Gymnastics Programs
Class Name
Age
Pre-school and Pre-K Recreational Classes
Itsy Bitsy Tumblers Parent/Tot 1½-2
Actively engage with your child as they develop large motor skills, receive an intro to gym and equipment, and develop spatial awareness.
Tumble Tots Parent/Tot
2- 3
Participate and make memories with your child as they develop large motor skills and basic gymnastics skills using equipment in an obstacle course format.
Little Pros 3-4
An Independent learning opportunity for young gymnasts to build self-confidence, strength, coordination, balance and flexibility. Focuses on enhancing basic body
movement, tumbling skills, and using equipment. Children must be potty trained.
Superstars 4-5 (not yet in kindergarten)
A more advanced and independent preschool class. The goal is to build a strong foundation for gymnastics and skill comprehension.
Kindergym 5-6 (MUST be in kindergarten)
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.
Family Fun Times
2-6
Children benefit by example from their siblings or parents to learn basic gymnastics skills. A great way to get the family to play together! This class works on large motor skills,
flexibility, balance, and strength
Gymnastics Club 4-5
Afternoon enrichment program where students bring a peanut free lunch to enjoy with their friends! Weather permitting, activities are held outdoors. We have structured and
free exploration in the gymnastics studio. Students are read stories with a corresponding project as well.
Recreational Gymnastics
Beginner 1 6-12
We open with a fun warm-up and stretch, which teaches the importance of flexibility. We learn basic gymnastics skills on each Olympic event: Vault, Bars, Beam, and Floor.
Progressions and lead-ups are the key factors at this level.
Beginner 2 6-12
Skills will increase in difficulty, with a continued emphasis on safety. In addition to perfecting Beginner 1 skills, we also work on new skills on each apparatus with emphasis on
proper form and technique. Gymnasts may stay in the Beginner 2 level until they are mentally and physically ready to move up.
Advanced Beginner 6-12
We continue to build on the foundation of the skills mastered in Beginner 1 and 2 with skills becoming progressively harder. Progressions and lead-ups are still key in
advanced beginner classes as most skills build from one-another. We emphasize proper form and technique. Prerequisites include Beginner 2, and approval or evaluation by
the Gymnastics Coordinator.
Intermediate 6-13
Continues to build on the skills learned in previous classes. With basic gymnastics skills accomplished, this class is geared towards higher level gymnasts who prefer not
to be on a competitive team. Strength and conditioning are incorporated into every practice. Prerequisites include Advanced Beginner, and approval or evaluation by the
Gymnastics Coordinator
Tumbling 8-13
Encompasses all aspects of tumbling and introduces students to proper technique and progression of tumbling skills. Work on skills needed for cheerleading, or learn to
tumble rather than engage in all aspects of gymnastics. Strength and conditioning are incorporated into every practice.
Pre-Team and Competitive Team | Pre-Team and Competitive Team programs are invitation only and must be approved by the Gymnastics
Coordinator or Recreation Supervisor. Please contact Carol Sassorossi at 847 579 4103 for more Information.
Pre-Team 6-13
Designed specifically for gymnasts who show potential for a competitive gymnastics future. Our effort is to prepare gymnasts for future team placement. Focus is on
developing skills, proper form, technique, increasing strength and flexibility. Pre-Team placement is determined by a competitive team coach or gymnastics coordinator.
Competitive Team 6-13
Our school-year-long competitive gymnastics programs competes in the AAU/GIJO leagues. Team placement is by invitation-only, comprised of gymnasts who are looking to
advance their skills in a competitive arena. Competitive Team gymnasts are required to practice a minimum of twice per week.
6 years- 8th grade
Total Package at HPI
Girls only class at Health Performance Institute, 1919 Skokie Valley Road HP. HPI Trainers provide sport specific strength, flexibility, power and injury prevention training. Focus
will be on proper movement and form while getting stronger and having fun!
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