Toddler Gymnastics Classes
Below are the descriptions for toddler gymnastics classes that are part of the Arlington County Gymnastics Program. These classes are for toddlers ages 3-5 years. Children may have participated in a {Parent and Child} class but should be able to leave parent willingly for these classes. Please make sure to register your child for the appropriate age-based class per the criteria below.
Specific age requirements are necessary to advance to the next level by instructor recommendation. Please not that taking a course one time, does not indicate it was successfully completed. Below, are the skills that are introduced within each class. Students will repeat classes to master necessary required skills for the next level based on instructor recommendation. There is no set amount of time that is allotted to master specific skills. Please be patient and remember that confidence and competency take time and repetition to build mastery. Participants in these classes learn listening skills, social awareness in addition to basic gymnastics skills that will transition into Youth Classes.
Tumbling for 3’s (3 – 3.99 years)
Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer
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Description and Requirements
The unique needs of a three-year-old are met with activities that blend skill progressions in a fun atmosphere. Theme-based activities will reinforce development social awareness and listening skills while being introduced to basic gymnastics skills. All classes held at the Barcroft Sport and Fitness Center.
Introduced skills
Bars: Front Support, Casting, Climbing stall bars
Beam: Walks (forward, sideways, backwards)
Floor: Pencil roll, Forward roll on cheese mat
Coordination: Running, Jumping, Single Leg Balances
Gymnasticats (4 – 4.99 years)
Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer
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Description and Requirements
Young gymnasts will continue their gymnastics progressions focusing on strength and clean execution. This enthusiastic age group will learn fundamental gymnastics skills based on proper progressions and safety. Theme-based activities will also develop social awareness and listening skills. All classes held at the Barcroft Sport and Fitness Center.
Introduced skills
Bars: Casting, Climbing stall bars, Front Support to Forward Roll Down, Kick Over Progressions
Beam: Walks (forward, sideways, backwards); Balancing Skills
Floor: Pencil roll, Forward roll on cheese mat, Spiderman Handstand, Donkey Kicks
Coordination: Running, Jumping, Single Leg Balances
Strength: Push-up hold, Chin Hold
Junior Gymnast (5 – 5.99 years)
Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer
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Description and Requirements
Gymnasts will continue their journey after taking Gymnasticats with a focus on refining fundamental skills and work more advanced progressions, preparing participants for Beginner Gymnastics classes. All classes held at the Barcroft Sport and Fitness Center.
Introduced skills
Bars: Front Support to Forward Roll Down, Pull-over Progressions
Beam: Walks (forward, sideways, backwards); Various Jumps
Floor: Backward roll down cheese mat; Cartwheel over mat
Strength: Push-up, Chin Hold