Tumbling, Trampoline, Cheer & Acro
The Edwardsville YMCA offers recreational and competitive tumbling and trampoline classes for boys and girls. We have also introduced a Cheer class!
Beginners
Beginning Tumble/Tramp Combo (Ages 5 - 11)
This is a beginner class for those with little or no experience. In this class the participants will work on forward and backward rolls, handstands, cartwheels and bridges on floor. On trampoline they will learn a variety of jumps and safety falls. (50 minutes; 7:1 ratio)
Register Online ›Novice Tumble/Tramp Combo (Ages 5 - 11)
Participant must have passed beginning tumble/tramp combo or have mastered the skills in a beginning tumble/tramp class. In this class they will work on cartwheels, round offs, back walkovers, handstand skills and dive rolls. On trampoline they will learn combination skills including front flips. (50 minutes; 7:1 ratio)
Register Online ›Intermediate & Advanced
Intermediate Tumble/Tramp Combo (Ages 5 - 11)
Participant must have passed novice tumble/tramp combo or have mastered the skills in a novice tumble/ tramp class. In this class they will work on front limbers, back handsprings, and front handsprings. On trampoline they will learn combination skills including back flips. (60 minutes; 7:1 ratio)
Register Online ›Advanced Tumble/Tramp Combo (Ages 5 - 11)
Participant must have passed intermediate tumble/ tramp combo. They must have mastered a back and front handspring on floor. In the class they will work on back handspring series and flips. On trampoline they will learn combination flips and other advanced skills. (60 minutes; 7:1 ratio)
Register Online ›Tumble/Tramp Pre-Team
A special invite only introduction to our tumble/tramp team. In this class they will learn the basics of tumbling, trampoline, & double-mini & begin to work on skills that will ready them for competition.
Must Be Director Approved
Tumbling & Trampoline Team
Tumbling & Trampoline Team (Ages 5+)
This recreational team practices year round and competes throughout the states of Illinois and Missouri with USTA. Team spirit, sportsmanship, and self-esteem are emphasized. Team Practices are Tuesdays & Thursdays, times vary depending on level.
CHEER
CHEER TIME! (AGES 8 - 12)
It’s time to get your CHEER ON! Cheers, jumps, beginning builds, stunts, and routines in this NEW fun class culminating with demonstration time on the last day! Cheering builds rhythm, strength, teamwork and confidence in a positive and fun format. Prerequisites: Must be able to do handstand, cartwheel, forward and backward rolls unassisted. Space is limited – Max 10!
Register Online ›Acro
Acro *NEW*
Calling dancers and tumblers! Combine your tumble and dance skills in this fun format! This creative and popular style class will learn the basics and start the routine in Fall 1, working towards a fun group performance to take place at the end of Fall 2! Class helps build strength, flexibility, teamwork and creativity in movement!
Prerequisites: Cartwheel, forward/backward rolls and bridges unassisted.