gymnastics at the magdalena ecke family ymca
Build Strength, Skills & Confidence with Your Friends at the Y
Welcome to Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA gymnastics, where toddlers to teens (and adults, too!) can grow strong, get confident, find balance and jump into fun. Based on the skills, levels and progressions developed by USA Gymnastics, our gymnasts learn in an encouraging atmosphere as they build skills to progress through each level of the program.
LOCATION AND CONTACTS
Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA Gymnastics Center
OUR OFF-SITE GYMNASTICS HOME
(6 miles north of Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA)
2261 Cosmos Court
Carlsbad, CA, 92011
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QUESTIONs?
- Program Director:
Laura Madamba [email protected]
- Preschool & Recreational:
Heather Jaramillo [email protected] - Boys Team:
Laura Madamba [email protected] - Girls Team:
Amy Ferraris [email protected]
Registering for Classes
Register online or call (760) 942 9622 for support. We have standardized our gymnastics curriculum and classes to support a clear path to advance in our programs. For information on which class to register for, please email [email protected].
FIND A CLASS
*Requires prerequisites to participate in the class. Speak with YMCA gymnastics staff for details.
PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS
Our preschool gymnastic classes give your child a fun physical activity in a safe environment. This is a great way to introduce your child to developing fine social, listening, balance and motor skills.
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Preschool Gymnastics
Preschool | Ages 3-4 years
Preschoolers will increase their confidence transitioning into an independent class and learning new skills on gymnastics equipment including trampoline, bars, beam, and floor. Children must be able to separate from their parents and follow directions from a coach. Obstacle courses, parachutes, songs and other tools are used to develop balance, coordination, flexibility and strength through various skill-focused rotations to enhance motor development and eye-hand coordination.
Parent/Child Gymnastics
Parent/Child | Ages 18 months – 2.9 years
Accompanied by a caregiver, children ages 18 months to 2.9 years learn to be comfortable in a gymnasium setting while setting the stage for a healthy lifestyle. This safe, fun and supportive environment enhances motor development and eye-hand coordination allowing your child to develop both physical and mental skills through various skill-focused rotations and free playtime.
RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS
The Y is the starting point for children to learn about the importance of being active and developing healthy habits they’ll carry through their lives. Gymnastics develops strength, balance and agility. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun and encouraging environment for kids to learn gymnastics, build confidence and make new friends. Depending on the age and skill level of your child, the YMCA offers private, semi-private and group gymnastics programs.
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Girls Gymnastics
Girls Beginner | Ages 5-7 and 7-12
Female gymnasts learn proper technique, developing a strong foundation and increasing confidence and strength while utilizing equipment such as tumble track, bars, beam, vault, and floor.
Girls Level 1* | Ages 5-12
Female gymnasts continue to explore vault, bars, beam, and floor equipment to increase comfort, familiarity, skill, and technique while progressing through level 1.
Girls Level 2* | Ages 6-12
Female gymnasts should be able to safely perform all beginner-level skills on equipment and floor routines while working to expand technique as well as introducing intermediate strength training techniques.
Girls Level 3* | Ages 7-13
Female gymnasts should be able to adequately follow routine and choreography, demonstrating confidence and efficiency on gymnastics equipment and floor exercises in this progressive class while working towards advancing.
Boys Gymnastics
Boys Beginner | Ages 5-9
Male gymnasts increase confidence and strength as they develop proper technique for a strong foundation to build on utilizing equipment such as vault, rings, floor, and p-bar.
Boys Level 1* | Ages 5-12
Male gymnasts progressing through level 1 continue to explore vault, rings, floor, bars, and p-bars equipment to increase comfort, familiarity, as well as skill and technique.
Boys Level 2* | Ages 6-12
Male gymnasts are introduced to intermediate strength training techniques and should be able to safely perform all beginner-level skills on equipment and floor routines while expanding technique.
Boys Level 3* | Ages 7-13
Male gymnasts in this advanced class should be able to sufficiently follow routine and choreography, demonstrating confidence and efficiency on gymnastics equipment and floor exercises while working towards advancing.
SPECIALTY GYMNASTICS
Our specialty gymnastics programs such offer unique and dynamic ways for athletes to develop strength, coordination and creativity beyond traditional gymnastics.
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Aerial Gymnastics
Aerial — Preschool | Ages 4-6
Designed to match preschoolers’ boundless energy, introduce your little acrobat to the world of Cirque while focusing on coordination, flexibility, strength and balance and enhancing motor development and eye-hand coordination. Rotations on various equipment teach children beginning cirque techniques such as aerial and ground skills as the building blocks for higher-level trick development.
Aerial — Beginner | Ages 7-12
Cultivate your aspiring acrobats’ strength, body awareness and confidence in this beginner cirque class. Students will dive into skill work on the trapeze, fabric, hand balancing, partner work, and object manipulation to build a strong foundation in technique and artistry while encouraging creative expression.
Aerial — Intermediate | Ages 7-12
Expand on the fundamentals built-in beginner cirque with a focus on growing technique, conditioning and broadening creative expression. Acrobats continue to work on trapeze, fabric, hand balancing, partner work, and object manipulation while expanding vocabulary in acrobatics, aerial, and juggling, and working to increase stamina, strength, and flexibility. Coach evaluation required.
Aerial — High Flyers | Ages 7-12
High Flyers gymnasts begin on the ground with basic climbing, foot and hand locks. Then take to the air to flip, drop and descend. Music, choreography, strength and flexibility are also large components of this program. Coach evaluation required.
COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS
Our competitive team provides a supportive environment that builds healthy bodies and strong minds. Gymnasts successfully compete against private clubs and YMCAs in San Diego County. For more information about the girl’s team program, please email Amy Ferraris at [email protected]. For more information about the boy’s team program, please email Laura Madamba at [email protected].
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PRE-TEAM
Coach Invite Required | Ages 6 and up
Pre-Team is the first step in entering competitive gymnastics. They learn routines for all events and compete at our Y-League competitions with other YMCA Pre-Teams. This allows them to gain experience in competitive gymnastics before they enter our Competitive Team!
COMPETITIVE TEAM | USAG JUNIOR OLYMPICS
Coach Invite Required | Ages 6 and up
The Junior Olympics program has two distinct competitive programs, compulsory and optional. In compulsory gymnastics, athletes perform the same routines, unique to each event. These routines were chosen by the United States Gymnastics Association to develop a strong foundation in comprehensive gymnastics basics, strength and flexibility. Optional gymnastics is more advanced and allows gymnasts to perform unique routines on each event. The Y offers Junior Olympics gymnasts competition Levels 3 – 10. Participation on the Junior Olympics team is a year-round commitment and all kids must be enrolled in auto-pay for their monthly tuition. Competition fees and uniforms are an additional cost.
EXCEL
Coach Invite Required | Ages 6 and up
The Xcel program has five levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond. 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.
OPEN GYM
Open Gym is a time for gymnasts of all ages to jump, tumble, explore and practice their training outside of class. This is a great environment to meet new friends while working on new skills and enjoy the sport of gymnastics.
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Open Gym
Preschool Open Gym | Ages 0-5
Parent or caretaker must be within arm’s reach of their child at all times, no adults on equipment. The registration is for the specific day and time listed. Please register under your child’s name. Adults and children must have a waiver form on file.
School Age Open Gym | Ages 5-13
No parents or caretakers are allowed in the gym. As our coaches will supervise multiple kids enjoying free play time, we do not provide spotting or class structure. The registration is for the specific day and time listed. Please register under your child’s name.
