
Learn to cartwheel and flip in our special “tumbling only” classes, perfect for kids interested in cheerleading, dance, or martial arts. Tumbling class is also terrific for kids who want to stay active and have lots of fun! Gymnastics students may also add a tumbling class to their workout schedule in order to speed their progression in the sport. Tumblers get a great workout using the Spring Floors, Trampolines, Tumble Trak and other special equipment. Drills are included to enhance strength and flexibility necessary for tumbling skills.
Tumbling Beginners - Ages 7 and up
Beginner tumblers learn basic tumbling skills, using the spring floors, trampolines, and tumble track. Students will work on progressive skills leading up to back and front handsprings, including handstands, cartwheels, round-offs, and back walkovers. Drills to improve technique will be the focus and students will also perform conditioning drills to improve strength and flexibility necessary for tumbling. No previous skills are required. Students will progress to Intermediate Tumbling when they can consistently perform a back handspring with a light spot from the coach.
Intermediate Tumbling - Ages 7 and up
Intermediate tumbling is designed for those tumblers who are able to perform their back handspring with a light spot. Intermediate tumblers will focus on performing a back handspring without a spot and on connecting their round-off back handsprings. Tumblers will also be introduced to front tumbling. Students will progress to Advanced Tumbling when they are able to perform a round-off back handspring series independently.
Advanced Tumbling - All Ages
Advanced tumbling is designed for students who can consistently perform a round-off, back handspring with no help from a coach. Tumblers will focus on connecting multiple back handsprings with proper techniques and will perform drills in leading to back tucks, layouts, and twisting layouts. Enrollment for this class is by coach recommendation after an evaluation has been completed.
Tumble Bugs Beginners - Ages 4-6
This is a beginner level class for our younger tumblers, using our Tumbling Beginners curriculum. Coaches will use the same equipment and drills, but will tailor the class for kids in this age group. Tumble Bugs Beginners will advance to Tumble Bugs Intermediate when they can consistently perform a back handspring with a light spot.
Tumble Bugs Intermediates - Ages 4-6
Tumble Bugs Intermediates will focus on performing a back handspring without a spot and on connecting their round-off back handspring. Tumblers will also be introduced to front tumbling.
Tumble Bugs Intermediates will progress to Advanced Tumbling when they are able to perform a round-off back handspring series independently.
Tumbling for Dancers - Ages 6 & up
A special Tumbling class for dancers, this class focuses on cartwheels, aerial cartwheels, back & front walkovers, and back handsprings. Dancers will also perform drills to improve strength and flexibility.
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