(Ages 5 and up)

**Open gym times are subject to cancellation, please check weekly**

Progressive Open Gyms will begin for this school year on Friday, November 4, 2011 and extend through April 20, 2012, although on a different schedule than that of previous years.

Open Gyms provide a supervised but unstructured time for skill practice.

Payment must be made at the Welcome Center Desk prior to each Open Gym, and receipts presented to the Open Gym supervisor at gym sign in.

NEW SCHEDULE: The first Friday of the month will be Open Gym for the general public, the second Friday for cheerleading/tumbling only, and the third Friday for Pre-team and Gym Team members only.

Time: 7:00-9:00 PM.

The same dress code and parental accompaniment rules as for classes apply to Open Gyms. Any person misusing the equipment or disregarding the supervisors will be asked to leave.

(Walking through 5 years)

**Open gym times are subject to cancellation, please check weekly**

(Ages walking - 3½)

Our Tumble Cubs class offers participants a fantastic opportunity for socialization while developing gross and fine motor skills and body control in a fun atmosphere on tot-sized equipment.

Parent participation is required in this class.

Students will be introduced to balance beam, floor, bar, trampoline, and vaulting basics.

(Ages 3½ - 4 ½)

Our Tumble Bears 1 class offers participants an opportunity to improve socialization, coordination, body control, and gross & fine motor skills in a fun atmosphere. The successful class member will be ready to separate from mom or dad and able to follow simple directions.

Classes will teach the basic fundamentals of gymnastics on tot-sized equipment. Students will work on balance beam, floor, bars, trampoline, and vaulting skills.

(Ages 4½ - 5)

This class is for 4½ - 5 year olds who have successfully completed the Tumble Bears I class. This class will continue progressing previously-learned skills and be introduced to new skills. The participant MUST have progressed from the Tumble Bear I class or have been evaluated by a YMCA Gymnastics Instructor to register for this class.

(Ages 4 - 5)

This one hour class is for the preschool student who shows great potential. Participants will focus on skills needed for Hot Shots and Pre-Team.

The participant MUST have progressed from Tumble Bears 2 or have been evaluated by a YMCA Gymnastics instructor to register for this class.

(Ages 5 and up)

If you like gymnastics or are ready to try something different, this completely new class is for you. Participants will focus on floor skills and acrobatic stunting and balancing. This level is for the student with little to no previous gymnastics or acrobatic experience.

(Ages 5 - 7 years)

Our Tiny Rollers class teaches the fundamentals of the sport to those transitioning from the Preschool Gymnastics Program and the younger Rollers.

We follow USA Gymnastics recommendations for skill progressions for Level 1 and Level 2. Students will be taught those skills on balance beam, uneven bars, vault, floor exercise, and trampoline.

This class is designed for the student with little to no previous gymnastics experience.

(Ages 7 years & up)

Our Rollers classes teach the fundamentals of the sport and begin to develop strength and flexibility. We follow USAG recommended Level 1 skill progressions on balance beam, uneven parallel bars, floor exercise, vault, and trampoline.

This class is designed for the student with little to no previous gymnastics experience.

(Ages 6 years & up)

Our Swingers gymnastics classes follow USAG recommendations for skill progression of Level 2. Gymnasts will refine and improve skills learned in the Roller classes as well as develop new skills on all apparatus.

The gymnast MUST advance from Rollers or have been evaluated by a YMCA Gymnastics instructor to register for this class.

(Ages 6 years & up)

Our Kippers classes follow USAG recommendations for skill progression of Level 3. Gymnasts will progress skills learned in the Swingers classes as well as develop new skills on all apparatus.

The gymnast MUST advance from Swingers or have been evaluated by a YMCA Gymnastics instructor to register for this class.

(Ages 6 years & up)

Our Flyers classes follow USAG recommendations for skill progression of Level 3 and Level 4. Gymnasts will improve and refine skills learned in the Kippers or Hot Shots classes as well as develop new skills on all apparatus.

The gymnast MUST advance from Kippers, or have been evaluated by a YMCA Gymnastics instructor to register for this class.

Home school gymnastics classes designed to fit your needs available upon request. Please contact Martha Miller at the RecPlex for more information.

This class will focus on fitness and fun for our home school students.

Class max of 10

Trying to get that pesky back handspring?

This clinic is designed to help any gymnast or cheerleader focus on achieving that very goal - it is not a class to sign up for - instead is is a one-hour, pay-as-you-attend clinic that you can participate in whenever your schedule allows.

The use of specific skills and drills will develop strong back handsprings and high confidence levels.

This clinic will meet during all break weeks but not on December 22 and 29, 2011.

Note our new, lower price.

In this class participants will learn swing-time bouncing skills on tumble track and trampoline only.

For gymnasts and cheerleaders.

This class will focus on the dynamic floor skills needed for gymnastics and cheerleading, whether for sideline, All Star or gymnastics squads. Also open to those who just like to tumble. Using our specific drills and progressions on state-of-the-art equipment, including trampoline, tumble trak, and spring floor, participants will build strength, confidence, and the technical excellence necessary for skill advancement. This class is a good choice for those cheerleaders whose cheer advisors are requiring back handsprings next season.

Plans are underway to offer Boys Gymnastics! We hope to unveil this beginner class starting with Winter I. Boys will be instructed on floor exercise, even bars, vault, pommel horse, high bar, and rings.

Ages 5 years & older

This class is one step before the competitive team and will focus on the necessary skill for advancement onto the competitive team.

Gymnasts will continue to improve skills learned in the progressive classes. Participants will master Level 3 and Level 4 skills required for competition.

The gymnast must show potential and great desire to be on team. Recommendation and evaluation or participation in tryouts is needed to be admitted into this class.

Tryouts are held in April (please call the RecPlex for details), and the new season begins May 1 of each year. Each pre-team member must continuously maintain a Family Y membership. Practices are held year-round; days and times may vary.

Please contact Martha Miller at the RecPlex for more information.

The successful team member will learn all four routines needed for competition. Our competitive team program consists of all USAG Levels 4-9. Tryouts are held in April (please call the RecPlex for details); the new season begins May 1 of each year. Practice is held year-round; days and times will vary. Each team member must continuously maintain a Family Y membership. Please contact Head Coach Jackie Geil at the RecPlex for more information.

Ages 4 - 6 years

Our one-hour long Cheer Bears class teaches the basic skill progressions and terminology for our youngest cheerleaders. The fundamentals of cheerleading, including cheers, chants, jumps, arm motions, and tumbling will be introduced.

Ages 7 & Up

This 1 1/4 hour class will focus on All Star skills--basic through advanced progressions and fundamentals of the sport. Included will be cheers, chants, jumps, arm motions, tumbling, and stunting.

Class max of 8.