What We Offer
At Southern Gymnastics Club, we offer artistic gymnastics classes for girls aged 4 to 16. Whether they’re just starting out or have been flipping for years, our classes are all about having fun, staying active, and learning new skills in a supportive and encouraging space. Gymnastics is more than just a sport—it helps build strength, balance, and coordination while boosting confidence and self-esteem. Along the way, our gymnasts form strong friendships, cheer each other on, and create memories that can last a lifetime. We’re not just about perfect routines—we’re about growing together, celebrating every little win, and helping each child shine in their own way.
Artistic Gymnastics
In women’s artistic gymnastics, athletes compete on four apparatuses: the vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor.
The vault is a gymnastics apparatus where athletes sprint down a runway, jump onto a springboard, and launch themselves over the vaulting table. Beginners start by learning the basics—running with power, jumping safely onto the board, and practicing simple landings to build strength, speed, and confidence. As they advance, gymnasts learn more complex vaults involving twists and flips, combining explosive power with precise technique. At the competitive level, vault routines are judged on height, form, difficulty, and a strong, controlled landing.
The uneven bars are a women’s gymnastics apparatus made up of two horizontal bars set at different heights. For beginners, the focus is on learning the basics—such as swinging, pullovers, casts, and hip circles—to build strength, coordination, and confidence. As gymnasts progress, these fundamentals develop into more advanced skills like giants, release moves, and high-flying transitions between the bars. At the competitive level, routines combine these elements with fluidity and precision, showcasing both control and creativity before finishing with a powerful dismount.
The balance beam is a narrow platform where gymnasts perform skills that test balance, coordination, and control. For beginners, the focus is on walking confidently across the beam, basic jumps, and simple turns to build stability and body awareness. As they progress, gymnasts add cartwheels, leaps, and acrobatic elements, gradually linking movements together with poise. At the competitive level, beam routines showcase a mix of dance, jumps, and flips performed with precision and artistry, all while maintaining balance on a surface only 10 cm wide.
The floor is a large spring-supported surface where gymnasts perform routines that combine tumbling, dance, and expressive movement. Beginners start by learning rolls, handstands, cartwheels, and basic jumps to build strength, flexibility, and coordination. As they progress, they add more powerful tumbling passes, leaps, and choreography, linking skills together with rhythm and confidence. At the competitive level, floor routines showcase high-level acrobatics, intricate dance elements, and artistic performance, all set to music for a dynamic and entertaining display.
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