Jumping Beans

This is a developmental program for young talent. No previous experience is required, however any child who is accepted must show an aptitude for gymnastics. Jumpin’ Beans is designed to teach younger gymnasts self-confidence as well as teach kids body control and awareness, correct technique and basic skills in preparation to compete in the future.

Training Team

This is the second level developmental program for competitive trampoline and tumbling. Once a child has mastered the basic skills from Jumpin’ Beans they will move into our Training Team program to further ready themselves for competition. Here they will continue to work on the more difficult skills required for entry onto our competitive teams They will be continuing to learn correct technique and body control in order to execute already learned skills perfectly.

Level 5-6

This is the first level for competition. Having a front flip on trampoline and a back handspring on floor is required to be on the Level 5-6 team. Although this is an independent sport it is still very team oriented. An ability to be cooperating with team members and coaches, and being supportive during practices and at meets is absolutely necessary. Level 5-6 Team members compete at all local meets, and have the opportunity to attend some regional travel meets throughout the season.

Level 7-8

Once an athlete has mastered the beginning skills needed for competition they have the opportunity to move up to the Levels 7-8 team. Here we will continue to develop the progressing athletes, beginning work on combining skills into routines full of flips and full strip tumbling. At this level, athletes compete in all local meets, as well as regional competitions. Athletes competing level 8 also have the opportunity to go to nationals, if they qualify at the state or regional level.

Level 9-10

Level 9 is the beginning for kids to learn optional skills. On trampoline, athletes begin working on multiple somersaulting flips and flips with twists. Here also is the introduction of the optional routine, a flexible pass where the athlete can make up their routine with skills they have learned. This is in addition to a required compulsory. On tumbling, twisting is also a new element, with whips also entering into the composition of passes as important skills. Level 9-10 teams can travel to many regional and national meets, and also have the opportunity to compete to be a part of the World Age Group team, and junior Olympic program that travels to international competitions.

Elites

The Elite Team trains the athletes to perform many high level skills, such as multiple twisting and flipping single and double somersaults, along with style and technique. The athletes compete in all local, regional, and national meets, along with the opportunity to travel internationally for the sport. Every two years athletes from Gleason’s compete with others nation wide for a chance to represent the gym at the World Championships.