Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA
Friday, September 10, 2010
Ralph J. Stolle Countryside YMCA

School Age Gymnastics

Progressive Girls
Appropriate dress required!! Please wear leotard or elastic waisted shorts with t-shirt (no zippers, belts, buckles, skirts or jeans shorts).
 
ACRO GYMNASTICS (held at YMCA Express location):
Boys & Girls, Ages 6-15
Acrobatic gymnastics combines dance, gymnastic skills, synchronization and lifts as seen in pair figure skating and cheerleading.  This 1½ hour class will focus on bask acro skills and team work among partners!
 
Progressive Level 1:
This class is designed for children who are at a beginner level. Children will work on rolls, cartwheels, backbends and handstands on floor. Bar work-intro to front supports, pullovers and proper swing techniques. Beam will work on basic balance skills. Vaulting includes running techniques and spring board approach with proper body shape and safety on all equipment. Proper attire required.
 
Progressive Level 2:
This class is designed for those children who have completed level 1 and teacher approved. Children will build on all level one skills, increasing skill difficulty on all equipment. Floor skills will include backbends, kickovers and round-offs.
 
Progressive Level 3:
Must have completed level 2 and teacher approved. This is an intermediate level which adds some challenge. Continued skill difficulty and flexibility in all areas. Must have pull over and back hip circle on bars.
 
Progressive Level 4/5:
Must have completed level three and promoted with teacher approval. This more advanced class is designed to work complex gymnastics skills in all areas. Good form is a must! This is a "pre-team" level.
 
Progressive Boys
Appropriate dress required!! Please wear leotard or elastic waisted shorts with t-shirt (no zippers, belts, buckles, skirts or jeans shorts).
 
Progressive Level 1:
This class is designed for children who are at a beginner level. Children will learn basic skills and safety on all equipment. Vault, bars, floor, rings, pommel horse and parallel bars.
 
Progressive Level 2:
This class is designed for those children who have completed level 1. Children will build on all level one skills, increasing skill difficulty on all equipment.