Gymnastics classes are defined based on students age, gender and development in the sport. Below is a description of each of the classes Hawkeye Gymnastics offers:
Pre School
Parent Participation:
- Children 18 months to 3 years
- 30 minutes long, once per week
- One teacher per 12 children
- Adult attendance required
Parent & Child! Your child can bring mom, dad, or even a grandparent into the gym for lots of fun and fitness. Having the young child be with a family member allows them the opportunity to grow comfortable in a group setting and at their own pace. Safety is very important so each class is structured with planned activities. This permits 5-8 minutes at the end for supervised free-play time. This is a fun and energetic setting for the parent/family member and child to share, communicate and bond!
Preschool
The basic gymnastics level for children ages 2 & 1/2 to 4. Through ‘progressions’, students start learning to master fundamental kinesthetic, auto motor and stability skills in a safe & playful system. This is a crucial age to develop many abilities which are central in core development, and set a foundation, for the child’s capacity and efficiency for success in the future. In order to provide individualized instruction, the student-teacher ratio is 6:1. Classes are coed and meet for 45 minutes, 1 or 2 times each week.
Recreational Boys
This level is designed to develop the integration of movement patterns in children between 5 and 8 years old. At this stage, students are able to execute & coordinate exercises and they are coached the basic skills of gymnastics. Classes are held in a fun atmosphere where abilities are built up through the use of positive and creative, even playful routines. The goal for these classes is to improve & increase the skill capacity of the children and in doing so fostering a love for gymnastics. Classes meet for 50 minutes, 1, 2 or 3 times a week.
Recreational Girls
This class was created to provide a channel for children to progress towards competitive gymnastics. Student’s ages are 6 to 8 years old. As they develop more physical, technical and psychological abilities they become poised for promotion to the Pre Team Class. Here they may realize specialized coaching focused on the requirements to participate in competitive Gymnastics. Coaches evaluate every gymnast in the Beginner classes to determine admissions to Pre Team. Classes are still held in a playful manner and the rhythm is based on each child’s potential. The goal is to develop basic skills for a long lasting career in high level gymnastics. Classes meet for 80 minutes, 3 times a week.
Parent / Tot
This class level meets the developmental needs for students ages 9 to 12. At this stage children are able to perform more complex activities and posses enough strength and coordination to develop at a faster pace than younger peers. Students are offered challenging gymnastics activities which are presented in a fun environment. The goal is to nurture their social skills as well as the technical skill required to progress in the sport. At any level kids are able to use gymnastics classes as support for other sports. At this age extra exercises play a fundamental role for athletes who are interested in other activities. Classes are divided by gender and meet for 80 minutes, 2 or 3 times a week.
Advanced / Pre-Team
In the same format as the Pre Team, Advanced Classes are designed to provide opportunity for children ages 9 to 12 who possess the abilities and desire to be part of a competitive team. This level is planned to work on the transition between recreational and competitive gymnastics.
Students receive specialized coaching and practice skills necessary to perform routines for meets and events. Classes are divided by gender and meet for 110 minutes, 2 or 3 times a week.
Adult
It doesn’t matter if you’re a complete beginner or an ex-gymnast, as long as you want to have some fun on the gym floor, you’re welcome here! You are never too old to start gymnastics. In this all-around class designed for adult gymnasts from beginner to advanced, we work all of the gymnastics events. We also provide stretching and conditioning time so you can get stronger and more flexible under the watchful eyes of our great coaches. We keep our coach-to-student ratios small so you’ll get personal attention and spotting on everything from backward rolls to back flips. Classes are coed and meet for 90 min, 1, 2 or 3 times a week.