Boys' Gymnastics
For Beginners to all levels of experience
Gleason's recreational program has many levels from beginning to advanced. Class time is usually 1/3 time tumbling, 1/3 apparatus, 1/3 trampoline. In emphasizing these three areas in our basic curriculum, Gleason's gives the student a strong all-around gymnastics foundation.
The sport of gymnastics can be used as a vehicle to enhance children's adaptation to both academics and sports. It is important to learn the movement concepts involved in a skill as well as learning the skill. The focus should be on the development of self-esteem along with skill acquisition.
Students must pass Beginning or be evaluated by Gleason's staff to enroll beyond introductory level
Muscle Mites - Ages 4-5, 60 mins - 1x week
In the Muscle-Mites class, the students will be introduced to the basics of gymnastics in all six events of men’s gymnastics: Floor Exercise, Pommel Horse, Still Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars, and Horizontal Bar. The trampoline is also used for learning and fun at this level. Rolls, handstands, and cartwheels are the basics taught in the tumbling section, while hanging, supporting, traveling, and proper landing techniques are the basic themes on all of the apparatus.
Beginning - Ages 6+, 60 mins - 1x week
These students will be introduced to the basics of gymnastics in all six events of men’s gymnastics: Floor Exercise, Pommel Horse, Still Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars, and Horizontal Bar. The trampoline is also used for learning and fun at this level. Rolls, handstands, and cartwheels are the basics taught in the tumbling section, while hanging, supporting, traveling, and proper landing techniques are the basic themes on all of the apparatus. The only difference is the age grouping and maturity level of the boys.
