GYMNASTICS PROGRAMS
 
 
 
Winter Session I-January 9-February 25, 2012
Registration begins December 5, 2011
Family Member-$55; Member-$68; Program Participant-$85 (Classes meet 7 times)
 
Winter Session II-February 27-April 14, 2012
Registration begins February 6
Family Member-$55; Member-$68; Program Participant-$85 (Classes meet 7 times)
Friday & Saturday Classes- Family Member-$47; Member-$58; Program Participant-$73 (Classes meet 6 times)
(No class on Friday, April 6 or Saturday, April 7-Easter Holiday)
 
Spring Session- April 16-June 9, 2012
Registration begins March 26
(Tuesday-Saturday classes meet 8 times) Family Member-$63; Member-$78; Program Participant-$97
(Monday classes meet 7 times) Family Member-$55; Member-$68; Program Participant-$85
(YMCA Closed on Monday, May 28-Memorial Day)
 
Parent observation is the first and last class of the session.
 
*Classes have exclusive use of the gym which is equipped
with a state of the art springboard floor.
 

Preschool Classes


1, 2 & You (walking to 2 years old and one adult)
This class provides group playtime for you and your child, singing songs, parachute play and other group playtime activities.
Monday 4:30-5:15pm
Saturday 10:15am - 11:00am
 
Tiny Tots(2-3 years old with an adult)
Tiny Tots provides an introduction to gymnastics for younger toddlers who love to run, jump and swing. Toddlers learn basic skills on the floor, beam, bars and springboard focusing on improving motor skills, balance, coordination and self-confidence.
Monday 5:15-6:00pm
Saturday 9:30am - 10:15am

Tumblers (3-5 years old)
Tumblers is a beginner, structured gymnastic class, which teaches pre-school aged children the basic skills of gymnastics on the floor, beam, bars and springboard.
Mondays 6:00-6:45pm
Saturday 11:10am-11:55am
 
Advanced Tumblers (4-6 years old)
Advanced Tumblers provides the next step for Tumblers who have mastered the basics. In this class, gymnasts will work on more advanced elements on all four events while beginning to learn to concentrate on proper body form. Must have completed Tumblers or have had an evaluation to enter this program.
 Wednesdays 4:30-5:15pm
 
Tumble and Swim (3-6 years old)
The tumbling class consists of basic gymnastics, which teaches them forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, beam skills, springboard exercises, and uneven bar elements.  The children then attend a pike/eel swim class (beginner I/beginner II), which includes songs, floating front and back, kicking, arm reaching skills and jumping skills. (Register for program under both aquatics & gymnastics)
Winter II-Family Member-$82; Member-$101; Program Participants-$126 (7 Classes)
Saturday  11:10am-12:45pm

Grade School Classes

 
Rollers - Beginner Gymnastics
Rollers are an introduction to the sport of gymnastics. Gymnasts will learn basic skills on floor, beam, uneven bars and springboard.
Wednesdays 5:15-6:15pm
Saturdays 1:00 - 2:00pm


Swingers-(Ages 7&up) 
Gymnasts will continue to work on developing a stronger mastery of basic skills and learn progressively more difficult skills on all four events. Proper body form, self-discipline, and increased understanding of technique will be integrated with skills being taught.
Wednesdays 6:15-7:15pm
Saturday 2:00-3:00pm

Cheerleaders (ages 8 & up)

Cheerleading is a class, which is taught on floor only. An emphasis will be placed on back walkovers, back handsprings, splits, tucks, jumps and proper body form. This is a great class for anyone who is on a squad or would like to try out for one.
Wednesday 7:15pm-8:15pm
 
Boys Gymnastics (ages 5 to 8)
 
Beginner & Intermediate
Boys will work on skills on floor, springboard, beam and bars that will develop strength, flexibility, balance and coordination.  This class is excellent for any boy who is interested in athletic activities because basic skills learned can be carried over to improve performance in other sports. 
Monday 7:00pm-8:00pm
Open Gymnastics
 
Are you a cheerleader, college student, former gymnast or an adult looking for a quiet gym to practice your skills and get a few additional pointers?  This time is open to members and non-members of the YMCA to come in and work on the floor, balance beam and uneven bars.  Fee is $2.00 per visit for members and $5.00 for non-members. Must show receipt to instructor, program begins March 3).
Saturday 12:00pm-1:00pm

Gymnastics Birthday Parties

Have your child's Birthday Party at the YMCA. The "Y" will provide a gymnastics instructor and a gift for the birthday child. Parties are for two hours.
**A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $50 is required for reservation.
Party includes an hour in the gymnastics room using the newly updated gymnastics facility. The first 12 children are included in the package price of $125.00 and each additional child is $7.50. (Party is a maximum of 20 children)

Parties are available on Friday evenings or Sunday afternoons.


Gymnastics Facility Rental

Our newly upgraded gymnastic facility is available for your group to rent, the facility includes a brand new state of the art springboard floor approx. 1,000 square feet, uneven bars, low and high balance beam and springboard vault area. Room is perfect for cheerleading squads and gymnastics clubs, call for details.

Clothing: Gymnasts must wear proper clothing; loose or baggy clothing is not permitted for safety reasons because it can increase risk of injuries. JEANS ARE NOT ALLOWED. Clothing with buckles, buttons, belts and zippers are not permitted due to increased risk of injury and damage to equipment. Shoes, tights that cover the feet and socks are not to be worn during class. Hair must be tied back out of the face. All jewelry must be removed prior to class. No food or gum is permitted in the gym. Children may bring drinks to class in plastic containers ONLY!!

Aquatic/Gymnastics Director - Tammy Lalli
Phone: (570) 823-2191 ext. 151