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Gymnastics

Our Gymnastics program offers classes for those looking to grow as a gymnast and a team option for those advanced gymnasts who want to compete.

Progressive Boys Gymnastics

Boys Beginner Gymnastics *NEW*

Little or no experience? This is the beginning developmental class that will lay the foundation for subsequent skills!

Tuesday 4:00 – 4:50pm • Meyer Downstairs Gym • 7 weeks
Members $84 • Non-Members $126

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Boys Intermediate Gymnastics *NEW*

Must have passed Boys Beginner Level with a report card. Some of the prerequisites are pullover to front support on the bar, jump to P-block support hold, cartwheel, handstand 2 second hold, and more.

TIME AND DATE TBD FOR WINTER 1.

Questions? Contact Tammy at tpocuca@edwymca.com.

Progressive Gymnastics
(Ages 5 & Up)

Rollers

No Gymnastics Experience?  Rollers is a beginning developmental class which will lay the foundation on which all other progressive gymnastics skills are built. (50 minutes; 7:1 ratio)

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Swingers

Gymnast must be able to do forward and backwards rolls, handstand and cartwheel on the floor, front support rolldown on bars, and walk in releve in all directions on the beam. (50 minutes; 7:1 ratio)

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Gliders

Gymnast must be able to do a backbend and bridge kickover on the floor, pullover unassisted on the bars, and front support mount and tuck jump on beam. (70 minutes; 7:1 ratio)

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Kippers

Gymnast must be able to do a handstand forward roll and backbend kickover on the floor, 2 legged pullover and backhip circle on bars, whip up mount, handstand and cartwheel to handstand on the beam. (70 minutes x 2 days; 7:1 ratio) Now A 2 Day A Week Class!

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Mighty Mites (Ages 5 - 6)

Mighty Mites is an invite only Developmental Gymnastics Class for athletes Ages 5-7 who have better than average flexibility, upper body strength and body awareness and show an interest in progressing to our Gymnastic Team Program.  This class is by invite only and all registrants must be Coordinator Approved. (75 minutes X 2 days; 6:1 ratio)

Mon & Wed 4:00 – 5:15pm
Meyer Downstairs Gym

Gymnastics Specialty Classes

YMCA Gymnastics Pre-Team

A special invite-only introduction to our gymnastics team. In this class, they will learn the basics of vault, beam, bars, and floor and begin to work on skills that will ready them for competition.

Must Be Director Approved

Not Currently Offered

Adaptive Open Gym (Ages 5 - 15)

This Open Gym is designed for students that need extra supervision and a small student to coach ratio while playing in our gym. Please contact our Gymnastics Director for more info at 655-1460. (45 min; 5:1 ratio)

Not Available In Summer

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Mighty Mites (Ages 5-6)

Mighty Mites is an invite only Developmental Gymnastics Class for athletes Ages 5-7 who have better than average flexibility, upper body strength and body awareness and show an interest in progressing to our Gymnastic Team Program.  This class is by invite only and all registrants must be Coordinator Approved. (75 minutes X 2 days; 6:1 ratio)

Mon & Wed 4:00 – 5:15pm
Meyer Downstairs Gym

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Private Lessons

Private Lessons

Must be scheduled with coach and approved by the Gymnastics Director. Will not be held during regular class times unless approved by the Director. Must be paid for at the TIME OF THE LESSON. Cancellation without notification will result in being charged for the missed lesson.

1 Hour: $35 for members & non-members

Preschool Family Private Rentals

Preschool Family Private Rentals

$35/hour for members & non-members

Only Children age 4 & under admitted. Max of 5 immediate family members allowed in preschool gym.

Schedule with coordinator Jenn at jstukenberg@edwymca.com

Gymnastics Team

Gymnastics Team

This recreational team practices year round and competes throughout the states of Illinois and Missouri in the USAG levels 2-8. Team spirit, sportsmanship and self-esteem are emphasized. Must Be Director Approved.

Gymnastics State, Regionals & Nationals

The Edwardsville YMCA Gymnastics season is underway. We always look forward to working with both athletes and parents as we prepare for another successful competition season.

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Virtual Gym

We know you are missing your Gymnastics classes, but we got you covered with our Virtual Gym!

Make a Homemade Floor Bar
Follow along with the Women’s High Performance Team Director, Tom Forster, as he provides instructions on how to make a floor bar from home! Click here to view.

Norbert’s Athletic Equipment
We recently received an email from Norbert’s providing us with a coupon code that provides our gym with 5% cash back on all purchases. Currently, they have many items in stock and ready to ship for athletes to exercise at home. You can visit their website HERE. Make sure to use code YM010 at checkout!

Basic Dance for Gymnasts

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