GYMNASTICS AT RANCHO FAMILY YMCA
Build Strength, Skills & Confidence with Your Friends at the Y
Welcome to Rancho Family YMCA gymnastics — a place to grow, from your very first class to your final year on the competitive team. Toddlers through teens build strength, confidence and coordination in a supportive, skill-focused environment. Our classes follow USA Gymnastics levels and progressions, so every gymnast has a clear path forward — from that first cartwheel all the way to advanced tumbling and team competition.
Canyonside (LJM) Recreational Center
Registering for Classes
We have standardized our gymnastics curriculum and classes to support a clear path to advance in our programs. If you’re unsure which class is best for your gymnast, please email dwavrik@ymcasd.org.
Need help registering? Call (858) 484-8788 for support.
Browse By Class Type
preschool
ages 3-5
Our preschool gymnastics classes give your child are a great way to introduce your child to developing listening, balance and motor skills.
recreational
ages 5-17
Kids to learn gymnastics, build confidence and make new friends with private, semi-private or group gymnastics programs.
Specialty
ages 3-17
We offer unique and dynamic ways for athletes to develop strength, coordination and creativity beyond traditional gymnastics.
competitive
ages 6+
Gymnasts build strength and confidence on our competitive team while competing against private clubs and YMCAs countywide.
Birthday parties
ages 3-12
Enjoy the gym with our gymnastics coaches leading safe activities then celebrate with presents and food in a separate party space!
PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS
Preschool | Ages 3-4
Preschoolers build confidence in this independent class, learning trampoline, bars, beam and floor skills while following a coach’s direction. Obstacle courses, parachutes and songs make skill-focused rotations fun while developing balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. Please note: children must be able to separate from a caregiver for this class.
Preschool | Ages 4-5
Older preschoolers build confidence in this independent class. Basic gymnastics skills are learned on trampoline, bars, beam and floor while following a coach’s direction. They will continue developing balance, coordination, flexibility and strength. Please note: children must be able to separate from a caregiver for this class.
RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS
Girls recreational | Ages 5-15
Girls Beginner | Ages 5-13
Introductory class for female gymnasts to learn basic gymnastics skills while developing a strong foundation and increasing confidence and strength. All olympic events will be introduced.
Girls Level 1* | Ages 5-13
An advanced beginning class for female gymnasts who have passed the skill requirements for girls beginner.
Girls Level 2* | Ages 6-15
An intermediate gymnastics class for female gymnasts who have passed the skill requirements for level 1. Emphasis on learning proper technique and increasing strength and flexibility.
Girls Advanced Non-competitive* | Ages 6-15
This level is for female gymnasts who have passed the skill requirements for level 2. This level feeds into our competitive team program while also catering to those who want to continue improving at a non-competitive level.
*Requires prerequisites to participate in the class. Speak with YMCA gymnastics staff for details.
Boys recreational | Ages 5-15
Boys Beginning/Level 1* | Ages 5-15
Introductory class for male gymnasts to explore vault, rings, floor, pommel horse and p-bars. Basic skills on all pieces of equipment will be taught.
Teen recreational | Ages 12-18
Teen Recreational* | Ages 12-18
This class is designed for older female gymnasts at all skill levels. It is great for girls wanting to stay in shape for their high school gymnastics season as well as gymnasts who are looking for a class within their age level. Instructors cater the class to the goals of the students enrolled.
SPECIALTY GYMNASTICS
Little Ninjas | Ages 3-6
Designed to match a preschooler’s boundless energy, introduce your little ninja to parkour while working on coordination, speed and balance while enhancing motor development and eye-hand coordination. Rotations on various gymnastic equipment teach children to run, vault, climb and roll over obstacles.
Tumbling | Ages 7-17
Tumbling students will be taught according to their current skill level. This class enables students of various levels to improve at their own pace. Students will be taught utilizing special equipment to develop strong basics and learn more advanced skills. Conditioning and flexibility are also emphasized in this class.
COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS
Competitive Team | USAG Junior Olympics | Ages 6+
Our Junior Olympics program (Levels 3–10) offers two paths: compulsory, where gymnasts master standardized USA Gymnastics routines to build a strong foundation, and optional, where more advanced gymnasts perform unique routines on each event. This is a year-round commitment requiring auto-pay tuition, with competition fees and uniforms as additional costs.
Coach Invite Required | Please email Program Director Diane Wavrik at dwavrik@ymcasd.org for more information.
Xcel | Ages 6+
Coach Invite Required
The Xcel program has six levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond and Sapphire. Girls compete at a level that matches their skill set. Participation on the Xcel team is a year-round commitment. Competition fees and uniforms are an additional cost.
Email Program Director Diane Wavrik at dwavrik@ymcasd.org for more information.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Gymnastics Parties | Ages 2-12
A gymnastics party at the YMCA includes one of our staff leading your partiers through an hour of age-appropriate games and activities like the gymnastics obstacle course! Party is for up to 16 children (additional children may be added for an additional cost).
A room for cake, presents, etc. may be booked through the Canyonside Rec Center for an additional cost. Please call (858)-538-8131 to book a room.
Parties are held Saturdays from 12:00-1:00pm.
REFUND POLICY
- 75% refund/voucher up to 14 days to day of party.
- 50% refund/voucher up to 7 days to day of party.
- No refund/voucher within 48 hours of party.
Why gymnastics at the Y?
At the Y, gymnastics is about more than sticking the landing. Our program creates a positive, encouraging environment where gymnasts of every age can build strength, confidence and coordination while learning what it means to work hard and support one another.
Whether it’s a toddler taking their first tumble or a teen training with our competitive team, every gymnast gets the coaching and support to keep progressing — one skill, one level, at a time.
LEARN FUNDAMENTALS
Learn proper technique and progress through each level.
GROW CONFIDENCE
Try new things in an supportive, encouraging environment.
BE A TEAMMATE
Cheer on fellow gymnasts and build camaraderie in every class.
HAVE FUN
Make friends and create great memories along the way.
MEMBERS SAVE ON Gymnastics AND MORE!
Y members can save up to 25% on gymnastics programs with select Y memberships, plus enjoy even more ways for the whole family to stay active, connect and have fun. Find the membership that’s right for you!
Our ACCESS Financial Assistance is available to help make Y programs accessible to all.
