Gymnastics Classes -

Registration begins August 1, 2008

12-week school year sessions 2008-09

• Fall Session: September 2 - November 24

• Winter Session: December 1 - March 7

• Spring Session: March 9 - May 23

Click below for printable version:

Venice Gymnastics & Dance Schedule

Venice Registration Form

2008-09 Englewood Gymnastics Info

Englewood Registration Form

 

Class description, days, times & fees:

Parent and Tot - This is a special program in which parent and child (18 - 36 months) work together to build locomotor skills and flexibility in a gymnastics environment. Each class begins with a warm-up and stretch with music. Parents help their children through obstacle courses and basic moves on gymnastics equipment such as the tumble track, pit, balance beams & bars.Class length is 45 minutes.

Cost: $96 MBR / $144 NMBR

• Venice Program#:
  -1GMTOT3 - Tuesday 11:15 am
  -1GMTOT1 - Friday 10:15 am
  -1GMTOT2 - Saturday 9:15 am
• Englewood Program #:
  -2GMTOT1 - Wednesday 9:30 am

Preschool Classes - Age 3, 4, & 5 years as of Sept. 1, 2008. These classes meet for 45 minutes, once per week.They are designed to help boys and girls develop coordination and physical fitness through basic locomotor and gymnastics skills. Special activities, along with the use of sized-down & some full-sized gymnastics equipment will be geared for each age group.

Cost: $96 MBR / $144 NMBR

• Venice Program#:
  -1GMPRE1- Monday 6:15 pm (3 - 5 yrs)
  -1GMPRE3 - Tuesday 10:15 am (3 - 5 yrs)
  -1GMPRE2 - Wednesday 3:00 (4 - 5 yrs) on-site YMCA VPK students ONLY
  -1GMPRE4 -Thursday 5:15 pm (3 - 5 yrs)
  -1GMPRE5 - Friday 9:15 am (3 - 5 yrs)
  -1GMPRE6 - Friday 11:15 am (3 - 5 yrs) on-site YMCA Preschool students ONLY
  -1GMPRE7 - Saturday 10:15 am (3 - 5 yrs)
• Englwood Program #:
  -2GMPRE1 - Tuesday 6:30 pm (3 - 5 yrs)
  -2GMPRE2 - Wednesday 10:30 am (3 - 5 yrs)

Kindergym - one hour, once per week for 5 & 6 year-old boys and girls enrolled in kindergarten.This class provides a transition from preschool gymnastics to instructional gymnastics. Students work with others their age on building coordination and strength. Proper progressions are followed on all gymnastics events in developing skills and self esteem.

Cost: $114 MBR / $171 NMBR

• Venice Program #:
  -1GMKNDR1 - Monday 5:00 pm
  -1GMKNDR2– Thursday 6:00 pm
• Englewood Program #:
  -2GMKNDR1 - Tuesday 4:30 pm

Girls and Boys Instructional Gymnastics - one hour, once per week for grades 1-8. These classes are structured to teach girls & boys proper gymnastics progressions on all events. The focus is on building strength, coordination, and self esteem.

Cost: $114 MBR / $171 NMBR

• Venice Program #:
  -1GMINST1 - Monday 5:00 pm (4th - 8th grade)
  -1GMINST2 - Monday 7:00 pm (1st - 3rd grade)
  -1GMINST4 - Wednesday 6:00 (1st - 3rd grade)
  -1GMINST3 - Thursday 5:00 pm (1st - 3rd grade)
  

• Englwewood Program #:
  -2GMINST1 - Tuesday 5:30 pm (1st - 3rd grade)
  -2GMINST3 - Tuesday 7:30 pm (4th and up)

Progressive Gymnastics - one hour, twice per week for grades 1-8. Girls will devote a more concentrated effort to perfecting gymnastics skills and technique. Classes are geared to reinforce basics while introducing new skills. Beginner through ex-team members welcome.

Cost: $171 MBR / $256 NMBR

• Venice Program #:
  -1GMPROG1 - Mon/Thurs 4:00 pm 1st – 8th grade girls
  -1GMPROG2 - Mon/Thurs 6:00 pm 1st – 8th grade girls

Let’s Cheer & Tumble – Grades 1st - 5th, one hour and 15 minutes, once per week. Each class is geared for boys and girls who have the desire to learn the sport of cheerleading. Class emphasizes proper technique for jumps, stunts, & motions while incorporating basic through advanced tumbling skills. Poms included to keep at the end of the session.

Cost: $135 MBR / $201 NMBR

• Venice Program #:
  -1GMCHEER1 - Tuesday 6:00 - 7:15 pm
  

Teen Tumble - Grades 6th - 12th, one hour and 15 minutes, once per week. This class was created to teach older girls and boys the essentials of tumbling, whether for cheerleading or just for fun and exercise.

Cost: $135 MBR / $201 NMBR

• Venice Program #:
  -1GMTEEN1 - Thursday 7:00 - 8:15 pm

Competitive Gymnastics Program - Home of the Venice Goldstar Gymnastics Team– USAG & AAU member club. Girls participate in level 3 - 8 competitions.Team members are selected by recommendation and tryout only. Call gymnastics director at 375-9121 for more information.

Competitive Cheerleading Program - Beginning December 2008. Grades 1st & up. Cheer squads will participate in competitions throughout the state of Florida. Cheer team members are selected by recommendation and tryout only. Call the cheer/dance coordinator atl (941) 375-9121 for more information.

Full-Day Gymnastics & Rock Climbing Camps - Camps will be held 9 am - 5 pm throughout the school-year on days Sarasota County Schools are closed. Early care (7 am) & late care (6 pm) will be available for an extra fee.

• Venice Program #: -1GMFULLDAY(date)
  Friday, October 17
  Wednesday, November 26
  Monday, December 22
  Tuesday, December 23
  Monday, December 29
  Tuesday, December 30
  Monday, January 12
  Monday, January 19
  Monday, February 16
  Friday, March 20

 

Golf Tournament - 2008 YMCA Golf Tournament, Saturday, September 27th.  Hosted by Pelican Point Golf and the YMCA Goldstar Gymnastics Team.  Call Michelle at (941) 375-9121 to register your foursome.  Donations and hole sponsors welcome!

Please contact our staff with any questions regarding the programs.

Michelle Guy, Department Director
(941) 375-9121

Whitney Carter, Dance and Cheerleading Coordinator
(941) 375-9121