RECREATIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION AND CLASS DESCRIPTION FALL 2010

 Fall programs start the week of September 7th

♦OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY AUGUST 21ST 1-3PM AT THE GYM♦

Why take gymnastics?
  • Gymnastics is a great sport to build physical strength and inner confidence
  • Basic gymnastics skills develop the building blocks needed for success in all sports and overall active living.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS--10 WEEK SESSIONS

Session 1 Sept. 7th-Nov. 15th
Session 2 Nov. 16th-Feb. 7th
Session 3 Feb. 8th-April 18th
Session 4 April 19th-June 28th

NO CLASSES ON THE FOLLOWING DATES:


Christmas Break Dec.21st-Jan.3rd
March Break Sunday 13th-19th

Quantum offers a stimulating environment for children ages 12 months to 5 years old that develops active and healthy children. Our fun movement programs teach co-ordination, speed, balance, endurance and motor skills.


BABYNASTICS: CO-ED 12 MONTHS-18 MONTHS
**PARENT PARTICIPATION REQUIRED**
This 35 minute class is designed to allow your child the chance to explore a fun exciting environment and develop their natural movement abilities. A special time for Mom and Dad to bond with their little one through the joy of physical movement.


GYMTOTS: CO-ED 18 MONTHS-3 YEARS
**PARENT PARTICIPATION REQUIRED**
A fun interactive 45 minute class designed to improve body awareness, coordination, and gross motor skills. Classes are filled with basic movement skills, gymnastic specific skills and games. This is a great class to spend physical time with your little one while fostering physical, mental and social development.


MIGHTY MITES: CO-ED 3 AND 4 YEAR OLDS
A high energy 55 minute program where carefully designed circuits are used to provide a safe and fun gymnastics experience for our younger athletes. Participants will work to develop their body awareness, social skills, and basic 
gymnastics skills. The main focus of this program is FITNESS and FUN!!


GYM BUGS: CO-ED 5 YEARS OLD ONLY
A high energy 55 minute program where carefully designed circuits are used to provide a safe and fun gymnastics experience for our younger children. Athletes will develop flexibility, strength and progressive gymnastics skills on all apparatus. The main focus of this program is FITNESS and FUN!!


HOT SHOTS (Advanced Kindergym): 4-6 YEAR OLDS
A challenging 1.5 hour class that allows students the opportunity to refine skills previously taught in Mighty Mites or Gym Bugs and introduces more advanced skills on all apparatus.




RECREATIONAL CLASSES--17 WEEK SESSIONS

Session 1 Sept. 7th-January 17th
Session 2 January 18th-May 23rd

NO CLASSES THE FOLLOWING DATES:

Christmas Break Dec. 21st-Jan. 3rd
March Break Sunday 13th-19th

We offer classes daily for a wide variety of athletes from beginner to advanced. Emphasis is on effort and the learning process as well as the final result. Our goal is to promote strong gymnastics basics in a structured and logicall sequenced program. Recreational classes at Quantum are divided by both age and ability. Typically individuals enter at the beginner level, but, due to our individualized progress evaluation they can advance through our levels at the pace most appropriate for them.

BEGINNER: JUNIOR 6-8 YEAR OLDS OR 9+     BADGES 1-3
The ABC's of gymnastics. This 1.5 hour class is designed to teach and reinforce basic gymnastics skills on all the various gymnastics apparatus. Gymnasts will develop strength, flexibility and proper technique. Our Beginner classes are a great way to get started in the sport!!


INTERMEDIATE: JUNIOR 6-8 YEAR OLDS OR 9+     BADGES 4-6
This 1.5 hour class takes the building blocks of gymnastics to the next level. Intermediate students are introduced to more intricate gymnastics skills on all the various gymnastics equipment.


ADVANCED: 7+ YEARS OLD     ADVANCED BADGES 1-6
This 2 hour class is for the more serious gymnast. Advanced students are now learning complex and difficult gymnastics skills on all events. This class will develop disciplined minds and strong bodies. Gymnasts often transition from this class into our competitive program.


BOYS:
6+ YEARS OLD     BADGES 1-6 & ADVANCED 1-6
This boys only class is for the energetic and enthusiastic student. A 1.5 hour class which provides boys the opportunity to challenge themselves physically and mentally. Strong gymnastics skills will be developed while boys increase coordination, strength, flexibility and agility.


TEENS: 13+
Stay fit and have fun! This 2 hour class provides older athletes the opportunity to work on the skills and apparatus they love with guidance from one of our certified coaches. Self-esteem is built through physical accomplishment.


TRAMPOLINE: GET READY TO BOUNCE
!     6+ YEARS OLD
Come learn basic to advanced skills on our Olympic size trampoline. This class will start with non inverted skills and progress towards advanced inversions.


DRESS CODE

Safety note: Please ensure that all athletes are wearing appropriate athletic clothing. No denim, belts, buckles, hoodies and skirts as these are a safety hazard. Bare feet please! Shorts and t-shirts or bodysuits are best! Long hair must be tied back. 



NOTES
Payment upon registration for above programs is dated on either the first or the fifteenth of the month from Sept. 2010 to May or June. 2011 OR payment may be made in full. Cheques are payable to Quantum Niagara Gymnastics Inc.. If paying cash full payment for full program must be paid at time of registration.
There will be no refund for programs paid in full.
To terminate your club membership, you must hand in a written request 2 weeks prior to your next cheque, and all your post-dated cheques will be returned to you. Failure to give this notice will result in the next cheque being cashed. Anyone not following this policy will have their account sent to Credit Bureau Collections. Registrations after January 1st are required to pay $100.00 deposit with registration form and will be billed the remaining pro-rated balance of the program.

**Sessions, days and times are subject to change due to registrations. We reserve the right to combine ages due to lack of registrations.**