Skyview Gymnastics Classes and Team Programs

Skyview Classes and Team Programs:
Schedule

Preschool & Kinder Gym Classes
Age for classes is determined by the child's age as of August 31, 2007

Baby Bees - Parent & Tot - Ages 1.5 - 2
Busy Bees - Parent & Tot - Ages 2 - 3
Tumble Bugs - Three Year Olds
Grasshoppers - Four Year Olds
Butterflies - Five & Six Year Olds
Crickets - BOYS - Ages 5 & 6
Our Preschool and Kinder Gym classes are full of action packed fun on the mats, beam, bars, rings, rope and trampoline. Children develop body and spatial awareness, co-ordination, strength, flexibility and balance through movement exploration. Older children begin to work on developmental gymnastics progressions and basic tumbling skills. Class groups are generally limited to 6 students per instructor. 45 minutes.

Dragonflies (girls) & Fireflies (boys)
Ages 4.5 - 6, by Invitation
60 minute classes for younger children who are ready for a bit more challenge. Admission is by Invitation, based on the child's skill level and maturity.

Developmental Classes

Girls Gymnastics (Levels 1 - 4) - Age 6 & up
The basics of artistic gymnastics, trampoline and acrobatics are introduced. Our priorities are safety, good training habits, and a healthy respect for the human body - its limitations and its range of amazing possibilities. Students are grouped according to age and skill level with specific criteria for advancement.

Boys Gymnastics – Age 6 & up
Special attention is given to the skills and apparatus used in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics - parallel bars, pommel horse, rings, vault, horizontal bar, and floor exercise. Classes are designed to develop general fitness - strength, power, flexibility, and coordination - and to introduce the competitive events.

Dance/Acro/Tumble - Age 6 and up
In contrast to traditional gymnastics training, the DAT curriculum explores gymnastics from a creative point of view. The combination of dance, acrobatics, and tumbling complements technical instruction with a playful, adventurous approach to skill acquisition. The focus is on solid gymnastics "basics" and an ever-expanding movement vocabulary that goes beyond the specific (technical) skills used competitive gymnastics. The fundamentals of dance technique, choreography (rhythm, dynamics, use of space, structure and composition), and the art of presentation and performance are at the heart of the program. DAT also emphasizes teamwork, cooperation and a sense of responsibility for one’s own training and development.

Trampoline & Tumbling (T & T) - Age 5 and up
An excellent alternative for students who do not particularly enjoy the challenges of the artistic apparatus. Perfect for aspiring cheerleaders!

Flip! is designed for older children - age 8 & up - who are interested in training "air time" for diving and Xtreme sports. Flip! includes the trampoline, TumblTrak, mini-tramp, rod floor, and conditioning for strength and flexibility.

Performing & Competitive Teams:

Skyview Team programs offer children the opportunity to pursue gymnastics to a more advanced level, to compete in the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic programs, and to perform on National and International stages. The challenges and the rewards of making a serious commitment to the sport are absolutely incomparable. Gymnastics is a difficult and beautiful sport with lessons to teach about teamwork, responsibility, perseverance, and the power of a positive attitude. Gymnasts are among the strongest and healthiest of all young athletes - physically and mentally. It is our goal to give every athlete the opportunity to excel, and to do so in a positive, nurturing atmosphere.

Skyview Gymdancers - Directed by Diane Floyd

The Gymdancers performance team is the foundation of Skyview programs. The team is open to students Level 3 and above by invitation. They perform at schools, fairs and community events throughout the year, and occasionally travel to Regional and National Gymnastics Festivals. The Gymdancers have also represented the US at three international festivals - World Gymnaestradas in 1999 (Göteburg, Sweden), 2003 (Lisbon, Portugal), and 2007 (Dornbirn, Austria).

Acrobatic Gymnastics - LeeAnn Lenhart, Head Coach

Acrobatic Gymnastics is a sport which combines the power and athletic prowess of Tumbling and Artistic Gymnastics with the grace, artistry and presentation of dance. Athletes (men and women) compete in Pairs, Trios or Fours.

In its short history, Skyview Acrobatics has counted numerous State, Regional and National Champions among its team members. The Skyview trio of Summers, Rockhill and Summers represented the US in International competition on several occasions: in France at the World Age Group Games in 2004 (4th), in Belgium at the Flanders International Acro Cup in 2005 (3rd), at the Freedom Cup in Washington, D.C. in 2006 (placing 2nd), and in Portugal at the World Championship Age Group Competition also in 2006 (placing 2nd).

Artistic Gymnastics
Girls - Age 7 and up - Mimi Husser, Head Coach

Artistic Gymnastics includes the events familiar to all from the Olympics - floor exercise, balance beam, uneven bars, and vault. Athletes who meet the requirements for USAG Competition may participate in the Women's Junior Olympic Program at Skyview. Competitive gymnastics is a year-round training program with the meet season running roughly November through May.

Trampoline & Tumbling - Paul Goodwin, Head Coach

Athletes in this division compete on trampoline, synchronized trampoline (two at once!), double mini trampoline, and power tumbling. The Skyview T & T team has just concluded it's first season with a trip to the National Championships.