Gymnastics

Gymnastics

Recreational gymnastics is open to girls and boys starting at walking age. Recreational activities are designed for every level and include parent-child, toddler, beginner, intermediate, advanced, tumbling, and rings & swings. The Springfield Y also has a competitive activity for girls and athletes are required to try out for the team.

Recreational Gymnastics

Recreational gymnastics focuses on developing youth skills, strength, and flexibility all in a fun and structured environment. Rec gymnastics have USA Gymnastics certified coaches and is suitable for any level of gymnast.

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Competitive Gymnastics

The mission of the YMCA Gymnastics Team is to foster an environment allowing young athletes to become superior gymnasts, to contribute to team camaraderie and sportsmanship, and build lifelong skills consistent with the Y’s mission and cause. The team competes USAG levels 3-10 and all Xcel Levels at meets in and around central Illinois.

YMCA Gymnastics Team

Infant/Preschool

LITTLE BUGS
(Tiny Tumbler Parent Child- Ages walking – 2.5)

This class will meet in our pre-school gym and helps with social awareness, provides sensory stimulation, increases confidence, promotes a healthy lifestyle, and improve mood but, most of all, it allows precious time to be spent with your little one!

Young children practicing gymnastics in a Mini Bees class at Springfield YMCA, nurturing early physical development.

MINI BEES
(Parent-child transition class – Ages 2.5 -3.5)

This class is transitional to get your tiny gymnast ready for an instructor-led class. Classes will have fun, work on social skills/sharing, and focus on the basics of gymnastics.

Toddlers learning basic gymnastics moves at Springfield YMCA, focusing on balance and coordination in a playful setting.

TODDLER BEES
(Ages 3-5)

Toddle Bees is our first preschool class that is instructor-led. Your child must be ready to participate in a class without their adult. Parents may enjoy 30 quiet minutes to themselves outside the Gymnastics Center while the instructor introduces your toddler to jumps, rolls, bars and beam.

KINDER BEGINNER
(5 YearS Old)

This beginner class serves as a transition from the Pre-K classes to our school-age classes.

Bars: Jump to front support, begin pullovers.

Beam: Walks, releve and passe holds, straight jumps, levers.

Floor: Rolls, begin handstands and cartwheels.

Vault: Jumps, board technique, stick finish.

School Age Classes

KINDER BEGINNER
(5 YearS Old)

This beginner class serves as a transition from the Pre-K classes to our school-age classes.

Bars: Jump to front support, begin pullovers.

Beam: Walks, relieve and passe holds, straight jumps, levers.

Floor: Rolls, begin handstands and cartwheels.

Vault: Jumps, board technique, stick finish.

School-age children engaging in beginner gymnastics at Springfield YMCA, improving flexibility and strength.

SCHOOL AGE BEGINNER
(6 and up)

Bars: Jump to front support, begin pullovers.

Beam: Walks, releve and passe holds, straight jumps, levers.

Floor: Rolls, begin handstands and cartwheels.

Vault: Jumps, board technique, stick finish.

ADVANCED BEGINNER
(6 and up)

Bars: Pullovers, carts, begin under swing dismounts.

Beams: Levers, jumps, pivot turns.

Floor: Cartwheels, handstands, rolls, bridges.

Vault: Stick finish, forward rolls to introduce dive rolls.

INTERMEDIATE

Bars: Chin-up pullovers, casts, glides, back hip circles, start stride circles, dismounts.

Beams: Side handstand dismounts, handstands, leaps.

Floor: Cartwheels, handstands, round-offs, rebounds, bridge kick overs,
backbends.

Advanced gymnastics class at Springfield YMCA, where participants hone their skills and prepare for competitions.

ADVANCED

Bars: Chin-up pullovers, productive casts, back hip circles, stride circles, dismounts, body positioning, guide swings and kip drills.

Beam: Mounts, side handstand dismounts on medium beam, handstands, leaps, start cartwheel low beam.

Floor: Round offs, back walkovers, handstand walks, handstand forward rolls, front walkovers, begin front handsprings and back handsprings.

Children practicing gymnastics at Springfield YMCA, enhancing coordination and confidence through structured programs.

TUMBLING 1

This is a beginner class for those with little or no experience. In this class, participants will work on Introductory and progressive tumbling. 

TUMBLING 2

Gymnasts must have completed Tumbling 1 or be approved by the gymnastics director. In this class, they will work on front limbers, walkovers, and handsprings.

TUMBLING 3

Gymnasts must have completed Tumbling 2 or be approved by the gymnastics director. In this class, they will work on handsprings, connections, series and tucks.

RINGS AND SWINGS

Improve motor skills, coordination and balance and build strength! This all-boys class will introduce boys to beginner gymnastics. They will learn tumbling skills and be introduced to the high bar and rings. MUST BE DIRECTOR APPROVED.

Gymnastics Camps

Campers will tumble & flip their way through weeks of camp on our beautiful gymnastics center. Gymnastics camp is located at the Downtown Y and is from 9am- 4pm with childcare from 7am- 9am and 4pm- 6pm.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Boys and girls ages walking and up. All ability levels are welcome.
Athletes must try out for the competitive team. Contact our gymnastics director at medwards@springfieldymca.org
All gymnastics programming is held at the Downtown Y.
Recreational gymnastics programming is scheduled by season and runs year-round. Classes take place in the evenings and on weekends, with camps during the summer.

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