Boys Programs

TEAM

 

GTC has a dedicated and successful boys team program.

These young athletes train between 9 and 12 hours a week in order to compete in local, state, regional and national competitions.

The workouts consist of training, flexibility and strength, as well as mastering routines on all six boys’ competitive events. These workouts are coordinated by the boys’ team staff using gymnastics experience, scientific knowledge, and the understanding of children to maximize the potential of these talented athletes.

 

 

PRE-TEAM

 

These young athletes train between 5 and 9 hours a week in order to improve their gymnastics skills and abilities. They are treated as members of the boys team, however they do not compete.

The workouts also consist of training, flexibility and strength, as well as mastering routines on all six boys’ competitive events.

The gym and the boys program is structured with the knowledge that life lessons may be learned during their experiences within the GTC walls. With that in mind the staff works to teach these boys self discipline and the importance of hard work to obtain goals in both the athletic arena and in life. GTC hopes to produce accomplished young boys who will grow up to appreciate their gymnastics experiences.

 

 

BOYS CLASSES

 

Boys classes are divided into three main categories. Novice, Intermediate and Advanced. Normally age will be the most prevalent qualifying factor for which class they should be in however, the more advanced the student is, the higher up he will be.

NOVICE - 6 to 9 years old
60 min class
These boys train basic skills necessary to learn and grow as a gymnast. They will also work on strength, flexibility and balance. They train on all six boys events.

INTERMEDIATE - 9 to 12 years old
90 min class
Intermediate boys will train more in-depth skills on each boys gymnastics apparatus. Their strength will be more demanding as will their skill-set.

ADVANCED - 12 to 15 years old
2 hour class
Advanced boys will be taught more advanced skills on each apparatus. The advanced class bridges into the boys team and more often then not, advanced boys will be recommended for our boys pre-team.

 

For information on class times and schedules please view our 2008 - 2009 class schedule.