Advanced INTRO & RecReationAL
Gymnastics Classes

ADVANCED INTRO

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.

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.

CURRENTLY NOT SCHEDULED

UMDGC's Topaz class is designed for female gymnasts of all ages (including adults) who have passed Girls Preteam 1 or eligible for Xcel or Developmental teams but are not interested in competing or are unable to make the commitment to join the team.  The class will focus on skills at the level that the gymnast would be competing.  Gymnasts will be able to move up levels if they achieve 90% of their skills at the current level, but it does not change their level eligibility within the USAG competitive programs. 

• Requirement: Females of any age who are eligible who have passed Girls Preteam 1 who do not wish to compete, or by coach’s invitation. 
• Attire: Leotard, t-shirt, athletic shorts, or sweatpants with elastic waistband or drawstring.  Bare feet or footless tights/leggings; no socks or shoes permitted. 
• Max Ratio: 8. 
• Credits: $20.  Max 2.