Gymnastics
Preschool
Preschool Open Play Ages 0-5
Open Exploration of the gymnastics studio with your child.
Tumbling Tots Ages 2-3
In this class, the parent follows along, accompanying and supporting his/her child as he/she moves through obstacles that develop strength, balance, and coordination on each apparatus. This class is great for developing gross motor skills and learning basic gymnastics.
Lil Gymmies Ages 3-5
Our YMCA Preschool Gymnastics Program is for girls and boys ages three through kindergarten. It’s an exciting activity where children develop and enhance their gross motor skills needed for kindergarten testing. We use fun gymnastics obstacle courses to teach basic gymnastics skills on the floor, bars, beam, and vault. May also include rope climbing and trampoline.
Progressive Gymnastics
Beginner Classes Available
INTRO TO GYMNASTICS- AGES 5-9 There are no skill requirements for this level. This class is for students new to gymnastics or students leaving the preschool program. May also include rope climbing and trampoline.!
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.
NINJANASTICS - AGES 4-6 AND 6-8 Ninjanastics - This class is a combination of beginner gymnastics and beginner parkour. Learn to move through your environment with ease. See every barrier, not as an obstacle, but as an opportunity. Improve balance, strength, coordination and become an expert at both falling and keeping the energy flowing. Ages 4-6 and 6-8 yrs.
TWEENS - This class is geared towards tweens and offers beginner to intermediate gymnastics. This includes varied activity on beam, bars, vault, tumble trak, rope climbing and floor.
Instructors
Coach Juanita, Amaya, Ayla, Becca, Brittany, Emma, Emily, Lily, Lyndi, Molly, Sarah M.
Girls Competitive Gymnastics
The Gliders Team
Levels 2-9
The Glens Falls YMCA Gliders Team is meant to give every gymnast an opportunity to excel, not only in gymnastics, but in life.
Participation in gymnastics can lend itself to building self-esteem, self-motivation, self-discipline, dedication, determination, work ethic, time management, teamwork, team spirit, leadership, sportsmanship, adventure coupled with the ability to goal set and overcome fear, respect for others, poise and grace. At the end of our athlete’s gymnastics experience, they will have established a base of life skills they will be able to draw upon for years to come. All of our Gliders attend both home and away meets. We typically have 4 home meets and travel to 3-4 away meets prior to any Championship meets. Away meet locations vary year to year but have included Saratoga, Cortland, Oneonta, Watertown as well as some locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Depending on the location and time of the away meets, you may also need a hotel room. We do set up hotel blocks to try to get the best possible rate at a hotel near the meet locations. Meet season runs from November to April/May depending on the dates of the Championship meets.
For Programs Questions Contact:
Gymnastics Director: Juanita Combs
Email: Juanita.Combs@SRYMCA.org
Phone (518) 793-3878 ext. 654
For Team Questions Contact:
Instructors/Coaches:
Head Coach - Mikayla Lucero
Email: Mikayla.Lucero@SRYMCA.org
Phone (518) 793-3878 ext. 653
Coach Kellyanne, Coach Mikayla
Email: Kellyanne.Treacy@SRYMCA.org
