RECREATIONAL CLASS LEVEL DESCRIPTIONS

HUNTERSVILLE SCHEDULE
CORNELIUS SCHEDULE

PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS 

Ages 2.5 – 5 

In these classes, students build a strong foundation in body awareness, flexibility, coordination, balance, and listening skills — all while having fun!

Peak Pals (50 Minutes)

  • Peak Pals class is an interactive Parent & Me program designed for children ages 2.5 to 4 years old.
  • For many, this is their first structured movement class, making it the perfect place to build social, cooperative, and listening skills.
  • Instruction on the balance beam, tumble track, trampoline, bars, and floor. Our preschool-sized equipment is designed specifically for smaller bodies.

Everest Explorers (50 Minutes)

  • Everest Explorers class is designed for children ages 3.5 to 5 years old who are ready to experience gymnastics independently
  • Young gymnasts build confidence while continuing to develop the foundational skills. Students work on balance, coordination, flexibility, strength, and body awareness.

Tiny Trailblazers (50 Minutes)

  • Tiny Trailblazers is designed for preschoolers ages 4 to 5 years old who are ready for an extra challenge and show strong focus, coordination, and body control.
  • Invite-only class is offered by instructor recommendation and provides an accelerated learning environment.
  • Students continue to develop strength, flexibility, balance, and confidence while beginning to explore more advanced movement patterns and skill

Mini Mountaineers (60 Minutes, 2x Per Week)

  • Mini Mountaineers is for preschoolers who are ready to take the next big step in their gymnastics journey.
  • Twice per week for one hour each class
  • This class offers a more structured environment with a focus on strength, flexibility, body shaping, and progressive skill development
  • Students refine form, learn proper technique, and begin to understand the discipline and focus required for future team programs.

COED RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS

*Ages 5+

These classes are ideal for gymnasts who have graduated from our preschool programs and are ready to take the next step toward skill mastery, confidence, and independence.

Beginner Gymnastics (55 Minutes)

  • Beginner Gymnastics is the ideal introduction for grade-school athletes who are new to the sport.
  • Gymnasts are introduced to all four main gymnastics events: vault, bars, beam, and floor, while learning proper terminology, form, and focus.
  • Foundational skills include forward and backward rolls, cartwheels, handstand preparation, and pullovers on bars with the support of mats and spotting as needed. 

Intermediate Gymnastics (55 Minutes)

  • Intermediate Gymnastics class is designed for athletes who have prior gymnastics experience & have mastered the foundational skills in Beginner Gymnastics.
  • They work on cartwheels, handstands, bridge kickovers, and round-off preparation, while continuing to strengthen pullovers from the floor and begin learning back hip circles

Advanced Gymnastics (85 Minutes)

Prerequisite Skills: Pullover on Bars, Bridge Kickover on Floor

  • Advanced Gymnastics class is invite-only for athletes who have demonstrated strong foundational skills, focus, & a desire to continue progressing
  • Allows gymnasts to refine technique, strength, flexibility, and control across all four gymnastics events.
  • As the highest level within our recreational program, this class focuses on personal growth & skill mastery

AAU Copper (85 Minutes, 2x Per Week)

  • Our AAU Copper program is a recreationally competitive option for athletes who love learning new skills and want the fun of performing with a team—no tryouts required. 

  • Two training groups :

    • Copper 1 — for athletes coming from Beginner or Intermediate Rec

    • Copper 2 — for athletes coming from Advanced Rec

  • 2–3 local meets between January and May

  • Competition and uniform fees apply in addition to monthly tuition

TUMBLING 

*Ages 5+

Our Tumbling Classes focus on developing strong tumbling skills using the floor, trampoline, and Tumbl Trak.

Tumbling 1 (55 Minutes)

  • Designed for beginner athletes who are new to tumbling or just beginning to explore gymnastics.
  • Students learn essential foundations: rolls, handstands, cartwheels, bridges, & basic jumps, while developing coordination, strength, & flexibility.
  • Each class focuses on safe progressions and proper technique on the floor, trampoline, and Tumbl Trak.

Tumbling 2 (55 Minutes)

Prerequisites: Forward Roll, Backward Roll, Handstand, Cartwheel, Bridge Kickover, and Backbend (from standing)

  • For athletes who have mastered basic tumbling skills and are ready for the next level of challenge.
  • Students refine form, strength, and body control while learning new progressions that connect skills and improve power and technique.
  • Work includes handstands, bridge kickovers, stronger cartwheels, round-off preparation, and shaping drills. 

Tumbling 3 (55 Minutes)

Prerequisites: Back Walkover, Front Walkover, Back Handspring (on Trampoline or Tumbl Trak)

  • Tumbling 3 athletes are ready to expand their skills and begin more dynamic tumbling progressions.
  • This class focuses on connecting skills and developing power for floor and Tumbl Trak passes.
  • Students work on standing and running back handsprings, round-off connections, front handsprings, and shaping drills for front and back tucks.

Advanced Tumbling (55 Minutes)

Prerequisites: Standing Back Handspring (with rebound), Round-Off Back Handspring (with rebound), Front Handspring, Front Tuck (into pit)

  • Advanced Tumbling challenges athletes to refine advanced power tumbling skills and master precision in timing, control, and form.
  • Training includes multiple connected back handsprings, front/back saltos, & high-level combination passes on floor, trampoline, & Tumbl Trak.