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YMCA Youth Gymnastics

Youth Gymnastics
The following classes are for youth ages 6 and up. Due to the progressive style of these classes, multiple sessions at any given level should be expected and instructor pre-approval is required for advancement.

Level 1: Introduction to cartwheels, handstands, and basic rolls. Beginner skills are introduced on the vault, uneven bars, and balance beam.

Level 1A: Gymnast can correctly execute a cartwheel, handstand, and basic rolls. Can walk across the beam and execute skills on beam with confidence.

Level 2: This class is for the gymnast who can correctly execute skills taught in Level 1A. More challenging skills will be learned in all events and there will be increased emphasis on dance skills, flexibility, and strength.

Level 2A: Gymnast can correctly execute a round-off, handstand, forward roll, split leap, and split jump on floor. Has mastered all beam skills in Level 2 such as lever, tuck jump, coupe hold, and abrasque scale. Has mastered all uneven bar skills in Level 2 such as pull-over, shoot through, and back hip circle.

Level 3: Skills and combinations learned in this class are equivalent to those used at the team level. This level will help prepare gymnasts for participation on the competitive team or will continue to provide new challenges for the recreational gymnast.

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