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GYMNASTICS
Class Name
Age
Gymnastics Program Chart
Description
Pre-school and Pre-K Recreational Classes
Itsy Bitsy Tumblers
Parent/Tot 1½-2 Beginner toddlers develop large motor skills, receive an intro to gym and equipment,
and develop spatial awareness.
Tumble Tots
Parent/Tot 2 ½ - 3 Beginner toddlers develop large motor skills and basic gymnastics skills using
equipment in an obstacle course format.
Little Pros 3½-4 An independent learning opportunity for young gymnasts to build self-confidence,
strength, coordination, balance and flexibility. Class focuses on enhancing basic body
movement, tumbling skills, and using equipment. Children must be potty trained.
4½-5 A more advanced and independent preschool class. The goal of this class is to build a
strong foundation for gymnastics and skill comprehension.
5-6 Specifically for gymnasts who attend full time or part time kindergarten during the
day. Gymnasts are improving on skills previously learned, practicing new skills, and
gaining confidence along the way. The focus of this class is on independent movement,
muscle control and body awareness, and improving on basic gymnastics skills.
Superstars
Kindergym
(not yet in
kindergarten)
(MUST
be in
kindergarten)
Gymnastics Gemstones | Recreational Program
Ruby 6-12 For gymnasts who have never had formal gymnastics training before.
Girls learn basic gymnastics body positions, skills, and build coordination and strength.
Emerald 6-12 Advanced beginner girls improve on beginner level skills and learn more advanced
skills. Body positioning, coordination, strength and form are necessities for Emerald
classes. Prerequisites: Ruby level class or evaluation by an instructor.
Pearl 8-12 Intermediate level gymnasts learn new and challenging skills. Skills learned in
Sapphire level class will follow USA Gymnastics standards to prepare gymnasts for a
more formal and in-depth side of gymnastics. Prerequisites: Emerald level class and
instructor evaluation and permission.
Diamond 8-12 Advanced recreational gymnasts in this class are expected to have completed all
previous classes within the recreational program. Skills will require the most strength
and flexibility thus far. Skills will follow USA gymnastics standards. Prerequisites:
Emerald and Sapphire level classes and instructor evaluation and permission.
Onyx 6-12 Gymnasts in this class will learn basic gymnastics skills, strength, coordination
and flexibility.
(Recreational Boys
Gymnastics)
Recreational Team |
Stepping stone from recreational gymnastics toward higher level or
competitive gymnastics. Members of our Rec Pre-Team and Rec House Team must come two days per week.
Recreational Team classes are on recommendation of the Gymnastics Coordinator or by evaluation of a
Team Coach.
Rec Jr. Team 6-7 For girls serious about pursuing gymnastics as a sport at a young age. Skills will meet
USA Gymnastics standards. Gymnasts must be evaluated by a team coach before
signing up for Rec Jr. Team.
Rec Pre-Team 8-11 For older girls who are serious about pursuing gymnastics as a sport and have at least
three years of higher level classes (such as sapphire, diamond, jr team, or training
outside of the Park District of Highland Park). Gymnasts must be evaluated by a team
coach before signing up for Rec Pre-Team.
Rec House Team 9-13 Gymnasts get a feel for competitive gymnastics and the skills and routines that go
along with it. Middle schoolers who have completed advanced level classes and at
least pre-team gymnastics may use this as an intro to high school gymnastics.
Gymnasts must be evaluated by a team level coach before signing up.
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