Alexandria Public Schools Community Education

This class is for students ages 6 & up who have mastered: a vertical handstand on floor, levering cartwheel w/straight arms & legs, bridge kick-over w/straight legs on floor, round-off from panel mat, beginning back handspring shapes with spot, pull-over on bars, high toe walks on high beam, levering 1/2 handstand on floor beam and straight jump off springboard onto mat. Gymnasts will continue to gain strength and confidence while improving key gymnastics shapes and basic skills necessary for more advanced gymnastics. More emphasis will be placed on precision and mastery of key shapes and on presentation. More dance elements will begin to be implemented at this level. Gymnast MUST have passed flips or been given coaches permission to sign up for Aerials.

This class is for gymnasts ages 6 & up who have mastered: a 5 second bridge, a forward roll with legs together, backward roll, 3/4 handstand, levering cartwheel w/straight arms, bridge kick over from a mat, tucked pull-up hold on bars & lightly spotted pullover, and forward, backward, sideways walks on medium beam and walk unassisted on high beam. Gymnasts will continue to gain strength and confidence while improving key gymnastics shapes and basic skills necessary for more advanced gymnastics. Gymnast MUST have passed Tumblers or been given permission from a coach to sign up.

This class is for beginning gymnasts ages 5 & 6 who are NOT able to perform a cartwheel to a feet first landing. Gymnasts will work on vault, bars, beam and floor along with focusing on growing their strength and confidence.

This class is for gymnasts ages 7 & up who are NOT able to perform a cartwheel to a feet first landing. Gymnasts will work on vault, bars, beam and floor along with focusing on growing their strength and confidence.

Participant will be introduced to bars, beam, floor, and mini-tramp and must be potty-trained (no pull-ups). In this program children will put listening skills to good use!

This class is for children ages 6 and up who are looking for physical fitness and agility training mixed with basic gymnastics instruction. Obstacle course work and fitness challenges are the main training, mixed with some basic gymnastics skills. Focus will be on developing speed, strength, and athletic explosion.

This is a program for children 18 months or older (up to 3 1/2 years) accompanied by a parent or guardian at least 18 years old. This class is great for developing your child's listening skills, learning how to take turns, and developing hand-eye coordination and other motor skills. Please note, there is only room for one child and one parent in the class.

Classes will include instruction on floor, beam, bars, vault, and mini-tramp. Students will work on large motor skill development, stretching and balance. This is a great way for your child to learn teamwork and build relationship skills while having FUN!

This class is for gymnasts age 5 & up who are able to perform a cartwheel to feet first landing and a straight-arm bridge. Gymnasts will work on vault, bars, beam and floor along with focusing on growing their strength and confidence.

This class is for students ages 6 & up who have mastered: a forward roll, backward roll, levering cartwheel w/a lunge, tight locked handstand from lever, round-off, back limber, bridge kick-over from floor, pull-over on bars, 1/2 handstand on medium beam and a side handstand on the low beam. Gymnasts will begin focusing on more advanced skills needed to move into the competitive gymnastics program. More emphasis will be placed on precision and mastery of key shapes and on presentation. This level will begin combing skills, along with the introduction of more dance elements. Gymnast MUST have passed Aerials or been given coach permission before signing up for Twisters.