515 North Street
White Plains, NY 10605
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Serving the greater Westchester  community.

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Summer Gymnastics 2009 012

Gymnastics Office........................................ext 135


Registration open for winter/spring session 2012.

See our complete list of classes here.


New!
Come celebrate your birthday with the YWCA Gymnastics Department.
One hour of gym time, 30 minutes for cake and refreshments.
Open Slots: Fridays, Sundays, Mondays.
Call the Gymnastics Office to reserve your party time.
For more details, click
here.

Lissette Rios - Director. BA Education/Physical Education; Former Competitive Gymnast; NYS Certified Coach,; Safety Certified - Developmental Gymnastics.
Russell ParkHead Coach. BS Former Competitive Gymnast Team Captain; USAG Pro Member; USAG Safety Certified
Geani Golea - Assistant Coach. AA  Silver Medalist Romanian National Team 1988 Olympics; Gold Medalist 1987 – World Championships; Choreographer; USAG Pro Member; USAG Safety Certified; RTE
Melissa Luciano - Coordinator. BA Dance Team;  USAG Safety Certified; First Aid/ CPR RTE            
Peggy Sabri, Coordinator. AA Afternoon Supervisor Summer Gymnastics Program; USAG Safety Certified
Danny Kosmetatos, Coordinator/ Assistant Coach BFA Former High School and Collegiate Gymnast; Dancer Choreographer; USAG Safety Certified and Pro Membership, First Aid/ CPR Certified; RTE
 

Program Highlights
Our facilities include a newly renovated 8,000-square-foot, air-conditioned gymnasium with spring floor, trampoline, BAB system and 40-foot Tumbletrack. The program stresses safety and fun with opportunities for all ages to participate in YWCA League and USA Gymnastics Federation sponsored events. Waiver required for all gym programs. No make-up for missed classes.

Open registration for new participants begins in mid-June (for the Fall Session) and early January (for the Winter/Spring Session) and will remain open until all spaces are filled.
Registration for the Developmental Groups, YW Starz, Talent Group, and Hot Shots opens mid- August. Please call for details and registration forms. These groups are by invitation only - see below.

Registration for all Teams will take place after Labor Day. This includes: Pre Team and Levels 4-9

**Please Note: The Gymnastics Department no longer offers birthday parties. Contact ext. 139, for pool rentals or ext. 107, to rent any one of our rooms. 

>Pre-school Gymnastics

Coed, ages 2-4 1/2
Children learn the basics of movement, group dynamics and beginning gymnastics.
Parent/Tot ratio: 7:1  Pre-school ratio: 5:1

Dress Code and Age Requirements
Dress in sweats, shorts, T-shirt or leotard. Bare feet, hair tied up, no jewelry. Birth certificates required for proof of age for all  2- and 3-year old groups.

Children’s Gymnastics
For girls and boys 5 years and up. Ratio 7:1. 

Girls Gymnastics Guide
N* (Novice)
0-6 months experience and new program participants.
R1 (Roller 1) Able to perform forward roll, back roll, bridge, cartwheel.
R2 (Roller 2)
Able to perform handstand forward roll, back hip circle, pullover.
A1 (Archer 1)
Able to perform back walkover, round off, mill circle.
A2 (Archer 2)
Able to perform back handspring (with light spot), front walkover.

>Groups by Invitation Only (co-ed)
YW Starz 2-hour intensive class.
Talent Group- Advanced group for ages 11 and older.

Girls Dress Code: Leotard/ bare feet/ hair tied up/ no jewelry.

Gymnastics Team - Tumblettes
Team gymnastics is offered for girls from age 7. Membership is by invitation. Fees are payable in four installments by credit card or in full at time of registration. No-class dates will be determined by the head coach. (Fees are for one school year: September - June. There is no credit given for missed practices.)

Please be sure to obtain correct gymnastics registration forms from the front desk or the gym office. USAG waiver required for all gym programs. No make-ups for missed gymnastics classes. Classes canceled due to inclement weather are not automatically scheduled for make-ups or issued credit to participant.

 

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