GYMNASTICS
Gymnastics
The Glen Ellyn Park District Gymnastics
program offers classes for children 18 months
to 14 years old. For safety and comfort, proper
attire is mandatory for gymnastics participants;
girls should wear a gymnastics leotard or shorts
and t-shirt (no tights or jewelry). Boys should
wear shorts or sweatpants and t-shirt. Bare feet
are best. There is no parent observation week
during 4-week sessions. Instructors reserve the
right to move participants to a different class
if they are not developmentally ready. No new
registration will be taken after the second week
of class. (ch)
A FRIENDLY REMINDER:
With your child’s best interest in mind, we ask
that parents and friends do not remain in the
gym during class time. We ask our instructors
to enforce this policy so that your child may
devote their attention to the class without
outside interruptions. This policy is for safety as
well as learning experiences.
Parent/Tot
This fun-filled parent/tot play time program
introduces your child to the exciting world of
tumbling and gymnastics. Parent/Tot features
tumbling and gymnastics equipment, balls,
hoops, circles and parachute play. Parent
involvement is the key. Please no siblings.
Tiny Tumblers
This introductory gymnastic class helps develop
gross motor skills and body awareness and
teaches self-confidence while having fun. A
variety of gymnastic and tumbling stations will
be set up each week to introduce your gymnasts
to the basic skills used in this sport. Children
must be able to attend without a parent present.
Preschool
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A variety of gymnastics and tumbling stations
will be set up each week to introduce your
gymnast to the basic skills used in this sport.
Children must be able to attend class without a
parent present.
Kindergarten
This class was designed to help refine and
develop the gross motor skills taught in
previous classes. A higher skill level of
gymnastics stations will be set up each week to
increase strength, flexibility and coordination.
Pre-Developmental
The focus of this program will be on floor
exercise, springboard skills, bars and beam.
Stretching and conditioning for muscle tone
will be included. This is a beginner program.
Developmental
Your child will focus on Olympic events
including beam, floor exercise, vault and bars.
Class will also include stretching, apparatus
skills, and conditioning in a safe and controlled
atmosphere. Participants must be able to
perform cartwheels, round-offs, forward/
backward rolls, and a bridge.
Tumbling
Tumbling 1: N
o skills required. Start out
learning the proper way to perform
handstands, cartwheels, and more. Participants
will build on their skills each session.
Tumbling 2: Participants should possess basic
skills, including: cartwheel, round-off, forward/
backward rolls, handstand, & bridge.
Cheer Tumbling
Designed for beginner cheerleaders, this class
focuses on perfecting tumbling moves used
in competitive cheer routines. The class will
work on rolls, cartwheels, round-offs, as well
as jumps and basic stunting. Girls should have
their hair up and wear cheerleading shoes or
clean gym shoes to practice. Ideal for 2nd-3rd
grade cheerleaders.
PROGRAM CONTACT
Christine Hartnett
[email protected]
(630) 942-7268