Why Gymnastics?

Benefits of Gymnastics?

Experts say the greatest benefits of gymnastics training for children are physical: the amazing power, proprioception, kinesthetic awareness, agility, and grace. Other experts say that the benefits are for the mind: perseverance, discipline, confidence, attention to detail, and the ability to focus. Which is right? Our experts know! The answer is, without a doubt, both. In fact, professional gymnastics training is a prerequisite for all children who want to learn how to become the best they can be in life. Sounds like gymnastics training is for all children of all ages! Our instructors are USA Gymnastics and Safety Certified, specially selected and trained to safely bring out the best in each child by encouraging them to exceed their perceived limitations.

What should my child wear?

Girls should wear a leotard or shorts and a tank top, tucked in and barefoot. Boys should wear shorts and a t-shirt, tucked in and barefoot. Hair should be pulled back for safety, as long hair interferes with rolling, somersaulting, and twisting skills. Please, no gum or jewelry in the gym.

FGA Gymnastics Program

Our gymnastics curriculum is based on the USAG Jr. Olympic Program, as well as our 30 years of experience teaching gymnastics to children. The FGA curriculum is designed to provide a non-competitive, achievement-oriented program of life skills, conditioning, and flexibility.

Your child will be introduced to learning and developing gymnastics skills using the uneven bars, vault, beam, floor, foam pit, trampoline, and tumble track, in addition to the conditioning and flexibility that an aspiring gymnast would need. As part of the program, students have the opportunity to participate in our end-of-the-year Expo program. This is designed to show off their progressions and skills learned throughout the year.

The curriculum is carefully designed for exactly what children need most during these formative years. Gymnastics skills are used as tools to teach learning attitudes, while skill mastery is a second goal. At FGA, we keep first things first…Children! NOTHING IS AS IMPORTANT AS A CHILD’S SELF-ESTEEM! Children gain a broader understanding of gymnastics basics while continuing to build their coordination, agility, strength, and most importantly, their confidence! We feel a healthy learning attitude is far more important than mastery of specific skills. At FGA, we recognize each child’s talent and ability and understand that each child will progress and advance individually. It is our goal to help your child succeed and, most importantly…Have Fun!