Mount Vernon YMCA Gymnastics

Mount Vernon YMCA Gymnastics Mount Vernon YMCA Gymnastics has grown to include classes for children ages 3-18 years of age. Our classes progress from Tiny Tots to Levels 2-9 and Xcel.

**Our gymnastics program follows USAG recommendations for all classes to better progress your child. Tiny Tots Class
Classes offer participants an opportunity to improve basic gross and fine motor skills in a fun atmosphere. Classes are teaching the basic fundamentals of gymnastics on tot sized equipment. Ages 3-4 years old
Friday's 4:30-5:15pm

Superstar Tots Class
Classes begin teaching basic sk

ill progressions and terminology for our advanced Tiny Tots. Participants will progress skills learned in the Tiny Tots class while learning new skills on all tot sized apparatus. Ages 3-4 years old
Friday's 5:15-6:00pm

Firecrackers
Classes are designed for those kids who have been in Super Star Tots for 6 months or more. Participants will learn new skills and begin using modified standard sized equipment. Friday's 5:15-6:00pm

Young Basics/Beginners Class
Classes teach students the fundamentals of the sport. Parents are given the convenience to choose from one or two days per week. Students will be taught starting level skills on balance beam, uneven bars, vault, and floor exercise. These classes are designed for a student with little to no previous gymnastics experience. Young Basics 5-7 years old
Beginners 8+ years old
Monday's OR Wednesday's
Young Basics 4:30-5:30pm
Beginners 5:00-6:00pm

Intermediate Class
This class was developed and designed for younger gymnasts who have progressed beyond Young Basics/Beginners but are not quite ready for Advanced class. Skills will continue to be worked on until your gymnast is ready for Advanced. Ages 5-8 years old
Monday's 5:30-6:30pm

Advanced Class
Gymnasts will progress the skills learned in YB/B as well as develop new skills on all events. This class teaches skills needed to progress to Non-competitive Level 2. The gymnast must have advanced from YB/B or have been evaluated by a coach to register for this class. Ages 7+ years old
Monday's AND Wednesday's 6:00-7:00pm

Accelerated
Classes master all skills previously learned and continue to learn new, more challenging skills. Gymnasts must have advanced from Advanced class or have been evaluated by a coach to register for this class. Gymnasts will then be further evaluated for the possibility of Competitive Level 2 and will continue to advance from there. Ages 5+ years old
Wednesday's 5:30-7:00pm AND Saturday's 11:00-12:30pm

Tumbling
Class is for the athlete who wants to improve their tumbling skills. To enroll, participant must have good cartwheel. Ages 5+ years old
Saturday's 11:00-12:00pm

We also provide private lessons! Talk to a coach or email us to find out more :)

04/30/2026

MV senior Reagan Frazee returns to national gymnastics championships after overcoming knee and elbow injuries.

04/29/2026

🚨Xcel vs. DP… what’s the difference?🚨

If you’re new to gymnastics, this can feel confusing fast.

Here’s the simple breakdown:

DP (Development Program / Compulsory Levels 1–5):
– Everyone does the SAME routines
– Focus is on strong basics + proper technique
– Judged very strictly on form and ex*****on
– Built to create a solid foundation for higher-level gymnastics

Xcel Program: (bronze, silver, gold, platinum, diamond, sapphire):
– Athletes have CUSTOM routines
– More flexibility in skills and progression
– Still competitive, but a different structure

👉 Neither is “better.”
They’re just different paths.

We focus on what is best for each athlete.

Most people ask, which one is higher or better?
The better question is:
Which one is right for my athlete?

04/28/2026
04/28/2026
04/28/2026

Gymnastics is a year-round sport—and that’s part of what makes these athletes so incredible. 💪

Progress in gymnastics isn’t built in a single season. Strength, flexibility, confidence, and skill all take consistent time and repetition to develop. Year-round training allows athletes to safely build on their skills, stay conditioned, and continue growing without starting over each season.

It’s not about doing more—it’s about steady progress over time.

That commitment is why gymnasts are some of the most disciplined, resilient, and determined athletes you’ll ever meet. And it’s pretty amazing to watch. 🤍

04/28/2026

🟨 Xcel Levels Can Be Confusing… Let’s Clear Things Up! 🟨

Ever wonder how two gymnasts can both be Xcel Gold… but look completely different?

One might be doing kip cast clear hip…
Another is doing pullovers and back hip circles.

👉 And both are correct.

Here’s why:
Within every Xcel level, there are really three stages
🔹 Beginner
🔸 Intermediate
⚫️ Advanced

All in the SAME level — Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum.

➡️ That’s why one Gold might compete a roundoff back handspring layout…
while another is doing a roundoff back handspring.

Both are valid. Both are progressing. Both are Gold.

✨ This is also why gymnasts can stay in the same level for years and STILL be improving.

👉 Don’t stress the label — trust the process.

03/26/2026

NGA Focus Friday đź’Ą

State Championships aren’t about doing more…
they’re about doing the little things better.

This week, lock in on the DETAILS:
✨ Toes
✨ Shapes
✨ Landings
✨ Confidence
✨ Finish

Because those small things?
They’re what separate good from great.

đź’­ Ask yourself:
“What can I clean up today that will make a difference on the competition floor?”

One detail at a time. One routine at a time. One champion mindset. 🏆

04/29/2022

We still have a few spots open in our Safety Around Water event at the Y! Safety Around Water teaches the kids the importance of being safe and confident around water. We are offering 2 separate times: Tuesday, April 26th from 5:30-6:30 or Thursday, April 28th from 5:30-6:30. Children must be 5 years old and older. Click the link to get registered! https://bit.ly/1watersafety

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200 W Chestnut Street
Mount Vernon, OH
43050

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Monday 4:15pm - 9pm
Tuesday 4:15pm - 8pm
Wednesday 1pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 4:15pm - 9pm
Friday 4:15pm - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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