Gymnastics
National YMCA
Progressive Gymnastics
Piqua Branch Only
The primary objective of the National
YMCA Progressive Gymnastics Program is to provide each individual the
opportunity to develop his or her potential through an instructional
program that encourages development of the total person - mentally,
physically and emotionally. Participants are encouraged to gain
self-confidence, develop personal responsibility and leadership
understanding, and to learn to work together, respecting the rights of
others. Each level of this comprehensive program will emphasize
skills development, safety education, gymnastics foundation, execution
keys, and values education. All progressive gymnastics levels will
practice skills on all four gymnastics apparatus: uneven bars, floor
exercise, balance beam and vault.
Rollers
This class is for beginners at least six years of age. Basic skills
to be taught include forward and backward rolls, bridge position,
handstand, basic locomotor skills, basic body positions and pullover on
uneven bars. Class is one hour long
Must have pullover to pass to swingers.
Swingers
This intermediate class is for boys and girls who have passed the rollers
class Basic floor skills to be taught include: cartwheel, roundoff,
handstand, forward roll, back hop circles and bridge kickovers. Class
is 1 1/2 hours long.
Kippers
This advanced class is for boys and girls who have passed the Swingers
class. Skills to be taught: handspring vault, cartwheel on the
balance beam, and back handsprings on the floor. Class is 1 1/2 hours
long.
Pre-Team
This class is available for gymnasts who have completed the Kippers, but are
not yet ready to participate on the competitive team. The head coach
must approve Pre-Team participation. Class is 1 1/2 hours long.
Fee: Members $20
Non-Members $70
Pre-School Gymnastics
This class is designed for boys and girls three, four and five years old.
Class content includes basic tumbling, body positions and locomoter skills,
as well as primary apparatus skills. Class is 45 minutes long.
Mommy & Me (18 months-3
years)
This class is a parent/child participation program.
Participants will develop balance and locomotor skills, and improve
coordination through basic gymnastic skills. Classes are 45
minutes long.
Tumbling
This class is designed for students in grades 4-12 who are interested in
learning the basics for tumbling and jumps. Proper technique and
form will be stressed with skills such as forward rolls, backward rolls,
backbends, kickovers, cartwheels, round-offs and progress to back and
front handsprings, etc. Class is 45 minutes long.
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Gymnastics
Team
YMCA Members Only
The Miami County
YMCA Competitive Gymnastics team is open to members who have passed
the Pre-Team class and have permission from the head coach. Team
members will compete at area YMCA's from October through April.
Interested gymnasts may contact Enian Phillips for more
information
Fee: $50/month
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Monday &
Thursday |
5:00 - 8:00
p.m. |
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Saturday |
8:30 - 11:30
a.m. |
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Parents are welcome to stay and watch
all classes. Chairs are available behind the wall. Please
return chairs after use. For safety reasons, please keep children
off the gymnastics equipment (mats, bars, beams, vaults, scooters, etc.),
unless they are participating in class.
Child must bring a card when signing up for
Swingers, Kippers, and Pre-Team or they will not be able to sign up.
If calling into register, must show card at first class.
