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Comprehensive Ambler PA Kids Gymnastic Program Provides Progressively Structured Classes For Growth

By Fernando Ketter


It is adorable when the little tots start learning to stand in line and do a somersault one by one. Proud parents may dream of going to competitions one day. Classes progress from beginners to intermediate and at Ambler PA Childrens Gymnastics all the way to advanced.

Beginners are encouraged to move about and try new things. Since they love physical activity, these classes are something they all enjoy. Their early attempts at somersaults and cartwheels may look a little clumsy. However, appreciation expressed by instructors leads to much improvement.

By the time they start intermediate classes, they will be doing a forwards somersault and a back somersault. Their cartwheels will be performed with straight arms and legs and pointed toes. They will take pride in the outcome of all their efforts.

The gymnastic exercises are identified for the class by name. For example, the floor exercise is the routine that includes a combination of tumbling, acrobatic skills and choreographed moves. The arabesque position is like the dance move in ballet where one leg is raised at a 45 degree angle.

A balance beam is wooden and four inches in width. The girls perform acrobatics and hold some positions for a number of seconds to demonstrate control. A dismount varies, but must always land with both feet firmly on the floor.

They start at the beginning with the beam only slightly higher than the floor. The advanced students practice on the same four-inch width, but the beam is raised four feet above the floor. It is the height required in all competitive events.

The pommel horse is a rectangular shape apparatus with two handles called pommels. Boys perform leg swings in a variety of positions. They must exhibit great strength and control of body position.

There are competitive events open to the advanced older children. There are regionals that welcome gymnasts from member countries. National events are for children residing within a country. When an advanced student has achieved the level of elite gymnast, she or he can dream of someday competing in the Olympics, the most challenging of all competitions.




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