Strength & Flexibility
Gymnastics teaches strength, flexibility and stamina, as well as skills for life, such as persistence, independence, focus, goal setting, and self-discipline. The Y has classes for all ages and skill levels: for those who wish to compete as well as those who just want to have some fun! Classes are offered to children ages walking-college.
PRESCHOOL GYMNASTIC CLASSES
All classes are taught in a fun, safe environment using progressive skill instruction on gymnastics equipment. Every class emphasizes balance, strength, and coordination along with positive encouragement from our Y teaching staff. Not only do we teach your child the fundamentals of gymnastics, we also focus on the YMCA’s character developmental traits of care, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Rollie Pollies
(Walking-3yrs.)
An introduction to movement with parental assistance.
Tumble Bugs
(3yrs.)
Focuses on major motor skills with the use of preschool equipment.
Beam Hoppers
(4yrs.)
Focuses on major and fine motor skills with the use of preschool equipment.
Tumble Bees
(5 yrs.)
Focuses on fine motor skills and repetition of skills.
Rockets
(6yrs. & Up)
Introduces all 4 events with basic skills and progressions.
Comets
(6yrs. & Up)
Uses all 4 gymnastics events with repetition of skills and progression.
Competitive Team
Defiance Area YMCA is home to the Gymstars Gymnastics Team. We are a girls competitive team that competes in USA Gymnastics, OHSAA High School Gymnastics and YMCA Gymnastics. Our competitions take place within Region 5, including Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Kentucky. The Gymstars have produced numerous State, Regional and National Champions. Gymstar Emma Willitzer earned a perfect 10.o on balance beam at YMCA Nationals. Our amazing Gymstar staff stives to develop happy, healthy, confident and successful individual leaders in and out of the gym.
For more information, including classes, times and pricing, please stop in at the YMCA Motion Center or contact our Gymstar coaching staff at 419.784.4747 or [email protected].