Front Tumbling

Front 1
Front 2-4

Front tumbling tends to be the first tumbling skills you learn – front handspring in the grass or front flips off the diving board. And if a tumbler ever develops a mental block, they tend to focus on front tumbling. Why? Because front tumbling skills are less scary and safer to do on your own – you will fall on your butt instead of your head. In these classes you will learn the techniques and body positioning required to perform front tucks, front handsprings, front tumbling series, and front twisting in a safe manner.

Instruction: All tumbling classes will provide instruction exclusively on spring floor, foam strip, trampoline, TumblTrak, air floor, and/or AirTrak.  Other events such as balance beam, bars, rings, and vault are NOT covered in tumbling classes.

New or Returning Tumbler Evaluations: New participants or tumblers that have done classes or privates away from UMDGC are highly encouraged to be evaluated.  Schedule an evaluation prior to registering - 610-731-0022 or frontdesk@umdgc.com

Reps for Teams:  UMDGC is aware that many local teams require athletes to do reps outside of their normal team practices.  Athletes will not be allocated time to do reps within UMDGC’s class setting.  If the class organically is doing something that will count towards their reps, participants are welcome to film during the class.  Remember, participants of all of UMDGC’s teams and those enrolled in the highest class levels always receive free open workouts, where reps may be done without restriction. 

 

FRONT TUMBLING 1

The focus of this class is learning front handsprings, front handspring stepouts, mounters, dive rolls, and front tucks.  Because they are a key component of most of these skills, a portion of each class will be used to practice handstands.  The most important skill in tumbling and gymnastics, handstands develop the shoulder and core strength, tightness, and body awareness that will make more advanced skills much easier. 

  • Requirement:  Must have passed Tumbling 1.  New tumblers with standing roundoff, cartwheels, bridges with straight arms, and handstands are encouraged to be evaluated before registering. 
  • Attire & Shoes: Leotard, t-shirt, sports bra, athletic shorts, or sweatpants with elastic waistband or drawstring.  Bare feet, or clean and dry cheerleading shoes. 
  • Max Ratio: 6. 
  • Credits: Base $15; Max 2.

Summer I
(Jun 16-Jul 11)
  Mon  

Summer II
(Jul 11-Aug 8)
  Mon  
     

FRONT TUMBLING 2-4

The focus of this class is learning front layouts, front twisting, front tuck stepouts, and combinations of front tumbling skills.  Perfection of Front Tumbling 1 skills will also be done. 

  • Requirement: Must have passed Front Tumbling 1. 
  • Attire & Shoes: Leotard, t-shirt, sports bra, athletic shorts, or sweatpants with elastic waistband or drawstring.  Bare feet, or clean and dry cheerleading shoes. 
  • Max Ratio: 7. 
  • Credits & Prorating: Base $15; Max 2.

Spring II
(Apr 28-Jun 8)
   

Summer I
(Jun 16-Jul 11)
Front Tumbling 2-4 is not offered in the Summer
due to limited class times.

Summer II
(Jul 11-Aug 8)
Front Tumbling 2-4 is not offered in the Summer
due to limited class times.