The YMCA Woodmont Gymnastics Center offers a gradual and comprehensive gymnastics program under the guidance of trained professional staff. It is intellectually stimulating, aesthetically pleasing to perform and watch, and is a colorful Olympic sport.
The main objective within the classes is to provide a sound base of gymnastics that leads to advanced gymnastics and/or a lifetime of athletic activity.
The Tumbler class has a small instructor-to-gymnast ratio for children ages 4 to 6. They will learn basic gymnastics shapes and skills and gain confidence and body awareness with a focus on independent movement and muscle control. During the 60-minute class, gymnasts warm up with basic motor skills and stretches. Then, they work on beginner-level gymnastics skills on the floor and vault as they navigate our guided obstacle course. Our gymnasts also develop strength, balance, and focus with the increased use of the beams and bars.
Recreational I (ages 6 – 16)
The Recreational I class offers a small instructor-to-gymnast ratio for children ages 6 years and older. This class is designed for students who have never had any formal gymnastics instruction before and for some intermediate or advanced beginners. Gymnast are divided into groups based on their skill level. During the 60-minute class, gymnasts learn gymnastics skills such as rolls, both side cartwheels, round-offs, handstands, and bridges kick-overs on the floor; pullovers and back-hip-circles proper mounting and dismounting on bars; scales and jumps and handstands, proper mounting and dismounting on beams; runs, squat on and off on vault.
Recreational II (ages 6 – 16)
In the Recreational II class offers a small instructor-to-gymnast ratio for children ages 6 years and older who have mastered the Recreational I skill list for floor, bars, beam, and vault and have been evaluated by a head coach. During the 90-minute class, gymnasts focus more on increasing strength and flexibility and learn more challenging gymnastics skills, including walkovers and handsprings on the floor, mill circles, glides and dismounts on bars, and split jumps, cartwheels and dismounts on beam.
The Rhythmic class offers a small instructor-to-gymnast ratio for girls ages 6 and up. During the 60-minute class, gymnasts focus on the different forms of Rhythmic Gymnastics, which can vary, from ballet to flexibility, dance, development of coordination, and introduction to apparatus (rope, hoop, ribbon, clubs, and ball).
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For safety reasons, Girls must wear Leotards, and boys must wear athletic, comfortable, tight-fitting clothes that can be tucked in without zippers or pockets to class. Dangling jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, angle bracelets, or earrings) and headwear like plastic headbands and clips cannot be worn while on the equipment. Participants with long hair should have it tied up to ensure it doesn’t get caught up in the equipment. Lastly, all participants must remove their socks and shoes while using the equipment.
Our Mom/Dad and Me class is for children 1 to 4 years old
Our Tumbler class is designed for children 4 to 6 years old
Our Recreational I class is designed for children 6 to 16 years old
Our Rhythmic class is designed for children 6 to 16 years old
Our Recreational II class is designed for children 6 to 16 years old; however, the lead coach must evaluate and approve your child to register for this class.
In case of inclement weather, power outage, water break, etc., classes, academies, or practices may be canceled or dismissed early if the building is not suitable for gymnasts or coaches. In the event we need to dismiss your gymnast early, one of our coaches will call you to pick up your child.
At the current time, we can’t make up any missed classes.
The YMCA Summer Gymnastics Training Academy is designed to provide a full gymnastics experience at the YMCA Woodmont Gymnastics Training Center located in Arlington, VA. Emphasis is placed on skill development in all events.
Training is enhanced through dance, trampoline, strength training, nutrition, and sports psychology instruction. Gymnasts will have exclusive use of state-of-the-art training. Facility. The facility is fully equipped with AAI equipment and much more.
We are offering your gymnasts:
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The YMCA Gymnastics Team starts at Level 3 and goes through optional levels and EXCL. We follow the USAG curriculum and guidelines. To be a part of the team, you must be evaluated by the head coach and then be invited to participate. Regular attendance is expected of all team members.
Please call the Woodmont Center to arrange the evaluation by the head coach 703-527-4966.
