Preteam Gymnastics Classes

Boys Preteam classes will focus on the boys gymnastics equipment: Floor, Pommels/Mushroom, Rings, Vault, P-Bars, and High Bar, plus some trampoline and tumbltrak. Gymnasts will learn all the skills required to compete USAG Developmental level 3.  There is a greater emphasis on form and technique, and an introduction to flexibility and strength training.  Due to the greater emphasis on skills versus recreation, groups are split solely by skill level and number of skills achieved. 

• Special Note: Attend either one or two days, whatever is best for your schedule.
• Requirements: Must have passed all the skills for Intro Gymnastics 3.  If you how experience at another gym and feel that your gymnast is ready for UMDGC's preteam program, please contact us to set-up an evaluation time. 
• Moving to Boys Team:  To move to UMDGC's team for the upcoming season, the gymnast must pass a test of Preteam skills no later than mid-August.  Once the gymnast has passed the skills test, he may officially join UMDGC's gymnastics team between June and August. 
• Attire: T-shirt, athletic shorts, or sweatpants with elastic waistband or drawstring.  Bare feet. 
• Max Ratio: 7. 
• Credits:  No credits offered for missing classes. 

Girls Preteam 1 serves as a transition from the Intro Gymnastics classes to the team program using the female equipment in the upstairs class gym:  vaults, bars, beam, and floor.  Trained staff will focus on improving form and technique on the essential skills that were learned in the Intro Gymnastics classes.  Flexibility, strength, and body positions will be introduced in class.  Groups are split solely by skill level and number of skills achieved; requests to be grouped with friends will not be considered. 

• Requirements: Must have passed Intro Gym 3.  If the gymnast has experience at another gym and may be ready for UMDGC's preteam program, please contact UMDGC to set-up an evaluation time before attempting to enroll. 
• Attire: Leotard must be worn.  Spandex-like athletic shorts may also be worn.  Bare feet. 
• Max Ratio: 7. 
• Credits:  Base $35; Max 2. 
• Testing:  To Test = 77 of 84 stars.  All vault, bars, beam, and floor skills must have 3 stars (63).  Additional 14 stars in the conditioning section.  Preteam 1 and Preteam 2 testing will take place in a group setting on a date and time determined by the team director based upon the availability of key team staff.  The team staff will evaluate the form, technique, and execution of the skills, plus body shapes, strength, and flexibility.  If the team staff deem that the Preteam 1 gymnast is ready to move up, the gymnast may move to Preteam 2 or Topaz.

GIRLS PRETEAM 2

Preteam 2 is designed for gymnasts interested in joining UMDGC’s female team programs:  Xcel, Girls Developmental, and Recreational/Topaz.  These classes will focus on learning the Xcel Silver skills using the women’s gymnastics equipment in the downstairs team gym.  There is a greater emphasis on the elements that will lead to success when competing:  form, discipline, technique, body positions, strength, and flexibility.  

• Requirements: Must have passed Girls Preteam 1. 
• Attire: Leotards must be worn.  Spandex-like athletic shorts may also be worn.  Bare feet. 
• Max Ratio: 9 . 
• Credits:  No credits offered for missing classes. 
• Testing:  Preteam 2 testing will take place in a group setting during late May or early June; and in mid-August only.  Requirements, days, and times will be released approximately 2 weeks prior to the testing.

Super Saltos is designed for those that have come through Intro Gymnastics classes and are eligible for Preteam 1, and would like a faster track to the UMDGC Xcel or girls team.  The more frequent practices should allow the gymnasts to advance to Preteam 2 quicker.  

• Requirements: By invitation by and evaluation by the Preteam Assistant Director.  Must be eligible for Preteam 1.  
• Max Ratio: 8. 
• Credits:  No credits offered for missing classes. 
• Additional Information:  It is recommended to sign-up for multiple sessions at once to minimize the risk of being put on the waitlist and/or attending Girls Preteam 1 classes.  See Girls Preteam 1 information for more details.

GIRLS PRETEAM BLUE

A UMDGC program that is designed to identify and train exceptional young female gymnasts so that they will have a greater and faster opportunity to compete at the optional level (levels 7+). This is accomplished through an accelerated program with greater expectations, maturity, and commitment. Due to the high expectations of the program, practice attendance is mandatory. Preteam Blue has a greater emphasis on strength, flexibility, and independently working on drills than the normal preteam program. 

• Requirement: By invite only. Targeted ages 5-7. 
• Registration Information: Commitment is year-round, including during UMDGC’s traditional breaks. Tuition is paid weekly in the summer and monthly in the school year. Friday school year practices are longer to accommodate potential cancellations due to staffing conflicts with competitions. 
• Moving to Intro Classes: If a gymnast wishes to switch from Girls Preteam Blue to Intro Gymnasts, the gymnast will enter as Intro 1. If the family believes the gymnast should start at a level higher than Intro 1, an evaluation must be scheduled with the front desk prior to registering for Intro classes.