One of the many benefits of gymnastics is how the sport can teach the athletic foundation needed for all other sports. Preschool is the perfect class for this. While we recognize children this age are now able to sign up for many other activities, we strongly believe gymnastics provides a more well-rounded approach to physical development, coordination, balance, agility, strength, reaction time and tracking (a skill that helps with reading) than most other sports for kids this age. The Preschool class has a stronger focus on skill development without losing any of the fun and excitement. Children will be actively engaged on bars, beam, floor and tumble trampoline along with other fun games and activities. Independent 4 and 5year-olds will reap benefits for many years to come with the foundation built in our preschool class.
With the same curriculum as our Girls Gymnastics class, Junior Girls can be a more comfortable transition for the kiddos leaving our 5 & Under program, as the age range is from 6 8 years old. This hour long class offers beginning basics on vault, bars, beam, floor and tumble tramp. In addition to all their improvements in gymnastics, Junior Girls will help your daughter build confidence, strength, coordination and balance in a fun, positive and rewarding environment.
It is our policy that participants arrive on time to class and do not leave until class is completed. Parents are not allowed in the gym during class, unless they are participating in one of our Parent/Tot classes. This policy is in place to maintain concentration of the coaches as well as the participants and it allows us to run a safe gym with minimal distractions. If you have an issue with something that is happening during class, please contact us.
We request that parents or guardians accompany their gymnast(s) to and from the building for practice. This request is for your child’s safety. ALL participants are to remain inside the building with our staff until an adult arrives to pick them up. We have never had an incident and feel this is partly due to the presence of parents.
Your child(ren) do not have to wear a leotard, although it is recommended. They can wear form fitting tee shirts and shorts, leggings or sweats. No jeans or khakis are allowed, even if they are shorts. Clothes without buttons, snaps or zippers are preferred. No jewelry, socks or shoes are allowed during class time. We have cubbies in the gym for students to put their belongings in.
We do not offer make-ups for missed classes. Enrollment in our recreation program is with the understanding that you are paying for the spot in your child’s specific class and not the number of days attended during the session. Many of our classes are full and have wait lists, which makes it difficult to allow make ups and keep our 8:1 ratio of students to coach intact. Achieve Gymnastics will not prorate the session tuition for any missed classes.
If Country Gymnastics has to cancel a planned class, we will credit your account for that class.
The ONLY drink that should be brought into the gym is water. The water should be in a container with a lid. There should not be ANY food items brought into the gym.
We hope that everyone coming to our gym will respect the belongings of others. However, since valuables cannot be protected in the gym, we ask that all valuables and money stay at home.