CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

TUMBLE TOTS: Children walking through 3 years old. This class is a parent participation program. It is a developmental program of physical, social and emotional growth for toddlers shared with their parents. The class begins with a warm-up and games to enhance motor skill development. After warm-up, the class breaks up to follow the movement plan for the day.

MAT MITES: This is an excellent physical experience for children ages 3-5. The child is helped to make the transition from formal physical action to controlled, yet creative gymnastic movement. Children understand and enjoy what they are doing as they learn to use their bodies in gymnastic movemnt skills.

BOYS & GIRLS BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE CLASSES: age groups- 5-6, 6-9, 9+. These classes focus on gymnastic fundamentals, and the development of strength and flexibility. Instruction is on all of the Olympic events and the progressions learned here provide the foundation for all futher gymnastic skills. Emphasis is gradually place on more advanced skills and self motivation. Skills of the young gymnast are developed into sequences; enabling them to begin work on routines.

TUMBLING & TRAMPOLINE CLASSES: (age 9 and up recommended) Students in the tumbling class use the spring floor, tumble trak and full trampoline to improve acrobatic skills. The beginner class places heavy emphasis on learning a back handspring. Performance of a backhandpring, unassisted, is a prerequisite to move to the advanced class where the students are learning to flip and twist.