Gymnastics

Gymnasts explore trampoline, bars, beam, vault and floor. The final class includes a gymnastics exhibition where each gymnast shows off skills learned on each apparatus for family and friends. Learn more about scholarships here.

Division Info

Key:
Appropriate for children who walk independently.
Appropriate for children who use an assistive device.
Appropriate for children who use a wheelchair.

Parent & Me

Introduces basic gymnastics techniques.

Division Requirements

  • Must have a disability that limits participation in mainstream sports
  • Parent or guardian must participate with child at each program
Typically offered
Winter Spring Summer
Duration
6-8 weeks
Age
18 months to 5 years
Program Fee
$80

Requirements

  • Children who require mobility assistance may participate

Champions

Unlike other divisions, coaches in the Champions division will take sensory breaks between structured tasks as needed by each class. We strive to provide 1:1 volunteer assistance as the gymnasts work to progress individual skills with direct guidance from our gymnastics instructor. This class focuses on gymnastics techniques.

Division Requirements

  • Must have a disability that limits participation in mainstream sports
  • Requires extra attention due to any behavioral or sensory diagnosis
  • Needs help to follow directions and stay on task during group activity
Typically offered
Winter Spring Summer
Duration
6-8 weeks
Age
5-21
Program Fee
$80

Sport Requirements

  • Children must be able to walk independently or with minimal assistance

Allstars

Volunteers help children progress their individual skills with direct guidance from the gymnastics instructor. Course will focus on teaching gymnastics techniques including trampoline, bars, floor routines, vault and beam.

Division Requirements

  • Must have a disability that limits participation in mainstream sports
  • Must be able to follow directions and stay on task during group activity without assistance
  • May need help completing activities due to physical or intellectual needs
Typically offered
Winter Spring Summer
Duration
6-8 weeks
Age
5-21
Program Fee
$80

Sport Requirements

  • Children must be able to walk independently or with minimal assistance

Gymnastics FAQs

  • Is this a structured class or open-gym format?

    Gymnastics curriculum for Kinetic Kids requires structured participation and rotation among apparatuses. Children enrolling in the gymnastics setting must be willing to rotate with the class to the various stations within the sport. Gymnastics is not an open-gym format.

  • What if my child has Down Syndrome?

    All children diagnosed with Down Syndrome are required to have a Atlanto-Axial screening performed by their physician annually. Children with Atlanto-Axial instability ARE NOT appropriate for our Gymnastics program, please speak with a Kinetic Kids representative if you have questions.

  • What if my child has a VP shunt?

    Children with VP shunts may not be appropriate for some aspects of Kinetic Kids gymnastics programs. Participants MUST specify VP shunts on Medical Release in order for proper precautions to be implemented.