Recreational Gymnastics
In our Recreational Gymnastics Program, students are introduced to the four apparatus along with Tumbl Trak. Students are evaluated in December and May. Each child progresses through the levels, at their own pace, as skill requirements are met.
Beginner
No experience required.
Athletes are introduced to the four artistic gymnastics events (vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise). Students will work on strength, body control, flexibility, and overall athletic ability. Specific skills include forward and backward rolls, cartwheels and handstands, chin up holds on bars, and walks and jumps on beam. Class structure includes guided warm up, two event rotations, and an ending activity/game.
Athletes are introduced to the four artistic gymnastics events (vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise). Students will work on strength, body control, flexibility, and overall athletic ability. Specific skills include forward and backward rolls, cartwheels and handstands, chin up holds on bars, and walks and jumps on beam. Class structure includes guided warm up, two event rotations, and an ending activity/game.
Advanced Beginner
Evaluation or instructor approval required.
Athletes will continue to work on the four artistic gymnastics events (vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise). Students will focus on body control, flexibility, and upper body strength. Specific key skills in this level include bridge kickovers on floor, pullovers on bars, and exposure to the high balance beams. Class structure includes guided warm up, two event rotations, and an ending activity/game.
Athletes will continue to work on the four artistic gymnastics events (vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise). Students will focus on body control, flexibility, and upper body strength. Specific key skills in this level include bridge kickovers on floor, pullovers on bars, and exposure to the high balance beams. Class structure includes guided warm up, two event rotations, and an ending activity/game.
Intermediate
Evaluation or instructor approval required.
Athletes will continue to work on the four artistic gymnastics events (vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise. Students are now focusing on higher level skills such as cartwheel and handstands on balance beam, back hip circles on bars, and back handsprings on floor. Class structure includes guided warm up, three event rotations, and an ending game/conditioning.
Athletes will continue to work on the four artistic gymnastics events (vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise. Students are now focusing on higher level skills such as cartwheel and handstands on balance beam, back hip circles on bars, and back handsprings on floor. Class structure includes guided warm up, three event rotations, and an ending game/conditioning.
Tumbling
No gymnastics experience necessary! Students will learn the fundamental skills and drills necessary to safely progress to a back handspring and beyond. In addition, students will work on building strength, improving flexibility, and learning/improving skills such as cartwheels, round-offs, and bridge kick-overs. Perfect for cheerleaders or gymnasts looking for extra time on floor!
Tumbling I
No experience required.
This class is a beginner level and is a good place to start if your child has never taken gymnastics or tumbling. In addition, Tumbling I is great for any child looking to perfect cartwheels, handstands, and round offs.
This class is a beginner level and is a good place to start if your child has never taken gymnastics or tumbling. In addition, Tumbling I is great for any child looking to perfect cartwheels, handstands, and round offs.
Tumbling II
Evaluation or instructor approval required.
Students must have a strong round off, handstand forward roll and back bend kick over to progress to this class. We will work on strengthening handstands and cartwheels, while perfecting strong round offs with rebound, back bend kick overs and back walkovers. Students will begin drilling and learning back handsprings and front handsprings.
Students must have a strong round off, handstand forward roll and back bend kick over to progress to this class. We will work on strengthening handstands and cartwheels, while perfecting strong round offs with rebound, back bend kick overs and back walkovers. Students will begin drilling and learning back handsprings and front handsprings.
Bar skills
No experience required.
The upper body strength required for success on uneven bars often takes longer to develop than the strength needed for other events. This class provides a great opportunity to supplement our Beginner, Advanced Beginner, and Intermediate classes. Class structure includes guided warm up, two bar circuits, and an ending game/activity. The coaches at NOG highly recommend consideration of a bar skills class.
The upper body strength required for success on uneven bars often takes longer to develop than the strength needed for other events. This class provides a great opportunity to supplement our Beginner, Advanced Beginner, and Intermediate classes. Class structure includes guided warm up, two bar circuits, and an ending game/activity. The coaches at NOG highly recommend consideration of a bar skills class.
Benefits of Gymnastics for Children
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1. Improves flexibility
2. Increases coordination and body awareness 3. Improves self-discipline 4. Helps build strength 5. Improves communication skills 6. Increases self-confidence 7. Teaches time management skills 8. Promotes a healthy lifestyle 9. Improves work ethic 10. It's FUN |
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Even if kids don't love gymnastics, if they start at any age with some classes, they can learn so many different things - they can build a lot of character, strength, flexibility, and courage. Hopefully, they can also develop a sense of fearlessness. "
- Nastia Liukin