A free and fun-filled class that uses developmentally appropriate equipment and manipulatives with an emphasis on exploratory play. It is a great way for your baby to work on both gross and fine motor skills as well as socialization.
*Pre-registration is required.
Enjoy an opportunity to be active with your little one! Our friendly instructors will guide you and your gymnast through creative circuits designed with social and physical development in mind. You’ll find yourselves learning the value of planned movement, locomotor skills, social skills and play based movement- the list goes on and on!
We’ll practice the fundamentals of planned movement, locomotor skills, social skills and play based movement as independent, confident kiddos with you cheering from the sidelines! In addition to those basics, we will practice following patterns of skills and progressions for more challenging gymnastics and start understanding handstands, cartwheels, balancing on the beam and swinging on bars with the help of our energetic, supportive instructors!
We’ll keep building on the fundamentals of planned movement, locomotor skills, social play, and confidence as our independent kiddos take on new challenges! In this class, we’ll continue to explore movement through playful progressions, while building more focus, body awareness, and tackling more challenging skill combinations. We’ll keep practicing handstands, cartwheels, balancing on the beam, and swinging on the bars – all with the guidance of our energetic instructors who are right there to support, encourage, and celebrate every step!
Preschool Elite is designed for little gymnasts who are eager for more! This invitation-based class builds on the fun and fundamentals of our Preschool Gymnastics program, introducing more focused shaping, strength, flexibility and skill progressions in an engaging, supportive environment. With exciting challenges and extra time spent on technique and details, gymnasts will build confidence, bravery, and a sense of accomplishment that keeps them excited for what’s next! Our enthusiastic coaches will be there every step of the way, helping these young athletes develop strong foundations for future success in gymnastics and beyond. This class is a great pathway toward our competitive programming: iTeam, Xcel and Developmental.
Gymnasts will be introduced to specific events; vault, bars, beam and floor. Each event hosts a variety of progressions for skill development. Exposure to basic gymnastics concepts, shapes and skills. No previous gymnastics experience necessary.
Gymnasts will continue to practice their foundational skills while learning intermediate elements such as round offs, handspring drills, back hip circles on bars, handstands on beam, dance positions and more complex progressions!
Gymnasts will practice more advanced skills such as connected tumbling, kip drills on bars, dance combinations and cartwheels on beam. The complexity of skills will increase while foundational skills will be utilized to bolster the confidence and skill execution of each athlete. A combination of strength and flexibility will be incorporated into each class to increase body awareness and successful execution of more advanced skills.
Our Tumbling classes offer a wide range of tumbling abilities and styles. We will work to the athlete’s talents and preferences to achieve appropriate tumbling techniques and skills. From cartwheels to back flips and everything in between, our instructors will teach safe progressions to help develop the tumbling skills each athlete is interested in learning! These classes are individually focused as each athlete is in a different stage of their tumbling journey.
Come enjoy a fun, self-guided hour of exploration in designated areas of the gym! Who: Children of all ages! Parents must accompany children aged 5 and under.
Cost: $10 per child
No class enrollment is required to join the fun! Pre-registration is recommended to secure your spot. You can also register using Make-Up Tokens.
This program is open to adults of all ages and abilities eager to explore or expand their gymnastics talents. Gymnastics skills, drills, strength and flexibility led by experienced and dedicated coaches!
*This class is currently only offered at the Phoenix location.
For more information about our gymnastics programs please contact:
Julia@arizonasunrays.com or Anissa@arizonasunrays.com or call 602-992-5790