Ages 6 and up

This class continues the progress gymnasts have made in Beginners. With more advanced skills, gymnasts are challenged to perfect their technique and form. More time may be taken on stretching, conditioning, and drills. Most weeks, gymnasts will work on two events (vault, bars, beam, or floor). Some weeks, they will get to jump on the trampoline or climb the rope. 

This level requires Director’s approval. Email our Gymnastics Director Jenny Slatton at [email protected].

Invite Only

This class is for preschool gymnasts who have advanced skills and keep their focus during class.

Ages 6 and up

Introductory class for those with little to no experience needed. Gymnasts will learn the basics in this class, starting with the importance of properly stretching. Each week, gymnasts will work on 2 events (either vault, bars, beam, or floor). Basic skills and proper form are a focus as well as having fun! This class may need to be taken multiple times before evaluating to move up to the next class.

For male athletes aged 6+ years old.

In these classes, athletes will begin to learn terminology and develop technique and strength needed for gymnastics as a sport. Athletes will be introduced to new skills as their instructor deems fit based on their technique and individual skill level.

Ages 6 and up

This class is for anyone looking to improve their cheer jumps and motions.

Jumps

• Improve height, flexibility, and technique.
• Work on toe touches, hurdlers, pikes, T-Jumps, and combinations.
• Emphasis on sharp motions, control, and safe landings.

Motions

• Develop strong, sharp, and precise motions.
• Drills for placement, timing, and endurance.
• Emphasis on clean performance and body positioning.

Ages 6 and up

This class is for anyone looking to improve their cheer stunts through practice and conditioning.

Stunts

• Build strength, stability, and proper stunting technique.
• Learn basic positions, preps, loads, and safe dismounts.
• Focus on communication, timing, and tight body control.

Ages 6 and up

For anyone who has mastered ALL skills from Beginners and Advanced Beginners. Skills include: jump to handstand fall flat, hip pullover, connected glide swings, horizontal cast, high kicks on beam, pivot turns, split leaps, starting bridge kickover, and backward roll to straddle and pike stand. Preparing you for Jr. Flyers!

This level requires Director’s approval. Email our Gymnastics Director Jenny Slatton at [email protected].

Ages 6 and up

Join Team for practices with Coach D on Thursdays 9-10am! This is a great way to see the differences between instructional classes and Pre-Team.

INVITE-ONLY Must also be enrolled in an Intermediate class.

This is a parent/child class for 1-2 year olds. Work with your child as they experience an exciting and playful atmosphere. Children are given the freedom to explore gymnastics equipment made for their size. This class allows them to work on movement, thinking, language, and social/emotional skills!

Ages 10 and up

This class is for participants of all skill levels that are 10 years old and up. Participants will work on all four women’s events (vault, bars, beam, and floor) with skills being taught to their specific level. 

3-year-olds

In this 45-minute class, gymnasts will learn the basic gymnastics shapes and movements on various gymnastics equipment with a focus on fun! This enthusiastic age group will work in our NEW Little Gym in the Gymnastics BALCONY to learn fundamental gymnastics skills based on proper progressions and safety. Cognitive and social/emotional skills will also be taught through stretching time at the beginning of class, following directions, and waiting to take turns with others. For this class, participants need to be able to separate from their adult.

4-5-year-olds

Similar to our 3-year-old class, gymnasts will learn the basic gymnastics shapes and movements on various gymnastics equipment with a focus on fun! More time will be taken on stretching at the beginning of class and drills at different events. Gymnasts will get to experience both our Little Gym and elite equipment. Most classes end with jumping on the trampoline or swinging on the rope.

For male athletes aged 3-5 years old.

In these classes, athletes will begin to learn terminology and develop technique and strength needed for gymnastics as a sport. Athletes will be introduced to new skills as their instructor deems fit based on their technique and individual skill level.

Must be on the Somonauk High School Cheer Team to register.

Ages 6 and up

This class is for anyone with little to no experience tumbling. Participants will work on basic floor skills (rolls, handstand, cartwheels) to help them build the strength and coordination needed to progress to Tumbling 2. This class may need to be taken multiple times before being evaluated to move on. Depending on registrations, this class may combine with Tumbling 2.

Ages 6 and up

For anyone who has mastered ALL skills from Tumbling 1. Participants will work on skills leading up to round-off back handsprings. Focus will be on building strength and perfecting form. Depending on registrations, this class may combine with Tumbling 1.

This level requires Director’s approval. Email our Gymnastics Director Jenny Slatton at [email protected].

Ages 6 and up

For anyone who has mastered ALL skills from Tumbling 2. Focusing on building strength and power while perfecting form, participants will work on both stationary skills and tumbling passes. Depending on registrations, this class may combine with Tumbling 4.

This level requires Director’s approval. Email our Gymnastics Director Jenny Slatton at [email protected]

Ages 6 and up

For anyone who has mastered ALL skills from Tumbling 1, 2, and 3. Skills include: Back tucks, running tumbling, power tumbling. Depending on registrations, this class may combine with Tumbling 3.

This level requires Director’s approval. Email our Gymnastics Director Jenny Slatton at [email protected].