2121 Crompond Road – Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
Parent Information
Is Gymnastics Right for Your Child?
Research consistently shows that many children today do not get enough physical activity. This lack of movement often leads to decreased fitness levels and childhood obesity, which can continue into adulthood.
Gymnastics and related activities provide an outstanding movement foundation for children of all ages. Tumbling builds muscular strength and flexibility. Balance beam work improves coordination, balance, and focus. Bar skills develop upper body strength. Vaulting enhances speed and power. When used safely, trampoline activities improve cardiovascular endurance, balance, and spatial awareness. Together, these activities promote overall muscular coordination and body control.
As children grow older or participate in more advanced or competitive training, gymnastics offers even greater benefits. Athletes develop important life skills including self control, concentration, perseverance, self discipline, and confidence.
Gymnastics provides a unique opportunity for both physical and emotional growth. Children gain strength, flexibility, grace, poise, and powerful movement while also learning valuable personal lessons through practice and performance, such as:
• The value and rewards of hard work
• The thrill of accomplishment
• The importance of self confidence
• Increased self esteem
• Learning to manage fear
• Developing courage
• Practicing self control
Many parents report that gymnastics has positively impacted their child’s academic performance. The focus, discipline, determination, and ability to concentrate required in gymnastics are the same skills that support success in the classroom.
Gymnastics is more than a sport. It is a foundation for lifelong fitness, confidence, and character development.
Welcome to Gymnastics City
Gymnastics City Pre School Programs
Gymnastics City offers a nationally renowned Pre School program designed to introduce young children to gymnastics in a safe, nurturing, and fun environment.
Mommy and Me Program
For children ages 18 months to 3 years
This class focuses on exploration, movement, coordination, and confidence building while a parent or caregiver actively participates with their child.
Gym Stars Program
For children ages 3 to 5 years
This independent class builds basic gymnastics skills, strength, balance, coordination, and listening skills in a structured yet fun setting.
Potty Training Requirement
Children enrolled in the Gym Stars Program must be fully potty trained.
No pull ups are permitted.
Mommy & Me
(Ages 18 Months-3)
Gym Stars
(Ages 3 - 5)
Must be Potty trained
CLASSES
Gymnastics Classes
At Gym City, we take pride in our outstanding reputation for safety, exceptional staff, a state of the art facility, and professionalism. On the first day of class, students are grouped by both age and ability to ensure the best learning experience.
Classes are offered in one hour and one hour and fifteen minute sessions. Girls receive instruction on all four Olympic events including vault, bars, beam, and floor exercise, as well as trampoline and tumble trak.
Each week, students focus on a featured Skill of the Week to build confidence, strength, and progression in a fun and structured environment.
Gymnastics City Policies and Procedures
Mission Statement
It is our personal challenge at Gymnastics City to be honest, caring, courteous, and friendly. We are dedicated to maintaining an exceptionally fine state of the art facility with quality equipment and a safe, pleasant atmosphere. In our nationally renowned programs, our teachers and coaches possess a high level of expertise to ensure every child receives individual attention, reaches their fullest potential, becomes the best they can be, and feels special.
Class Procedures
All students are placed into classes according to both age and ability level.
Recreational Classes
Recreational classes are one hour or one and one quarter hours in length. Each class begins with warm up and stretching to prepare the body for gymnastics and to teach important body positions used throughout the sport.
Gym Stars Classes
Gym Stars classes are one hour in length. Each class begins with stretching and warm up exercises. Some activities are done to music to help develop rhythm and listening skills.
Mommy and Me Classes
Mommy and Me classes are 45 minutes in length. The first portion of class focuses on warm up and stretching to prepare muscles and help prevent injury. Please arrive on time for class, as warm up is a vital part of safe participation.
City Limits Indoor Playground
Gymnastics City Indoor Playground Supervision Policy
For the safety of all children, all parents and caregivers must actively supervise their child at all times while using the Indoor Playground at Gymnastics City.
Our Indoor Playground is designed for fun and exploration, but it is not a drop off area. Children must remain under the direct supervision of a parent or responsible adult during their entire visit. By entering and using the Indoor Playground, parents and caregivers acknowledge and agree to the following:
• Children must be supervised by a parent or caregiver at all times
• Gymnastics City staff are not responsible for supervising children in the playground area
• Parents and caregivers are responsible for their child’s safety and behavior while using the equipment
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep Gymnastics City a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.
General Procedures
Please use extreme caution when entering or exiting the Gymnastics City parking lot and follow all posted one way signs. Our goal is to keep all children safe at all times.
Parents are welcome to observe classes but are not permitted in the workout areas. Please refrain from verbal cues, gestures, or coaching from the viewing area, as this can distract both students and instructors.
Safety Rules
The following safety rules apply in addition to all posted and instructor explained rules.
• Students may not use gymnastics equipment without direct staff supervision
• Food, drinks, and gum are not permitted in the gym
• Jewelry is not allowed during gymnastics activities
• Long hair must be securely tied back
Children using the City Limits Indoor Playground must be properly supervised by a parent or caretaker at all times. Children may not disrupt or distract active classes. Playground use is free of charge for Gymnastics City members.
Dress Code
Girls
Leotards and bare feet are recommended.
Boys
Gym shorts, t shirts, and bare feet are recommended.
Tuition Policy
When enrolling at Gymnastics City, your child is guaranteed a class spot for four sessions from September through the end of June.
Discounted payment plan options include 10 weeks, 20 weeks, or through the end of the school year.
A 10 percent sibling discount is offered for additional children within the same family.
A 10 percent discount is offered for students enrolled in a second class day.
Tuition must be paid in full before the first class. If full payment is not received by the second class of the session, a $20 dollar late fee will be applied.
There are no refunds for any reason if a student withdraws from a session. Gym City has the right to refuse service to anyone.
Registration, Insurance, and Membership Fee
A registration, insurance, and membership fee of $65 dollars per family is required once per school year from September through August. This fee is due at initial registration and is nonrefundable.
This fee includes excess accident insurance required for participation and enrollment in Gymnastics City communications and newsletters. As members of Gymnastics City, students and their siblings may use the City Limits Indoor Playground free of charge.
Photography Policy
Photographs and videos of students may be used on our website, social media and in promotional materials. If you do not wish for your child’s image to be used, written notification must be provided to Gymnastics City.
Make Up Policy
Make up classes may be requested but are not guaranteed. All make up classes must be scheduled in advance and must take place within the same session as the missed class.
School Closings
In the event of inclement weather, please do not assume the gym is open or closed. Updates will be provided through News 12, on social media or by calling the gym.
If a class is canceled due to weather, please visit the front desk to schedule a make up.
Gym Time
During select school holidays, Gymnastics City offers Gym Time for enrolled students. Gym Time allows students to work with instructors to improve skills already learned in class.
Gym Time is available to Gymnastics City members only and costs $10 dollars per session. These sessions are highly beneficial and encouraged as part of a student’s training program.
