SA Premier Gymnastics

Gymnastics is one of our longest standing programs within Kinetic Kids!  Within this division, our gymnasts will learn routines and compete in all 4 events: vault, beam, bars, and floor.  Depending upon skill level, gymnasts will participate in the SA Premier team.  The teams practice every Wednesday troughout the year to progress skills and routine levels.  The SA Premier team will prepare for competitions in and out of San Antonio.  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.

SA Premier

Division Requirements

  • Athlete may have a physical or intellectual disability
  • Successful tryout or recommendation by staff in the Allstar division
  • Possess the skill and desire to compete at a higher level
  • Must be able to comprehend and retain rules and skills, and then build upon them from week to week
  • Must have the desire and ability to compete safely.
  • Must be able to follow directions and stay on task without assistance.
  • 1:1 support is not provided, so must be able to train, compete, function in a group setting and follow the coach’s directions without volunteer assistance

SA Premier Team Benchmarks for Participation

  • Must allow physical spotting from the coaches as a safety measure at the coaches’ discretion.
  • Must be able to comprehend the facility rules and specific apparatus instruction.
  • Must follow the uniform requirements for each practice and competition for safety.
Typically offered
Winter Spring Summer Fall
Duration
Year-round, Monday practices
Age\
6-28
Program Fee
Monthly fee based on season duration, practices, competitions, and uniforms

Vault Requirements

  • Must be able to independently run to springboard and jump with 2 feet off springboard onto mat
  • Must be able to perform squat on, handstand flatback independently

Bar Requirements

  • Must be able to independently swing from low or high bar and have front support on low bar (modified)
  • Must be able to perform a jump from straight arm support, cast to horizontal, and tap swings independently

Balance Beam Requirements

  • Must be able to independently walk forward and sideways on medium or high beam
  • Must be able to perform straight jump, pivot turn, and scale on medium or high beam

Floor Requirements

  • Must be able to independently perform a forward roll, handstand, cartwheel (modified) and maintain balance on single foot, leap and turn