This program is designed for gymnasts of all ages who possess the desire and ability to compete. These classes are by Coach Recommendation. The gymnast must perform certain skills to qualify for each of these levels. Teams are grouped according to skill level, not by age. The gymnast will learn routines for all four/six competitive events. They will compete in league meets, USAG sanctioned meets, State, Regional and National Level Championships.
These classes are by Coach Recommendation Only
Programs
Hot Shots (Level 1)
This class is a Pre Pre-Team class that meets once a week. The class is for girls with previous experience in gymnastics who are preparing for Pre-Team. This class is by Coach Recommendation only.
Pre-Team (Level 2)
This class is the next step after Hots Shots. This class meets twice a week. It is for girls with previous experience in gymnastics who are training for the competitive team. This class is by Coach Recommendation only.
Boy’s Select
Age 6 & Up
This class meets once a week for one hour and is by Coach Recommendation. It is also a prerequisite for our Men's Competitive Team. This program allows our young men to excel into a higher level of athletic ability. They will continue to build on previously learned skills from our mini-stuntmen class and have fun and get stronger while doing so.
Women's Competitive Gymnastics Team
Level 2-9 and Xcel
This program is designed for gymnasts of all ages who possess the desire and ability to compete. We promote the teaching of fundamental gymnastics and life skills in athletes of all ages and skill levels. The gymnast must perform certain skills to qualify for each of these levels. Teams are grouped according to skill level, not by age. Our competitive gymnastics program offers an excellent variety of competition suitable for all skill levels which include league meets; USAG Sanctioned M0eets, State, Regional and National Level Championships. Must be a member of the Buckeye Valley Family YMCA - Newark Branch to participate on the team.
Men's Competitive Gymnastics Team
Level 4-8
This program is for young men with a higher level of athletic ability, concentration, dedication, and a fearless personality. These gymnasts want to learn gymnastics at a fast pace, while conditioning their bodies with strength and flexibility training. The young men are chosen from the Mini-Stuntmen or Boys Select classes. At this level, the young men build their skills on the floor, rings, pommel horse, high bar, parallel bars and vault. The gymnasts begin to learn routines for all 6 competitive events and will compete in league meets, USAG Sanctioned Meets, State, Regional and National Level Championships. Must be a member of the Buckeye Valley Family YMCA - Newark Branch to participate on the team.