Gymnastics Plus, Manhattan KS

Our gymnastics preschool FUNdamentals program has been developed to provide every child with the opportunity to learn, have fun, gain confidence and greater independence through a variety of developmentally appropriate and progressive movement experiences. Each themed lesson is geared to enhance the childs physical and social development. We begin with the basic broad skill areas of balancing, rolling, jumping and landing and progress to more gymnastic skill specific areas involving the vault, bars, beam, and tumbling. Our bright preschool gymnastics area with equipment sized for the young gymnast, and our knowledgeable trained staff add to the fun of our preschool program.

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Recreational Classes

GymFUN Recreational Gymnastics

Gymnastics classes for children ages 6 and up

Our recreational gymFUN program provides children ages 6 and up with the opportunity to explore their endless possibilities through movement; with cooperation, competition, and fun. We provide every child with the opportunity to experience all the gymnastics Olympic events in a fun and educational environment. Our classes are divided by ability with numerous levels available to experience success. Advancement to the next level is based on skill progression and safety criteria.

Boys Recreational Classes

Girls Recreational Classes

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Boys Boys GymnasticsThrough gymnastics all boys will develop physically with increased cardio endurance, coordination, balance, strength, and flexibility as well as developing socially in our fun class setting. These skills are important in the sport of gymnastics as well as all other sports. Our beginning and advanced boys classes will focus on specific gymnastics skill progressions as well as contributing to the physical well being of each individual. Boys may move to the advanced class after achieving specific skill requirements on the six mens apparatus. These include the floor, pommel horse, still rings, vault, parallel bars and horizontal high bar. Boys BeginningAges 6 and upBeginning gymnastics skills on Vault, Bars, Floor and Rings as well as building strength, flexibility and team work.65 minute classBoys AdvancedAges 6 and up and coach recommendationFor those who can already perform a handstand and handsprings and who have had previous experience on mens gymnastics equipment. 90 minute class
Girls Girls- Level 1 Silver/GoldAge 6 and up Level 1 Silver is our beginning recreational gymnastics class. Our program is based on the USAG Jr. Olympic Program. The emphasis of Level 1 Silver is on building basic skills on vault, bars, beam, and floor through proper progressions, increasing strength and flexibility, and enhancing social skills through a fun and challenging curriculum. The emphasis of Level 1 Gold is to build on those skill progressions accomplished in the first level. Fundamentals-Fitness-Fun. 65 minute class.Girls- Level 2 Silver/GoldMastery of specific Level 1 skills are required to advance to Level 2 or for those who can already perform a cartwheel, pullover and handstand. Coach evaluation required.Level 2 has been divided into 2 skill levels to provide for more rewards in this very challenging level of gymnastics. Specific skills to be learned in Level 2 include, but are not limited to, back hip circle, sole circle dismount, jumps and rolls on the beam, bridge ups, cartwheel progressions to a round-off and more. 65 minute class.Girls- Level 3 Silver/GoldMastery of specific Level 2 skills are required to advance to Level 3 or for those who can already perform a round-off and back hip circle. Coach evaluation required.Level three will lead to the all important back handspring which is a very important skill for high school and college cheerleaders as well as a required skill for our Level 4 Team program if you are considering competitive gymnastics. Level 3 will also focus on gymnastic skill combinations as well as conditioning and routines for a complete gymnastics experience. 90 minute class
Tumbling-Cheer-Baton TumblingBeginning-Learn a cartwheel and round-off.Advanced- Many more advanced tumbling skills are explored.CheerWant to be a high school or college cheerleader? Already a cheerleader and want to perfect your skills?We are here to help you reach your cheering goals.BatonBaton--It's not how it used to be. Learn the new art of baton twirling.All classes 65 minute classWe also offer private lessons for cheer and tumbling skills.
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Private Lessons

Private Lessons are available for individuals who would like to work one-on-one with one of our highly qualified coaches. Times and availability of coaches will vary.

Typical prices are $25 for 1/2 hour lessons and $50 for 1 hour lessons.

PLUS program GymPLUS Developmental Training TeamThe Developmental Training Team program is by invitation only and is designed to provide an opportunity to young girls showing potential to become competitive in gymnastics. Girls are placed on the Developmental Training Team by coach recommendation or through an evaluation process. This honor is reserved for students who show an above average ability and an extraordinary enthusiasm for the sport of gymnastics. Participation in the Developmental Training Team program will allow development of greater strength, flexibility, and skills that may lead to future participation in gymnastics competitions. While skills are a big factor, the childs desire to learn becomes an even bigger factor. This program gives us the chance to see how the girls respond to greater expectations of time, effort, good behavior, etc. It is important that future gymnasts have the necessary basics to learn upper level skills safely and properly. This path is not right for all kids, and that is OK. The level of commitment required to participate in competitive gymnastics is greater than in recreational gymnastics. The time and financial commitment is one that may not be right for all families. Participation in the Developmental Training Team starts with a lower level of commitment. This allows parents and coaches to determine whether or not competitive gymnastics is a good fit prior to making a more serious commitment.Girls who become bored or simply do not enjoy learning gymnastics with high attention to detail, after a time, may be placed in an appropriate recreational class. The emphasis of this program is on the development of the gymnastics skills and desires of the young gymnasts, not the dreams of their parents.Participation in the Developmental Training Program is by no means an automatic path or right to the Gymnastics Plus competitive team. However, the Developmental Training Team Program does give many girls the opportunity to see if competitive gymnastics is a good fit for them. This program also provides a base for strength, coordination, balance, flexibility, and discipline that will benefit these young athletes in other sports and activities now and in the future. This program will focus heavily on proper technique in very basic skills, building strength and flexibility in the early years when it the easiest to accomplish, and foster discipline which is crucial to upper level gymnastics.

PLUS Program Level Descriptions

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Team TeamTeam competition follows the rules of the USA Gymnastics Jr. Olympic Program. Levels were designed for the continued improvement of skill. Gymnastics Plus runs its competitive program in conjunction with the Gymnastics Plus Team Boosters, an association of parents whose main goal is the support and enhancement of youth gymnastics.BoysRequired routines in all men's gymnastics events. Specific gymnastic skill requirements are needed to progress to this level.Girls-Level 4Required routines in all womens gymnastics events. Specific gymnastic skill requirements are needed to progress to this level. They include but are not limited to, round-off back handsprings and front hip circles.Girls-Level 5Required routines in all womens gymnastics events. Specific gymnastic skill requirements are needed to progress to this level. They include but are not limited to, front handsprings, cartwheel and handstands on the beam and bar kips.Girls-Level 6Required routines in all womens gymnastics events. Specific gymnastic skill requirements are needed to progress to this level. They include but are not limited to, round-off back handspring back tuck, back walkovers on the beam, clear hip circle to horizontal, and flyaways on bars.Girls-Optional Levels-Level 7 and UpOptional routines for competition in all womens gymnastics events. Specific gymnastic skill requirements are needed to progress to these advanced levels. Skills include but are not limited to back layouts, layouts with twists, giants, release moves, tsuk vaults plus much more.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The mission statement of Gymnastics Plus is Our gym exists to provide children of all ages the opportunity to explore their endless possibilities through movement; with cooperation, competition, and fun. Our team program shares in this mission of cooperation in training to be the best that they can be, by participating in competitions to showcase their accomplishments, and by doing it all in a fun environment. Specifically the Gymnastics Plus competitive team is made up of young athletes, ages 6 to 22, whose common mission is to excel in the sport of gymnastics to the best of their individual abilities. The role of Gymnastics Plus is to provide these youth with quality instruction and training in the sport of gymnastics. It is also the responsibility of Gymnastics Plus to provide a competitive experience in gymnastics at the local, state, and regional levels for the athletes to showcase their many skills. Each team member is expected to positively represent Gymnastics Plus at every practice, every demonstration, and at all required team competitions throughout the year.

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Learn about the gymnasts, view meet results, plus much more!

Official Team Page

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Big and Little

Parent and tot class -- 2 to 5 years old

Parent and child explore the world of gymnastics together. They experience movement in a playful class setting. The class focus is on parent and child interaction. Basic gymnastics terms, positions, and skills, such as rolling and jumping, as well as time on real gymnastics equipment sized specifically for the younger gymnast is part of this fun, age appropriate class. Parents are an important part of the Big and Little experience. It is their chance to explore with their child and be a part of their experience and discovery.

Class Format:

Warm-up activity

Skill Course Activity-emphasizing the skill of the week

Equipment Activities-bars, beam, tramp, tumbltrak

Hand-eye Activity

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Our classes are theme based to help peak the childs interest and enthusiasm.

Age: 2 through age 5 with parent, guardian or friend 18 years or older. (One big and one little per class only)

50 minute class

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Yellow Level

Beginning Level

3 and 4 years old

Independence, cooperation, confidence, coordination, and skill are all concepts to be explored in this creative movement education class. Your child will playfully learn gymnastics gross motor skills such as rolling, jumping and climbing as well as balance, flexibility and coordination. This class will not only concentrate on the physical aspects of gymnastics and sport but also on the mental and social aspects of being a young gymnast. Following directions, forming a line, working within a group, sharing equipment and space are very important features of this class. Basic gymnastics terms, positions, and skills, as well as time on real gymnastics equipment sized specifically for the younger gymnast is included.

The class format is similar to the Big and Little Format

50 minute class

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Green Level

Intermediate Level

3, 4, and 5 years old

Explore the possibilities experience the fun. Our slogan perfectly describes the Green Level of our Gymnastics FUNdamental program. These classes offer a wide variety of experiences through movement to enhance all gymnastics skills. These skills are presented in a developmentally progressive format with each skill being broken down into the smallest learnable parts. This is the beginning level for 5 year olds and a progressive level for 3 and 4 year old gymnasts.

50 minute class

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Red Level

Advanced Level

3, 4, and 5 years old

The Red Level class continues on the foundation of gymnastics skill progressions including gross motor skills, concentration on balance, flexibility and coordination as well as class and social interactions skills. This Level expands on the basics to include motor skill combinations and more complex thinking skills, also building on strength and endurance and individual apparatus skills in gymnastics. The class atmosphere, like in all Gymnastics Plus classes, is FUN!

50 minute class

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Blue & Black Level

Super Advanced Levels

4 and 5 year olds

Blue-Girls, Black-Boys

The blue and black levels are for gymnasts that show great promise in mastering more advanced gymnastics skills at a young age. The blue class follows the Recreational Level 1 skill progressions and the black class follows the Boys Beginning skill progressions, but but both are geared for the 4 and 5 year old. The gymnasts in these levels transition to the larger equipment and an extended class time.

65 minute class

plus descriptions GymPLUS Developmental Training TeamLevel Descriptions Level 2 PLUSAges 4 and up. 90 minute classLevel 2 PLUS is the first level of the Gymnastics Plus Developmental Training Team program. The Level 2 PLUS level is designed to transition gymnasts from recreational gymnastics to the Developmental Training Team. The class duration is a little longer than a recreational Level 2 class. This level begins to teach the gymnasts that the correct technique of a skill is more important than simply being able to perform the skill. Strength and flexibility training and proper conditioning are also emphasized at this level. Being in Level 2 PLUS requires a greater level of commitment than that of a recreational class. Gymnasts can easily switch back to a recreational class if desired. Level 3 PLUSAges 4 and up. 3 hours-Two 90 minute classesLevel 3 PLUS is the second level of the Gymnastics Plus Developmental Training Team. The focus of this level is to continue to build skills as well as the strength, flexibility, and stamina required for competitive gymnastics. The gymnasts in this level begin to put together routines on each event. Level 3 PLUS gymnasts who are prepared will have the opportunity to experience a gymnastics meet experience at this level. Any meet participation at this level will focus on the positive aspects of competition. This level is considered non-competitive. Team building, participation, and fun will be the only goals of any competition. This class meets two times per week for 90 minutes each class.
schedule Spring 2012 Class ScheduleBig & Little Waddler-Walking to 2 years old with parent-40 minutesMonday: 5:00 PM, Wednesday 4:15 PMTot-2-5 years old with parent-50 minutesTuesday: 6:45 PMWednesday: 6:45 PMThursday: 9:30 AM, 5:30 PM 6:45 PM40 minutes$216/session or 4 payments of $5450 minutes $256/session or 4 payments of $64Yellow BeginningAges 3 and 4Monday: 6:45 PM Tuesday: 1:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:45 PM Wednesday: 5:30 PM 6:45 PMThursday: 4:15 PM 5:30 PM 6:45 PM 50 minutes $256/session or 4 payments of $64Green IntermediateAges 4 and 5Monday: 5:30 PM 6:45 PM Tuesday: 5:30 PM 6:45 PMWednesday: 5:30 PM 6:45 PMThursday: 10:30 AM 4:15 PM50 minutes $256/session or 4 payments of $64Red AdvancedAges 4 and 5Monday: 6:45 PM Tuesday: 1:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:45 PMWednesday: 5:30 PM Thursday: 4:15 PM 5:30 PM 6:45 PM50 minutes $256/session or 4 payments of $64Blue Super Advanced GirlsWednesday: 2:00 PM 6:45 PM65 minutes $296/session or 4 payments of $74BlackSuper Advanced BoysWednesday: 2:00 PM 5:30 PM65 minutes $296/session or 4 payments of $74Girls Ages 6 and upLevel 1 SILVER Beginning LevelMonday: 5:30 PM 6:45 PM Tuesday: 5:30 PM Wednesday: 4:15 PM 5:30 PM 6:45 PMThursday: 4:15 PM 5:30 PM 65 minutes $296/session or 4 payments of $74Level 1 GOLDMonday: 5:30 PM Tuesday: 6:45 PM Thursday: 4:15 PM 5:30 PM 65 minutes $296/session or 4 payments of $74Level 1-2 ages 10 and upGirls 10 and olderNo Times Currently Available65 minutes $296/session or 4 payments of $74Level 2 SILVER Intermediate LevelMonday: 6:45 PM Thursday: 5:30 PM 65 minutes $296/session or 4 payments of $74Level 2 GOLD Advanced LevelMonday: 5:30 PM Tuesday: 4:15 PM65 minutes $296/session or 4 payments of $74Level 3Monday: 6:00 PM90 minutes $336/session or 4 payments of $84Boys Ages 6 and upBoys BeginningMonday: 5:30 PM 6:45 PMThursday: 6:45 PM65 minutes $296/session or 4 payments of $74Boys AdvancedThursday 5:00 PM90 minutes $336/session or 4 payments of $84Specialty ClassesTumblingMonday: 7:30 PM 65 minutes $296/session or 4 payments of $74BatonWenesday: 6:45PM65 minutes $296/session or 4 payments of $74CheerWednesday: 6:45 PM65 minutes $296/session or 4 payments of $74Developmental Team PLUS ProgramLevel 2 PLUSWednesday: 6:00 PMLevel 3 PLUS (2 days a week)Tuesday: 6:00 PMThursday: 6:00 PM90 minutes $336/session (L2+) or 4 payments of $84$592/session (L3+) or 4 payments of $148

schedule 2 Summer 2011 Class ScheduleBig & Little 2-5 years old with parentTuesday: 5:30 PM 6:30 PMWednesday: 9:30 AM 5:30 PM Thursday: 4:30 PM 5:30 PM 6:30 PM50 minutes 3 payments of $60 or $180/sessionYellow BeginningMonday: 4:30 PM 5:30 PM Tuesday: 6:30 PM Wednesday: 9:30 AM 10:30 AM Thursday: 4:30 PM 5:30 PM 50 minutes 3 payments of $60 or $180/sessionGreen IntermediateMonday: 5:30 PM Tuesday: 5:30 PM 6:30 PMWednesday: 9:30 AM 10:30 AM 5:30 PM 6:30 PMThursday: 4:30 PM 5:30 PM50 minutes 3 payments of $60 or $180/sessionRed AdvancedMonday: 5:30 PM Tuesday: 5:30 PM Wednesday: 10:30 AM Thursday: 4:30 PM 50 minutes 3 payments of $60 or $180/sessionBlue Super AdvancedMonday: 6:45 PM65 minutes 3 payments of $70 or $210/sessionGirls Ages 6 and upLevel 1 SILVER Beginning LevelMonday: 5:30 PM 6:45 PM Tuesday: 4:15 PM 5:30 PM Wednesday: 10:45 AM 5:30 PM 6:45 PMThursday: 10:45 AM 4:15 PM 5:30 PM 65 minutes 3 payments of $70 or $210/sessionLevel 1 GOLDMonday: 5:30 PM Wednesday: 10:45 AM Thursday: 9:30 AM 4:15 PM 5:30 PM 65 minutes 3 payments of $70 or $210/sessionLevel 1-2Girls 10 and olderReturning in the fallLevel 2 SILVER Intermediate LevelMonday: 5:30 PMWednesday: 10:45 AM 65 minutes 3 payments of $70 or $210/sessionLevel 2 GOLD Advanced LevelMonday: 6:45 PM65 minutes 3 payments of $70 or $210/sessionLevel 3Wednesday: 6:00 PM90 minutes 3 payments of $80 or $240/sessionBoys Ages 6 and upBoys BeginningMonday: 5:30 PM 6:45 PM65 minutes 3 payments of $70 or $210/sessionBoys AdvancedThursday: 5:30 PM90 minutes 3 payments of $80 or $240/sessionSpecialty ClassesTumblingWednesday: 10:30 AM 4:15 PM65 minutes 3 payments of $70 or $210/sessionCheerTuesday: 6:30 PM65 minutes 3 payments of $70 or $210/sessionBatonWednesday: 10:30 AM 4:15 PM65 minutes 3 payments of $70 or $210/sessionDevelopmental Team PLUS ProgramLevel 2 PLUSMonday: 6:00PMLevel 3 PLUS (2 days a week)Tuesday: 6:00 PM Friday: 4:00 PM 90 minutes 3 payments of $80 or $240/session (L2+)3 payments of $144 or $432/session (L3+)

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