Children's Instructional Gymnastics Program
Registration
Registration begins on Monday, May 11, 2009 and will continue until full. Class capacity is determined per class and the classes must meet a minimum number of participants to be held. Registration for Instructional Gymnastics is now completed online.
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Class Schedule
Session I Class Dates: June 3 - June 24, 2009
Session II Class Dates: July 8 - July 29, 2009
| Class | Age Group | Day | Time | Cost |
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| Tumble Tots | 2 - 3 Year Olds | Wednesdays | 5:30 - 6:00pm | $25.00 |
| Tumble Foundations | 4 - 6 Year Olds | Wednesdays | 6:00 - 7:00pm | $40.00 |
| Tumble Basics I & II | 7 Years Old & Up | Wednesdays | 6:00 - 7:00pm | $40.00 |
| Private Lessons | All Ages | MON - THUR | EVENINGS | $20.00 - $75.00 |
Classes will be held in War Memorial Hall's Gymnastics Room
Class Descriptions
Tumble Tots Class is designed to help build coordination skills for 2 and 3 year olds. The class will use various mats, beams, trampolines and obstacles on the floor. Parent participation is REQUIRED.
Tumble Foundations - Designed for the beginner gymnast. These classes aim to improve flexibility, coordination and balance. Basic gymnastic skills will be taught on the floor, beam, bars, vault and trampoline.
Tumble Basics I & II - Designed for the intermediate gymnast. These classes aim to improve flexibility, coordination and balance. Basic gymnastic skills will be taught on the floor, beam, bars, vault and trampoline.
Boys' Tumble - Designed to include the specific men's events such as: floor, vault, trampoline, pommel horse, rings, parallel bars, and high bar.
Tumble Advanced I & II - Designed for children that have progressed past the intermediate level. The classes will be offered twice a week and will include strength exercises. All women's events will be practiced with females and all Men's events will be practiced with males.
Private Lessons - Designed to provide one-on-one instruction for intermediate and advanced gymnast, with an instructor of your choice. These classes may be taken in addition to a regular class or by themselves. The lessons are set at a time which is convenient for both you and the instructor. Two children may share one set of lessons and split the cost of the package. Click here to visit our private lessons page.
Orientation:
There will be a parent orientation during the first class. All parents are encouraged to attend.
Additional Information:
- No experience necessary, however we will have you complete a skill form and medical form on your child.
- We ask that a parent or guardian attend or stay in the facility throughout each class.
- Parents or another specified adult will be responsible for picking up the children immediately after class. THIS ADULT MUST COME TO THE GYMNASTICS ROOM TO PICK UP THE CHILD. The gymnastics supervisor will remain with any child who is left at the conclusion of class and will contact the parents. PLEASE INSTRUCT YOUR CHILD TO REMAIN WITH THE SUPERVISOR IF YOU FAIL TO SHOW UP ON TIME!
- Please feel free to contact Recreational Sports at 231-6856 if you have any questions.
- If you are a person with a disability desire assistance or accommodation, please notify the Dept. of Recreational Sports.
- Inclement Weather Policy - Weekday Classes - Classes will be cancelled only if the University is closed. Weekend Classes - In the case of inclement weather, a decision will be made at 8:00 AM and instructors will begin calling all weekend participants if the program is cancelled.
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