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Pre-School | Recreational | Tumbling Class | USAG Competitive Team

The Clark Memorial YMCA's recreational gymnastics program introduces students to fundamental skills on Floor Exercise, Balance Beam, Uneven Bars, Vault and Rings. Through progressive stations, obstacle courses, conditioning, interactive games and free movement exploration, students learn the basics with a flair for fun.

The team program is for the dedicated gymnast wishing to combine exciting gymnastics moves with positive discipline for results that will amaze! Students learn advanced skills and routines with an emphasis on goal setting, personal growth and support for one another. Girls compete USAG Levels 1 – Prep Optional. Gymnastics is one of the most balanced movement activities out there.

It fosters strength, flexibility, growth and awareness in all areas of life. Involvement in gymnastics greatly benefits people of all ages, fitness levels and sports backgrounds. Come see for yourself what a fun and fulfilling experience gymnastics can be for you.

PRE-SCHOOL

Pre-School Gymnastics is a fun and energetic program that builds self-esteem, body awareness, and social/cognitive awareness. Children learn basic gymnastics skills on all of the gymnastics equipment while learning to participate in a structured class setting.

Gym Explorers (with parent)
Ages: Walking-5 years, 30 min.
Members: $22 / Non-Members: $31
Tuesday 9:30-10 am OR Thursday: 10:30-11 am

This class begins and ends with a group activity. In between, children explore different stations and activities with their parent, while coaches offer encouragement and praise.

Toddler Time (no parent)
Ages: 2 years, 30 min.
Members: $31 / Non-Members: $43
Tuesday: 10:15-10:45 am OR 10:45-11:15 am

Children warm up together and then divide into small groups to work on basic gymnastics skills. Lots of fun games, exciting movement activities, group interaction and individual attention from coaches.

Mighty Munchkins
Ages: 3 years, 40 min.
Members: $41 / Non-Members: $60
Monday: 9:20-10 am OR Wednesday: 9:30-10:10 am OR 10:10-10:50 am

Mighty Munchkins is a continuation of fun gymnastics exercises and activities that will build confidence, coordination and social awareness.

Afternoon Pre-School
Ages: 3-4 years, 45 min.
Members: $52 / Non-Members: $72
Tuesday: 3:45-4:30 pm OR Wednesday: 4:15-5 pm

A combo pre-school class that includes all of the fun stations, circuits and obstacles of our morning classes.

Jumpin' Jacks
Ages: 4-5 years, 50 min.
Members: $52 / Non-Members: $73
Monday: 10-10:50 am OR Thursday: 9:30-10:20 am

This class begins to incorporate more stations and skillbuilding activities into lessons. Cooperative games and fun listening activities help your child learn to get along with others in group activities.

Dyna-Mites
Ages: 5-6 years, 1 hour
Members: $60 / Non-Members: $85
Friday: 4-5 pm

Dyna-Mites is for pre-school kids who are ready for a little extra challenge. More attention is given to form and technique, as well as strength and flexibility development. Please speak to Laura or Missy if you are interested in this class.

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RECREATIONAL

Students learn basic gymnastics skills on all of the gymnastics equipment with a strong focus on proper technique. Conditioning and flexibility training are applied to each level. Skill progressions and drills help students advance through the levels at a safe and appropriate pace.

Rockin' Rollers
Ages: 5-6 years, 1 hour
Members: $60 / Non-Members: $85
Monday: 4:45-5:45 pm OR Tuesday: 4:30-5:30 pm OR Thursday: 3:45-4:45 pm

Super Springers
Ages: 7-9 years, 1 hour
Members: $60 / Non-Members: $85
Monday 5:45-6:45 pm OR Thursday: 4:45-5:45 pm

Fantastic Flyers
Ages: 10-12 years, 1 hour
Members: $60 / Non-Members: $85
Tuesday: 4:45-5:45 pm

Boys Recreational Gymnastics
Ages: 5-8 years, 1 hour
Members: $53 / Non-Members: $76
Monday: 3:45-4:45 pm

Recreational Team
Must have permission from Instructor
2 hours
Monday AND Friday 3:45-5:45 pm
Members: $36/month (EFT payments)

Rec Team is for gymnasts who have passed beginner through advanced Recreational classes and would like to continue learning new skills in a non-competitive format. Gymnasts may create routines or simply focus on skills.

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TUMBLING CLASS

Ages: 6+, 1 hour
Members: $60 / Non-Members: $85
Tuesday: 5:15-6:15 pm OR Wednesday: 5:15-6:15 pm

This program focuses on floor work which enhances strength, power, and coordination. Beginners will learn rolls and cartwheels before progressing to more advanced skills. Experienced tumblers will focus on refining technique and learning more complex tumbling sequences. Skills taught include round-offs, handsprings and flips. Equipment includes a spring floor tumble strip, tumbling mats, and tumbling aids (wedge mats and octagons, air track, mini tramps.)

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USAG COMPETITIVE TEAM
Membership required

The team program is for serious athletes who are ready to put in several hours of time and effort each week. Gymnasts train and learn routines on all four pieces of Women's Apparatus: Floor Exercise, Balance Beam, Uneven Bars, and Vault. Emphasis is placed on consistency and mental focus as students continue to have fun learning gymnastics and building lasting relationships with coaches and teammates.

Prep Optional
4 hours/week
Monday AND Friday: 3:45-5:45 pm
$36/month (EFT payments)

Levels 1 & 2
3 hours/week
Tuesday AND Thursday: 4-5:30 pm
$43/month (EFT payments)

Levels 2/3
4 hours/week
Tuesday AND Thursday: 4:45-6:45 pm
$58/month (EFT payments)

Level 3
5 hours/week
Wednesday AND Friday: 3:45-6:15 pm
$87/month (EFT payments)

Level 4
6 hours/week
Wednesday 3:45-6:45 pm AND Friday 3:45-6:15 pm
$96/month (EFT payments)

Level 5
8.5 hours/week
Monday 3:45-6:45 pm AND Tuesday 3:45-6:45 pm AND Thursday 3:45-6:15 pm
$96/month (EFT payments)

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May 4
Level 5 State Championships
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MA
9:00 Check In
9:15 Timed Warm-Ups
9:30 March In
12:00 Awards