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Gymnastics Programs

For more information on gymnastics classes, dance classes, cheerleading, or gym rentals at the Gymnastics Center contact us at 330-498-4082.

Preschool Gymnastics

Boys and girls (walking to 6 yrs) learn age appropriate skills. Events taught - tumbling, beam, bars, vaulting, trampoline. Seasonal themes, music, props, and mat shapes are used. Excellent lead up and fitness skills for other future sports.

JUST BEGINNING GYMNASTICS
45 Min. class
• Walking to 24 Months

PARENT/CHILD GYMNASTICS (TUMBLING TOTS) 
45 Min. class
• 24 - 36 Months

3 & 4 YEAR OLD GYMNASTICS
45 Min. class

5 & 6 YEAR OLD GYMNASTICS 
45 Min. class

PRESCHOOL PLAY GROUPS 
1 Hour
• For organized pre-school play groups (family, friends, neighborhood).
• Under direction of Y staff person, adults supervise and interact with their child.
• Fun gymnastics activities.
• Bring sack lunch for snack time at end.
• Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks before rental date and $10 deposit required.
• Play Group maximum of 14.

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PROGRESSIVE GYMNASTICS

ROLLERS (BEGINNING LEVEL)
45 Min. class
• Girls only - 1st time students
• basics taught on tumbling, bars, beam, springboard, trampoline, strength, and flexability
• National YMCA Roller skills are followed

SWINGER (ADVANCED BEGINNER LEVEL)
1 Hr class
• Girls only - 1st grade & up.
• Adv. beginner skills are taught on tumbling, bars, beam, spring board & trampoline.
• National YMCA Swinger Level skills are followed.
• Can also participate in Go For the Gold Class.

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PRE-COMPETITIVE AND COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS

1Hr classes
• Girls only - 1st grade & up.
• Intermediate skills are taught on tumbling, bars, high and low beam, vaulting, trampoline & gymnastics dance.
• 3 separate National YMCA skill levels: I - Kipper; II - Flyer; III - Flipper
• Can also participate in Go for the Gold Class.

KIPPERS - I

FLYERS - II

FLIPPERS - III

PRE-TEAM GYMNASTICS 
2 Hr class
• Girls only.
• Must progress out of Flipper Level.
• Learns USAG Level 4 skills.
• Can also participate in Go for the Gold Class.
• Try-outs for YMCA Girls' team are held in spring from this class.

GIRLS COMPETITIVE TEAM
• Must be a member of the YMCA of Central Stark County.
• By staff selection in the spring from Pre-team program.
• USAG Levels 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 are offered.
• 3 practices per week.
• Competes in Northeast Ohio YMCA League.
• Contact Associate Gymnastics Director for more information. 

 

TUMBLING & SPECIALTY CLASSES

BEGINNER TUMBLING 
45 Min. class
• Girls & boys - 6 to 12 years old.
• Skills taught - rolls, cartwheels, handstand, bridge, roundoff.
• Lead up class for back handspring class.

BACK HANDSPRING CLASS 
45 Min. class
• Girls & boys - 2nd grade & up.
• Must pass skill check from Beginner Tumbling class.
• Must be able to do a back roll, bridge from stand, handstand rolldown,
a cartwheel, a kick over, and a good roundoff.
• Must be Kipper level or above if in gymnastics program.

Go For the Gold 1 Hr class
• Girls only.
• Must be currently enrolled in Progressive Swinger, Pre-Competitive Kipper, Flyer & Flipper or Pre-Team.
• This class is taken in addition to one of the above classes.
• Routines are taught for in house competition held at the end of session.
• All participants earn bronze, silver, and gold awards based on personal performance.

BAR FOCUS CLINIC 
30 Min. class
• Girls only - 1st grade and up.
• Will spend focused time working only at bars.

 

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BOYS RECREATIONAL & COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS
• Boys only - 1st grade & up.
• Skills are taught on tumbling, pommel horse, parallel bars, vault, high bar, rings & trampoline.

BOYS BEGINNER GYMNASTICS
1 Hr class
• Introductory skills are taught.

BOYS INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS
1 ½ Hr class
• Intermediate skills are taught.

BOYS COMPETITIVE TEAM

  • Offering levels 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
  • compete in USA Gymnastics & YMCA competitions
  • for more information contact the Gymnastics Director

 

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