Develop coordination, strength, flexibility and agility

The Maine Academy of Gymnastics is designed to develop coordination, strength,flexibility and agility through motor activities and progressive gymnastics skills. Children are taught on all Olympic apparatus, including trampoline and
will improve their overall fitness levels. It is the goal of Maine Academy to ensure that each child experiences success and individual accomplishment with each new skill they master.

The WINGS PROGRAMS have five progressive recreational levels: Red, White, Blue, Silver and Gold. Each level has a list of specific skills and moves based on the USA Gymnastics guidelines. Children have the opportunity to display these at the end of each session and receive certificates and awards. Midway though each session, coaches will send home a progress report so the children can see where they have improved and also what areas need more attention. Students are encouraged to attend more than once a week and discounts are available for those who choose to attend more frequently.

Students are evaluated in every class by their instructors. It is important that students are placed in a class that fits their overall gymnastics level. If at anytime, the coaches feel that a child should be moved to another class that is more appropriate for their age and gymnastics level, parents will be informed right away. Every child learns gymnastics at different paces. In order to ensure a positive experience, the coaching staff at Maine Academy strives to keep the classes progressive all while having fun.

RED WINGS
(1 ¼ hour) 6 + (Concepts and Development)

The Red Wings is an introductory level to gymnastics. Each class follows weekly lesson plans centered around having fun while building confidence through various developmental gymnastics skills. The basic concepts of body
positions and motion are taught throughout each class. This class is for girls six years of age and older, who have had no gymnastics training in the past. Each class will involve fundamental instruction on the Olympic events as well
as trampoline, flexibility and strength progressions. The Red Wings 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. Each class meets for 1½ hours.

WHITE WINGS
level 1

The WHITE WINGS is for those students 6 years of age and older who have mastered the concepts and development of introductory gymnastics training. All Olympic events as well as trampoline, strength and flexibility are taught throughout weekly lesson plans. Skills are taught in a progressive manner to ensure safety and success. The White Wings classes meet for 1 ½ hours.

BLUE WINGS
level 2

The Blue Wings classes are for those students who have mastered the basic concepts and developmental gymnastics skills as well as the fundamental progressions emphasized in the White Wings classes. Each class meets for 1 ¾ hours and is for those girls 6 years of age and older who show a high level of fitness and mastered gymnastics skills. Weekly lesson plans are followed and all Olympic events as well as more challenging strength and flexibility are taught at this level. Students are encouraged to participate more than once a week

SILVER WINGS
level 2-3

The Silver Wings classes teach routines on each Olympic event following the guidelines of USA Gymnastics. Classes meet for 2 hours and are for girls six years of age and older. This is a challenging class and it is recommended that
students attend more than one class a week or participate in open gym or another activity that will enhance their fitness level.

GOLD WINGS
level 3

The Gold Wings classes are for the advanced gymnast. Students will be taught the USA Gymnastics routines on all Olympic events. The Gold Wings is the highest level of recreational gymnastic at Maine Academy of Gymnastics. Girls must be 6 years of age and older and be proficient at all of the prior levels. Classes meet twice a week and are 2 hours. Participation in both classes per week is required at this level.

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Please Call (207) 856-0232