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GYMNASTICS & NINJA

For REACHING NEW HEIGHTS

The Granite YMCA offers gymnastics programs for children and adults of all skill levels starting with parent/child classes at age 12 months. Gymnastics programs are designed to teach participants the fundamentals of gymnastics including gross motor skills, tumbling, body awareness, balance beam, uneven bars, floor work, and vault. Y gymnastics programs emphasize the importance of strength, flexibility, and coordination.

The Granite YMCA of Goffstown features a beautiful 8,000 square foot facility featuring a built-in vaulting pit, tumbling track, and equipment for training on the uneven bars and balance beam, and is also the home of our nationally ranked competitive gymnastics team. Gymnasts of all ages love the state-of-the-art gymnastics center where a variety of 7-week programs are available to members and non-members of all ages and abilities and open gymnastics hours are free for members and competitive team participants.

All of our programs and activities incorporate the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

  • Develop Strength, Flexibility, Coordination
  • Learn New Skills
  • Safe & Supportive Environment
  • Have Fun
  • Meet New People

For LEARNING THE FUNDAMENTALS

Learn the fundamentals of gymnastics in a positive and structured environment.

  • Toddler Gymnastics Sports Slide

    Parent / Child Classes

    12 Months – 3 Years

    Parent/Child classes are an exciting way for toddlers to develop basic tumbling and motor skills with the help of an adult. Vibrant obstacle courses, upbeat music, singing, circle time, and props are used to help develop gross motor skills, and build the ability to follow instructions. Children also learn body awareness, locomotive, and balancing skills.

  • Kids Gymnastics Sports

    Youth Classes

    4 Years – 6 Years

    Preschool gymnastics programs are designed to introduce children to the basics of gymnastics in a fun and supportive environment by utilizing all of the gymnastics equipment. Programs start at 4 years old which graduates youth participants out of parent/child classes and into group instruction-styled classes.

    • Tiny Tumblers (4 – 6 Years)
    • Jumpin’ Gymnasts (4 – 6 Years)*

    *Participants must be evaluated by the Gymnastics Director for approval to register for this class.

  • YAC Gymnastics Ninja Sports

    Ninja Classes

    4 Years – 14 Years

    Ninja Gymnastics classes teach children coordination, flexibility, strength, and confidence. Using the Gymnastics 2 Ninja system, warrior obstacles, and the tumble track and pit, youth can experience their own version of American Ninja Warrior. These programs explore gymnastics and Ninja all rolled into one program.

    • X-Treme Preschool Ninja (4 – 6 Years)
    • X-Treme Ninja for boys & girls (6 – 11 Years)
    • X-Treme Ninja for Middle School (10 – 14 Years)
    • Homeschool Ninja (6 – 15 Years)
  • YAC Gymnastics Girls Lv1-Lv5 Sports Slide

    Girls Gymnastics Levels 1 - 5

    6 Years – 14 Years

    This next level of youth gymnastics offers five levels of gymnastics combining discipline, fitness, and mastering skill sets on the beam, bars, vault, and floor.

    • Girls Gymnastics Level 1 (6 – 12 Years)
    • Girls Gymnastics Level 2 (6 – 13 Years)
    • Girls Gymnastics Level 3, 4 & 5 (6 – 14 Years)
    • Homeschool Gymnastics (6  – 15 Years)
  • Gymnastics 2018 Star Sports

    Middle School & High School Gymnastics

    12 Years – 18 Years

    Fun and social classes for gymnasts of all skill levels. These classes focus on physical activity, strength, coordination, flexibility, and goal setting. Our High School Gymnastics Practice helps prepare high school-aged gymnasts to get ready for the high school gymnastics season. Participants will work on endurance, strength, flexibility, and skills during a 2.5-hour practice.

    • Middle School/Teen Gymnastics (12 – 17 Years)
    • High School Gymnastics Practice (14 – 18 Years)
  • YAC Adaptive Gymnastics Sports Slide

    Developmental

    5 Years – 16 Years

    Developmental gymnastics classes prepare and teach gymnasts the skills to get them ready for the competitive gymnastics team in the future. Participants must have the director’s approval to register for these classes.

    • Girls Hot Shots I (5 – 10 Years)
    • Girls Hot Shots II (6 – 10 Years)
    • Pre-Team Girls (11 – 16 Years)
  • Gymnastics Girls Competitive Sports Slide

    GIRLS COMPETITIVE TEAM

    6 Years – 18 Years

    The gymnastics competitive season runs September to June. The team works out three times a week with competitions on the weekends starting mid-October to May. Competitive team practices focus on skills, strength, and flexibility to grow the gymnast in many ways over the season.

    • Levels 3-4 (6 – 15 Years)
    • Levels 5-6 and Excel Gold (10 – 18 Years)
    • Levels 7-9 and Xcel Platinum (12 – 18 Years)
  • YAC Adaptive Gymnastics Sports Slide

    Adaptive Gymnastics

    1 Year – 18+ Years

    Adaptive gymnastics classes are available for all ages. This class is specifically designed for those with different abilities and needs. It focuses on flexibility, gross motor skills, strength and basic gymnastics skills. Participants will learn at their own pace while exploring the many aspects of the gymnastics center.

    • Youth Adaptive Gymnastics (1 – 16 Years)
    • Adult Adaptive Gymnastics (17+ Years)

    Please contact Meg Norklun for more information about this program.

Please note, if you do not see any programs available, we are likely in between program sessions.

For SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY

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Financial Assistance Available!

The Granite YMCA