Advanced Gymnastics Classes
& Rec Team

Preschool Prodigies class is specifically designed for gymnasts ages 3-5 who have mastered the preschool skill sheet and are ready for a bigger challenge. Preschool Prodigies allows gymnasts ages 3-5 to begin working on the Level 1-3 Intro skill sheets in special classes designed for these rising stars. Five-year-olds who have passed their Preschool Skills Test are still welcomed to join an Intro Gymnastic Ages 6-12+ class.

• Requirements: Must have passed Intro Preschool Gymnastics.
• Attire: Leotard, t-shirt, athletic shorts, or sweatpants with elastic waistband or drawstring. Bare feet or footless tights/leggings; no socks or shoes permitted. Hair must be tied back so it is out of the participant’s eyes.
• Max Ratio: 6.
• Credits:  At least 48-hour written notice $25; one- to 47-hour written notice: $15; 2 per session.

The UMDGC Advanced Intro Classes are designed as an accelerated class program for those that have an aspiration to be on the gymnastics teams.  We accomplish this through: 

1. Instruction by the most experienced class staff and team coaches.
2. Being longer duration where possible.
3. Being held at off-peak time when possible to maximize the amount of space available for additional side stations and to minimize distractions.
4. Focusing solely on the events the athlete would compete, plus trampoline and tumbltrak, in order to reduce the number of skills that are required to progress to preteam.

• Requirements:  Must have passed Intro Level 2. 
• Attire: Leotard, t-shirt, athletic shorts, or sweatpants with elastic waistband or drawstring.  Bare feet or footless tights/leggings; no socks or shoes permitted.  Hair must be tied back so it is out of the participant’s eyes. 
• Max Ratio: 6. 
• Credits:  Base $20; Max 2.

The UMDGC Advanced Intro Classes are designed as an accelerated class program for those that have an aspiration to be on the gymnastics teams. We accomplish this through the following:

1. Instruction by the most experienced class staff and team coaches.
2. Being longer duration where possible.
3. Being held at off-peak times to maximize the space available for additional stations and to minimize distractions.
4. Focusing solely on the events the athlete would compete, plus trampoline and tumbltrak, to reduce the number of skills that are required to progress to preteam. If the gymnast enrolls in the intro program, the normal skill sheet will be utilized.

• Requirements: Must have passed Intro Level 2 and at least 5 years old.
• Attire: Leotard, t-shirt, athletic shorts, or sweatpants with elastic waistband or drawstring. Bare feet or footless tights/leggings; no socks or shoes permitted. Hair must be tied back so it is out of the participant’s eyes.
• Max Ratio: 7.
• Credits:  At least 48-hour written notice $25; one- to 47-hour written notice: $15; 2 per session.

Men’s Gymnastics 4 Life instills the same form, technique, and skill progressions that team gymnasts use to master flips and acrobatics on the men’s gymnastics event: Floor, Pommels/Mushroom, Rings, Vault, P-Bars, and High Bar, plus some trampoline and tumbltrak.  This program is designed so that students can develop gymnastics prowess for personal enjoyment without the commitment of competition or to assist in other sports. 

• Requirements: Must have passed Boys Preteam. 
• Attire: T-shirt, athletic shorts, or sweatpants with elastic waistband or drawstring.  Bare feet. 
• Max Ratio: 8. 
• Credits:  Base $20; Max 2.

UMDGC's Topaz class is designed for female gymnasts of all ages (including adults) who are eligible for USAG Xcel or Developmental teams but are not interested in competing or are unable to make the commitment to join the team.  The program will focus on skills at the level that the gymnast would be competing and learning routines to compete.  If there is interest, up to two in-house competitions will be hosted.  Skill advancement and in-house competition results do not change the gymnast’s level eligibility within the USAG competitive programs. 

• Requirement: Females ages 10+ who have passed UMDGC Girls Preteam 2; competed Xcel Silver or USAG Girls Developmental Level 3 in the past; competed an equivalent in USAIGC or NAIGC; or by coach invitation. 
• Attire: Leotard or t-shirt with athletic shorts or sweatpants with elastic waistband or drawstring.  Bare feet, footless tights/leggings, or gymnastics shoes.  No socks or street shoes permitted.  Hair must be tied back so it is out of the participant’s eyes. 
• Max Ratio: 8. 
• Credits: No credits offered for missing classes. 
• Special Note:  Not eligible for the Add-A-Class Discount due to its very reduced rate.