GYMNASTICS AT RANCHO FAMILY YMCA
Build Strength, Skills & Confidence with Your Friends at the Y
Welcome to Rancho Family YMCA gymnastics, where toddlers to teens (and adults, too!) can grow strong, get confident, find balance and jump into fun. Based on the skills, levels and progressions developed by USA Gymnastics, our gymnasts learn in an encouraging atmosphere as they build skills to progress through each level of the program.
locations and contacts
CANYONSIDE RECREATIONAL CENTER
12350 Black Mountain Rd,
San Diego, CA 92129
(858) 538-8131
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QUESTIONS?
Program Director:
Diane Wavrik • dwavrik@ymcasd.org
Registering for Classes
Register online or call (858) 484-8788 for support. We have standardized our gymnastics curriculum and classes to support a clear path to advance in our programs. For information on which class to register for, please email dwavrik@ymcasd.org.
FIND A CLASS
*Requires prerequisites to participate in the class. Speak with YMCA gymnastics staff for details.
PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS
Our preschool gymnastic classes give your child a fun physical activity in a safe environment. This is a great way to introduce your child to developing fine social, listening, balance and motor skills.
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Preschool Gymnastics
Preschool | Ages 3-4 years
Preschoolers will increase their confidence transitioning into an independent class and learning new skills on gymnastics equipment including trampoline, bars, beam, and floor. Children must be able to separate from their parents and follow directions from a coach. Obstacle courses, parachutes, songs and other tools are used to develop balance, coordination, flexibility and strength through various skill-focused rotations to enhance motor development and eye-hand coordination.
Hotshots
Hotshots 1 | Ages 3-6
This class is for gymnasts ages 3-4, who are ready for more challenging skills but are too young to move to recreational levels. Skill taught on this class are based on Beginner and Level 1 skills.
RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS
The Y is the starting point for children to learn about the importance of being active and developing healthy habits they’ll carry through their lives. Gymnastics develops strength, balance and agility. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun and encouraging environment for kids to learn gymnastics, build confidence and make new friends. Depending on the age and skill level of your child, the YMCA offers private, semi-private and group gymnastics programs.
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GIRLS Gymnastics
Girls Beginner | Ages 5-17
Female gymnasts learn proper technique, developing a strong foundation and increasing confidence and strength while utilizing equipment such as tumble track, bars, beam, vault, and floor.
Girls Level 1* | Ages 5-17
Female gymnasts continue to explore vault, bars, beam, and floor equipment to increase comfort, familiarity, skill, and technique while progressing through level 1.
Girls Level 2* | Ages 6-17
Female gymnasts should be able to safely perform all beginner-level skills on equipment and floor routines while working to expand technique as well as introducing intermediate strength training techniques.
BOYS GYMNASTCS
Boys Beginner | Ages 5-17
Male gymnasts increase confidence and strength as they develop proper technique for a strong foundation to build on utilizing equipment such as vault, rings, floor and p-bar.
SPECIALTY GYMNASTICS
Our specialty gymnastics programs such offer unique and dynamic ways for athletes to develop strength, coordination and creativity beyond traditional gymnastics.
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Little Ninjas Gymnastics
Little Ninjas | Ages 3-5
Designed to match a preschooler’s boundless energy, introduce your little ninja to parkour while working on coordination, speed, and balance while enhancing motor development and eye-hand coordination. Rotations on various gymnastic equipment teach children to run, vault, climb, and roll over obstacles.
Tumbling
Tumbling Beginner | Ages 6-17
Advanced tumbling students work on front tumbling and multiple trick skills and combinations. Tumblers refine their skills while adding multiple back handsprings, back handspring to a back tuck, back handspring to a layout, and a layout full twist. Coach evaluation is required.
COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS
Our competitive team provides a supportive environment that builds healthy bodies and strong minds. Gymnasts successfully compete against private clubs and YMCAs in San Diego County.
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COMPETITIVE TEAM | USAG JUNIOR OLYMPICS
Coach Invite Required | Ages 6 and up
The Junior Olympics program has two distinct competitive programs, compulsory and optional. In compulsory gymnastics, athletes perform the same routines, unique to each event. These routines were chosen by the United States Gymnastics Association to develop a strong foundation in comprehensive gymnastics basics, strength and flexibility. Optional gymnastics is more advanced and allows gymnasts to perform unique routines on each event. The Y offers Junior Olympics gymnasts competition Levels 3 – 10. Participation on the Junior Olympics team is a year-round commitment and all kids must be enrolled in auto-pay for their monthly tuition. Competition fees and uniforms are an additional cost.
Email Program Director Diane Wavrik at dwavrik@ymcasd.org for more information.
EXCEL
Coach Invite Required | Ages 6 and up
The Xcel program has five levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond. Girls compete at a level that matches their skill set. Participation on the Xcel team is a year-round commitment. Competition fees and uniforms are an additional cost.
Email Program Director Diane Wavrik at dwavrik@ymcasd.org for more information.
GYMNASTICS BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Bounce, swing and jump at our gymnastics party. Enjoy the gym with our gymnastics coaches leading safe activities then celebrate with presents and food in a separate party space!
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Birthday Parties
Gymnastics Birthday Parties | Ages 3-12
A gymnastics party at the YMCA includes one of our staff leading your partiers through an hour of age-appropriate games and activities like the gymnastics obstacle course!
Email Gymnastics Director Diane Wavrik at dwavrik@ymcasd.org for questions or more information!
REFUND POLICY
Our refund policy is as follows:
- 75% refund/voucher up to 14 days to day of party.
- 50% refund/voucher up to 7 days to day of party.
- No refund/voucher within 48 hours of party.
