TAG Preschool
What should I expect for my Tag-Along class?
Major Components: Socialization, New Experiences, Working Together, Being Brave, Accepting Help, Understanding Boundaries and Rules
Things we do and why:
Obstacle Courses – General agility, trying new things, body awareness
Gymnastics Events – Other than introducing the events to the children, we want to see them willing to try the events, accepting help from teachers and parents, improving in confidence and ability over time.
Blocks/Props/Etc. – The biggest goal of classes for this age of child is to assist in all areas of development. This includes gross and fine motor, cognitive, and social-emotional development. Taking turns on the scooters, identifying colors of blocks and props, stacking blocks, bouncing balls… all these things work on each of those areas. Each activity we ask the child to do improves on at least two of those areas but usually more. Throwing and chasing balls eventually turns into running and punching the board for vault, jumping and catching the bar, etc.
What should I expect for my Thrilling 3s class?
Major Components: Socialization, Being Brave, Teamwork, Following Multi-Step Directions for Behavior and Physical Components, Independent Work
Things we do and why:
Obstacle Courses – General agility, body awareness, basic gymnastics movements such as jumping, balance, strength development, spatial awareness.
Gymnastics Events – Beginning basic gymnastics concepts, progressions, and skills.
Blocks/Props/Etc. – Using these gross and fine motor, cognitive, and social-emotional development. Taking turns on the scooters, identifying colors of blocks and props, stacking blocks, bouncing balls… all these things work on each of those areas. Each activity we ask the child to do improves on at least two of those areas but usually more. Throwing and chasing balls eventually turns into running and punching the board for vault, jumping and catching the bar, etc.
What should I expect for my Fearless 4s & Fierce 5s class?
Major Components: Following Multi-Step Directions for Behavior and Physical Components, Independent Work, Improving on Beginner Gymnastics Skills
Things we do and why:
Obstacle Courses – General agility, body awareness, basic gymnastics movements such as jumping, balance, strength development, spatial awareness.
Gymnastics Events – Improving on basic gymnastics concepts, progressions, and skills.
Blocks/Props/Etc. – Using these gross and fine motor, cognitive, and social-emotional development. Taking turns on the scooters, identifying colors of blocks and props, stacking blocks, bouncing balls… all these things work on each of those areas. Each activity we ask the child to do improves on at least two of those areas but usually more. Throwing and chasing balls eventually turns into running and punching the board for vault, jumping and catching the bar, etc.
Why do they do the same thing week after week?
One of the major components of gymnastics is repetition till perfection. Any sport requires numbers and consistency to improve, and gymnastics is no exception. Of course we change up what we can to keep it fun and interesting, but repetition is how athletes get better at all levels! Consistency in classes allows for improved student performance because they know what to expect and what to do each class/activity. Growth happens with small changes made over time!
TAG Recreational Gymnastics
What should I expect for my Beginner 1 & 2 class and Intro to the Big Gym?
Major Components: Basic Shapes, Strength, Flexibility and introduction to organized gymnastics.
Class Structure: Each week in class, the first 10 minutes are devoted to warm up and flexibility work and the last 10 minutes are devoted to strength work. We alternate events each week in class for 15 minutes each. We do bars and floor one week, then beam and vault the next. Each rotation has designated stations/drills for that weeks classes. The instructor will take the athletes through those stations/drills with necessary modifications to help cater to each athletes individual needs.
Skills: Below is a list of basic skills on each event. Please see our requirements sheet for necessary skills for each event in order to move up.
– Vault: straight jumps, handstand shapes, running and jumping coordination.
– Bars: leg lifts, pull ups, casts, front support holds, strength work for pull overs and casts. Beam – walks in all directions, kicks, jumps, levers.
– Floor: handstands, cartwheels, forward rolls, backward rolls, bridges
What should I expect for my Intermediate 6 & 7+ class?
Major Components: Improvement on shapes, form, and strength. Improvement on basic skills with addition of intermediate level skills.
Class Structure: Each week in class, the first 10 minutes are devoted to warm up and flexibility work and the last 10 minutes are devoted to strength work. We alternate events each week in class for 15 minutes each. We do bars and floor one week, then beam and vault the next. Each rotation has designated stations/drills for that weeks progressions. The instructor will take the athletes through those stations/drills with necessary modifications to help cater to each athletes individual needs.
Skills: Below is a list of included skills on each event. Please see our requirements sheet for necessary skills for each event in order to move up.
– Vault: straight jumps to mat stack, handstand flat backs, running and jumping coordination, moving handstand shapes.
– Bars: increased strength and shapes, casts, pull overs, back hip circles, intro to squat on/swings.
– Beam: walks, kicks, jumps, levers, intro to handstands/cartwheels/turns
– Floor: handstands, cartwheels, rolls, bridge kick overs, round offs
What should I expect for my Advanced Rec 1 & 2 class?
Major Components: Improvement on shapes, form, and strength. Improvement on intermediate skills with addition of advanced level skills.
Class Structure: Each week in class, the first 10 minutes are devoted to warm up and flexibility work and the last 10 minutes are devoted to strength work. We do bars and beam each week and alternate floor/vault each week for 15 minutes each. Each rotation has designated stations/drills for that weeks progressions. The instructor will take the athletes through those stations/drills with necessary modifications to help cater to each athletes individual needs.
Skills: Below is a list of included skills on each event. Please see our requirements sheet for necessary skills for each event in order to move up.
– Vault: running handstand flatback vaults with increased power, speed, improved body tension
– Bars: increased strength and shapes, casts, pull overs, back hip circles, squat on’s and tap swings.
– Beam: jumps, levers, handstands, cartwheels, turns, dismounts
– Floor: handstands bridges, round offs, back roll to push up, back walk overs, round offs
Skill Requirements
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Boys Overview
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