Gymnastics Class Names and Descriptions (updated Fall 2025)

Modified on Mon, Aug 4, 2025 at 3:20 PM

This article contains the names and descriptions of all of our recreational gymnastics classes at the Y.

Class Name	Age Range	Class Length	Description
Parent and Child Gymnastics	1-2.8 yrs	45 minutes	Explore movement, build connections, and grow—together. This fun and supportive class invites parents and caregivers to join their toddlers in simple gymnastics-style activities like crawling, climbing, balancing, and jumping. With music, games, and interactive play, the class promotes early mobility, coordination, and social skills. Adults actively participate, helping their children explore new movements and build confidence in a playful, encouraging environment.
Preschool Gymnastics	2.9-3.11 yrs	45 minutes	This transitional class bridges the gap between Parent & Child Gymnastics and independent participation. With gentle support, caregivers gradually step back as children gain confidence. Children build independence, learn to follow directions and explore foundational gymnastics movements. This class emphasizes gross motor skill development and supports early physical and social development.
Pre K Gymnastics	4-4.11 yrs	45 minutes	In this fun and active independent gymnastics class, kids build strength, balance, and coordination while learning beginner gymnastics skills. With support from coaches, they practice skills like forward rolls, jumps, basic balancing on the beam, and swinging on the bars. We also introduce simple gymnastics terms like tuck, pike, and straddle to help prepare them for more advanced skills.
Pre K Advanced Gymnastics	4-4.11 yrs	60 minutes	This gymnastics class is for kids who are ready for a greater challenge and show strong skills and enthusiasm. Coaches reinforce key gymnastics terms like lunge, lever, releve, while helping children develop confidence as they prepare for higher-level gymnastics. With a focus on technique, athletes build strength, balance, and coordination as they work on advanced rolls, handstands and more complex beam and bar work.
Youth Gymnastics	Grades K-2 3-5 6-9	60 minutes	This gymnastics class helps athletes build foundational skills through age-appropriate training. Participants focus on basic shaping, strength, and terminology. Through progressive drills and repetition, gymnasts improve key skills like handstands, basic beam work, and bar swinging. This class sets the stage for more advanced training while celebrating effort and improvement.
Youth Gymnastics Advanced	Grades K-2 3-5 6-9	90 minutes	This advanced gymnastics class builds athletes’ understanding of the sport through age-appropriate, skill-focused training. Participants focus on progressive drills and skill combinations, developing key skills like handstands and beam and bar work on higher equipment. This class is an ideal next step for kids who show focus and a love for gymnastics.
Phoenix United Embers	2.9-4.11 yrs	60 min 2x/week	Start your child's path toward competitive gymnastics with Phoenix United Embers! This twice-weekly team-prep class focuses on team-style warm-ups, and building progression and confidence on bars, beam, floor, and vault in a fun yet disciplined environment. This class is ideal for children eager for more time in the gym and ready to practice focus and direction-following skills.
Phoenix United Sparks	Grades K-8	60 min 2x/week	Phoenix United Sparks is designed for older gymnasts ready to take the next step toward competitive training. This twice-weekly team-prep class emphasizes proper technique, strength, and confidence-building through team-style warm-ups and detailed skill drills. Athletes gain experience connecting movements, working on higher beams, bar swings, vault and floor preparation in a focused and supportive environment. Ideal for gymnasts who demonstrate strong focus, discipline and enthusiasm for gymnastics.
Phoenix United Flames	Grades K-8	90 min 2x/week	Phoenix United Sparks is designed for older gymnasts ready to advance their training and prepare for team evaluation. This twice-weekly team prep class focuses on refining technique across all apparatuses through team-style warm-ups, advanced drills, skill sequences, and body shaping. Athletes gain experience connecting movements on higher beams, bars, vault, and floor while practicing discipline and focus in a supportive environment. Ideal for dedicated gymnasts who love the sport and are ready for the next challenge.
Cartwheels & Walkovers	Grades K-5, 6-9	45 minutes	This class introduces essential tumbling skills like cartwheels, front walkovers, and back walkovers. With a focus on body control, flexibility, and strength, athletes will build a strong tumbling base while progressing at their own pace. No prior experience needed.
Building a Backhandspring	Grades K-5, 6-9	45 minutes	For athletes who can confidently perform back walkovers, this class introduces the back handspring—an exciting tumbling milestone! Participants develop the strength, power, and skills needed to safely perform the back handspring, with a focus on proper form and technique. The class is designed to help athletes progress and build on this foundational skill as they advance.
Backhandsprings & More	Grades K-5, 6-9	60 minutes	This class is for tumblers who have confidently learned the standing back handspring and are ready to advance. Athletes focus on connecting skills like round-off back handsprings and multi-skill tumbling passes. Through power hurdles, rebound drills, and standing combinations, participants build strength, control, and fluidity to take their tumbling to the next level.
Tumble, Tuck & Twist	Grades K-5, 6-9	60 minutes	For advanced athletes ready to take flight! This class focuses on flipping and twisting elements within running tumbling passes. Athletes must be able to perform connected back handsprings independently and consistently. With expert coaching and skill-specific drills, athletes develop the power, technique, and confidence to safely attempt tucks and twists.
Boys Power & Movement	Grades K-5, 6-9	60 minutes	This class is designed for young athletes who want to build strength, flexibility, and coordination—skills that are essential for success in any sport. Through the foundation of gymnastics, participants will focus on powerful movement, body control, and agility. By engaging in dynamic exercises and drills, athletes will improve their overall fitness, balance, and body awareness, giving them the tools they need to excel in soccer, basketball, football, baseball, or any athletic pursuit.
Sensory Friendly Gymnastics	Ages 4-12	45 minutes	This class welcomes children who benefit from a smaller group and flexible instruction. Through gymnastics-based movement, participants build strength, coordination, and confidence in a setting that adjusts to individual needs. Instructors create a steady, encouraging space where children can explore at their own pace. Caregivers are invited to connect with staff ahead of time to help shape a positive experience.
Homeschool Gymnastics	Ages 5-12	60 minutes	A structured, fun, movement-based gymnastics class that fosters cooperative play and social skills. While using obstacle courses, drills for skills and positive encouragement, your child will gain strength, coordination, and self-esteem on the vault, bars, beam, floor, and tumble track.
Homeschool Advanced Gymnastics	Ages 5-12	60 minutes	This class is designed for children with prior experience in gymnastics who are ready to advance their skills while continuing to foster cooperative play and social skills. Participants will build full-body strength, coordination, balance, and agility on the vault, bars, beam, and floor through structured drills, obstacle courses, and skill challenges.