The Elite Gymnastics Academy S.T.A.R.S. Program promotes:

Self-confidence, Teamwork, Athleticism, Respect, Strength

Elite offers our S.T.A.R.S. program to children we feel demonstrate a certain amount of innate ability.  This is a specialized program, based on an invitation only policy, and gymnasts must try out to be invited to join.  These children will be given the opportunity to come in for more time to help them develop increased flexibility, strength, endurance and discipline. 

Shining S.T.A.R.S.:   Designed for those children that are currently enrolled in Beginner Team to Level 4 who we feel would benefit from more intense training on the USAG Level 4 skills in order to prepare them to perform better at competitions.  This class will promote a positive self-image while developing more strength, flexibility and discipline.  This class will also prepare a child for higher level gymnastics or sports.  

Shooting S.T.A.R.S.:  Designed for those children that are currently enrolled in Level 4 and up who we feel would benefit from more intense training on the USAG Level 5 & 6 skills in order to prepare them to perform better at competitions.  This will be a more intense and structured workout with higher level skills being developed as well as maintaining a higher level of endurance, strength, flexibility and discipline.

Gymnasts must be 9 years old or younger when beginning this class.  The focus of the S.T.A.R.S. classes will be on the skills required for the competitive level routines with an emphasis on strength and flexibility.  Students in these classes will be required to display excelled performance in strength and flexibility and have a unique talent and drive for the sport of gymnastics.  Try outs will be conducted by Carrie and Greg and will be scheduled only when there are spaces available in the class.  Each group will be limited to 8 students.  The S.T.A.R.S. child will be continually evaluated to insure that they are in the correct class.  We will challenge each child to reach their potential but will always keep in mind their needs and the building of their self-confidence.

The cost for each class is $100 per month and students must attend both days.  There is no prorated tuition for missed days.  Make ups may be done in an appropriate tumbling class and are not permitted in the other group's class.  Students are required to wear the S.T.A.R.S. group leotard.  Leotard is to be purchased by parents and may not be worn to regular classes.  No shorts, leggings, sweats, etc may be worn.

Students attending the S.T.A.R.S. class will still be required to attend one of our other regularly scheduled gymnastics classes in order to continue getting regular training on all four of the women's events and to show progression through the USAG Level 1 through Level 3 skills.  This group will be moving through the levels quicker than the average gymnast, so students should prepare for hard work, but also lots of fun!! 

FAQ's

What should the students wear?  Students are required to wear the S.T.A.R.S. group leotard.  The leotard is to be purchased by parents and may not be worn to regular classes.  No shorts, leggings, sweats, etc may be worn.

What happens if I miss a class?  Missed S.T.A.R.S. workouts can be made up during any of the Tumbling Classes which are appropriate for the student's ability.  Make ups must be completed within one month of the class that was missed.  We ask that you call ahead for a make up to ensure that we have enough staff on hand.

What if I can only bring my child one day per week?  Although there may be cases where we might still invite a child to join the class that can only attend one day per week, it's important to note that there is no prorated tuition for missed classes.  A student that attends only one day per week will still be required to pay the full monthly tuition and may do make ups in accordance with the policy above.

What if my child already comes to her regular class on Tuesday and Thursday?  If your child already attends classes on Tuesday and Thursday, they will need to switch to classes that meet on other days in order to remain in the S.T.A.R.S. class.  All of our Beginner Team and up classes are offered on days that will accommodate the Tuesday and Thursday schedule.

Please contact us if you'd like any more information about our S.T.A.R.S class.

If you're under 13, please ask one of your parents forpermission before sending us your phone number or email address.