Gymnastics

Whether you're a beginner or a competitive gymnast, the Y has a program for you!
To find a class for your child select the branch below.

We teach kids to tumble, run, jump, and twist in our gymnastics programs. From children beginning to walk and up, kids learn movement, fine motor skills, tumbling and advanced gymnastics elements in our progressive-based classes.

Gymnasts who are ready to take their skills to the next level can get involved in competitive gymnastics where the whole person is developed and competition and winning are kept in healthy perspective

See Program Guides for a listing of class offerings by selecting your location below.

Branches that offer Gymnastics

Select a Category for a list of classes and class descriptions.

preschool

Just Beginning

• Walking to 24 months
• Adult participation required
   

GYM BUDDIES 

• 24-36 months
• Adult participation required
   

3 & 4 Years Old 

• Young 4’s and those just starting gymnastics should choose this class
   

4 & 5 Years Old 

• Older 4’s and those with gymnastics experience should choose this class
  
  

Comets 

• For children 4 to 7 years old
• Coach recommendation only & team leotard required
• Skills and body shapes taught that are necessary for competitive USAG routines
  
  

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PROGRESSIVE GYMNASTICS - school age

• 6-10 years
• 11 years & older - see “Aged Individualized Gymnastics”
  
  

Tiny Rollers - LOUISVILLE AREA YMCA

• For ages 5-6, Boys & Girls
• A challenging class for advanced preschoolers
• Combines fun preschool activities with beginning gymnastics skills to prepare the gymnast for progressive gymnastics

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GIRLS Gymnastics

Girls 1

• 1^st time students.  Basic skills taught on tumbling, bars, beam, spring board, trampoline, strength and flexibility
  
  

Girls 2

• Advanced beginner skills taught on tumbling, bars, beam, spring board & trampoline
  
  

Girls 3

• Intermediate skills taught on tumbling, bars, high and low beam, vault, tumble trak
  
  

Girls 4

• Advanced skills taught on tumbling, bars, high and low beam, vault, & tumble trak
  
  

GIRLS 5

• Advanced skills taught. This group is working on skills needed to move on to Pre-team. 
   

Age Individualized Gymnastics             

• 11 years & older; will be challenged at their own level
• Skills will be taught from beginner thru advanced levels 
  
  

Pre-Team Gymnastics (Girls Only)    

• Must progress out of Girls 5
• Practice 2 days a week
• Try-outs for YMCA Girls’ team are held in the spring from this class
  
  

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SKILLS CLASSES 

Beginner Tumbling 

• Ages 6-12 years, Boys & Girls
• Skills taught – rolls, cartwheels, handstand, bridge, round-off.
  
  

Tumbling 1

• Boys & Girls 6 years and up
• Beginner tumbling. Skills include: rolls, cartwheels, handstands, round-offs, bridge kickovers
  
  

Tumbling 2

• Boys & Girls 6 years and up.
• Intermediate tumbling. Skills include: power round off, front and back walkovers, front and back handsprings. Tumbling 1 skills must be mastered first
  
  

 Tumbling 3

• Boys & Girls 6 years and up
• Learning back tucks, and connecting round off to back handspring to back tuck in drills with spotter
  
  

Girls Bar Skills

• Special attention to improve bar skills needed at student's level
  
  

Back Handspring Class

• For girls in grades 4th and up
• Must pass skills check from beginner tumbling
• Learn more advanced tumbling; back handsprings, round off back hand springs and back tucks
  
  

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BOYS Gymnastics

Boys 5 & 6 year olds

• Introductory skills are taught on men’s equipment 
  
  

Boys Level 1

• 7 years and up
• Beginner skills are taught on men’s equipment
   

Boys Level 2 & 3

• 7 years and up
• Intermediate skills taught on men’s equipment. Must pass out of level 1 to register for this class

BOYS pre-team

• Must be recommended by boy's instructors

• Will be working on the finer points of boys' gymnastics and preparing them for team
  
  

dudes that flip

• 7 years and up
• Non-competitive, energetic, fun class  
• Learn basics of tumbling, using trampolines, springboards, blocks and mats.

COMPETITIVE TEAM - north canton & louisville

 Girls Competitive Gymnastics Team

• Girls Levels 3-10 and Xcel
• Compete in local YMCA league and USA Gymnastics sanctioned competitions
• Must be a member of the YMCA of Central Stark County
  
  

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Cheer, Dance & Baton Classes

 Tiny cheer

• For children 4 & 5 years of age
• Learn basic motion, dance, jump, tumble
• Choreographed cheer, chants & dance using developmentally appropriate music
  
  

Youth cheer

• For children 6 & up
• Emphasis on fundamental technique
• Choreographed cheer, chants, dance
• Great use of developmentally appropriate music
  
  

Cheerleading Class

• For ages 5-7 & 7-9
• Learn motions, proper arm positions, jumps, starts, chants and cheers
• Great for girls who are interested in cheering
  
  

RECREATIONAL CHEER SQUAD 

• For children 6 to 12
• Seasonal participation.  Nov. - March
• Practice every Wed. & 2 Sun. per month
• Cheer Uniform will be worn at local venue
   

Cheer Tumble & Technique

For children 11 years and older

• Emphasis on tumbling needed to be a middle or high school cheerleader
• From beginner to advance tumbler
• Emphasis on technique of jumps & chanting
  
  

DANCE & COMBO CLASSES

• Separate dance studio with mirrors and dance floor
• Creative movement, ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop,
  combo offered
• All dance classes are held at the Gymnastics
  Center
  
  

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preschool dance

Pre-school Ballet

• Fundamentals of ballet
  
  

Pre-school tap

• Fundamentals of tap
  
  

Pre-school dance / Gymnastics combo

• Fundamentals of dance and gymnastics
  
  

Ballet

• Progressions are followed and dancers will be tested and challenged at their level
  
  

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school age dance

Hip Hop

• Progressions are followed and dancers will be tested and challenged at their level
  
  

 ballet / tap combo

• Fundamentals for Ballet and Tap
• Progressions are followed and dancers will be challenged at their level
   

Ballet

• Intro & Ballet 1
• Progressions are followed and dancers will be tested and challenged at their level
  
  

INTRO Jazz / Tap Combo

• Progressions are followed and dancers will be challenged at their level
  
  

Intro Dance / Gymnastics Combo

• Progressions are followed and dancers will be challenged at their level
  
  

 DANCE TEAM

• 7 Years and older
• Must have instructors permission
• Seasonal activity (October— May)
• Weekend performances
• Practices 2 times a week
  
  

PRIVATE Dance LESSONS  15 & 30 MIN

See your child’s instructor for more information

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