CLASS STRUCTURE

Each class consists of a warm-up, skill review, new skill instruction, and cool down.

CLASS RULES

While in class, the children will be expected to abide by the following rules:

• Keep their hands to themselves, unless directed by a coach.
• Listen to the coach.
• Land on their feet.
• Finish with their arms up.
• HAVE FUN!!!!!!

Children learn best through progressions.  Instruction will focus on basic gymnastics positions and then build on the skills of each child without asking them to do something they are not ready for or that is not safe.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Open Gym

Every registered student has access to Open Gym. Open Gym is an hour long and is an opportunity for currently enrolled students to practice skills learned in classes, new skills will not be taught during this time.  Students may not come to Open Gym until they  have attended at least one structured class.

Coaches will lead a warm-up, but the students are expected to practice independently. Any student 3 years and under are required to have an adult participate with them. Open Gym is free of charge, but you must make a reservation because we will only take 14 students at a time.

Bouncing Babies

This workout is for non-walkers at least 6 months old.  It meets the second Friday of every month at 9:00am.  Coaches lead a structured class with age appropriate skills.  The cost is $10 per family.  Feel free to drop in.  We will an extra coach present to provide care for any older siblings, so parents can focus on baby.

Tumbletots

This workout meets the first Friday of every month at 9:00am.  Coaches are present to demonstrate skills.  The cost is $10 per family.  Feel free to drop in.

1 –4 Years Free Style

This Open Workout is not a structured class, but an opportunity for participants to get a workout.  A coach will be present to lead a warm-up and enforce the class rules.  Parents are required to participate with their children.

1 Year

This is a structured class that focuses on interaction between the children and the parents.  Instruction is for the parents on spotting, body position, and developmentally appropriate gymnastics progressions.  Children gain skills in following directions, motor skills, and build their self-confidence.

2 Years

Classes focus on interaction between the children and the coach with the assistance of the parents. Instruction emphasizes acquiring new skills through following directions.  The children participate in a warm-up, obstacle courses, and games.  Coach focus is on proper body positioning, building strength, and having fun while exercising.

2 and 3 Years Parent/Child Class

This class is for older two and younger three year olds with parent participation.  The focus is on interaction between the children and the coach with the assistance of the parents.  Instruction emphasizes acquiring new skills through following directions and encouraging the children to participate on their own.

3 Years

Classes focus on interaction between the children and the coach.  Instruction emphasizes acquiring new skills and working together through group activities.  The coach leads the children through a warm-up, obstacle courses, and games.

4+ Years Beginners

Classes focus on basic floor skills and skill combinations as well as basic skills on bars, beam, vault, rings, and pommel horse.

Cartwheels and Handstands

The Beginning Flip Flop Shop is designed for athletes working on basic tumbling skills such as cartwheels, handstands, and bridges.

Handsprings and Flips

This Flip Flop Shop is designed for athletes working on back handsprings, front handsprings, round off back handsprings, and other advanced tumbling skills.

Intermediate Gymnastics

Classes focus on progressive floor skills and skill combinations as well as progressive skills on bars, beam, vault, rings, and pommel horse.  The focus is on Level 2, 3, and 4 skills as determined by USA Gymnastics.  Children must demonstrate a bridge, cartwheel, forward and backward roll, and handstand with good form and technique to be invited to participate in this class.

Routines

This class is designed for girls that have already achieved basic gymnastics skills such as handstands, cartwheels, and kick overs. It is twice a week and it is invite only.  One day we will focus on skill acquisition and one day we will focus on learning USA Gymnastics routines.

Parkour

This class is designed for athletes  interested in learning safety and skills of parkour.  Class instruction focuses on physical endurance, tumbling, and vaulting.  The focus is on building strength, learning safe landings and skill progressions.

Adult Gymnastics

This class is for men and women at any skill level.  We focus on core training and basic tumbling skills.  We will instruct any skill level.