Gymnastics
Gymstones Recreational Gymnastics
What kind of little girl would rather get her homework out of the way than talk on the phone or watch TV? Answer: A GYMNAST! Yes, that's right. Believe it or not, gymnasts tend to be organized and disciplined. Not because they are all prodigies mind you. Simply put, they are eager to get the "have to do" out of the way so they can flip, tumble, and twirl.
These classes are offered for young ladies 6 years old (as of the current birthday cut off date) and up. Students are instructed through a curriculum designed to guarantee progress and raise self-esteem. Every student moves at their own pace to advance as quickly as their individual goals, strengths, and work ethic will take them. As they master the first level of skills they advance to a class with students that are at the same level. Keeping the girls grouped by skill ability helps the class as a whole to move more efficiently through the skills and helps prevent the frustration of others being ahead of their current abilities. Overall we want to ensure that all of the classes at THE ROCK balance self-esteem issues and still challenge the student to excel.
Each class begins with a fun cardio warm up and stretch. Gymnastics requires good flexibility, and learning how to obtain this is important in all levels. The students then rotate to three apparatus' each lesson. These include floor exercise (tumbling) and the other events (vault, bars, beam, dance and trampoline). These are rotated into the lessons throughout the month to give training on every apparatus.
Garnet: Intro Level (60 min class)
Students of this class have never taken gymnastics at The Rock. They will be challenged in a fun and exciting curriculum of the level 1 skills as well as proper stretching, balance, coordination, and conditioning.
Sapphire: Beginner Level (60 min class)
Prerequisite of the Garnet Intro Level class is needed to enroll. This class curriculum introduces the skills needed for the first level of competitive gymnastics. This class will not compete but prepare to have the skills if and when that choice is made. Skill level increases but so does the FUN!!!
Ruby: Intermediate Level (90 min class)
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These students are selected from random classes as student that can fast track. The instructor will recommend them for the class if they show exceptional strength, flexibility, and coordination to excel quickly. Selected students will then be given the opportunity join the Level 2 competitive girls team who have mastered all level 2 skills and who also show extraordinary team spirit and work ethic!
Emerald: Advanced Level (120 min class)
Students of this class must have completed the curriculum of the Ruby Intermediate level prior to enrolling. Students of this class have a strong understanding of the level 2 curriculum skills and will be challenged in a fun and exciting curriculum of level 3 and up skills. This class is great for students who do not want to compete but still want to be challenged and learn new gymnastics skills.