediate Class)
This class is designed for the intermediate gymnast. This class is for the gymnast who has demonstrated excellent listening skills. They are also able to execute proper technique on skills taught in Lil Dipper's class. They will begin to increase their flexibility and strength training in this class. This class helps prepare gymnasts for future advancements in this sport. Some of the skills they will focus on are: round-offs and bridge kick overs on the floor; back hip circle and pike dismounts on the high bar; 1/2 circle on mushroom; and handstand flat back on vault.