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Gymnastics & Tumbling
Class Descriptions
Tumbling & Gymnastics Class Descriptions
Creating“rising stars” ...
One child at a time!
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We pride ourselves in giving
each participant the special
attention they need to prepare
them for a world of possibilities.
Our programs are tailored to
fit the progressive needs of the
participant.
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Qualified instructors will teach
your child in a safe and positive
environment
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The instructor reserves the right to
place students in the appropriate
class for their best training.
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
Class Placement
General class placement is primarily
determined by the age of a child. Invitation
only classes may be restricted by ability
to optimize the learning experience for all
skill levels. Evaluations are necessary and
last about 20 minutes. Athletes should wear
comfortable clothes.
Please contact Keith Schmerer at
(630) 232-4542 or email him at
[email protected] to schedule
an evaluation.
Class Locations
Jungle Gym:
Ages 12 months - 10 years old
The Jungle Gym is located at the Sunset
Community Center in rooms 109/110.
High School Gymnastics Gym
The High School 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.
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 (6-10 years) Perfect place to start your gymnastics career, no experience needed.
Hot Shots (4-7 years) (For more advanced younger students), Girls Level 2 (6+ years)
(Instructor or skill approval required before entering), Prep 3 (6+ years) (Instructor or skill
approval required 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 five to six 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. Gymnastics is year
round. For more information, e-mail our Gymnastics Director,
Kim Hostman at [email protected] or call (630) 232-4542.
Private Lessons (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]
Attire
Leotards, fitted T-shirts, or shorts. No
buttons, zippers or jewelry. Hair pulled back
from face.
Gymnastic and Tumbling Birthday Parties! Turn to page 49 for details.
Resident Registration Day December 6
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