Gymnastics 1 (7-14)
Southwest YMCANo previous gymnastics experience required. Introduction to basic gymnastics skills. May have to repeat at this level more than once before moving to Gymnastics 2-3.
AUGUST 31 – OCTOBER 25
Online Member Registration: Opens Mon, Aug 3
Online Program Participant Registration:Â Opens Mon, Aug 10
OCTOBER 26 – DECEMBER 20
Online Member Registration: Opens Mon, Sept 28
Online Program Participant Registration:Â Opens Mon, Oct 3
No previous gymnastics experience required. Introduction to basic gymnastics skills. May have to repeat at this level more than once before moving to Gymnastics 2-3.
"Stroke Introduction: Children entering this level should be able to swim 15 yards on their front and back independently. Students develop stroke technique in front and back crawl and learn the breaststroke kick and butterfly kick. Treading is also introduced. Ages 6-12 years. "
"Water Acclimation & Movement: Children entering this level should be comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water. Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Children will work with an instructor to then focus on body position and...
"Water Movement: Children entering this level should be able to go underwater voluntarily. Students focus on body position and control, directional change, and forward movement in the water while continuing to practice how to safely exit if they would fall into a body of water. Ages 3-5 years."
"Water Acclimation: Children entering this level should be comfortable working with an instructor without a parent in the water. Students develop comfort with underwater exploration and learn to safely exit in the event of falling into a body of water. Ages 3-5 years."
Toddlers explore movement and gymnastics while using fun props and gymnastics equipment. A transition to on-my-own classes.