LEVELS
Beginner Level
At this level gymnasts are able to follow directions more easily and are able to learn more advanced motor skills and gymnastics skills. Each gymnast should be working towards mastering the skills in the lower levels as well as developing the strength and coordination for the following skills.
Target Skills: On vault, step down to a board, immediate straight jump to land on mat. On bars, bent knee swing on low bars. Casts in series, hips off bar in casts. On beam, walk forwards, point step weight transfer. Straight jump. On floor, L handstand. Tuck forward roll. Arch position.
Level 1
At this level gymnasts are able to follow directions more easily and are able to learn more advanced motor skills and gymnastics skills. Each gymnast should be working towards mastering the skills in the lower levels as well as developing the strength and coordination for the following skills.
Target Skills: On vault, step down to a board, immediate straight jump to land on mat. On bars, bent knee swing on low bars. Casts in series, hips off bar in casts. On beam, walk forwards, point step weight transfer. Straight jump. On floor, L handstand. Tuck forward roll. Arch position.
Level 2
At this age gymnasts are able to concentrate for longer periods of time so we extend the class from 50 minutes to one hour in length. As a transition into our after school program this class includes focused activities on the individual gymnastics events. For example, after working on an obstacle course a Tumblers class might line up on the floor for a tumbling rotation to learn their rolls, handstands and cartwheels.
Target skills: On vault, 2 Step or lunge to handstand on board and land on back to 30cm supper soft mat. On bars, Pullover. Casts in series, toes to bar height in casts. Roll forward through controlled tuck hang for 3 seconds. On beam, Straddle sit on beam, swing legs back to squat, stand on beam. Hold straight line for 3 seconds. Passé steps. Half turn on 2 feet. On floor, handstand step down to lunge. Forward entry cartwheel to finish in side position. Backward roll.
Level 3 and up
At this age gymnasts are able to learn more skills.Aimed at students aged 7 and above, sessions are longer and are intended for those who have mastered the basic skills and who want to pursue gymnastics more seriously.
Target skills: On vault,Run, handstand to flat back landing onto 60cm mats. On bars,Poll over to front support. Casts(toes to bar height.) Back hip circle. On beam, forward kicks. Backward kicks. straight jump in series. “L” handstand. On floor, Cartwheel, cartwheel 1/4 turn to step in. Split jump. Bridge kick over. Handstand forward roll.