Geneva Park District Spring 2019 Program Guide Spring 2019 | Page 58

Geneva Gymnastics Academy Class Descriptions Go Baby Go & Gym Tots: 1-2 year-old Gymnastics These 30-minute classes are geared towards 1-year-old walkers and 2-year-old runners. They provide a fun environment in which parents can interact with their children, encourage them to be independent, and watch them grow. Tiny Tots: 3 year-old Gymnastics This 45-minute class is geared towards 3-years-olds who are ready to participate in gymnastics on their own. It will introduce children to skill progressions on bars, beam, and floor, and encourage the continued development of fine motor skills and strength. Gym Tykes: 3-4 year-old Gymnastics While continuing to develop strength, agility, gymnastics skills, cognitive skills, and fine motor skills, 3 and 4-year-olds will also begin working on social/behavioral skills and following directions. This class is offered for either 45 or 60 minutes of fun! Mighty Tykes: 4-6 year-old Gymnastics This hour-long class focuses on learning basic gymnastics skills on bars, beam, floor, and vault, as well as improving strength and flexibility. We will use fun, exciting props and circuits to teach and develop the skills necessary to advance and grow. Kindergymnastics: 5-6 year-old Gymnastics Gymnastics Level One: 6 & up This introductory class teaches fundamental skills and techniques for the four Olympic gymnastics events. Each class begins with an interactive warm-up, and continues with rotations to vault, bars, balance beam, and floor. During rotations, children will practice handstands, cartwheels, rolls, bridges, and other basic skills. We will also increase flexibility, strength, body control, coordination, and confidence! Hotshots: 4-6 year-old Gymnastics Gymnastics Level Two: 6 & up Girls (By Invite) This intermediate class is for students who have mastered and passed Level 1. Gymnasts will advance their skills such as handstand forward rolls, backbend kick overs, round-offs, pull-up pull-overs, and more. Level 2 classes will continue to develop and increase strength and flexibility. Gymnastics Prep Three: 6 & up Girls Gymnastics (By Invite) Perfect form and basic techniques, as well as learn USAG requirements in preparation for level 3 competitive routines. Prep 3 is full of challenging skills, and focuses on achieving goals in a supportive, disciplined environment. This class prepares girls for the GGA Competitive Team. Cubs Boys: 4-6 year-old Gymnastics This class offers a great outlet for boys ages 4-6. All classes begin with an opening stretch and continue with exciting circuits. Boys are introduced to the basic elements of gymnastics, strength and flexibility. Locations and Information Jr. Gym Join GGA Team Today! Located inside Sunset Community Center in rooms 109/110. For more information call 630-452-4542, ext. 101. GHS Gymnastics Gym The main gymnastics gym is located at Geneva High School. Enter at Logan Street through the Mack Olson Gym entrance. Turn left at the main hallway and take stairs on your left to Gymnastics Gym entrance. Class Placement Placement is primarily determined by the age of a child at the Jr. gym. Evaluations If your child has experience and you are unsure what class to sign up for, you can schedule a gymnastics evaluation. Times vary and last about 20 minutes. Private Lessons Advance your gymnastics skills today. Private lessons are available. $50 (N/R $70 per person/per hour). Questions? Call 630-232-4542, ext. 101 58 genevaparks.org Geneva Gymnastics Academy Team: 6 & up (By Invite) Team A/B Spirit fosters performance and team unity! The GGA is the Geneva Park District’s AAU-USAG sanctioned competition team. This also serves as a feeder program to the Geneva High School Gymnastics Team. Our goal is to create a positive environment that encourages and develops confident and driven young athletes. GGA Compulsory Team B Program With progressive intentions, Team B aims to improve basics skills, flexibility, and physical ability. Compulsory levels introduce and/or present competition to both the athlete and the parent, providing an exciting and enjoyable experience for the involved families. GGA Optional Team A Program Building on basics and striving for excellence, Team A gymnasts are successful in the gym and apply their learned self-discipline to all areas of life! 630-232-4542 Stay Connected!