The Maine Academy boys program consists of 3 progressive recreational levels: Level 1 (Concepts and Development and Beginner Level Gymnastics), Level 2- Intermediate level gymnastics, and Level 3 (Advanced level gymnastics). Each level contains specific elements and achievement levels based on USA Gymnastics guidelines. Boys recreational gymnastics is defined to benefit boys in any sport they choose as it enhances, flexibility, coordination, strength, endurance, and overall body awareness. Gymnastics is an excellent compliment for any sport.
Our boys recreational gymnastics program is to be a fun and rewarding experience for all students. Each student learns gymnastics at a different rate; therefore, the coaches continuously evaluate students to ensure the student is in the appropriate class level and celebrate in the achievements made by each student. Our parents stay informed through progress reports in the middle and at the end of each session.
Level 1
This Concepts and Development class is an introductory level to gymnastics. Each class follows weekly lesson plans centered around having fun while building confidence through various developmental gymnastics skills. Basic concepts of body positions, terminology and early stages of skill development are taught throughout each class. This class is for boys six years of age and older, with no prior gymnastics training. Each class involves fundamental instruction on all 6 Men’s Olympic events as well as trampoline, flexibility and strength progressions. The Level 1 classes are also used to evaluate those children who have had some gymnastics instruction and need to be placed in the best class for their level. This class meets for one hour.
Level 2
This Intermediate class is a more advanced class for those students who have mastered the basic concepts and developmental gymnastics skills as well as the fundamental progressions emphasized in the Level 1 classes. This is an achievement-oriented level and is based on intermediate skill development preparations for future gymnastics development. This class meets for 1 ¼ hours and is for those boys 6 years of age and older who show a high level of fitness and mastered gymnastics skills. Weekly lesson plans are followed and all six men’s Olympic events as well as more challenging strength and flexibility elements. A minimum level of proficiency should be achieved to ensure a safe, successful and rewarding experience.
Level 3
These Advanced classes are for the advanced gymnast. This is an advanced program that teaches routines that prepare students for introductory competition through a fun and challenging non-competitive curriculum. Students will be taught the USA Gymnastics routines on all 6 Men’s Olympic events. The Level 3- Advanced class is the highest level of boys recreational gymnastic at Maine Academy of Gymnastics. Boys must be 6 years of age and older and be proficient at all of the prior levels. Classes meet once a week and are 1 ½ hours.
