Gymnastics Tumbling, Cheer 2016 Fall Session 3000 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60435 www.jolietpark.org or 815-741-7275 All programs held in the Multi-Purpose Center Deadline to register: September 2!
Gymnastics & Tumbling Tumble Bees Early Childhood Gymnastics Enrolling your child in our Tumble Bees Early Childhood Gymnastics program is a wonderful way to expose participants to balance and movement activities. Your child will learn movement skills, coordination, and self-confidence in a positive atmosphere. Our staff has years of experience with children. Each week Tumble Bees will practice skills and learn new progressions in creative formats that make learning fun. To assist in creating a positive instructional environment, classes have a three-week policy in which, if your child is not enrolled in the proper class, he or she will be placed in the appropriate class. Children should enroll in classes based on the age they will be when the session starts. The Joliet Park District has an observation area available for the Gymnastics and Tumbling programs. Please be respectful to all classes in session when in the observation area. Tumble Bees Attire Appropriate attire includes leotards, shorts, sweats, t-shirts, and non-skid socks or bare feet. Please do not wear jeans, belts or jewelry. Hair should be pulled back. Children s Nursery Only one parent/guardian with participant are allowed in classes. Please utilize the children s nursery for all other siblings. The nursery is available at the Presence Inwood Athletic Club, located adjacent to the Multi-Purpose Center. Call 815-741-7275 ext. 122 for details. Joliet Park District Program Philosophy Every participant can have fun learning developmentally appropriate movement in a safe environment that promotes positive self-esteem. A Gentle Reminder Your promptness in picking up your child after class is greatly appreciated. A few minutes without mom or dad after everyone else has left can be frightening to small children. Wear your Tumble Bees t-shirt to class each week! Purchase yours at the MPC front desk! You may purchase leotards in the gymnastics room!
Bustling Bees This tumbling class is for the child prepared to stay and participate without a parent. Your child will work on age appropriate gymnastics skills such as forward rolls, backward rolls, straddle rolls and beginning cartwheels. Balance beam and spring board skills will be introduced. Music, props, and the ever-changing gymnastics circuit are used to enhance the excitement and fun! Great way to enhance child s focus and improve social skills. No class: 11/24, 11/25, 11/26 Open Tumble Bees Enjoy the socialization and fun that Open Tumble Bees has to offer. Participants will enjoy interactive play with each other and both parents/guardians. At least one parent must attend. A discount will be provided for multiple siblings. Participants should sign in and pay their fee at the Multi-Purpose Center front desk. If the front desk is closed, you can pay in the gymnastics room. Please check the gymnastics board as some dates may be subject to cancellation. No class: 6/8, 6/15, 8/3, 8/10, 11/23 Age Fee Day Date Time 1 Child 1-2/Adult $6R/$7N Wed Year Round 9a-10a 2+ Children 1-2/Adult $5R/$6N Wed Year Round 9a-10a 1 Child 3-5/Adult $6R/$7N Wed Year Round 10:15a-11:15a 2+ Children 3-5/Adult $5R/$6N Wed Year Round 10:15a-11:15a Baby Bees Tots participate with parent assistance to gain large motor skill development, balance and coordination. This is a great environment for socialization. Join us and experience the ever-changing gymnastics circuit! Program fee is for one adult and one child. No class: 11/24, 11/25, 11/26 17-3-2521E 1-2 $90R/$95N Tues Sep 13-Nov 29 9:30a-10:15a 17-3-2521F 1-2 $90R/$95N Thurs Sep 15-Dec 8 9:30a-10:15a 17-3-2521G 1-2 $90R/$95N Sep 16-Dec 9 9:30a-10:15a 17-3-2521H 1-2 $90R/$95N Sat Sep 17-Dec 10 1:55p-2:40p Tumble Bee Tots Children, with the assistance of an adult, continue to develop large muscle motor skills, such as rolling, hopping, crawling, balancing, and age appropriate gymnastics. Includes music, props, and the ever-changing gymnastics circuit. Program fee is for one adult and one child. No class: 11/24, 11/25, 11/26 17-3-2522E 2-3 $90R/$95N Tues Sep 13-Nov 29 10:20a-11:05a 17-3-2522F 2-3 $90R/$95N Thurs Sep 15-Dec 8 10:20a-11:05a 17-3-2522G 2-3 $90R/$95N Sep 16-Dec 9 10:20a-11:05a 17-3-2522H 2-3 $90R/$95N Sat Sep 17-Dec 10 12:10p-12:55p 17-3-2523F 3-5 $90R/$95N Tues Sep 13-Nov 29 11:15a-12p 17-3-2523G 3-5 $90R/$95N Tues Sep 13-Nov 29 3p-3:45p 17-3-2523H 3-5 $90R/$95N Thurs Sep 15-Dec 8 11:15a-12p 17-3-2523I 3-5 $90R/$95N Sep 16-Dec 9 11:15a-12p 17-3-2523J 3-5 $90R/$95N Sat Sep 17-Dec 10 1p-1:45p Tumble Tykes This class will introduce our itty-bitty tumblers to basic tumbling skills. They will also work on flexibility, balance and body conditioning. This class is ideal for those looking to start strong in the Gymnastics/Tumbling program. No class: 11/26 17-3-2530C 4-5 $85R/$90N Tues Sep 13-Nov 29 4p-4:45p 17-3-2530D 4-5 $85R/$90N Sat Sep 17-Dec 10 9a-9:45a Tumbling/Gymnastics for Guys Ages 6-12 Parallel Bars, Pommel Horse, Vault, Single Bar, Tumbling and Trampoline are all covered in this class just for the guys ages 6-12! Time will also be dedicated to developing strength through conditioning and increasing flexibility. New Class Time. No class 11/24 17-3-2539B 6-12 $95R/$100N Thurs Sep 15-Dec 8 4p-5p Level 1 Gymnastics Participants learn basic skills on floor, bars, beam, and vault. They also build strength and increase flexibility to help improve skills and move to the next level. They will be evaluated at the end of each session and advised when to move up to the next level. No class: 7/4, 10/31, 11/23, 11/26 17-3-2524E 5-16 $95R/$100N Mon Sep 12-Dec 5 4p-4:55p 17-3-2524F 5-16 $95R/$100N Wed Sep 14-Dec 7 4p-4:55p 17-3-2524G 5-16 $95R/$100N Sat Sep 17-Dec 10 11a-11:55a 17-3-2524H 5-16 $150R/$155N Mon/Wed Sep 12-Dec 7 4p-4:55p
Level 2 Gymnastics Children will learn new skills such as bridge kickovers, back hip circles on the bar, jumps on the beam and continue to develop the run for vault. Children will be evaluated at the end of each session and advised when to move up to the next level. No Class: 7/4, 10/31, 11/23, 11/26 17-3-2525E 5-16 $95R/$100N Mon Sep 12-Dec 5 5p-6p 17-3-2525F 5-16 $95R/$100N Wed Sep 14-Dec 7 5p-6p 17-3-2525G 5-16 $95R/$100N Sat Sep 17-Dec 10 10a-11a 17-3-2525H 5-16 $150R/$155N Mon/Wed Sep 12-Dec 7 5p-6p Level 3 Gymnastics Children will work on new skills such as back limbers and they will begin to combine skills on all the apparatuses to form a series. Children will be evaluated at the end of each session and advised when to move up to the next level. No class: 7/4, 10/31, 11/23, 11/26 17-3-2526E 5-16 $95R/$100N Mon Sep 12-Dec 5 5p-6p 17-3-2526F 5-16 $95R/$100N Wed Sep 14-Dec 7 5p-6p 17-3-2526G 5-16 $95R/$100N Sat Sep 17-Dec 10 9a-10a 17-3-2526H 5-16 $150R/$155N Mon/Wed Sep 12-Dec 7 5p-6p Kipper Training Program Gymnasts will learn USAG compulsory competition skills on all four events: Vault, Bars, Beam and Floor Exercise. To be in the Kipper Training Program the child must have successfully completed Level 3 gymnastics. A leotard must be worn to practice, hair up and jewelry off. No class: 6/24, 11/23, 11/25 17-3-2527B 5-16 $175R/$180N Wed/ Sep 14-Dec 9 6p-8p Joliet Kippers - Competitive Gymnastics Optional Team Gymnasts will learn competitive routines. Completion of Kipper Training Program, purchase of team leotard, warm-ups and grips are required. Leotard must be worn to practice, hair up, jewelry off. No class: 6/24, 7/4, 10/31, 11/23, 11/25 Level 1 Tumbling Beginning tumblers will learn forward rolls, cartwheels, bridges and jumps. Strength and flexibility are also needed to progress into the higher level classes. Children will be evaluated at the end of each session and advised when to move up to the next level. No class: 11/24, 11/26, 12/6 17-3-2531E 5-16 $95R/$100N Tues Sep 13-Nov 29 4p-4:55p 17-3-2531F 5-16 $95R/$100N Thurs Sep 15-Dec 8 4p-4:55a 17-3-2531G 5-16 $95R/$100N Sat Sep 17-Dec 10 9a-9:55a 17-3-2531H 5-16 $150R/$155N Tues/Thurs Sep 13-Dec 8 4p-4:55p Level 2 Tumbling This class is designed to perfect your child s beginner skills and add new skills. Skills to be taught are: backbends, handstand forward rolls, and round-offs. Children will be evaluated at the end of each session and advised when to move to the next level. No class: 11/24, 11/26, 12/6 17-3-2532E 5-16 $95R/$100N Tues Sep 13-Nov 29 5p-6p 17-3-2532F 5-16 $95R/$100N Thurs Sep 15-Dec 8 5p-6p 17-3-2532G 5-16 $95R/$100N Sat Sep 17-Dec 10 10a-11a 17-3-2532H 5-16 $150R/$155N Tues/Thurs Sep 13-Dec 8 5p-6p Level 3 Tumbling This class is for children who already have experience in tumbling. Some of the skills worked on in class are front and back walkovers, front and back limbers, as well as front and back handsprings. Children will be evaluated at the end of each session and advised when to move up to the next level. No class: 11/24, 11/26, 12/6 17-3-2533E 5-16 $95R/$100N Tues Sep 13-Nov 29 5p-6p 17-3-2533F 5-16 $95R/$100N Thurs Sep 15-Dec 8 5p-6p 17-3-2533G 5-16 $95R/$100N Sat Sep 17-Dec 10 11a-12p 17-3-2533H 5-16 $150R/$155N Tues/Thurs Sep 13-Dec 8 5p-6p 17-3-2528B 5-18 $345R/$350N Mon/Wed Sep 12-Dec 16 6p-8p 5:30p-8:30p The Joliet Park District offers private lessons for those trying to advance their skills for class progression, sport diversification, making their cheer squads and more Let us help you get to new heights! Call the Gymnastics Supervisor at 815-207-6368 for more information. 1 student 2-3 students 30 minute lessons $25 $20/person 45 minute lessons $30 $25/person 60 minute lessons $35 $30/person Private Lesson for Gymnasts, Tumblers & Cheerleaders
Level 4 Tumbling - Junior Flip Squad Pre-Competitive Team Tumblers will advance their tumbling skills and will be introduced to executing those skills on the competition matting surface. To be on the Junior Flip Squad the child must have successfully completed Level 3 tumbling. A leotard must be worn to practice, hair up, jewelry off. No class: 6/24, 11/25, 12/6 17-3-2534B 5-16 $175R/$180N Tues Sep 13-Dec 9 6:30p-8:30p 4:15p-6:15p Joliet Flip Squad Competitive Tumbling Team All team tumblers develop competitive passes while reviewing fundamentals and progressing to more advanced skills. Completion of our Pre-Team program, purchase of a team leotard and warm-up is required. Children must wear a leotard to practice with hair up and jewelry off. For the Fall/Winter Session the first half of the payment is due on 9/2 and the second half will be due 12/9. No class: 6/24, 11/25, 11/26, 12/24, 12/31 17-3-2540B 5-18 $390R/$395N Tues Sep 13-Feb 25 6:30p-8:30p 4:15p-6:15p Sat 10a-11:30a Open Gymnastics, Tumbling and Cheer Come to our open gym to practice your gymnastics, tumbling or cheer skills. Staff is in the gym for assistance, but no lessons are given. Check the gymnastics bulletin board for cancellations. Open gym is a great time to be evaluated if you are looking to start classes. No class: 6/19, 6/26, 9/4, 11/24, 11/27, 12/25 Cheer Pee Wee Cheer We will start with the basics. Your child will learn motion technique, jumps, beginning tumbling, and sidelines. This class is great for enhancing memorization skills, coordination, and group interaction. 17-3-2595B 6-10 $95R/$100N Tues Sep 13-Nov 29 5p-6p JPD Force All Star Cheer Team The Force All-Star team competes in the Xtreme Spirit competitions which take place in the Chicago-land area! Participants train in summer and fall and compete 4 times throughout winter and spring. Looking for cheerleaders who have a backhandspring. No class: 6/25, 7/4, 10/31, 11/23, 11/26, 12/10 17-3-2545B 6-14 $310R/$315N Mon Sep 12-Dec 17 7p-8:30p Wed 6:30p-8:30p Sat 3p-5p Cheer Tumbling Looking for a class that focuses on tumbling that s needed for your cheer squad? Sign up for this class! We will work on standing tumbling, running tumbling and jump/tumbling combinations that cheer squads typically require. No class: 7/4, 10/31 17-3-2536B 10-16 $95R/$100N Mon Sep 12-Dec 5 6p-7p Age Fee Day Date Time 6-18 $5R/$7N Sun Year Round 4p-6p Thurs Year Round 6:45p-8:45p Our Gymnastics Room Offers Support the Gymnastics, Tumbling and Cheer programs with the purchase of a Kippers, Flip Squad or Force t-shirt! Call gymnastics supervisor for details. 815-741-7275 ext. 167 Spring Floor Rental Call 815-207-6368 Cheer Practices Safe place to try new stunts Help clean up routines Floor Exercise Elite Uneven Bars Adjustable Training High Bar Mini Bars Parallel Bars Pommel Horse 6 Beams Vaulting Table Tumble Track