Girls 3 Gymnastics (6-18)
Waukesha YMCASkill requirements: run, jump up to vault table, handstand fall flat on mat stack (vault); kickover (bars), low beam teeter-totter (beam); vertical handstand and cartwheel (floor).
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
Skill requirements: run, jump up to vault table, handstand fall flat on mat stack (vault); kickover (bars), low beam teeter-totter (beam); vertical handstand and cartwheel (floor).
Gymnastics class ideal for beginners.
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.
"Water Stamina: Children entering this level should be able to front and back float independently. Students learn to swim to safety from a longer distance. They are introduced to rhythmic breathing and integrated arm and leg action. Ages 6-12 years."
"Stroke Introduction: Children entering this level should be able to swim 10-15 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 3-5 years. "
"Water Acclimation: For the child not quite ready to swim without the parent. Transition between parent and instructor throughout first half of session. Focus is on learning to listen to an instructor, becoming comfortable in the water, and safely exploring movement in the water. Ages 3-5 years."