Gymnastics & Ninja Challenge

At the heart of our Ashland YMCA Gymnastics program is the spirit of community. As we practice cartwheels and pullovers, we also practice kindness and respect. Lifelong friendships are forged, and self esteem is built one handstand at a time.

This program is designed to introduce our Y youth to the fundamentals of gymnastics in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. We aim to foster physical coordination, confidence, and social skills.

Introduction to gymnastics and the equipment, with an emphasis on fun! Preschool Gymnastics is designed to be enjoyable and engaging, encouraging children to explore movement and discover their capabilities.

Beginning to Advance level gymnastics with opportunity to advance to team level classes, or to just do gymnastics for fun.

• Beginning level gymnastics skills: rolls, handstands, cartwheels, round offs, pullovers, hip circles, straddle and squat on vault, etc.
• Intermediate level gymnastics skills: round offs, bridge kickovers, hip circles on bars, and handstand treefall vault mats.
• Advanced level Gymnastics skills: back and front handsprings, walkovers, mill and sole circles on bars, handstands and cartwheels on beam, strength.

Exploring Advanced level gymnastics through competitions. Participants learn to perfect advanced skills on gymnastic equipment and prepare to advance to team. We travel all over the state of Oregon.

Challenges kids to get moving and explore their potential in a fun, safe environment. This is dynamic and exciting program combines elements of gymnastics, obstacle course training, and freestyle movement.