CITY OF AMES 2026 FALL PARKS & RECREATION GUIDE • PAGE 34 YOUTH RECREATION GYMNASTICS I - Designed as an introductory class for young gymnasts with minimal or no previous experience. Gymnasts will learn various skills such as forward and backward rolls, handstand & cartwheel, squat-on using the vault, walks and pivot turns on beam, confidence on bars, strength & conditioning, etc. GYMNASTICS II - This intermediate class builds on skills from Gymnastics 1. It is suggested for children ages 6 and up who have completed Gymnastics 1 with recommendation from staff to advance, or equivalent experience in another program. Gymnasts will learn various skills such as pullovers, roundoff, handstand forward roll, dive roll, back bend, squat turns on beam, leaps, etc. GYMNASTICS III - This advanced class builds on skills from Gymnastics 1 & 2. It is suggested for children ages 7 and up who have successfully completed Gymnastics 1 & 2 with recommendation from staff to advance, or equivalent experience in another program. Gymnasts will learn various skills such as back handspring, front handspring, handstand flatback on vault, cartwheels on beam, full turns, back/front hip circle on bars, kips, etc. Registration deadline one week prior to begin date. LOCATION: P&R ADMINISTRATION, 1500 GATEWAY HILLS PARK DRIVE GYMNASTICS – AGES 5 AND UP CLASS DAY TIMES FEE/NR FEE SESSION 1 SESSION 2* SEP 14-OCT 22 OCT 26-DEC 10 Gymnastics I M,W 4:50-5:35 PM $66/$80 220605-1A 220605-2A Gymnastics I TU,TH 4:00-4:45 PM $66/$80 220605-1B 220605-2B Gymnastics II M,W 5:40-6:25 PM $66/$80 220606-1A 220606-2A Gymnastics II TU,TH 4:50-5:35 PM $66/$80 220606-1B 220606-2B Gymnastics III M,W 6:30-7:25 PM $66/$80 220607-1A 220607-2B *No Class: Monday, Nov. 23 – Wednesday, Nov. 26
