All
of our classes start with approximately 8 minutes of warm-ups. Stretching
promotes a healthy life style and is occasionally done in the middle or at the
end of the workout. Classes sometimes finish with 2 to 3 minutes of fun time in
the foam pits, swing, trampolines, zip line, or with the parachute. Most
classes usually cover 3 events. Our coaches continually strive to bring fun and
excitement to each class by introducing new skills, and practice drills.
We
believe each student should be praised for their individual accomplishments and
abilities, not compared to other students.
We want children to achieve their personal best in our classes. Our classes are fun and fast paced. We expect students to walk away with a sense
of good self-esteem and having been physically challenged in our classes. Students progress at different rates in
gymnastics; students may sometimes remain at the same level for 1 or more
years. This does not mean they are not learning and progressing. Gymnastics is a difficult sport and pushing
students into levels and skills they are not ready for may cause them
unnecessary harm physically and emotionally.
Students wishing to move up may want to consider taking two classes per
week. Your child’s coach will notify you when your child is ready for the next
level. Please feel free to inquire about your child’s progress with the teacher
or club director.
Parent/Tot (45-minute
class)
18 months – 3 1/2 years
Children at this age are acquiring new skills at a phenomenal rate. This class
widens their understanding of their own bodies by exploring and mastering
developmentally appropriate skills in a fun, safe and stimulating environment.
Often this is the child's first introduction to group structure and being
around other children. A coach will guide the parents and children through
various circuits that will begin to develop the basics for gymnastics. Parents
are actively involved with their children while they explore the equipment.
Through the use of our gymnastics equipment and various preschool teaching aids
we help your child develop strength, perceptual and gross motor development,
directionality, following sequences & directions, body awareness and
coordination skills. Students will develop listening skills, learn how to “take
turns” with other students, and get comfortable with our instructors. We have a
variety of preschool size gymnastics equipment including: rings, uneven bars,
parallel bars, single bars, vault, beam, in-ground trampolines, incline mats,
and much more. Children will be learning cartwheels, hand stands, somersaults,
and a variety of others skills at this level. So come follow our colorful
obstacle courses to fun and fitness.
Top 3 Goals: Learn how to take turns,
become comfortable with various positions like upside down and hanging on bars,
and learn cartwheel.
It's important to remember that
children learn at different speeds and in their own time. Give positive
reinforcement throughout the class by encouraging your child by saying
"good try" and "you almost did it"! Do not hesitate
to ask the instructor for help or support. The gym can be like a big
candy store. It's normal for children to want to roam around and get use
to the atmosphere before being able to focus on the program. It may take
several times before your child feels comfortable to attempt the different
skills set up or s/he may participate immediately. Remember each child
develops and learns at his/her own rate.
The basic physical and thinking skills
that gymnastics and motor development involve, promote not only strength,
flexibility, co-ordination, and agility, but also develop important
thought-processes and perceptual patterns that will be very important in your
child's other intellectual/physical pursuits that are necessary in both school
and other sports.
Following sequences, directions and
directionality are brand new concepts for three year olds and can be very
difficult skills to learn. We do not expect the children to understand these
concepts automatically, and it may take a few or even many sessions before it
all comes together. Three year olds tend to be easily distracted and do
not always follow direction or pay attention. They will learn
progressively to become more focused and disciplined. We expect that they
will continually do more, but that progress takes time since almost EVERYTHING
they are learning is new. Consistency and repetition are the keys to
learning and the children who continue in our program are shining examples of
this!
It's our philosophy to encourage
children to try every skill (or at least part of it) once. Some children
are fearful of heights or going upside down and we try to make each skill (or
event) exciting and challenging, but work at a pace that is comfortable.
Preschool
(45-minute class,
Ratio 7 students – 1 coach)
3
1/2-5 years
This class is
designed for children who are ready to separate from their parents and enjoy
the independence of learning gymnastics skills under the direction of a coach.
We have specially designed equipment for your child's smaller body. Obstacle
courses are used to teach basic skills, to allow experimentation with new found
capabilities and help build the coordination necessary for future physical and
academic success. This introductory level class focuses on large motor
skills, coordination, listening skills, and learning basic gymnastics skills
like logs rolls, forward rolls, cartwheels, as well as familiarization with all
gymnastics equipment.
Top 3 Goals: Learn how to follow directions, learn cartwheel from start to
finish, and learn pull over on bars.
Hot Shots (1 hour class, Ratio 8 students – 1
coach)
4-5 years
This class is designed for girls ages 4 and 5 who demonstrate exceptional
strength, coordination and flexibility. Children who have participated in our
preschool program for 1 or more years should consider this option. Admission
into this class will be by permission or recommendation by an instructor.
Top 3 Goals: Develop upper
body strength, clean form on skills like cartwheel (hollow body, head in,
etc.), and learn bridge kick over on wedge mat.
Mini
Beginning Girls (1
hour class, Ratio 8 students – 1 coach)
5-6
years
Students begin by practicing loco motor skills, such as jogging, galloping,
skipping, hopping, and chasses to warm up their muscles. After that, they
do approximately three rotations consisting of either tumbling, bars, balance
beams, vault or trampoline. By the end of this program children should have a
basic ability to perform handstands, forward rolls, cartwheels and bridges and
move on the beam with confidence. They should be able to swing comfortably and
perform basic skills on bars. Girls from this class will move to Advance
Beginning Girls after demonstrating a bridge kick over down an incline mat, a
coordinated cartwheel to finish, and a pull over on bars.
Top 3 Goals: Learn bridge
kick over on wedge mat, pull over on bars, and cartwheel from start to finish.
Beginning
Girls (1 hour
class, Ratio 8 students – 1 coach)
6-12
years
This class is very similar to Mini Beginning Girls with the exception of the
age range.
Top 3 Goals: Learn bridge
kick over on wedge mat, pull over on bars, and cartwheel from start to finish.
Advanced
Beginning Girls (1
hour class, Ratio 8 students – 1 coach)
6-12
years
Students will work on back hand springs in every class along with other skills
on floor, balance beam, uneven bars, vault and trampoline. After demonstrating
a back hand spring, girls from this class will move to a pre-team, USAG level
IV team, recreational team, or to Intermediate Girls. Throughout each
session the gymnasts are exposed to all the women’s apparatus including, Vault,
Uneven Bars, Balance Beam and Floor Exercise, as well as, the trampoline and
Tumble Trak.
Top 3 Goals: Learn back
handspring on wedge mat, learn back hip circle on bars, and front flip on
trampoline.
Intermediate
Girls (1 ½ hour
class, Ratio 9 students – 1 coach)
6-14
years
Pre-requisites: Must have a back hand spring
Classes begin with group stretching and warm-up exercises. After group
stretching and warm up is complete, the gymnasts move to at least three
apparatus each class. Throughout each session the gymnasts are exposed to all
women’s apparatus including, Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam and Floor Exercise,
as well as, the trampoline and Tumble Trak. The main emphasize in this class is
on tumbling (i.e. front hand springs, back hand spring tumbling passes, etc.)
Top 3 Goals: Learn back handspring back tuck, learn kip on bars, and learn
back walk over on high beam.
Gymnastics
Camps ($70.00 per
camp wk. 2 hour classes four days a week M-Th, 2:30-4:30pm)
6-14
years Girls and boys (Beginning and Advanced.) Camps are offered during
Christmas break, Spring Break and during the Summer.
Pre-requisites: Must have a hand stand and cartwheel.
Students are broken into smaller groups according to skill ability.
Athletes will work on strength within circuits that include back handspring
work. The main emphasis is on the back handspring but students will work on the
following events (bars, floor, vault, and trampoline.) There is a 5minute snack
break in the middle of the work out. Please bring a small healthy snack.
Top 3 Goals Beginning: Learn round-off, learn back handspring, and learn
back hip circle on single bar.
Top 3 Goals Advance: Learn back handspring back tuck, learn kip on bars,
and learn basic twisting on trampoline.
Cheer/Tumbling
(1 hour classes
and 1 ½ hours classes, Ratio 9 students – 1 coach)
9-12years
and 13-18 years
Pre-requisites: Must have a cartwheel and a handstand.
Beginning tumbling and jumps for cheer. The main emphasize in this class is
on tumbling (i.e. round-offs and back hand spring tumbling passes, etc.) We
will start with the basics and work up to the good stuff in a fun and safe
environment. Goal: Prepare students for cheer competition with a focus on their
tumbling skills.
Top 3 Goals: Learn round-off, back handspring back tuck, and to improve
overall strength and flexibility.
Prepare young athletes for cheer competition with a focus on their tumbling
skills.
Improve overall strength and flexibility.
Learn back handspring and basic jumps.
High Flyers (1 hour class, Ratio 8 students – 1
coach)
4-6 years Boys
This class is designed for boys ages 4 and 6 who demonstrate exceptional strength,
coordination and flexibility. Children who have participated in our preschool
program for 1 or more years should consider this option. Admission into this
class will be by permission or recommendation by an instructor.
Top 3 Goals: Develop upper
body strength, clean form on skills like cartwheel (hollow body, head in,
etc.), and learn long hang swing pull over on high bar.
Beginning Boys (1
hour class, Ratio 8 students – 1 coach)
5 ½ -12 years
Introductory class specific for boys. Students work on tumbling basics,
coordination, strength and dexterity. Students practice on all the men's Olympic events (Vault, Floor,
High Bar, Parallel Bars, Rings, and Pommel Horse) and trampoline. A progression
of basic skills will be taught on each apparatus.
Top 3 Goals:
Learn cartwheel, learn pull over on low bar, and front flip into foam pit.
Advanced Beginning Boys Gymnastics (1 hour class, Ratio 8 students – 1
coach)
5 ½ -12 years
Pre-requisites: Must have a cartwheel on floor & pull over on bars
This level bridges the gap from beginning boys to
intermediate boys. However, this class is not always offered all year long.
Boys in this class will practice
on all the men's Olympic events (Vault, Floor, High Bar, Parallel Bars, Rings,
and Pommel Horse) and trampoline with emphases on learning a back hand spring
and a front flip.
Top 3 Goals:
Learn back handspring on wedge mat, learn back hip circle on bars, and front
flip on trampoline.
Intermediate Boys Gymnastics (1½ hour class, Ratio 8 students – 1
coach)
7 -13 years
Pre-requisites: Cartwheel on floor, pull over on bars, and a front flip on
trampoline
Students will work on
all the men's Olympic events (Vault, Floor, High Bar, Parallel Bars, Rings, and
Pommel Horse) and trampoline. In this class boys the emphases will be on round
offs, back handsprings, front flips, back flips, etc. At this level boys can
ask to join any of our Boys USAG Level IV boy’s teams.
Top 3 Goals:
Learn back handspring on wedge mat, learn long hang swing pull over on high
bar, and back flip on trampoline.
Teen/Adult Gymnastics (1½ hour class)
13years & Up
This class is
designed for a variety of ages and levels. We provide an instructor that will
spot and help assist with new skills. Since this class covers a wide range of
ages and levels, many of the athletes will choose what areas they want to work
on and rotate as they like around the gym.
Top 3 Goals:
Learn Skills on floor from the hand stand to the back handspring, improve on
flexibility and strength, and learn a vareity of other skills on all the events
(bars, beam, floor, vault, and trampoline)
Naydenov Gymnastics has consistently produced the
highest level athletes within our region over the past 20 years. Our athletes,
their parents, our consistency with our coaching staff, and our state of the
art facility makes us an unbeatable force.
Team: Pre-Team (Pre
Competition, 1 to 2 hour practices once or twice weekly)
5 -8 years
Introductory class with emphases on strength, flexibility. Equivalent to Advance
Beginning Girls. Children
are invited into this class based on their natural abilities and their desire
for gymnastics. Children prepare to enter our Competitive Team Program.
Girl’s Tops Program (3 to 9 hours a week)
5 -10 years
Emphases on strength and flexibility. Testing program to recognize young
potential elite athletes. National qualifiers are invited to USA Gymnastics
National Camp.
Girl’s Level 4 Team (Requires booster club membership,
6 to 18 hours a week practice time)
6 -14 years
Pre-requisites: Must have a back handspring and approval
from team coach
Children
learn a series of skills which will be constructed into routines for each
apparatus. This level continues working on technique and the learning of new,
more complex skills as the participant’s ability allows. Gymnasts may be
entered into U.S.A. Gymnastics (USAG) competitions and therefore must have a
current USAG number. Competing athletes are required to participate in 2
to 3 fundraisers per year. The fall and spring seasons are comprised of 2-5
invitational meets and a sectional meet in which girls strive to attain a
qualifying score for the State competition.
Girl’s Level 7-10 Optional Team (Requires booster club membership, 12 to 28 hours a week
practice time) 7 -18 years
Intensive
coaching is provided on all equipment with an emphasis placed on detail, form,
strength and specific routines. Level 7 is the first level of optionals.
Each athlete will have routines individually choregraphed for floor and beam.
Each athlete will also have a bar routine designed for them, and a vault
selected by their coach. Competitions are local and abroad. Optionals
usually compete in the Spring with 3-5 invitational meets and a state meet in
which girls strive to attain a qualifying score for the regional
level. Level 10 athletes need to qualify at regionals for Nationals. All
girls are required to have a current USAG number and participate in 2 to 3 mandatory
fundraisers per year.
Girl’s Elite - These girls are among the few top
athletes around the world training at the highest level.
Girl’s Elite Optional Team (Requires booster club membership, 28-36 hours a week
practice time) 10 -18 years
Intensive
coaching is provided on all equipment with an emphasis placed on detail, form,
strength
Boys Level 4-10 - Boys train 4 to 12 hours a week with approximately 7
meets a year. members begin competing at a very basic Level 4 compulsory level
where individual skills on each of the men's 6 events are connected together to
form basic routines. The level of difficulty in routines increases as
boys advance to higher level. A tryout is required.
The
competitive team is offered to the intermediate/advanced gymnast aged 6 to
16. Intensive coaching is provided on all equipment with an emphasis
placed on detail, form, strength and specific routines. The Team Level
gymnasts compete in six to eight competitions that are held December through
April in the local
The demo team will consist of
gymnastic tumbling, mini-trampoline, dancing, cheer stunting, circus stunting
and pyramids. Athletes will focus on building strength, flexibility,
fundamentals and trust in a team setting, while enhancing growth and
development physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. The team will
represent perform at various demo’s around the city.
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Fitnastics
(New!)
Trampoline & Tumbling Ages 7 & Up (2 hours once per week)
This is an excellent gymnastics
program for children of all ages and ability. This coed class offers kids the
opportunity to work on the double mini trampoline, trampoline, tumbletrack and
floor. Gymnastics experience is not necessary for the T&T Beginner class.
Many of our instructors have been teaching gymnastics and/or cheer for over
20 years and enjoy working with children. All of our instructors go through safety
training and in house training.