GIRLS' RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS    CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Edgar Reyes Program Coordinator  ext. 24

Lazar Gakev Girl's Team Head Coach  ext. 26

Every Girls Recreational Gymnastics class begins with a 15-minute warm-up.  Following the warm-up, the class will move to various areas of the gym to learn at each of the four girls’ competitive events (vault, uneven parallel bars, balance beam and floor exercise), trampoline, Tumbl Trak, rope, mini-tramp, pit, etc.  Typically, each class will focus on three or four  “areas” for a two-week period so that our students can learn and perfect skills before they move on to the other areas of the gym and learn more skills.

REC. I (5 – 6 yrs.)

This 55-minute class for children in kindergarten and first grade incorporates their love of learning with their longer attention spans by introducing new skills and techniques that build on those they’ve learned in our Preschool program.  The children learn new ways to roll, improve their cartwheels and strengthen their muscles using stations and drills designed for their ages and abilities.  We include a variety of challenges (i.e. eye/hand and eye/foot coordination, balance, etc.) that will enhance any sport a child may play, not just gymnastics. 

REC. II (7 – 9 yrs. & 10+ yrs.)

This 55-minute class for our beginner gymnasts is designed to improve their flexibility and strengthen their muscles while our instructors help each student work on individual skills.  After a thorough group warm-up, the students are divided into ability levels and rotate to their designated events.  Our instructors design exciting challenges using barrels, wedges, and ropes for our recreational students to utilize in the gym.

REC. III (7 – 9 yrs. & 10+ yrs.)

Our next level is geared for those gymnasts with some gymnastics experience.  The instructors divide the gymnasts into ability levels after the warm-up and begin working on intermediate skills and combinations.  The gymnasts concentrate more on proper form and technique which allows them to build up to more challenging moves.  Exciting routines are designed by the instructors to motivate the gymnasts to reach their individual goals.  Please note that at least three years of gymnastics is required.

REC. IV (7+ yrs.)

This more advanced level of gymnastics is for the gymnast with at least three years of gymnastics experience.  The instructors will focus more on advanced skills and combinations.  The gymnasts will concentrate on perfecting these skills so new and more challenging moves can continually be introduced.  Please note that an evaluation is needed before registering for this class, and the gymnast is required to be able to do a back handspring on a mat.

REC. V (7+yrs.) (Invitation Only)

An invitation to this class requires controlled performances of the challenging skills learned in Rec. IV.  This class will prepare you for the Elite Power Paws or even a spot on the team.

ELITE POWER PAWS (9+ yrs.)

Our Elite Power Paws program is designed for the older gymnast who has significant previous gymnastics training.  The most advanced level of our recreational program, Elite Power Paws will work on a variety of new moves including more challenging mounts and dismounts, advanced tumbling combinations, and extensive work on the trampoline and Tumbl Trak.  Conditioning drills are an integral part of the Elite Power Paws class to safely help the gymnasts progress to more difficult levels.  A back handspring is required.

CHEERTUMBLING (9+ yrs.)

This class is perfect for all girls who are currently on cheerleading squads.  We will help you improve your cheerleading tumbling performance levels.  The class will include floor tumbling and jumps, enhanced through training on the Tumbl Trak and trampoline.

 

 

FEES

*Please add annual Registration Fee of $50.00 to each child’s tuition if not already paid.

 

 

FALL 2008  Session 1

TIME	SATURDAY (18 weeks)
9:00 - 9:55	Co-Ed Rec. I 5 – 6 yrs.
11:00-11:55	Co-Ed Rec. I 5 – 6 yrs.
	Rec. II 7 – 9 yrs.
	Rec. III 7+ yrs.