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Gymnastics
Pinnacle offers an array of gymnastic classes for Beginner to Advanced. Coaches will work to create a basic knowledge of the gym, gym safety and skills. Classes are separated by gender and age to create small, focused classes where athletes can learn at their own pace and level. Once a Coach feels like an athlete has grasped the skills of their current level they will recommend the student move up. Should an athlete excel quickly and show natural talent, they may be asked to try out for our competitive team - however, most students will advance at a steady pace and may take months to years to advance to team level.
BEGINNERS - Our Beginner Gymnastics class introduces kids to the fundamentals of gymnastics in a fun and supportive environment. Athletes will learn basic skills, improve coordination, and build confidence while developing a love for the sport.
Skills kids will work:
Vault: Skip, Hurdle onto board - jumps one foot to two feet, Straight jump onto 8” mat
Bars: Pull-over to finish in front support, Cast, hips leave bar, Back hip circle with spot, Cast, pushaway, stick, Forward roll over bar
Beam: Understands releve, Releve walks forward, backward and sideways, Arabesque, Stretch jump, 3 forward leg kicks (leap prep), 3 levers with straight back leg
Floor: ¾ handstand, no arch, feet together, Left & Right Cartwheel landing on feet, Handstand forward roll, Forward roll, Backward roll, Bridge.
Flexibility & Strength: 10 second chin hold, 10 second L hold, 5 push ups, 15 sit ups, Pike sit touching toes, Bridge hold for 5 seconds. Right & Left Splits 90⁰, Middle Splits 90⁰
INTERMEDIATE
Vault: Good Run, Hurdle onto board with arm circle, one foot to two feet, Straight jump onto vault mat, Dive roll onto vault mat (over roll onto 8” mat)
Bars: Pull-over, legs together and straight, Cast, 3 in a row with straight arms and legs, Back hip circle with light spot and good form, Under-swing dismount, Front support walk across bar
Beam: Standing Leap, Pivot turn, Tuck jump, Small handstand, lever, feet off beam, Cartwheel to side handstand on low beam, Understands Coupe, Passe, Releve
Floor: Good handstand with 2-3 second hold, Left & Right Cartwheel with straight arms and legs, Handstand fall to bridge, Backward roll to push up, Bridge kick over
Flexibility & Strength: 15 second chin hold, 10 second L hold, 15 second hollow body hold, Bridge with shoulders over wrists, Right & Left Splits 150⁰, Middle Splits 120⁰
Trampoline: Understands straight, tuck and straddle jumps, Seat, knees, handstand, Front handspring, Back handspring with spot, Flat back fall on 8 inch
PRE-TEAM
Vault: Good Run, Hurdle onto board, one foot to two feet, no run on board, Straight jump onto vault mat, Dive roll on flat surface, Handstand flat-back to straight body on vault mat, Handstand block on flat surface
Bars: Glide swing, toes in front, totally extended, Chin up pull-over, Back hip circle with straight arms and legs, Underswing dismount, Front support walk across bar both directions, Cast to 45⁰ degrees or higher
Beam: V-sit to push up, Scale to horizontal or below, Passe Heel lock ½ turn, Lever hop to start Handstand, Round off dismount
Floor: Handstand forward roll with arms straight, Left & Right Cartwheel with straight arms and legs, Handstand fall to bridge, kickover, Round off with rebound, Backward roll to push up with straight arms and legs, Understands and can perform correct split leap
Flexibility & Strength: 7 pull ups, 10 push-ups with correct form, 20 second hollow body hold, 7 leg lifts, Bridge with shoulders over wrists and legs together, Right & Left Splits 120⁰, Middle Splits 100⁰
Trampoline: Front handspring, 3 donkey kicks, Straight leg split jump, Straddle jump with hips rolled