Ecke Carlsbad Gymnastics
A gymnastics journey that grows with you
Welcome to Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA gymnastics — a place to grow, from your very first class to your final year on the competitive team. Toddlers, teens and adults alike 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.
Ecke carlsbad gymnastics
Our off-site gymnastics home
(6 miles north of magdalena ecke family ymca)
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 hjaramillo@ymcasd.org.
Need help registering? Call (760) 942 9622 for support.
Browse By Class Type
preschool
ages 18 months-4 years
Our preschool gymnastics classes give your child are a great way to introduce your child to developing listening, balance and motor skills.
recreational
ages 5-13
Kids to learn gymnastics, build confidence and make new friends with private, semi-private or group gymnastics programs.
Specialty
ages 4-12
We offer unique and dynamic ways for athletes to develop strength, coordination and creativity beyond traditional gymnastics.
competitive
ages 6+
Meet the Cameron Comets — our competitive team where gymnasts build strength and confidence while competing against private clubs and YMCAs countywide.
open gym
ages 0-13
Open Gym is a time for gymnasts of all ages to jump tumble, explore and practice their training outside of class.
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
Parent/Child | Ages 18 months - 2.9 years
Accompanied by a caregiver, children 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 through various skill-focused rotations and free playtime.
Preschool | Ages 3-4
Preschool Gymnastics
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
RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS
Girls Recreational | Ages 5-13
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.
*Requires prerequisites to participate in the class. Speak with YMCA gymnastics staff for details.
Boys Recreational | Ages 5-13
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.
*Requires prerequisites to participate in the class. Speak with YMCA gymnastics staff for details.
SPECIALTY GYMNASTICS
Preschool Aerial | 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.
Beginner Aerial | 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.
Intermediate Aerial | 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.
High Flyers Aerial | 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
Pre-team | Ages 6+
Pre-Team is the first step into competitive gymnastics — gymnasts learn routines for every event and get real competition experience at our Y-League meets against other YMCA Pre-Teams, building the foundation to join our Competitive Team.
Coach Invite Required | Please email Amy Ferraris at aferraris@ymcasd.org for more information about the girls’ team, or Laura Madamba at lmadamba@ymcasd.org for more information on the boys’ team.
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 Amy Ferraris at aferraris@ymcasd.org for more information about the girls’ team, or Laura Madamba at lmadamba@ymcasd.org for more information on the boys’ team.
Excel | Ages 6+
The Xcel program has five levels: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond. Gymnasts 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.
Coach Invite Required | Please email Amy Ferraris at aferraris@ymcasd.org for more information about the girls’ team, or Laura Madamba at lmadamba@ymcasd.org for more information on the boys’ team.
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.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Gymnastics Parties | Ages 3-12
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!
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.
