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Level 1 and Level 2

All Level 1, Level 2 and competitive gymnastics programs promote strength, flexibility, endurance, confidence, fitness and fun. While LI Elite's Achievement Programs (non-competitive) are fitting for anyone, competitive programs usually require an invitation to join after being evaluated by a qualified coach. Level 2C is the first step to becoming a competitive gymnast. Competitive gymnastics requires the gymnasts to be strong, flexible, have higher level skills and discipline. A competitive gymnast is also always working on trying to perfect her skills, not just be able to complete them.
What Do Coaches Look For When Inviting Kids To Team.
When considering a child for a team program, coaches look for the following traits:

  • Physical Strength – Can the child easily perform strength exercises such as pull-ups, leg lifts, sprinting, push-ups, sit-ups, and hollow body holds.
  • Flexibility – Is the child’s body flexible enough to handle some of the requirements of gymnastics. Can his/her flexibility be improved over time.
  • Basic Skills – How are the child’s gymnastics fundamentals. Has the child spent enough time in a class or pre-team program to master the basics. Can the child perform the basics properly. Does the child know proper gymnastics terminology.
  • Motivation – Does the child want to learn and succeed, or is she content right where she is.
  • Coachability – Does the child listen to corrections and try to apply them. Is the child willing to take a few steps back to fix old skills before learning new skills.
  • Mental Toughness – How sensitive is the child. Does he or she respond well to criticism. Would the child be able to perform in front of a judge and receive a performance-based score with no more than a healthy amount of anxiety.
  • Sportsmanship – Would this child fit in with existing team members. Would he or she encourage the other athletes? Would she accept both success and defeat respectfully and graciously.

Level 1A: 1 hr/wk (Ages: 4-6) (7-9) (10+)

This class is an introductory gymnastics class for girls ages six and up. Students will learn skills on bars, balance beam, vault, floor, and trampoline. Skills mastered in this level are required to move to the next level, Level 1B.

Class Goals:


FLOOR:
Positions: Tuck, Pike, Straddle, Lunge, Candlestick, Straight Body, V-Sit, Stick Body Position
Forward Roll
Backward Roll
Cartwheel 
Step Hurdle Round-off 
Spider Climb
Split Handstand
Handstand (straight body)
Handstand-Forward Roll
Bridge (3 sec. hold) 
Standing Back Bend 
Straight Jump


BARS:
Front Support 
Pull-over up Incline
Cast 
Back Hip circle - hold hollow shape (instructor assisted)
Bent Arm Hang (10 sec.)
Tuck Hang
Pike Hang
Tuck Hold on Bars 


BEAM:
Television Beam (high beam)
Review Terms for Beam: (arms) - crown, side middle (feet) - releve, lock position
Mount Beam
Releve Walk: forward
Walks: f.b.s (low)
Walks: f.b.s. (high)
Front Kicks
Jump off land on feet- fear
Straight jump dismount (correct landing position) 
Overall confidence, balance, comfort, coordination


VAULT:
Proper run/arm placement
Hurdle (proper foot)
Hit board w/ 2 feet
Push off 1 foot
Run, hurdle, straight jump 
Rope Climb

Level 1B: 1.5 hr/wk (Ages: 4-6) (7-9) (10+)

This class is the second level of gymnastics classes for girls ages six and up. Level 1A is a prerequisite for this class. Students will learn harder level skills on bars, balance beam, vault, floor, and trampoline. Skills mastered in this level are required to move to the next level, Level 1C.


Class Goals:


FLOOR:
Forward straddle roll
Back ward straddle roll
1 arm cartwheel
Round-off
Handstand (straight line & control)
Handstand to bridge
Bridge kick over (from floor & incline)
Back bend on incline & floor
Beg. back walkover (back bend, kickover)
B. ext roll to push-up 


BARS:
Pullover 
Glide 
Straight Body Hang
Shimmy
Bent arm hang
Pike & tuck hold- pbars
Casting (horizontal or below)
5 cast
Beg. Tap Swings- spotted
Front hip circle
Back hip circle
Lift up shoot thru 
Cast shoot thru 
Middle Circle 


BEAM:
V-sit Mount
Review terms for beam: (arms)- crown, side middle (feet)-releve, lock position
Releve Walks: f.b.s (low & high beam) – proper technique & comfort
Front kicks
Straight jump 
Arabesque
Toe to knee hold (develope)
Squat turn 
Pivot turn
3⁄4 handstand low beam 
Cartwheel- line
Releve holds
Straight jump DM 
Tuck & Straddle DM (low beam)
Cartwheel to handstand DM- (fall into pit & 8 in. mat- tight body)


VAULT:
Proper run/arm placement
Run, hurdle, handstand to back (resi)
30 ft run w/ board hit
30 ft run w/ arm circle
Rope Climb

Level 1C: 2 hrs/wk (Ages: 4-6) (7-9) (10+)

This class is the third and final level of gymnastics offered and is for ages six and up. Level - 1C is a prerequisite for this class. Students will learn harder level skills on bars, balance beam, vault, floor, and trampoline. Students will be challenged throughout this class in order to gain their highest skills on each event.


Class Goals:


FLOOR:
Bridge kick over
Back walk over
Front limber- kick over 
Back ext. roll 3⁄4- push up position
R. Off
1 arm cartwheel
Front walk over
F. handspring
B. handspring
Dive roll
Leap 
Split Jump 
Straddle jump 


BARS:
Glide kip
Front hip circle 
Back hip circle (low & pit bar)
Cast to horizontal – 5 cast
Tap Swing 
Underswing DM 
Squat on


BEAM:
Forward kick walks
Straight jump
Tuck jump
Jump Connections: (straight, tuck)
Handstand (low & high)
Cartwheel low beam 
Cartwheel high beam 
1⁄2 turn
Heel snap turn
R. off DM 
Cartwheel to handstand turn DM 
Scale (hold)


VAULT:
Proper run/arm placement
Handstand to back (resi)
Strong Board Hit

Level 1D (Advanced): 3 hrs/wk (Ages: 4-6) (7-9) (10+)

This class is the third and final level of gymnastics offered and is for ages six and up. Level - 1D is a prerequisite for this class. Students will learn harder level skills on bars, balance beam, vault, floor, and trampoline. Students will be challenged throughout this class in order to gain their highest skills on each event.


Class Goals:


FLOOR:
F. handspring (2 feet & step out)
B. handspring
B. handspring step out
R. off back handspring
Series of b. handsprings 
Back ext. roll - handstand 
Aerial
Full turn
Split leap
Back tuck
Front tuck 
R. off b. handspring b. tuck 
R. off b. handspring b. layout 


BARS:
Glide
Glide kip
Front hip circle 
Back hip circle 
Squat On 
Glide Kip, FHC, Cast 
Jump to high bar 
Tap Swings 


BEAM:
Releve walks (F,B,S) 
Jumps: Straight, Tuck, Split 
Jump Connections: Straight jump, Split jump
Cartwheel (low, high)
Back walkover (low, high)
B. handspring
Full turn
R. off dismount
Front tuck DM Handstand
Side handstand DM 


VAULT:
Proper run
Handspring (resi) 
Handspring on vault table land on stack mats behind table
Handspring (vault table) 
1⁄2 on (resi) 
1⁄2 on (vault table) 

Level 2:

GOALS OF THE LEVEL 2 PROGRAM

The primary objective of the Level 2 program is to provide your daughter with the necessary foundation to perform optional level (i.e. Levels 6-10) competitive gymnastics.  The main focus will be on developing strength, flexibility, and reinforcing the proper body positions to perform complex gymnastics skills. By accomplishing this goal, most of the necessary skills for entry-level competition (currently level 3) will naturally fall into place. This process takes time.  By building a strong foundation in the Level 2 program, we are providing your daughter with the opportunity to reach her maximum potential with the fewest setbacks along the way.  It becomes very frustrating for an optional level gymnast to have to go back to working simple skills because she is not progressing due to a lack of solid basics.  

Going slow at the beginning, leads to faster progress and better results later on.


OVERVIEW OF THE LEVEL 2 PROGRAM:

The Level 2 program has three levels:  A, B, and C.  Each level has been designed to last up to one year.  Although some athletes may progress more quickly through the levels, this should not be considered the norm.  Evaluations will be performed at the end of the school year and if your daughter moves up, she will do so at the beginning of the summer.  In order to advance to the next level, several factors are taken into consideration, including: age, maturity, ability to focus, work ethic, strength, flexibility, and the ability to achieve certain body positions.  Your daughter’s skill development will NOT be limited to the level she is in and it should NOT be considered a disappointment if she does not move up a level.  Especially at the younger ages, it takes some kids longer to put everything together.  This has nothing to do with ability or future success in the sport.  If this is the case, we may hold your daughter back because we see lots of potential and we want to ensure that she has that solid foundation that was mentioned earlier.  Please support us by not making level advancement the primary goal for your gymnast.  Goals such as increases in strength, flexibility, or holding a longer handstand would be more beneficial.  This will allow your daughter to enjoy gymnastics for what it is and will also promote longevity in the sport.

The following is a brief description of each level:


Level 2A:

Level 2A is the entry level into the Level 2 program for younger gymnasts, generally ages 4-6.  At this level, gymnasts train 4 hours, twice a week.  The focus will be on having the athletes maintain a tight body position and have good body control through a variety of assisted skills, the most important of which is the handstand.  Attention will also be given to your daughter’s presentation, a very important aspect for competitive gymnastics.  The gymnasts will also be expected to have a handstand, a good cartwheel, an adequate bridge, and a pullover on the bars before moving to the next level.  Strength and flexibility work will also be done while keeping the assignments fun and age appropriate.  Gymnasts who begin with Level 2A, should expect to progress through all three levels of the Level 2 program.


Level 2B:

Level 2B is the entry level for gymnasts 6 and over or the next step in the Level 2 program for those who began with Level 2B. At this level, gymnasts train 6 hours, 3 times a week. The Level 2B program continues to emphasize the tight body positions and presentation initiated in Level 2A.  In addition, the hollow body position and a tight arch are introduced.  Strength and flexibility work are also a major focus.  Furthermore, this is the level where many of the level 3 skills are first introduced.  In order to progress to the next level, a Level 2B athlete must consistently demonstrate the following:

  • good body control and tension while performing any skill 
  • at least 3 consecutive full chin-ups on the high bar
  • at least 3 consecutive leg raises with perfect form on the high bar
  • climb the rope at least half way up
  • a consistent pullover on the low bar
  • a good cartwheel
  • a good handstand
  • a bridge kickover
  • confidence and the ability to stay on the balance beam while performing basic walking and jumping complex
  • be willing to attempt any of the level 3 bar skills, unassisted

In addition to the above mentioned skills, the gymnast must demonstrate her desire to progress by showing age-appropriate focus and a good work ethic.  


Level 2C (Advanced):

Level 2C is the last step before entering the team program.  These gymnasts train 3 hours, 3 times a week.  Body positions, strength, flexibility, and presentation are still a focus at this level and will remain so into the team program.  It is expected that these gymnasts have the body control and tension to begin working on drills for some of the more complex skills that will be introduced in the team program.  

At the end of the school year, gymnasts at this level will be considered for the team trial summer program.  They will train level 3 hours (16 hours per week).  This will allow them to adjust to these hours before school starts and it will give them extra time to work on any level 3 skills they have not yet achieved.  

For movement to team at the end of the summer, gymnasts must not be missing more than one skill per event and the skill that they are missing must be close enough that it can be attained and performed safely unassisted before the enrollment deadline for the first competition at the end of the year.  Furthermore, your daughter must have a consistent back handspring on the floor, unassisted by the end of the summer.  If your daughter is missing a skill on bars, she must be able to perform at least 1 long hang pullover on the high bar and 5 consecutive chin-ups to move to team.


COMMITMENT

We consider Level 2 to be a part of our team program and therefore expect the same level of commitment for both Level 2 and team athletes.  There are no make up classes at this level.  We therefore expect that you make every effort to get your child to as many of her scheduled classes as possible and on time.  We understand that there are family and school commitments that may prevent your child from attending every practice.  We are supportive of this but hope that you schedule around practice times whenever possible.  Tuition is due in full on the 27th of the month for the following month and we do not prorate tuition according to the number of classes your child attends.  Our coaches invest a lot of time into the development of your child and lesson plans are created assuming your child is present for most of her classes.  Lack of attendance at this level means less reinforcement of those basic skills and body positions required for higher-level gymnastics.

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