Developed in 1989 at SGA, and revised annually ever since, the American Gymnastics Progression takes children through over 300 skills to the levels they use to be playground hotshots, compete in high school, or just increase their skill level and confidence. When you visit, please ask to see the curriculum cards which track your child's progress. These cards show how each skill leads to the next skill in the major gymnastics progression.
SGA offers a wide variety of recreational classes, ranging from toddler movement to adult classes. Your first stop will be to talk to the Registrars at the front desk. (206-362-7447) or in Spokane (509-533-9646).
Seattle Gymnastics Academy's recreational program exists to provide fun and exciting gymnastics and to promote healthy, active, happy children. Gymnastics benefits everyone. We don't focus solely on the physical strengths and skills for gymnastics, but also strive to instill life lessons of persistence and determination. Our students have fun climbing, tumbling and being upside down, but they also build body awareness, coordination, balance, strength and flexibility; necessary skills to be successful in any of their athletic endeavors.
SGA's recreational mantra is to provide:
Successful
Tools for
Active
Responsible
Self-Confident children.
Below is a brief description of the current classes we have available in Seattle:
6 months 5 yrs.
Baby & Me: (6 months - 12 months) A 35-minute class that works on building on baby's emerging movement through sitting, crawling and walking. Baby gymnasts will explore tunnels, slides, climbing and rolling in a fun, safe environment.
Tykes: (12 months - 18 months) A 35-minute class that develops basic motor skills-walking, climbing, stepping, sliding, jumping and so on-through the use of music and specialized equipment designed for youngsters.
Parent & Tot: (18 months - 3 yrs.) a 45-minute class for very young gymnasts who still require the assistance of a parent or guardian to explore body movement, coordination and balance utilizing special gymnastics equipment designed for small sizes.
Bees: (2 1/2 - 3 yrs.) a 45-minute class for young gymnasts that will focus on following directions and learn beginning rolling, hanging, jumping and gymnastics body shapes without the assistance of a parent or guardian.
Creative movement: (2 1/2 - 4 yrs. depending on the class) Taught by Julie Silverstein, Director of Seattle Preschool, this class is a fun and nurturing environment for boys and girls who are ready to take a class without parents. It is a fabulous gross motor development opportunity and a time for their creativity to shine.
Trompers: (3 - 5 yrs.) a 45-minute class for young gymnasts to develop refined motor skills, strength and flexibility for advanced gymnastics skills such as the handstand and cartwheel.
Kinders: (4 - 5 yrs.) a 45-minute class for advanced Trompers class, prepping for and integrating Level 1 skills. Kinder gymnasts demonstrate superior attention skills, strength and an aptitude for gymnastics.
Day Level 1: (4 - 6 yrs.) an hour-long advanced beginner gymnastics class for those who have completed the Kinders class.
Girls 5 + yrs.
Seattle Gymnastics Academy utilizes
a specially developed progression program in its recreational
gymnastics classes. The curriculum covers over 300 progressive
skills with each level building on the next creating a safe fun
environment for your gymnast. The class breakout is as follows:
Girls Level 1 A: (5 - 7 yrs. beginner) a 60-minute
introductory gymnastics class.
Girls Level 1 B: (8 - 12 yrs. beginner) a 60-minute
introductory gymnastics class.
Girls Level 2 A: (5 - 7 yrs. completed L 1) a 60-minute beginning
gymnastics class.
Girls Level 2 B: (8 - 12 yrs. completed L 1) a 60-minute
beginning gymnastics class.
Girls Level 3 : (6+ yrs. completed L 2) a 60-minute intermediate gymnastics class.
Girls Level 4 : (6+ yrs. completed L 3) a 90-minute advanced gymnastics class. Testing required.
Girls Level 5: (completed L 4) a 90-minute twice a week gymnastics class. Testing required.
Girls Level 6: (completed L 5) a 2-hour twice a week gymnastics class. Testing required.
Boys 5 + yrs.
Boys Trompers, Day: (3 -4 yrs. beginner) a 45-minute class for young gymnasts to develop refined motor skills, strength and flexibility for advanced gymnastics skills such as the handstand and cartwheel.
Boys Sparks: (4 -5 yrs. beginner) a 60-minute introductory boys gymnastics class with focus on proper skill progression and fundamental strength development. Instructor advancement. These classes are offered in the mornings and afternoons.
Boys Stars: (6 yrs. + beginner) a 60-minute introductory boys gymnastics class with focus on proper skill progression and fundamental strength development. Instructor advancement.
Boys Novas (6 - 12 yrs. adv. beginner) a 60-minute boys gymnastics class focusing on skill development and increased strength goals. Instructor advancement.
Boys Giants: (intermediate) a 60-minute class of our highest recreational level, focusing on advanced skill development for talented boys.
Boys Rockets:
(pre-team) a 60-minute advanced class that begins training and
preparation for Team. 2/week
Testing required.
Boys -- Tumbling: (beginning and intermediate; 6+ yrs.) a 60-minute class twice a week that provides a place for boys to focus on tumbling and flipping in a safe environment
Boys Competitive Team: trains up to 4-hours four times a week that trains and participates in USAG competition.
Advanced Gymnasts for Girls
Beginning Tumbling : a 60-minute class that focuses on Floor and Trampoline skills, which are then combined to create fun aerial tricks. A great class for high school cheer leaders!
League Gymnastics A: a 90-minute class that gives young gymnasts an opportunity to be on a team, memorize routines, participate in meets with other local gyms, and be judged on their performance. A great way to build teamwork skills!
League Gymnastics AA: a 90-minute class that gives slightly older, more experienced gymnasts an opportunity to be on a team, memorize routines, participate in meets with other local gyms, and be judged on their performance.
League Gymnastics AAA: a 90-minute class twice a week that offers twice the opportunity to work out, and focuses on furthering the gymnast's interest and ability all within a casually competitive atmosphere.
High School Beginner: for high school-aged students who have had little or no gymnastics experience but would like to start, or who are on a high school team and would like another chance to perfect their skills outside of school.
High School Advanced: for high school-aged students who have had significant exposure to the sport and are looking for another opportunity to work out outside of school.
Adult Classes
Adult: a 2-hour class that gives adults the chance to delve into the sport for the first time and also provides former gymnasts with a safe environment in which to practice and receive on-going instruction. A waiver form and proof of health insurance (an insurance card) is required.
Last updated 8/22/08 LJH