Trampoline & Tumbling (T&T)

• TORNADOS – AGES 4 & 5 (60-MINUTE CLASS)
  In this level students will learn the basic technique, terminology and positions of tumbling and trampoline. Students will also work on their motor skills, listening and following instructions.
  Floor: Forward and backward rolls in multiple positions with help ( tuck , pike & straddle). Cartwheels w/ a mat, handstand w/ a mat and back bends.
  Trampoline: Proper bouncing technique, arm positions, bounce safety and position jumps
• T&T LEVEL 1 (60-MINUTE CLASS)
  For boys and girls ages 6 and up. Basic tumbling and trampoline skills are the focus of our T&T classes. In addition to handstands and cartwheels, student will get a total body workout with exercises to improve strength, flexibility and endurance. Level 1 will work on mastering positions and terminology.
  Floor: Forward and backward rolls, Handstand rolls and holds, cartwheel step ins, backbends.
  Trampoline: Proper bouncing technique, bounce safety, front and back drops, connecting skills and jumps.
  Double Mini: Proper Jumps, landings, position jumps.
• T&T LEVEL 2 (60-MINUTE CLASS)
  For boys and girls who have completed the Level 1 curriculum and are now ready for level 2. Intermediate tumbling skills up through back handsprings and will be introduced to front tucks drills on trampoline and double mini will be the focus of this class.
  Floor: Backbend kickovers, straight arm backward rolls, Handstand rolls and holds, Round offs, standing back handsprings.
  Trampoline: Front and back drops, connecting skills and jumps, basic flipping progressions.
  Double Mini: Will start working passes and pass progressions.
• T&T LEVEL 3 (60-MINUTE CLASS)
  For boys and girls who have completed the Level 2 curriculum and are now ready for level 3. This class will build on their new intermediate tumbling skills. They will work on connecting the round off to their back handsprings and front tucks on trampoline.
  Floor: Straight arm backward rolls, standing back handspirings, round off punch backs, angled back handsprings and round off back handsprings.
  Trampoline: Front and back drop connection skills, front and back flip progressions.
  Double Mini: Flipping dismounts and connecting skills and passes.
• T&T LEVEL 4 (90-MINUTE CLASS)
  For boys and girls that can perform a back handspring and front tuck. Advanced tumbling skills such as twisting and back tucks will be introduced.
  Floor: Round off back handsprings, angle multiple back handsprings, front and back tucks.
  Trampoline: Front and back tucks, twisting drills and progressions.
  Double Mini: Flipping dismounts and passes with flips.
• Tumbling Level 3 (60-MINUTE CLASS
  For boys and girls ages 6 & up. This class is designed for anyone who has mastered the fundamentals of the beginning T&T Levels 1 & 2. Class time will be spent building more refined basics and adding more advanced tumbling skills.
  Floor: Straight arm backward rolls, back walkovers, round off punch backs, angled back handsprings and round off back handspring progressions.
  Trampoline: Front and back drop connection skills, front and back flip progressions.
• Tumbling Level 4 (90-MINUTE CLASS) For boys and girls that have mastered all the skills from our other 3 levels. This is a skill oriented class. Students have mastered the round off back handspring and can now start connecting tumbling skills to create intricate passes.
  Floor: Round off back handsprings, angle multiple back handsprings, front and back tucks.
  Trampoline: Front and back tucks, twisting drills and progressions.

North Valley Gymnastics has three tracks for T&T gymnasts: Recreational (Classes only, no competitions or performances), Junior Olympic (highly competitive,  with a focus on success at local and national competitions) and Competitive Rec League or CRL (Classes that will focus on routines and compete in a fun stress free environment 2-4 times a year). Junior Olympic has been the traditional route for competitive gymnastics (Levels 510 & Elite). JO gymnastics is extremely regimented and time consuming; it offers little flexibility in terms of skills performed and for the athlete that has other interests or financial constraints.

The new track of CRL is wonderful because it gives many gymnasts the chance to compete that may not have had the opportunity in the past. CRL is much less regimented than JO in terms of physical attributes, commitment level and financial obligations.

This team has been adjusted to match and follow the new skills and guidelines of trampoline and tumbling for USAG. NVG is proud to offer the first CRL program in the state of Arizona. Our CRL athletes will have the opportunity to compete in 3-5 fun and stress- free competitions throughout the year.

The CRL program at NVG will follow the USA Gymnastics Guidelines for all levels and may offer the opportunity for kids to transfer in the NVG JO program if they wish. This program will now act solely as the pre-team/developmental program and will be invitation only. All athletes will be required to come two days a week

USA Gymnastics Trampoline & Tumbling Competitive T&T program offers comprehensive training and competitive experience to USAG Jr. Olympic Level 4-10 and Elite level athletes. Placement in this program is by tryout only. Training days and time vary by level. For more info on the team visit www.nvgtnt.com