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Geneva Gymnastics Academy
Class Descriptions
Go Baby Go & Gym Tots: 1-2 year-old Gymnastics
These 30-minute classes are geared towards 1-year-old walkers and
2-year-old runners. They provide a fun environment in which parents
can interact with their children, encourage them to be independent, and
watch them grow.
Tiny Tots: 3 year-old Gymnastics
This 45-minute class is geared towards 3-years-olds who are ready to
participate in gymnastics on their own. It will introduce children to skill
progressions on bars, beam, and floor, and encourage the continued
development of fine motor skills and strength.
Gym Tykes: 3-4 year-old Gymnastics
While continuing to develop strength, agility, gymnastics skills, cognitive
skills, and fine motor skills, 3 and 4-year-olds will also begin working on
social/behavioral skills and following directions. This class is offered for
either 45 or 60 minutes of fun!
Mighty Tykes: 4-6 year-old Gymnastics
This hour-long class focuses on learning basic gymnastics skills on bars,
beam, floor, and vault, as well as improving strength and flexibility. We
will use fun, exciting props and circuits to teach and develop the skills
necessary to advance and grow.
Kindergymnastics: 5-6 year-old Gymnastics
Gymnastics Level One: 6 & up
This introductory class teaches fundamental skills and techniques for the
four Olympic gymnastics events. Each class begins with an interactive
warm-up, and continues with rotations to vault, bars, balance beam, and
floor. During rotations, children will practice handstands, cartwheels, rolls,
bridges, and other basic skills. We will also increase flexibility, strength,
body control, coordination, and confidence!
Hotshots: 4-6 year-old Gymnastics
Gymnastics Level Two: 6 & up Girls (By Invite)
This intermediate class is for students who have mastered and passed
Level 1. Gymnasts will advance their skills such as handstand forward
rolls, backbend kick overs, round-offs, pull-up pull-overs, and more. Level
2 classes will continue to develop and increase strength and flexibility.
Gymnastics Prep Three: 6 & up Girls Gymnastics (By Invite)
Perfect form and basic techniques, as well as learn USAG requirements in
preparation for level 3 competitive routines. Prep 3 is full of challenging
skills, and focuses on achieving goals in a supportive, disciplined
environment. This class prepares girls for the GGA Competitive Team.
Cubs Boys: 4-6 year-old Gymnastics
This class offers a great outlet for boys ages 4-6. All classes begin with an
opening stretch and continue with exciting circuits. Boys are introduced
to the basic elements of gymnastics, strength and flexibility.
Locations and Information
Jr. Gym
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Located inside Sunset Community Center in rooms 109/110.
For more information call 630-452-4542, ext. 101.
GHS Gymnastics Gym
The main gymnastics gym is located at Geneva High School. Enter at
Logan Street through the Mack Olson Gym entrance. Turn left at the main hallway and
take stairs on your left to Gymnastics Gym entrance.
Class Placement
Placement is primarily determined by the age of a child at the Jr. gym.
Evaluations
If your child has experience and you are unsure what class to sign up
for, you can schedule a gymnastics evaluation. Times vary and last
about 20 minutes.
Private Lessons
Advance your gymnastics skills today. Private lessons are available.
$50 (N/R $70 per person/per hour).
Questions? Call 630-232-4542, ext. 101
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Geneva Gymnastics Academy Team: 6 & up (By Invite)
Team A/B Spirit fosters performance and team unity!
The GGA is the Geneva Park District’s AAU-USAG sanctioned competition
team. This also serves as a feeder program to the Geneva High School
Gymnastics Team. Our goal is to create a positive environment that
encourages and develops confident and driven young athletes.
GGA Compulsory Team B Program
With progressive intentions, Team B aims to improve basics skills,
flexibility, and physical ability. Compulsory levels introduce and/or present
competition to both the athlete and the parent, providing an exciting and
enjoyable experience for the involved families.
GGA Optional Team A Program
Building on basics and striving for excellence, Team A gymnasts are successful
in the gym and apply their learned self-discipline to all areas of life!
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