GYMNASTICS AT THE COPLEY-PRICE FAMILY YMCA
A gymnastics journey that grows with you
Welcome to Copley-Price 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.
Copley-Price 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 rmaraya-herrada@ymcasd.org and wmoff@ymcasd.org.
Need help registering? Call 619-280-9622 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 5-17
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+
Meet the Copley-Price Suns — our competitive team where gymnasts build strength and confidence while competing against private clubs and YMCAs countywide.
open gym
ages 0-12
Open Gym is a time for gymnasts 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 - 2.9years
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.
Transitional Parent/Child | Ages 18 months - 2.9years
A bridge from Parent/Child classes to preschool gymnastics, with a caregiver still by their side. Kids build confidence and independence while learning trampoline, bars, beam and floor skills — using obstacle courses, parachutes and songs to develop balance, coordination, strength and motor skills.
Preschool | Ages 3-4 years
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 5-12
Girls Beginner | Ages 5-12
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 6-12
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
Gymnasts should be able to safely perform all level 1 skills on equipment and floor routines while working to expand technique as well as introducing intermediate strength training techniques.
Girls Level 3* | Ages 6-12
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 5-12
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.
*Requires prerequisites to participate in the class. Speak with YMCA gymnastics staff for details.
Teens Recreational | Ages 13-17
Promote a healthy lifestyle in our teen classes for all skill levels to learn proper technique and build strength and flexibility. Gymnasts increase confidence by developing a strong foundation to learn safe skills while utilizing equipment such as tumble track, bars, beam, vault and floor.
SPECIALTY GYMNASTICS
Little Ninjas | Ages 3-5
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.
Cheer | Ages 6-12
Cheerleaders will learn the basic fundamentals of cheer in this non-competitive class. With a focus on arm motions, jumps, stunts and specific cheer terminology, athletes will gain proper technique and routine sequence while incorporating basic tumbling skills such as rolls, bridges, handstands and cartwheels. Stretching and conditioning are important components to achieving proper cheer strength and stamina.
Beginner Parkour | Ages 5-17
Our parkour classes teach skills like vaulting, precision’s, flips, climbing techniques and more. These skills are used together to move through all sorts of environments. Students learn to break down more complex movements and concepts into more simple steps for progress. Not only does this condition the body to adapt, but also trains the mind to look at the physical world in a whole new way.
Advanced Tumbling | Ages 6-17
Advanced tumbling students work on front tumbling and multiple trick skills and combinations. Tumblers refine their skills by adding multiple back handsprings, back handspring to a back tuck, back handspring to a layout, and a layout full twist. Coach evaluation is required.
COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS
Pre-team | ages 6+
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! Pre-Team practices two days per week, two and a half hours per day.
Coach Invite Required | Please email our Gymnastics Director, Rikki Maraya-Herrada at rmaraya-herrada@ymcasd.org, and Head Coach, Warren Moff, at wmoff@ymcasd.org for more information.
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 our Gymnastics Director, Rikki Maraya-Herrada at rmaraya-herrada@ymcasd.org, for more information.
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 Gym | Ages 5-12
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
Our refund policy is as follows:
- 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.
