Classes

Starkville Gymnastics offers a multitude of classes ranging from our "Hot Tots" program through competitive gymnastics and cheerleader/tumbling.  We make every effort to offer the best classes that will suit the needs of each and every student.  Any suggestions or special need (ex. large group, cheerleader teams, etc.) groups are welcomed and priced on an individual as needed basis.

Current Curriculum of Class:

Hot Tots
Pre-School
Recreational
Advanced Non-Competitive
Competitive MRGA Levels I & II
Competitive USAG Levels III, IV, V, VI, VII, & Optionals
Cheerleading/Tumbling
Recreational Cheerleading

Class Descriptions

Hot Tots - Ages eighteen months to three years old.  An adult must accompany the tot to class and is the tots designated instructor.  The gymnastics' instructor is the adults designated instructor.  Circuit training is utilized and concentrates on balance skills, body and spatial awareness, eye-hand coordination and listening skills.  A Hot Tots/Preschool Handbook supplements this class for at-home practice.  Class time--45 minutes per week.

Pre-School - Ages three and four.  A continuation of the Hot Tots program except that an adult does not accompany the student to class.  A Hot Tots/Pre-school Handbook supplements this class for at home practice. 

Advanced - Ages 5 and up.  Students enrolled have been tested and have chosen the non-competitive tract

Level I & II (Competitive Program) -  Ages four and up.  Students compete statewide at this level of gymnastics.  They are members of the Mississippi Recreational Gymnastics Association and have successfully completed testing under the guidelines of the United States Association of Gymnastics.

Levels III, IV, V, VI, VII, and Optionals (Competitive Program) - Ages seven and up.  Students compete regionally wide at this level of gymnastics.  They are members of the United States Association of Gymnastics (USAG) and have successfully completed testing under the guidelines of USAG.

Cheerleader/Tumbling - Ages 10 and up.  Students desiring to acquire skills necessary to compete for positions on cheerleading squads.  Cheerleading techniques, jumps, and tumbling (based on the readiness of the student) are included. 

Recreational Cheerleading - Ages 5 & up. A combination of recreational gymnastics for 1 hour, then the class will focus on beginning cheerleading techniques, jumps, & tumbling skills, based on students ability.

The curriculum followed by Starkville Gymnastics, Inc. is based on the developmental program of the United States Association of Gymnastics.  In order for a child to advance through the above levels, testing procedures are conducted every nine weeks.  When your child completes the requirements to advance to a higher level, you will be notified.
When a gymnast advances to the competitive program, the gymnast and parent will be given the "Welcome to the Team Handbook".  After reading and completing the required forms in the handbook, the gymnast will be eligible to compete with the Starkville Gymnastics Team.