gymnastics
Gymnastics Classes (Ages 3-6, 7 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 – 6; the Recreational Coed program is for boys and girls ages 7 – 15; and the Team program is for girls and boys ages 6 – adult. The Team program follows the USA Gymnastics guidelines for Levels 1 -10 and the Xcel program
Youth Gymnastics (Ages 3-6)
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.
Level 1 Ages 5-6
Classes are geared toward new students ages 5-6 who want to master our basics program. Students at this level practice two 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 and boys to progressively learn gymnastics while gaining confidence, coordination, flexibility, and strength. In order to move to Level 2 the gymnasts must master Level 1.
Level 1 Ages 7 and up
Classes are geared toward new students ages 7- up who want to master 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 and boys to progressively learn gymnastics while gaining confidence, coordination, flexibility, and strength. In order to move to Level 2 the gymnasts must master Level 1.
Level 2
Classes are geared toward girls and boys ages 5 – 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 team gymnastics program is a fun way for students to progressively learn gymnastics while gaining confidence, coordination, flexibility, and strength. In order to move to Level 3 the gymnasts must master Level 2.
Level 3
Classes are geared toward girls and boys ages 5 – 13 who have mastered the Level 2 routines. 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 students to progressively learn gymnastics while gaining confidence, coordination, flexibility, and strength. In order to move to Level 4 the gymnasts must master Level 3.
Non competitive Level 4
Classes are geared toward girls and boys ages 6 through adult who do not 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.
Competitive team- Girls Level 4-10, Xcel, and Boys Level 4-10
Classes are geared toward girls and boys 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.
