Classes at Seattle Gymnastics Academy
Seattle Gymnastics Academy's recreational program exists to build strength, skill and character through gymnastics training while promoting healthy, active, happy children. We don't focus solely on the physical strengths and skills for gymnastics, but also strive to instill life lessons of persistence and determination. Our students have fun climbing, tumbling and being upside down, but they also build body awareness, coordination, balance, strength and flexibility while learning how to think about what they did, make a correction and try again.
SGA offers a wide variety of recreational classes, ranging from toddler movement to adult classes. Your first stop will be to talk to the Registrars at the front desk or call (206-708-7497).
Girls Level 1 A
An exciting 60 minute gymnastics class where girls are introduced to all 4 olympic events; vault, bars, beam, floor as well as spending time on our trampoline, tumble trak, and in our in-ground foam pit. This is a progressive gymnastics class where the focus is learning beginning gymnastics skills in a fun, positive atmosphere.
Girls Level 1 B
A 60 minute gymnastics class for older grade-schoolers where girls are introduced to all 4 olympic events; vault, bars, beam, floor as well as spending time on our trampoline, tumble trak, and in our in-ground foam pit. This is a progressive gymnastics class where the focus is learning beginning gymnastics skills in a fun, positive atmosphere.
Boys Trompers
A 45-minute class for young boys who are new to gymnastics classes. Trompers focus on learning basic gymnastics skills on the Boys' apparatus, and will be introduced to some basic strength and flexibility - all in a FUN class geared toward preschool boys.
Parent & Tot
This is a 45 minute class that focuses on basic motor skills along with rotation, hanging and body shaping. This parent participation class is an introductory class that will help your toddler develop physically, mentally and socially.
Bees
This is a 45 minute class in which children learn to follow directions, wait in line and begin learning rotations, directions and body shapes without parental assistance. Learning the basics of gymnastics movement including jumping with two feet, handstand basics, and forward rolls.
Trompers
This is a 45 minute class where children begin to learn the basic gymnastics body shapes and begin going upside down. Gymnasts will start to learn the concept of putting skills together such as: a foward roll is done in a tuck position; and a bat hang is done in a straddle. Coordination of hands, eyes, and feet are also incorporated in a Trompers class.
Kinders
This is a 45 minute class that focuses more on the introduction of progressions that form into basic skills such as handstands, cartwheels, pull-overs, and forward and backward rolling. Gymnastics body positions such as tuck, pike, straddle, hollow body and v-sits are also incorporated.
Prep
This is a 60 minute class in which the gymnasts are preparing for Level One class. More emphasis is placed on all-around strength and flexibility. Gymnasts begin to learn the basics of higher-level gymnastics. Some skills that will be worked on and/or mastered are handstands, cartwheels, pull-overs and casts on bars, and jumps on and off the beam.
Girls Level 2 A
A fun 60 minute gymnastics class for Level 1 graduates where girls can continue their work on all events and work on perfecting those gymnastics basics such as cartwheels, handstands and pullovers as well as introducing new skills to keep class exciting and new.
Girls Level 2 B
A 60 minute gymnastics class for older Level 1 graduates where girls can continue their work on all events and work on perfecting those gymnastics basics such as cartwheels, handstands and pullovers as well as introducing new skills to keep class exciting and new.
Girls Level 3
A 60 minute progressive gymnastics class where girls train on all events and begin working on beginning tumbling skills such as back bends, kick overs, and round-offs as well as hip circles on the bars. Girls are able to progress there skills through dynamic coaching as well as taking advantage of our trampolines and foam pit.
Girls Level 4
An hour and half gymnastics class where girls are able to spend more time dedicated to each event and take their learning to a new level. In this class girls are introduced to walkovers, handsprings, high bar work as well as handstands and cartwheels on beam. Girls must have been promoted upon completion of Level 3 or tryout for this level.
Star League AA
An hour and half gymnastics class for gymnasts generally from Level 3 or 4. Girls work not only on skill progression but also put those skills together to create routines on each event. During the fall and spring sessions, those routines are performed at in-house gymnastics meets in an informal atmosphere designed to make each child feel like a superstar. Ask your child's coach which Star League level is appropriate for your child or sign-up for an assessment.
Star League AAA
An hour and a half, twice a week class for gymnasts generally from Level 4 or 5. Girls work not only on skill progression but also put those skills together to create routines on each event. During the fall and spring sessions, those routines are performed at in-house gymnastics meets in an informal atmosphere designed to make each child feel like a superstar.
Junior Olympic 3 Year Olds
A 45 min class for 3 year olds focusing on motor skills, basic gymnastics shapes and skills.
Junior Olympic Pre Team 1
A 60 min beginning development class for 4 and 5 year olds. Class focus is on body shaping and perfecting basic gymnastics skills.
Junior Olympic Pre Team 2
A 60 min 2x a week beginning class for 5 year olds wanting a more station-based, skill building class. This class also focuses on increasing strength and flexibility and basic dance.
Star League (A)
An hour and half gymnastics class for gymnasts generally from Level 2. Girls work not only on skill progression but also put those skills together to create routines on each event. During the fall and spring sessions, those routines are performed at in-house gymnastics meets in an informal atmosphere designed to make each child feel like a superstar.
Boys Sparks
A 60-minute introductory boys gymnastics class with focus on proper skill progression and fundamental strength development. Upon promotion to Sparks classes, boys should be able to follow direction and perform simple drills with some autonomy. Sparks classes are designed to keep the boys busy for the entire hour - and avoid waiting in lines. Upon graduation from Sparks, boys will have a good acrobatic foundation of proper Handstands and Cartwheels, and a good fundamental understanding of gymnastics swing and strength.
Boys Stars
A 60-minute introductory boys gymnastics class with focus on proper skill progression and fundamental strength development. Stars classes offer an appropriate challenge for 6-12 year old boys who are new or new-er to gymnastics. Boys will work on developing proper swing on the boys' apparatus, as well as develop good basic tumbling skills. Upon completion of the Stars' curriculum, boys will have the good basic skills necessary to practicing more difficult gymnastics skills, and the physical strength to apply their skills as they progress in level.
Boys Novas
A 1-hour Advanced-beginning to Intermediate gymnastics class. Boys who wish to enroll in a Novas class should have graduated from Sparks or Stars, or have instructor permission. Novas classes offer a greater challenge – both in the amount of strength and conditioning and also in the complexity of gymnastics skills taught. Upon completion of the Novas curriculum, boys will be able to perform combinations of gymnastics skills on all 6 apparatus.
Tumbling
A 60-minute class that provides a place for boys and girls to focus on tumbling and flipping in a safe environment. Beginner Tumbling classes are available to all boys and girls 7 and up, and will focus on developing correct Somersaults, Handstands, and Cartwheels.
Girls Advanced
A 2 hour, twice a week gymnastics class for girls who have been promoted from Level 4, Star League AAA or by tryout. This is an advanced level class where skills begin taking off. Girls work on back handsprings, front handspring vaults, and kips on bars to name a few. Gymnasts may have the opportunity to join a competitive team if they are interested.
Tykes
This is a 35-45 minute class that develops basic motor skills such as: walking, climbing, stepping, sliding, jumping and so on through the use of music and specialized equipment designed for youngsters.
Gym Action
This class is an hour long and focuses on teaching boys 7+ how to flip, and increase flexibility and strength. Short routines will be showcased once a session and awards will be handed out.
Competitive Edge
This class is 45 minutes and open to boys and girls 6+. It will focus on sports agility movements in a gymnastics enviroment. Trampoline will be used for air awareness, running while throwing and catching, flexibility, and plyometric training, and learning to fall safely are all cornerstones of this class.
Dynamos 1
This is an hour long class that is by promotion only from the boy's program director. The class is designed for the intermediate to advanced for the age of 4 years old that have the desire to one day compete in gymnastics. The practices focus on detailed technical corrections, which gives the gymnast the best opportunity to succeed in the sport.
Dynamos 2
This is the equivalent to Dynamos for 5 through 6 years olds. The class meets for one and a half hours with the extra 30 minutes being dedicated to strength and flexibility training. The class is by promotion only and for the boys who show the desire to one day compete the sport of gymnastics.
Int. Tumbling
A 90-minute intermediate tumbling class that provides a place for boys and girls to focus on tumbling and flipping in a safe environment. This class will focus on developing correct somersaults, handstands, and cartwheels and begin working on round-offs and handsprings.
Beginning Boys Tumbling
Beginning Boys Tumbling is a class for boys who want to focus on learning to flip on the trampolene, tumble trak, and floor exercise. This class will not utilize the other men's gymnastics aparatus.