Diamond Gymnastics

Diamond Gymnastics offers a very special pre-school experience for your child.

Our philosophy for children ages 15 months to 4 1/2 years is to teach gymnastics and

fitness in a fun, safe environment with the objective of promoting basic coordination

and raising the child's self esteem.

Diamond's classes are designed to include physical movement (jumping, climbing,

tumbling, running etc) mixed with fun, to encourage motion skill development,

coordination and confidence.

Classes are typically offered in 12-14 week sessions (Fall, Winter, Spring), Mondays to

Saturdays.  A limited 9 week Summer Session is also offered.

Parent and Tot (aka Mom and Me) classes are taught for 15 months to 2 1/2 year olds

(M&M I) and 2 1/2 to 3 year olds (M&M II). Teacher to child ratio is 8:1.

3 1/2 to 4 year old classes (45 min - 6:1 teacher to child ratio) and 4-5 year old classes

(1 hour - 8:1 ratio) which are taught without the parent, offer a little more structure and

a little more gymnastics learning.  An observation room or our deck lends itself to great

viewing.

    Classes are taught according to the age and ability of the student.  Conditioning and

physical development are by-products of the program, as participants are encouraged

to learn more advanced skills.  Two levels of boys classes are offered and five levels of

girls classes are taught.

    Boys and girls are grouped for 5-7 year olds and ages 7 and up.

A boys beginner and advanced class is offered.  Trampolines, power tumbling floor,

rings and parallel bars are extensively utilized.

    Girls classes are grouped according to the following levels and skill requirements:

• Novice I         - Beginners
• Novice II        - Cartwheel
• Novice III       - Back Walkover/Pullover
• Intermediate - Front and Back Handspring

    Skill terminology, proper body position and spotting technique are emphasized.Beams,

vault, uneven bars and power floor, plus qualified instructors make for a rewarding

experience.

Cheerleading

    Classes are offered in conjunction with our Fall, Winter and Spring sessions.  One hour

sessions are designed to improve tumbling and jumping skills through extensive use of

our spring floor, power tumbling track and trampolines.  Team and individuals are

welcome.  Classes generally are scheduled during the week at 6pm.

Team

Pre-Team
    Designed for young athletes who demonstrate potential to further their gymnastics

training in a competitive environment.  Gymnasts begin to learn the skills necessary to

compete in the USAG and USAIGC sanctioned programs.  Practice time is usually 6 to 8pm two times per week.

Diamond Team
    Members are Gymnasts in training that compete in the USAG and USAIGC program. 

Structured, more strenuous workouts are conducted to prepare for sanctioned meets.

Current team levels are 4 through 8.  Practice time is 6 to 8:30pm four times per week.

The competitive season begins in September and runs through June.