At The Flip Zone we pride ourselves in offering a competitive gymnastics and cheerleading program that increases physical fitness and develops confident and strong athletes. In addition, we believe a “team” atmosphere helps to bring out the best in each athlete. Team gymnasts and cheerleaders are expected to learn the life skills that are involved with being on a team, i.e. time management, discipline, responsibility, self-esteem, and dedication. While parents are investing in gymnastics and cheerleading training, they are also building their child’s future.
The Flip Zone currently offers Pre-Team, Competitive Boys and Girls Teams, TOPS, and Force Competitive Cheerleading.
12/05/2009 - Girl's Competitive Gymnastics (Levels 3-10)
All Flip Zone Competitive Gymnasts participate in USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic sanctioned meets that are critiqued by Certified National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges (NAWGJ). USA Gymnastics divides the program into two categories, compulsory and optional.
Compulsory Levels include Levels 3, 4, 5 & 6. This is where gymnasts are introduced to competition, learn to refine the basics, and build necessary strength and flexibility. At the compulsory levels the gymnasts perform the same routine on each event per level. Core skills are emphasized as well as dance movements.
Optional Levels include Levels 7, 8, 9 and 10. At the optional levels the gymnasts perform individualized routines on each event, but still must include the required skills and difficulty elements. Currently The Flip Zone trains gymnasts through Level 10.
12/05/2009 - Boy's Competitive Gymnastics
Our Boy's Gymnastics Team competes at Level 4-6 USAG sanctioned and non-sanctioned competitions. They currently train 3 days a weeks for a total of 5 hours a week. Boy's Gymnastics consists of six events.
The Pre-Team Program is designed to prepare young gymnasts for future competition by emphasizing strong basic fundamentals, strength, flexibility, discipline and respect for the sport. Gymnasts are hand selected for this program (from recreational gymnastics classes) based on their attitude, work ethic, desire, gymnastics skills, strength and flexibility. Pre-Team gymnasts at The Flip Zone are provided with a challenging and disciplined environment to further build their abilities with other gymnasts who share similar potential and desire. Training will maintain a balance of seriousness and fun, and the entire experience will be extremely enjoyable for children who are passionate about the sport! The Pre-Team Program is non-competitive. Time commitment is limited, but will increase as gymnasts are promoted through the levels. In addition to preparing the gymnasts physically, we strongly believe in training them to cope with the inevitable mental adversities they will face in gymnastics that may include fear, doubt and struggle, while also building a foundation of confidence and pride in accomplishment. Team work and respect for fellow teammates is also emphasized. Levels 1 and 2 are considered “Pre-Team” levels. The beginning levels are designed to teach strong basics, proper body position and beginning dance elements. Correct technique, form, and proper skill progressions are emphasized which are vital for long-term success. Curriculum is based on Level 1 and 2 progressions. Gymnasts will usually stay at each pre-team level for one year. Since technique and form are critical for long-term success, The Flip Zone provides a program where each gymnast can improve at her own rate. Mobility between levels is based on each individual child’s needs.
The TOPS Program (Talent Opportunity Program)is a physical ability based program created by USA Gymnastics. Gymnasts ages 7 through 11 have the
opportunity to participate in regional testing every summer in the areas of strength and flexibility including leg lifts, rope climb, cast handstands, press handstands, handstand hold, sprint, vertical jump, splits and shoulder flexibility. If gymnasts test well at the regional level they have the opportunity to participate in national testing where they will perform their physical abilities as well as skills on each apparatus. At The Flip Zone gymnasts are hand selected from The Flip Zone Flyers Gymnastics Team and Recreational Gymnastics programs based on their strength, flexibility, attitude, work ethic and natural ability.
12/05/2009 - REC /Competitive Cheerleading
Cheerleading is one of the fastest growing organized sports activities which involves performing dances and complex tricks to rally and motivate the crowd and athletes at various events. Cheerleading focuses on motion technique, jumps, tumbling and stunts. All skills are taught to age appropriate music. The Flip Zone Force All-Star Cheerleading program is a fun-filled and exciting program for your child. At the Flip Zone your child will learn everything they need to know about becoming a great cheerleader! We strive to help our athletes reach their fullest potential by emphasizing positive mental attitudes, strong work ethics, self-discipline, confidence, and teamwork. The cheer coaches at the Flip Zone are all USASF certified in tumbling, stunting, and tosses Levels 1-5.
Our cheer programs are not intimidating! Don't think you can tumble? Didn't make the school squad? Call 838-0667 for a PRIVATE TUMBLING LESSON with Coach Brittany!