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 (206-362-7447).
Baby & Me
This is a 35 minute parent participation class that works on building on baby's emerging movement through sitting, crawling and walking. Baby gymnasts will explore tunnels, slides, climbing and rolling in a fun, safe environment. Class is 1 time a week.
Pre-Requisite: None – Beginner
Age: 6 mo - 12 mo
Locations: SH
Tykes
Description: This is a 35-45 minute parent participation 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. Class is 1 time a week.
Pre-Requisite: None – Beginner
Age: 12 mo – 18 mo
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
Description: 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. Class is 1 time a week.
Pre-Requisite: None – Beginner
Beginning Tumbling
A 60-minute class that focuses on Floor and Trampoline skills, which are then combined to create fun aerial tricks. A great class for high school cheer leaders!
Adult Instruction
A 1 1/2 hour class that gives adults the chance to delve into the sport for the first time and also provides former gymnasts with a safe environment in which to practice and receive on-going instruction. The first half of the class is structured to suit any ability level with the second half being an open gym format for an independent workout. This is a drop-in class that runs Tuesd
Parent & Tot
Description: This is a 45 minute class that focuses on basic motor skills along with rotation, hanging and body shaping. This is a parent participation, introductory class that will help your toddler develop physically, mentally and socially. Class is 1 time a week.
Pre-Requisite: None – Beginner
Bees
Description: 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
Description: 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 forward 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.&n
Kinders
Description: This is a 45 minute class that focuseson 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. Class is 1 time a week.
Prep
Description: This is a 60 minute advanced Kinders class in which the gymnasts are preparing for Level One class. More emphasis is placed on all-around strength and flexibility. Gymnasts continue to learn the basics of higher-level gymnastics. Class is 1 time a week.
Pre-Requisite: (Promoted by Coach/completed Kinders)
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.
Girls Level 5
A 90 minute, twice a week gymnastics class for girls who have been promoted from Level 4 or by tryout. This is an advanced level class where skills begin taking off. Girls work on round-off back handsprings, front handspring vaults and kips to name a few. All this can be accomplished in a recreational environment without pressure to ever join a team.
Girls Level 6
A 2 hour, twice a week recreational gymnastics class where advanced level gymnasts progress to front and back tucks and walkovers on beam as well with the opportunity to stay in this class and keep progressing. Completion of Level 5 or testing is required 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.
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.
High School Beginner and Intermediate
Description: An hour and a half class (offered one or two times a week) for junior high and high school-aged students who have had little or no gymnastics experience but would like to start, or for those who are on a school team and would like another chance to perfect their skills outside of school. This class is designed
High School Advanced
This is the perfect class for Junior High and High School aged gymnasts who have had significant exposure to the sport and are looking for another opportunity to work out outside of school. This class works out 2 hours, twice a week, and is a great way to stay up to date on skills in the off season as well as progress and learn new skills with a group of similarly skilled gymnasts.
Pre-Team
A 2 hour 2x a week class preparing girls for competition in our USAG Junior Olympic Team.
Pre-Rec/Op
A 2 hour 2x a week class preparing girls for our competitive Recreational Optional Teams.
Star League (A)
An hour and half gymnastics class for gymnasts generally from Level 1 or 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
Description: 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. Up
Boys Stars
Description: A 60-minute introductory boys gymnastics class with focus on proper skill progression and fundamental strength development. Stars classes offer an appropriate challenge for 6-9 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. U
Boys Novas
Description: 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.
Boys Tumbling
Description: A 90-minute class that provides a place for boys to focus on tumbling and flipping in a safe environment. Beginner Tumbling classes are available to all boys 6 and up, and will focus on developing correct Somersaults, Handstands and Cartwheels. Intermediate/Advanced tumblers will work on connecting these skills and also learn Front and Back-handsprin
Boys Dynamos
Description: A 90-minute class for Advanced Beginner and Intermediate boys who are interested in an accelerated recreational class or preparation for the boys team. Dynamos classes expand the recreational curriculum by adding 30 minutes of strength and gymnastics skills per class. Dynamos classes are ideal for the boys who are ready for a greater challenge than o
Boys Rockets
Description: A 90-minute class for Intermediate and Advanced recreational boys that expands on the Novas and Giants curriculum and may also include training and preparation for team. Rockets meet once or twice per week, and dedicate a larger portion of their daily class to strength and flexibility. Rockets classes focus on developing a variety of basic skills, bu
Parent/Child Sensory Integration
This class is for children with sensory integration needs and their parents. It is an open play gymnastics class utilizing the whole gym.
Sibling Sensory Integration
This class is for children who have siblings enrolled in our Sensory Integration Class. It is an open play gymnastics class utilizing the whole gym.
Girls Prep
Description: This is a 60 minute advanced Kinders class in which the gymnasts are preparing for Level One class. More emphasis is placed on all-around strength and flexibility. Gymnasts continue to learn the basics of higher-level gymnastics. Class is 1 time a week.
Pre-Requisite: (Promoted by Coach/completed Kinders)
