gymnastics

2010 State Meet Information

Gymnastics Classes (Ages 3-7, 8 and up) 
Gymnastics is the perfect sport to teach skills for life, including independence, focus and self-discipline - skills that can assist with self-esteem, learning and physical development.
The Ann Arbor YMCA Gymnastics program is divided into three sub-programs:
The Youth program is for boys and girls ages 3 – 7; the Recreational Coed program is for boys and girls ages 8 – 15; and the Team program is for girls ages 5 – adult.  The Team program follows the USA Gymnastics guidelines for Levels 1-10.

Youth Gymnastics (Ages 3-7)
Youth Gymnastics participants are taught developmentally appropriate gymnastics skills with the direct aim of enhancing social skills, gross motor skills, reading readiness, and coordination. Class begins with a fun warm up of aerobics, stretches, body positions, and listening skills. Our Youth program is a great way for your child to learn basic locomotive movements and gymnastics while building healthy self-esteem.

Recreational Coed
Classes are geared toward girls and boys ages 7 – 15 who are new to gymnastics. Students at this level practice two Olympic events during each class, learning gymnastics skills in a safe, progressive, non-competitive environment. Our recreational gymnastics classes are a fun way for girls and boys to learn gymnastics while gaining confidence, coordination, flexibility, and strength.

Girls Level 1
Classes are geared toward girls ages 5 – 13 who have mastered our basics program. Students at this level practice four Olympic events during each class, learning gymnastics skills in a safe, progressive, non-competitive environment. Our team gymnastics program is a fun way for girls to progressively learn gymnastics while gaining confidence, coordination, flexibility, and strength. In order to move to Level 2 the gymnasts must master Level 1.

Girls Level 2
Classes are geared toward girls ages 6 – 13 who have mastered the Level 1 routines. Students at this level practice four Olympic events during each class, learning gymnastics skills in a safe, progressive, non-competitive environment. Our recreational gymnastics classes are a fun way for girls to learn gymnastics while gaining confidence, coordination, flexibility, and strength. In order to move to Level 3 the gymnasts must master Level 2.

Girls Level 3-10
Classes are geared toward girls ages 6 through adult who want to compete in gymnastics. Students at this level practice four Olympic events during each work-out, learning gymnastics skills in a safe, progressive environment.

Boys Advanced
Classes are geared toward boys ages 6 - 18 who have attended the Youth or Recreational Coed class and want to work specifically on mens' gymnastics. Students at this level practice on the mens' Olympic events each class, learning gymnastics skills in a safe, progressive and non-competitive environment. Our recreational gymnastics classes are a fun way for boys to learn gymnastics while gaining confidence, coordination, flexibility, discipline, and strength.

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