Recreational School-Age Gymnastics

Bounce, balance, twist, and tumble in Recreational Gymnastics!

Through engaging activities, children will enhance vital attributes such as body awareness, strength, agility, and flexibility while having a blast with their peers. Led by our experienced instructors, this class is the perfect opportunity for kids to explore the world of gymnastics, build fundamental skills, and ignite their passion for movement and athleticism. From perfecting balance on the beam to conquering the bars, every class is a journey of discovery and achievement.

Athletes will have the opportunity to explore stations on vault, bars, beam, and floor. Each week they will be taken to two events that alternate weekly so they can get a well-rounded experience on all events and master those skills!

Classes are divided by age and levels, from beginner to more advanced, to ensure there is something for every boy and girl at every age!
Please note that if you are wanting to enroll in level 2 or higher, you must have approval by their current coach, or via a scheduled evaluation. You can email our front desk staff at frontdesk@championswestlake.com to schedule.

Level 1

Our level one class is a great intro to the world of gymnastics whether you’re coming from a prescool class, or first stepping into the gym. Coaches will help your athelete develop skills on vault, bars, beam, and floor, while inspiring confidence both in the gym and out.

This level will include:
Vault: Working on jumping and handstand shaping.
Bars: Strength holding onto and swinging on the bars. Introductions to pullover shapes and casts.
Beam: Confidence in walking on tall beams, through different shapes and kicks. Introduction to handstand shaping and turns on the beams.
Floor: Working handstand and cartwheel form. Comfortability in backward and forward rolls, as well as a strong bridge.

Level 1 classes are offered for:
Ages 5+, ages 5-8, ages 7+, and ages 8+

Level 2/3

Level 2/3 is an exciting advancement from our level 1 classes where athletes can start perfecting their form and challenge themselves with harder skills! Curriculum will still center around vault, bars, beam, and floor, while pushing them to get stronger and braver!

This level will include:
Vault: Jumping to a spring board, and handstands or handstand flatbacks.
Bars: Learning to complete more than one cast in a row, and pullovers with little to no spot. Working on upper body and core strength.
Beam: Mastery of all walking passes on the tall beams. Working lunges and handstands shapes and transitioning them from the low beam to tall beam. Shaping while jumping and turning. ‘
Floor: Transitioning their cartwheels into round offs, and bridges to kick overs. Starting the correct shaping to begin tumbling.

Level 2/3 classes are offered for:
Ages 5+, ages 7+, and ages 8+
Must be approved for this level by evaluation or coach approval.

Level 3/4

Level 3/4 is for our athletes becoming stronger and more advanced! Stations will center around vault, bars, beam, and floor, and will focus not only on skill progression, but form mastery as well.

This level will include:
Vault: Handstand with no assist, in addition to handstand flat backs. Introduction to front hand springs.
Bars: Mastery of pullovers and front rolls. Working soul circles and back hip circles.
Beam: Transitioning handstand and cartwheel shapes to a higher beam. Adding more difficult jump combinations and turns.
Floor: Working round off back handsprings with drills and spotting. Mastery of back walkover and back bends.

Level 3/4 classes are offered for:
Ages 5+
Must be approved for this level by evaluation or coach approval.

Please refer to your iclass portal for current pricing on classes and enrollment.