Girls Progressive Gymnastics

Girls Progressive Gymnastics program is for girls ages 5 and up. The Glens Falls YMCA Gymnastics Program follows the guidelines of the National YMCA Progressive Gymnastics program and the USA Junior Olympic Gymnastics Program. Gymnastics is a sport that takes time to develop and will require time and experience along with practice to accomplish the skills necessary to advance through the program. We work to develop children's coordination, balance, strength, flexibility, and most importantly self-esteem. We focus on safety, encouraging kids to do their best, and to believe in themselves while instilling the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.   

INTRO TO GYMNASTICS - (AGES 4-6) Welcome to our introductory gymnastics class for children aged 4 to 6! This fun and supportive environment allows young athletes to explore movement while developing foundational skills through engaging games and activities. Exciting experiences such as rope climbing and trampoline jumping help foster confidence, friendships, and a love for gymnastics!

INTRO TO GYMNASTICS - (AGES 5-9) Our introductory gymnastics class for ages 5 to 9 invites slightly older beginners to dive into a more dynamic range of skills and challenges! With no prior experience required, students will enhance their coordination, flexibility, and strength while enjoying activities like rope climbing and trampoline fun. This class empowers young athletes to express themselves and develop a passion for gymnastics!

Supplementary skills: cartwheel, wall handstand, bridge, straddle roll

RISING STARZ - AGES 5-9 Learn backward and forward rolls, cartwheels, bridges, and handstands. Bars -Walking pullover, chin hang, casting and more. Will also be introduced to using a springboard and learning a stick vault. Beam- levers, scales, balances, mounts and dismounts. May also include rope climbing and trampoline. Must have taken Intro to Gymnastics or received instructor recommendation.

SHOOTING STARZ - AGES 5-10 Floor- Learn a backward pike roll, roundoffs, standing bridges, holding handstand. Bars-glides, pullover, back hip circles, vaulting straight jumps, rolls and more. Beam- Jumps, turns, beginner handstands and more. May also include rope climbing and trampoline.  Must have passed Rizing Starz or receive instructor recommendation.

SUPER STARZ - AGES 5-10 Floor-Backward roll to push up or step out, roundoffs, kickover, back handsprings. Bars-pullover, glides or kips, double back hip circles, front hip circles and squat on. Vaulting -learn a flatback or front handspring using pits. Beam- handstands, leaps, jumps, dismounts and more. May also include rope climbing and trampoline. Must have passed Shooting Starz or received instructor recommendation.

Instructors

Coach Juanita, Amaya, Becca, Emma, Emily, Lily, Lyndi, Molly, Sarah, Allison, Ellie, Ella, Avery

For Programs Questions Contact:

Gymnastics Director: Juanita Combs 

Email: Juanita.Combs@SRYMCA.org  

Phone (518) 793-3878 ext. 654