Geneva Park District Summer 2018 Program Guide Summer 2018 | Page 58

Gymnastics Tumbling & Gymnastics Class Descriptions Parent/Tot Classes (30 minute classes) Our Parent/Tot program is specifically designated for the children who are just beginning to walk through the age of two. Children participate in the class accompanied by an adult. Classes are 30 minutes and begin with an opening activity and continue with three activity circuits followed by a final activity. Through each of the three circuits, students are encouraged to hang on the bars, jump on the mini trampoline and more. Our scaled down equipment is perfectly designed for our young students. Classes include: Gym Roos - 1 year old w/ Parent , Gym Koalas - 2 years old w/ Parent. 3-6 year old Classes (45- 60 minute classes) The Jungle Gym offers gymnastics classes for children 3 to 6 years old. Children participate independently in these classes. All classes begin with an opening activity/stretch and continue with circuits. Students are introduced to the basic elements of gymnastics. Classes include: Gym Pandas - 3 years old, Gym Bears - 3 & 4 years old, Cubs - 3 & 4 years old (Boys Only), Gym Monkeys - 4 years old, Gym Cheetahs - 4-6 years old, KinderGymnastics - 5-6 years old. GGA Preparatory Team Classes Is your child’s ultimate goal to end up on our GGA Competition Travel Team? Below are classes gymnasts can progress through to reach the ultimate goal of being on our competitive/feeder travel team. Outside of Level 1 gymnastics, all other classes require a certain skill set to move into the next level. Each session is progressive to allow kids the opportunity to grow and advance. At the end of each session our staff will recommend class placement. *Please note each child develops differently in gymnastics, some kids will advance quicker than others. Our staff places all gymnasts where they will be the most successful. Below is the class progression to get to our team: Girls Level 1 for ages 6-10 is the perfect place to start your gymnastics career, no experience needed. Hot Shots; for ages 4-7 is for more advanced younger students, Girls Level 2 for ages 6+ is instructor or skill approval required before entering. Prep 3 for AGES 6+ requires instructor or skill ap- proval before entering; GGA Competitive Team B, GGA Competitive Team A. Geneva Gymnastics Academy (Travel Gymnastics Team) Levels 3-10 (This incorporates GGA Team A & B) The Geneva Gymnastics Academy 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 highly competitive team competes in meets around the state during the season and trains year round. GGA is fun and builds self-confidence, strength, and coordination. The higher the level the more time commitment is necessary from the gymnast and their parents. For more information, e-mail our Gymnastics Director, Kim Hostman at [email protected] or call 630-232-4542. Private Lessons $50 (N/R $70 per person/per hour Advance your gymnastics skills today. Private gymnastic lessons are available. For more information, please call Keith at 630-232-4542 or email [email protected] Go for the gold! Join our A AU-USAG competi gymnastic tive s team today! 58 Geneva Park District | Summer 2018 | 630-232-4542 | genevaparks.org | Stay Connected!