We hope this will help explain the differences in our class structure.

Jungle Gymnastics (Walking to Age 5)     

The Athletic Edge’s Jungle Gymnastics Program provides children walking through 5 years old an opportunity to explore age appropriate activities in a safe, fun, kid-oriented environment. While instructors provide positive reinforcement—the foundation for a great experience—children are challenged at their own ability levels and praised for their interaction and efforts. Skills that involve tumbling, swinging, balancing, jumping, rhythm, and hand/eye coordination are all part of the Jungle Gymnastics curriculum, with gymnastics skills developed along the way. Equipment is set-up and effectively utilized to keep kids productive through their entire class. Social skills—following directions, sharing, taking turns and cooperation—are also an integral part of our classes.

Wigglers (Ages walking to 3)

This 30 minute child/adult partner class is a wonderful opportunity for young children to learn basic gymnastics positions while improving their ability to jump, balance, and utilize social skills such as group activity, sharing, taking turns and following instructions. 

 

Spinners (Age 3)

In this age group, students begin to participate on their own, without parent involvement. This class focuses on further developing basic gymnastics skills such as forward rolls, position holds on bars, and straight jumps off balance beams.  Children also learn to take direction, wait for turns, and make a line—all important social ideas for this age. Stretching time focuses on games and fun ways to warm up muscles.  They will have the opportunity to try almost everything in the gym; floor, bars, beam, tumble track and much more. 

Twisters (Age 4 to 5)

This introductory level class focuses on large motor skills, coordination, listening skills, and learning basic gymnastics skills like logs rolls, forward rolls, as well as familiarization with all gymnastics equipment.  At this level, basic body positions, rolls, jumps and solid landing are all part of the tumbling work.  Bar skills such as pullovers, forward rolls and front supports will aid in strength and agility.

 Flippers (Ages 4 to 5)   

This advanced level class focuses on improving technique of all previously learned skills as well as learning more advanced skills such as handstands and cartwheels. Basic gymnastics skills are taught stressing correct body positions and proper technique.

Mighty Mights, and Hotshots (ages 4-6)

These classes are designed for the students who have the potential to learn high level skills and have high attention during class.  The class serves as a transfer between the preschool and the competitive programs. These classes are by invitation from the coach only.