Recreational Gymnastics
In our Recreational Gymnastics Program, students are introduced to the four apparatus along with Tumbl Trak. Students are evaluated in November and April. Each child progresses through the levels, at their own pace, as skill requirements are met.
Beginner 1
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 assisted forward and backward rolls, tripods, chin up holds on bars, and walks 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 assisted forward and backward rolls, tripods, chin up holds on bars, and walks on beam. Class structure includes guided warm up, two event rotations, and an ending activity/game.
Beginner 2
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 forward and backward rolls, bridges, 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 forward and backward rolls, bridges, pullovers on bars, and exposure to the high balance beams. Class structure includes guided warm up, two event rotations, and an ending activity/game.
Advanced Beginner 1
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 continue to improve their speed, strength and overall body control. Specific key skills in this level include assisted bridge kickovers and cartwheels on floor, pullovers on bars, and handstand progressions on beam. 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 continue to improve their speed, strength and overall body control. Specific key skills in this level include assisted bridge kickovers and cartwheels on floor, pullovers on bars, and handstand progressions on beam. Class structure includes guided warm up, two event rotations, and an ending activity/game.
Advanced beginner 2
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 continue to improve their speed, strength and overall body control. Specific key skills in this level include bridge kickovers and round offs on floor, back hip circles on bars, and side handstands on beam. 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 continue to improve their speed, strength and overall body control. Specific key skills in this level include bridge kickovers and round offs on floor, back hip circles on bars, and side handstands on beam. 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.
Athletes will learn the fundamental skills, such as cartwheels, forward and backward rolls, and assisted bridge kickovers. In addition, students will work on building strength, improve flexibility. Class structure includes guided warm up, two tumbling circuits, and an ending game/activity.
Athletes will learn the fundamental skills, such as cartwheels, forward and backward rolls, and assisted bridge kickovers. In addition, students will work on building strength, improve flexibility. Class structure includes guided warm up, two tumbling circuits, and an ending game/activity.
Tumbling II
Evaluation or instructor approval required.
Athletes must have strong forward and backward rolls, handstands and cartwheels, and bridge to enroll. Students will work on strengthening core skills while progressing to drills for skills such as bridge kickovers, backbends and round offs. Class structure includes guided warm up, two tumbling circuits, and an ending game/activity.
Athletes must have strong forward and backward rolls, handstands and cartwheels, and bridge to enroll. Students will work on strengthening core skills while progressing to drills for skills such as bridge kickovers, backbends and round offs. Class structure includes guided warm up, two tumbling circuits, and an ending game/activity.
Tumbling III
Evaluation or instructor approval required.
Athletes must have a bridge kickover and back bend to enroll. Students will work on strengthening core skills while progressing to drills for skills such as front and back handsprings. Class structure includes guided warm up, two tumbling circuits, and an ending game/activity.
Athletes must have a bridge kickover and back bend to enroll. Students will work on strengthening core skills while progressing to drills for skills such as front and back handsprings. Class structure includes guided warm up, two tumbling circuits, and an ending game/activity.
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