GYMNASTICS
A Message to Parents
Brain growth is stimulated by use for children ages two to six with completion of development by the age of seven. A program of physical activity into a child’s life can strongly influence the process of brain growth and neurological organization. The classes offered by the Gymnastics Department are specifically designed to stimulate intellectual growth as well as physical development. Our program ensures that each child gets the opportunity to achieve his or her potential.
ONE-ON-ONE LESSONS
Private and Semi-Private lessons are available! Pricing for one-on-one instruction can be found on page 20 of our Program Guide.
Group pricing is also available! For more information contact Rose Schutte, Program Director, at 492-9134 or email rschutte@sidney-ymca.org
TUMBLING
To register or for more information about times, ages, and program fees regarding Tumbling at the YMCA, click here.
Tumbling Classes
Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced In this class, participants will work towards their personal goals. Target Skills: Tumbling skills such as rolls, handstands, cartwheels, round-offs, walkovers, back handsprings, tucks, layouts, full twists, etc. will be taught. See our Program Guide for complete details.
Drop in Tumbling is also offered, at $5 per visit. Register at the Welcome Center.
- Monday 4:30PM-5:00PM
- Tuesday 4:30PM-5:00PM
- Wednesday 3:30PM-4:30PM
- Thursday 4:30PM-5:00PM
Questions? Contact Rose Schutte, Program Director at (937) 492-9134, x224 or email Rose Schutte.
Gymnastics is progressive by nature. Classes build on top of one another. It is very important to understand that it takes time to develop strength, flexibility and coordination to achieve the skills necessary to advance to the next level. Gymnastics takes time, patience, repetition and love for the sport in order to excel. Success in gymnastics is measured in small steps.
To register or for more information about times, ages, and program fees regarding Gymnastics at the YMCA, click here.
Dress Code & Class Rules
Need to wear either a leotard or shorts with tucked-in shirt. No zippers, belts, buttons or snaps allowed on clothing as it could cause injury to your child and damage equipment.
Hair must be pulled back into a ponytail.
No food, drinks or gum are allowed in the gym.
Class Length
30 min.-1/week
45 min.-1/week
Parent & Child: Our parent and Child classes offer an opportunity for baby and a parent/guardian to bond while providing movement experiences that promote their motor skill development through fundamental gymnastics movements. Parent participation is encouraged but not required.
Preschool Gymnastics: Preschool beginner and preschool advanced classes focus on developing skills while having fun and making new friends. Skills progress from working and socializing with others, proper body positions, handstands, cartwheels, and other advanced locomotive skills on the floor along with apparatus work (beam, vault, and bars).
Early Explorers Drop In Gymnastics for Parent/Child & Preschool: A great way for tots and preschoolers age 10 months to 5 years to socialize and work on large motor skills in the gymnastics gym. A parent or guardian must participate with the child. A gymnastics coach is on hand to help guide and maintain safety.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA Preschool Gymnastics Programs, please contact Rose Schutte, Program Director - at (937) 492-9134, x224 or email Rose Schutte.
PROGRESSIVE GYMNASTICS
To register or for more information about times, ages, and program fees regarding Gymnastics at the YMCA, click here.
Dress Code & Class Rules
Need to wear either a leotard or shorts with tucked-in shirt. No zippers, belts, buttons or snaps allowed on clothing as it could cause injury to your child and damage equipment.
Hair must be pulled back into a ponytail.
No food, drinks or gum are allowed in the gym.
Our progressive gymnastics program offers non competitive classes for youth ages 6 and up.
Level 1 - Beginner: This is a perfect class for students who have never participated in gymnastics before!
Target Skills: Cartwheel (Floor), 2 feet jump on spring board (Vault), Glide Swing (Bars), Releve Walks (Beam)
Level 2 - Intermediate: This class places emphasis on strength, flexibility and confidence as participants move into more advanced skills.
Target Skills: Round Off (Floor), Back-Bend (Floor), V-hang (Bars), arabesque (Beam)
Level 3 - Advanced: In this advanced gymnastics class, greater focus is placed on proper technique, conditioning, confidence, and self-reliance as the skill sets dramatically advance.
Target skills: Back handsprings (floor), back walk overs (floor), back hip circles (bars), handstand on the balance beam, and many other higher level skills will be the basis of this class.
Our pre-competitive gymnastics program is designed for youth ages 6 years and up who have an interest in a more competitive and team environment. Pre-team will practice two days a week to prepare athletes to advance to the Competitive Team with the option for age qualified athletes to compete. Pre-Team will provide them with a fun introduction to competitive gymnastics! This is a great way to start the journey of competitive gymnastics and the team experience.
Pre-Team: We work on Competitive Level 3 and Xcel Bronze skills to get your child ready for the Gymnastics Team. Participant must be evaluated by The Gymnastics Director before joining.
Target Skills: Round-off Backward Roll (Floor), Front Handspring (Floor), Back Hip circle (Bars), Forward-Roll (Balance Beam), Front Handspring over L3 vault pit (vault).
All Around Gymnastics: Experience a wide variety of the sport of gymnastics from Acro and Dance to Rhythmic gymnastics and everything in between! Join us as we jump into the world of gymnastics! You will try: gymnastics (bars, beam, vault and floor), dance, acrobatic gymnastics, Rhythmic gymnastics, Ninja-nastics, and boys gymnastics. We will work on different skills and learn fun routines!
Boys Gymnastics: In this class participants will work towards their personal goals with emphasis on strength, flexibility, and tumbling. Target Skills: Cartwheels/Round-offs (Floor), Inverted handstands (rings), pullovers (Bars), Releve Walks (Balance Beam).
To register or for more information about times, ages, and program fees regarding Gymnastics at the YMCA, click here.
Questions? Contact Rose Schutte, Program Director at (937) 492-9134, x224 or email Rose Schutte.
GYMNASTICS TEAM Gymnastics Team National Champions 2000-2023
Did you know that the Sidney-Shelby County Family YMCA has one of the largest and most accomplished gymnastics centers in this region of Ohio?
Our Gym features:
Air-conditioned gym
Fully Qualified and Experienced Staff
6200 square feet of floor space
Equipment for all Women’s Olympic Events
Tumble Trak
Spring Floor
Preschool gymnastics equipment
Sidney-Shelby County YMCA Pride
We want YOU on our team! Come get an evaluation from our team coaches to try out for our Gymnastics Team.
Our Y Gymnastics Team is open to Sidney-Shelby County YMCA youth members ages 6 and up that have completed Pre-Team class or are able to complete a skills test with previous gymnastics background. Athletes perform in four exercises; vault, beam, uneven bars, and the floor exercise. They compete in their age group level against other YMCA athletes at home and away meets.
Try-outs for our Team will begin March 2024! More info coming soom.
Questions? Please contact Rose Schutte, Program Director, at rschutte@sidney-ymca.org or call (937)492-9134 ext. 224