GYMNASTICS PROGRAM

The proper foundation for great fun and awesome gymnastics begins at Rowland/Ballard. We provide gymnastics instruction in all Olympic events for boys and girls. Our gymnastics program is based on a proven progressive training system with set skills designed for each level. Our state-of-the-art facility is loaded with great equipment and a professionally trained staff. Our coaches strive to maximize the benefits for each child by balancing all the elements of enjoyment, discipline, and increased self-esteem right along with skill development. We have been teaching children gymnastics for over 40 years!

SCHOOL-AGE-GYMNASTICS

G1 / B1 – These entry level gymnastics classes introduce new students to fundamental gymnastics skills, concepts, and gymnastics body shapes. These entry levels allow our students to enjoy the sport of gymnastics in an amazing environment. Our awesome coaches make each class exciting and fun.

G2 / B2 / G3 - These intermediate/advance level classes are a continuation of Level 1 elements into more advanced gymnastics skills. At these levels our coaches will emphasize strength, flexibility, continued balance development, and new advance skill introduction. The purpose for each class is to help our athletes learn new things and improve their technique on the skills they already can perform.

TUMBLING & CHEER TUMBLING

BEGINNER TUMBLING: This entry level tumbling class introduces new students to fundamental skills, concepts, and tumbling body shapes. This class will train cartwheels, round-offs, flip-flops, walk-overs, and round-off flip-flops.

INTERMEDIATE TUMBLING: This intermediate/advance tumbling class is a continuation of the beginner tumbling elements into more advanced skills. Our coaches will emphasize strength, flexibility, continued balance development, and new advance tumbling skills. Students in this class must be able to perform round-off, cartwheel, walk-over, and may need lite spot with flip-flop.

ADVANCED TUMBLING: Students must be able to perform round-off flip-flop with NO spot.

TUMBLE CUBS 5-7 / TUMBLE TIGERS 8-11: This class has been specifically designed for our younger students.

ELITE TUMBLE TIGERS: These young tumblers must be able to perform a flip-flop with NO spot.

SUPER CHEER TUMBLING: Super Cheer Tumbling class offers an intensified training opportunity for serious cheerleaders. These students will be challenged in tumbling, cheer elements, and conditioning. The combination of these unique disciplines makes this class perfect training for current cheerleaders and future cheerleaders!

KINDERGYM GYMNASTICS

Each Kindergym class consist of a weekly unique learning theme, a fun and challenging lesson structure with developmentally appropriate gymnastics skills and movements, while utilizing all our gymnastics equipment. We have a proven history that proudly shows our Kindergym program is the perfect place to learn, develop confidence, try new things, and meet new friends. Our Kindergym directors and staff make each class fun!

PARENT – CHILD CLASS (walking - 2): Continued exposure to the gymnastics equipment with an introduction of the basic body positions and gymnastics skill terminology. An adult must attend class with the child.

KINDERGYM AGE 3: Designed transition class for the young child to attend class without a parent. The focus of this class is on beginning gymnastics skills, body positions, and terminology. Children in the 3-year-old class MUST BE POTTY TRAINED.

KINDERGYM AGE 4 - 5: The specific focus in this class will be on skill development thru developmentally appropriate progressions, training stations, and drills for all gymnastics events.

KINDERSTARS: Advanced and Intermediate Kindergym class used to teach USAG (United States Gymnastics) skills and routines. These programs are by invitation and tryout only.

COMPETITIVE TEAMS

USA Gymnastics Levels 1 – 10 are offered by personal invitation and tryout only. Our competitive program athletes and coaches work hard to develop new skills and to reach their competitive goals.