Gymnastics

Recreational programs and competitive teams for children ages 2 through 8th grade.

Tots in Training Gymnastics

• Tots of Fun 2—Ages 2 year olds with adult
  Allows parents (adult) to participate in the development of their tots' large motor skills and socialization. Our staff will supervise your time to play and learn together. Must be 2 years old before session begins.
• X-treme Gymnastics—Ages 3-5 years old
  Basic gymnastics and a half hour of x-zone fun!
• Mighty Jumpers—Ages 3-4 years old
  For children who have little or no experience in a structured gymnastics class. Emphasis is on development of motor skills, coordination and making new friends. Basic tumbling and introduction to various gymnastics equipment.
• Little Skippers—Ages 4-6 years old
  Designed for boys and girls who have been in Mighty Jumpers and want to continue to improve body awareness, strength and enhance coordination. Basic tumbling and instruction on bars, beam and vault.
• Terrific Tumblers—Ages 4-6 years old
  Students build on their skills learned in Little Skippers and continue to make terrific progress. More advanced skills will be taught enabling a smooth transition into Youth Progressive Gymnastics.
  Prerequisite: Little Skippers or Coordinator’s approval.

Youth Progressive Gymnastics
Our Youth Progressive Gymnastics Program is a progressive developmental program. Personal improvement, increased selfconfidence, and fun are our goals. The YMCA program is a progressive program, which allows the students to progress at their own rate and work on their individual needs. The Pre-Team and Competitive Team gymnasts work on compulsory routines. The North Suburban YMCA Gymnastics Team travels and competes in the YMCA League. For more information about our gymnastics program, please call Carol Sassorossi, 847-272-7250, ext. 1220.

• Beginner 1—First grade and up
  This is the first level in our Youth Progressive Gymnastics Program. Emphasis is on on floor work and improving strength. Basic work on uneven bars, balance beam and vault are taught.
• Beginner 2—First grade and up
  Gymnasts learn progressively harder skills on the floor and equipment. Work on increasing strength and flexibility.
  Pre-requisite: Beginner 1 or Coordinator’s approval.
• Advanced Beginner—First grade and up
  Gymnasts work on improving their form and technique through strength conditioning and new skill development. Gymnasts work on Level 3 routines. Twice week classes are encouraged.
  Pre-requisite: Beginner 2 and Coordinator’s approval.
• Gymnastics Pre-Team—Instructor Approval
  These gymnasts continue to learn new and more difficult skills on the floor and equipment while fine tuning their previous skills. Strength, flexibility and conditioning are enhanced. Pre-Team gymnasts are strongly encouraged to participate two times a week.
• Competitive Team—Instructor Approval
  Competitive Team gymnasts will be working Level 4, 5 and 6 routines. The fee does not include meets or team apparel. Competitive Team members must be YMCA members.
  Pre-requisite: Coordinator’s approval.