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Gymnastics

Classes & Descriptions:

Parent & Child (Ages 1.5-3)

This is a parent/child participation class where your little one will be able to
explore gymnastics and work on large motor skill development.

Preschool 1 (Ages 3-4)

Balance, coordination, and structure will be introduced in this class
with an emphasis on gross motor skill development.

Preschool 2 (Ages 4-5)

Children in this class will experience more gymnastics equipment while
working on basic introductory skills for Beginner 1.

Beginner (Ages 6+)

Learn beginner and advanced beginner skills on all four events.
No experience required!

Intermediate (Ages 6+)

Intermediate/advanced level skills that build onto the Beginner class skills.
Participants must have completed the Beginner class successfully and be approved in order to join this class.

Pre-Team (Ages 6+)

This program is for those interested in joining our competitive team in the future.
Participants must try out or be invited to join this class.
Sessions are 12 weeks long except for our spring session, which is 6 weeks.
Please email the gymnastics director for more information on this program: gymnastics@ashlandy.org

Competitive Team (Ages 6+)

Our Gymnastics Team strives to develop happy and healthy athletes inside and outside of the gym.
We offer high-quality instruction while ensuring that athletes still have fun doing what they love!
For further information about our team program, please contact Keirsten Proulx: gymnastics@ashlandy.org

 

Program Policies:

Arrival & Dismissal

  • Place your child’s belonging in a cubby
  • Please be ready to pick your child up at the end of class
  • If you will be late or pickup, please notify the front desk

Attire

  • Hair must be pulled back out of the face
  • A leotard is preferred but athletic wear that is form-fitting is also acceptable
  • No jeans
  • No two-piece (bare midriff) attire is allowed
  • No shoes – socks are optional
  • No jewelry (stud earrings are ok)

Behavior

  • Stay with your instructor during class
  • Follow your instructor’s directions
  • No horseplay
  • Keep your hands to yourself
  • No gum, food, or drink (other than water) in the gym
  • Failure to follow class rules will result in a “time-out” during class
  • Continued disruptive behavior will result in dismissal from class

Spectator Viewing

  • Parents/guardians are not permitted to be on the carpeted area or any mats
  • Children who are not in a class should remain with the parent/guardian in the viewing area
  • Please allow our coaches to do their jobs and do not coach or distract your child

Payment Policy

  • Payment in full is required to register and be on the class roster
  • 50% if you choose to drop the class after the first day of the session
  • No refunds will be given after the first class

Make-ups

  • We do not offer make-up classes on an individual basis
  • If a class is canceled by the YMCA for any reason, a make-up class will be scheduled, or you will receive a refund for the value of one class

Health Conditions & Illness

  • If your child tests positive or is exposed to someone that has tested positive for Covid-19 you must inform the gymnastics coordinator immediately
  • It is your responsibility to notify the gymnastics coordinator of any relevant health conditions your child has
  • If your child is not feeling well or has a fever, please keep them home

Registration Dates

Winter, Spring, and Fall sessions are 6 weeks long
Summer sessions are 5 weeks long
Registration opens a month prior to the start of the session
Registration can be done online or in-person
Registration is first come first serve
A class must have a minimum of 3 participants to remain on the schedule