Every TEAM gymnast is encouraged to be evaluated in the beginning of each school year.
Please note: If you are strong in one event but weak in another, this may prohibit level advancement. Spots in levels are not guaranteed; meaning, if skills are lost and requirements are not met, you will be placed in the corresponding level (which might be lower than the previous year). Please attend open gyms or seek private lessons if needed.
Level requirements are being implemented for the safety of our coaches during spotting and for the safety of our gymnasts.
Please note: If you are strong in one event but weak in another, this may prohibit level advancement. Spots in levels are not guaranteed; meaning, if skills are lost and requirements are not met, you will be placed in the corresponding level (which might be lower than the previous year). Please attend open gyms or seek private lessons if needed.
Level requirements are being implemented for the safety of our coaches during spotting and for the safety of our gymnasts.
Description of Tumble Tots Class
18 months 3 years old: (25 min)
Child must have a parent or guardian that can assist the child with class.
The goal for this class is to provide exposure to the gym and its equipment. Basic skills such as jumping, climbing, or swinging will be incorporated. Following the warm up is a short series of stretches combined with an introduction to different positions that gymnasts use. The entire class will do what we refer to as 'down and backs' which consists of various jumps and skills such as frog hops, bunny hops, and bear walks. Learning, practicing, and developing the strength to effectively complete these foundation skills will be critical when advancing into skills that require strength for neck protection such as forward rolls, handstands, and cartwheels. Each class ends with a few minutes for the gymnasts to pick their favorite event to work on.
Child must have a parent or guardian that can assist the child with class.
The goal for this class is to provide exposure to the gym and its equipment. Basic skills such as jumping, climbing, or swinging will be incorporated. Following the warm up is a short series of stretches combined with an introduction to different positions that gymnasts use. The entire class will do what we refer to as 'down and backs' which consists of various jumps and skills such as frog hops, bunny hops, and bear walks. Learning, practicing, and developing the strength to effectively complete these foundation skills will be critical when advancing into skills that require strength for neck protection such as forward rolls, handstands, and cartwheels. Each class ends with a few minutes for the gymnasts to pick their favorite event to work on.
Description of Preschool Class
3-5 year olds: (55 min):
This class runs simultaneously with the Tumble Tots for the second half. The first 30 minutes, before the tumble tots, is devoted to teaching forward and backward roll techniques, beginning cartwheels, bridges, or handstands. On the bars, kids will do activities that increase arm strength and learn about the pull over. On the beam, gymnasts will learn how to walk in releve, do kicks and increase balance by doing various skills along the beam. This class not only focuses on skill development but listening, following the group, staying in line, and waiting turns which are skills needed to advance to the Intro class. The class might also conclude with a structured game.
This class runs simultaneously with the Tumble Tots for the second half. The first 30 minutes, before the tumble tots, is devoted to teaching forward and backward roll techniques, beginning cartwheels, bridges, or handstands. On the bars, kids will do activities that increase arm strength and learn about the pull over. On the beam, gymnasts will learn how to walk in releve, do kicks and increase balance by doing various skills along the beam. This class not only focuses on skill development but listening, following the group, staying in line, and waiting turns which are skills needed to advance to the Intro class. The class might also conclude with a structured game.
Description of Young Intro class
(ages 4-6) 4 year olds will need to have been in preschool class during the previous year in order to take this class. Young intro is new for the 2017-2018 school year and is designed for the transition between preschool and an all ages class. The full hour is used similar to the intro class with stations and drills for each event.
Description of Intro Class
To enter this class your child must be at least 5 years old, (in Kindergarden) and demonstrate good listening and waiting skills. This class contains a variety of levels for those new to the sport or those who have been progressing from preschool classes. The gymnasts will be introduced to warming up, stretching as a group, individual skills, and participate in a group conditioning game. The individual skills at this level consist of handstands, cartwheels, forward rolls, pull overs on the bar, turns on the beam, and vault exposure.
Description of Intermediate Class and Requirements
Before 2018 this class was called Pre-Team. This class is the one step up from the Intro class with more emphasis on strength and form. Some gymnasts may start to learn portions of the level one gymnastic routine for all four events. Requirements include cartwheel, forward roll, split handstand, bridge kick over from low mat, and chin pull over with light spot.
Description of Advanced Class
This class is new starting 2018. This class requires a chin-up pull over, back hip circle with a light spot on the bars. In addition the gymnast must be able to do a lever on the high beam, and a kick over with a light spot on the floor.
Team 1 class and Requirements-
Gymnasts must test into team 1 .
(2- 4 hours per week)
Gymnast must be able to independently complete a back bend kick over on floor and a pull over and back hip circle and dismount on the bars to progress into this class. Each gymnast will learn and perform level 1 routines for the floor, vault, beam, and uneven bars.
Eligible for U of M charter bus trip and In-House Meet.
Requirements include backward roll, back hip circle, dismount round off, and back bend kick over (light spot).
(2- 4 hours per week)
Gymnast must be able to independently complete a back bend kick over on floor and a pull over and back hip circle and dismount on the bars to progress into this class. Each gymnast will learn and perform level 1 routines for the floor, vault, beam, and uneven bars.
Eligible for U of M charter bus trip and In-House Meet.
Requirements include backward roll, back hip circle, dismount round off, and back bend kick over (light spot).
Team 2 class and Requirements
Gymnasts must test into team 2 .
(practice 2 - 4 hours per week)
Gymnast will complete level 2 routines for the floor, vault, beam, and uneven bars. Must be able to complete a back walkover, perfect round-off to advance into this class. For the bar, must be able to complete front hip circle, squat on.
Eligible for U of M charter bus trip and In-House Meet
Requirements include bar dismount, back walkover, and perfected round off.
(practice 2 - 4 hours per week)
Gymnast will complete level 2 routines for the floor, vault, beam, and uneven bars. Must be able to complete a back walkover, perfect round-off to advance into this class. For the bar, must be able to complete front hip circle, squat on.
Eligible for U of M charter bus trip and In-House Meet
Requirements include bar dismount, back walkover, and perfected round off.
Description of Team 3 and Requirements
Gymnasts must test into team 3 .
Gymnast will compete Level 3 routines on all 4 events.
Eligible for U of M charter bus trip and In-House Meet
Requirements include back handspring, Splits all the way down, strong vault, and perfect Team 2 bar routine.
Gymnast will compete Level 3 routines on all 4 events.
Eligible for U of M charter bus trip and In-House Meet
Requirements include back handspring, Splits all the way down, strong vault, and perfect Team 2 bar routine.
Description of Xcel class and Requirements
Gymnasts must test into team 4/Xcel .
(practice 4 hours a week)
Skills such as consecutive back handsprings, back tuck, aerial, or front handspring will be perfected on the floor. Kips and Long arm pull over to the high bar with dismount. Front handspring over the vault table.
Eligible for U of M charter bus trip, In- House Meet
(practice 4 hours a week)
Skills such as consecutive back handsprings, back tuck, aerial, or front handspring will be perfected on the floor. Kips and Long arm pull over to the high bar with dismount. Front handspring over the vault table.
Eligible for U of M charter bus trip, In- House Meet
AAU TEAM
The AAU team is a competitive team run by Geri Samp. Gymnasts must have Team 3 skills in order to be considered for AAU. The AAU team will compete is several Michigan meets as well as National which in 2017 was in Tennessee and is 2018 is in Florida.
Description of Adult Only Class
All levels welcome. Work on balance, coordination, flexibility on the floor, beam, bar, and vault. Aerial silk instruction may also be offered during this time. Gym is reserved for adults only.
Description of Adult Aerial Silk Open Gym
This is a time to work on the Aerial Silk with Leah. After warming up and stretching, you will be given a few skills to work on to develop the strength needed for silk. All levels are welcome.