Flip*Stars Recreational

Program

Our goal is to develop each individual’s potential in a safe and enjoyable atmosphere. All levels of the U.G.I. program stress the importance of mastery of fundamentals on each of the Olympic events (Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, Floor) and also on the Trampoline. Skill groups and progressions emphasized at each level have been determined as essential steps to the overall safety and development of each individual. Gymnasts are striving towards the goal of mastering skills on each of the apparatus by being able to perform each using correct technique and form. Once this goal is achieved a gymnast will be recommended to a more advanced level where new, challenging skills will be introduced. The Girls Recreational Program consists of 5 class levels. The curriculum in each is intended to challenge most students for one year. This will allow students to perfect the skills in that level. The skills in each new level build upon a skill in the previous level. The classes are divided into groups of 6-8 years old and of 9 years old and up. Rec. 1A and Rec 1B: Rec 1A is designed for students ages 6-8 years old who have mastered the skills in the Solar Rollers class. Rec 1B is for beginning gymnasts ages 9 and older who have had limited or no previous gymnastics experience. Some of the skills students will master in these classes are: Vault: o Run hurdle straight jump to 8” mat and freeze o Squat on to mat, stand up, jump off, freeze o Squat on to table, straight jump off, freeze Bars: o Jump to front support, 3 casts, forward roll o Unassisted Pullover o Glide swing on small barrel Beam: o Walking confidently forward, backwards, sideways o Squat down, stand up o Straight body jump o Stand on one foot (any foot position) Floor: o Forward roll stand up o Lunge handstand lunge o Lunge cartwheel lunge o Backbend on wedge o Backward roll to feet Rec. 2A and Rec 2B: Rec 2A is for students ages 6-8 years old who have mastered the skills in the Rec 1A class. Rec 2B is for gymnasts who are 9 years old or older and have mastered all skills in the Rec 2A class. Skills focused on in these classes will include: Vault: o Arm circle straight jump to 8” mat o Lunge handstand flat back to a 8” mat o Straight jump up to table with trampoline board o Run, jump, forward roll to flat back on resi with trampoline board Bars: o Front support 3 casts clearing hips o Cacst back hip circle o Undershoot dismount Beam: o Lunge lever lunge o Cartwheel on low beam o Pivot turn o Split jump Floor: o Handstand to forward roll o Round-off o Backbend kickover o Back handspring over barrel o Handstand bridge Rec 3: This is one our advanced gymnastics classes. It is for all students ages 6 and older who have mastered the skills in the previous classes. These students will receive more challenging assignments and will be attempting to sequence multiple skills together. Several skills learned in this class are: Vault: o Front handspring over sideways resi o Front handspring onto small resi o Run, arm circle, punch to handstand flatback w/o piking Bars: o Cast squat on jump to 8” mat o Cast sole swing dismount o Glide swing toes to bar Beam: o Vertical handstand o Cartwheel (low or medium beam) o Full turn o Step leap to arabesque hold Floor: o Back walkover o Front walkover o Back extension roll with straight arms to push-up position o Front handspring Rec 4: This is our most advanced Recreational Class. The curriculum in this level is designed to successfully prepare gymnasts to be able to try-out for their middle school gymnastics teams if they choose. These students have mastered all skills in the Rec 1 through Rec 4 classes. Some Skills in this level include: Vault: o Front handspring over table w/spot o Front tuck onto resi from board o Flyspring on trampoline Bars: o Cast Squat on and jump to touch high bar o Glide kip (concept) o 3 tap swings to ½ turn dismount Beam: o Back walkover on low beam o Cartwheel on high beam o Front tuck dismount into pit Floor: o Front handspring o Round off back handspring o Punch front tuck Boy’s Class: This class will focus on skills on the floor exercise, mushroom, rings, vault, parallel bars, and single bars. A variety of different skills will be introduced during the session depending on the child’s development and progress. Tumbling Classes for Girls: This class will focus on tumbling skills on the floor exercise. This is a multi-level tumbling class that will focus on tumbling basics (rolls, handstands, cartwheels, etc.) as well as more advanced tumbling skills (round-offs, handsprings, etc.) In this class, students will have the opportunity to learn skills using equipment such as the spring floor, Tumbl Trak, and trampoline as well as proper matting for drills. Athletes in this class will work on learning and mastering tumbling skills that can be utilized in both cheerleading and gymnastics.