Seattle Gymnastics Academy offers classes for Boys age 3-18 years.  Whether your son is just beginning to run and climb, or if he's progressed to using your couch as his personal trampoline - SGA has a class that will harness and direct that enthusiasm in a fun and safe environment!

Beginning Boys Gymnastics-

The goal of our Trompers, Sparks and Stars classes is to introduce the boys to gymnastics activity.   These classes consist of basic strength and skills on the Boys' apparatus:  Pommel Horse, Still Rings, Parallel Bars and Horizontal Bar - as well as instruction in beginning Tumbling and Trampoline. 

Boys ­ Trompers: (3-4 yrs. beginner) 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 class geared toward the preschool boy.  Tromper classes are offered in the morning and early-afternoon.

Boys ­ Sparks: (4-5 yrs. beginner) a 60-minute introductory boys gymnastics class with focus on proper skill progression and fundamental strength development. Sparks classes offer a greater challenge to our 4 and 5-year old boys.  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.  Sparks classes are offered in the mornings and afternoons.

Boys ­ Stars: (6-9 yrs. beginner) 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.  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.

Intermediate

Our classes for boys age 8- 14 strive to increase boys' strength, skill and agility through active, FUN classes. We wish to not only teach these boys great gymnastics skills, but to enrich them through their participation here. Our goal for this age is to promote to kids and parents that Gymnastics can be an integral part of a healthy, active lifestyle or a strong complement to other Sports.

Boys ­ Novas: (6+ yrs. intermediate) a 60-minute boys gymnastics class focusing on skill development and increased strength goals.

Boys ­ Giants: (Advanced) a two-hour class for boys who wish to train harder skills, but do not wish to compete in gymnastics.  Giants classes meet once per week for two hours, and run year-round.  Giants classes are available with instructor permission only.

Boys -- Tumbling: (beginning and intermediate; 6+ yrs.) 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-handsprings, as well as Front and Backward flipping skills.  All Tumbling classes train on the Floor Exercise as well as the Trampoline.

Competitive Gymnastics Path-

The SGA Boys' team is selected as boys move up in ablility and desire more structured training.  Boys teams are generally chosen from Dynamos and Rockets classes by instructor invitation.  For boys who are not currently in a Dynamos or Rockets class, an open tryout is available in April.

Boys Dynamos: (Accelerated 5-7) 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 looking for a greater challenge than our 60 minute classes provide.  Boys in Sparks, Stars and Novas may sign up for Dynamos class - but should check with their instructor to see if this class is right for you.

Boys ­ Rockets: (Accelerated 8+) 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, but allow each boy to attempt higher level skills based on his aptitude. 

Boys' Team: trains up to 12-hours per week.  The Boys team trains at the Shiveley Gymnasium in Lake City and participates in USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic competitions. These boys travel to gymnastics meets in our five-state region (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska).  The boys team recruits from Dynamos and Rockets classes primarily - but offers an open tryout in the Spring and Fall.  For Team news and schedules click here.

Need more information?  To discuss your son's placement or advancement, contact John Shiveley at 206-362-7447 X 108. At Salmon Bay (Ballard), ask for Alec Bye 206-782-1496.