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Ways To Take Gymnastics Classes

Post by: Unknown - Wednesday, October 31, 2012
By Lenore Lickteig


Thanks in large part to several meets broadcast on television, many boys and girls have developed an interest in gymnastics. Newport gymnastics schools as well as others around Delaware concentrate on training students to become artistic gymnasts. The artistic part of the sport involves crafting routines for apparatus such as the balance beam, vault, floor exercise, pommel horse, still rings, and high bar. There are numerous opportunities for those that want to take Delaware gymnastics classes for competition or simply to have fun.

Enroll in recreational classes. Recreational classes provide students with basic instruction. Basic tumbling skills and minimal work on the different apparatus are introduced. Several venues offer recreational classes including churches, recreation centers, schools and churches. At the recreational level the emphasis is on having fun, though there may be opportunities to compete.

Accept an invitation to be a member of a competitive team. Top students in a recreational program are often invited to join a team at a private gym. Being a part of a competition team requires a substantial financial and time commitment. Students are trained on all apparatus and work with coaches to put together a routine for competition. Students can progress through competitive levels to compete at national and international events.

To become a competitive artistic gymnast, a student must be skilled on all four apparatus. Gyms recognized that some kids only wanted to learn to tumbling and began to develop tumbling-only classes. These classes start out teaching basic tumbling moves and eventually on how to complete difficult passes for tumbling competitions.

Adults have an opportunity to participate in gymnastics as well. Whether a seasoned gymnast or a novice, adults can find classes specifically tailored for them at many gyms. The only difference from programs for kids is that certain skills may not be taught. Adults can train to compete in several completions.

Rhythmic gymnasts do not complete the power, jumping and tumbling moves like artistic gymnasts do. Instead they perform dance-like routines to music using hand-held apparatus such as clubs, a ball, hoop and ribbon. Both individual and group competitions are held. Rhythmic classes are not as widespread as artistic classes so it may be challenging to find a course. Use several resources to find a suitable class.

Try cheerleading. Many Delaware cheerleading teams incorporate tumbling and stunts into their routines. With competitive fierce for a spot on high school cheerleading squads, many gyms have developed cheerleading programs. These programs teach the tumbling skills that most cheerleaders will needs. They may also work on stunting, dance and cheering. A few Delaware gymnastics schools sponsor competitive all-star cheerleader squads. Further, there are also gyms solely dedicated to cheerleading.




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