Accelerated gymnastics, Xcel, Girls & boys teams

Gymnasts who have progressed through the recreational program and have the skills and interest to begin competitive gymnastics enroll in the Accelerated Gymnastics program which includes pre-team classes and Junior Olympic levels 3-10 championship girls and boys Artistic Gymnastics teams. Westside also has an Xcel Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum & Diamond competitive recreational team.

Westside is excited to announce Oregon’s first youth Acrobatics & Tumbling team beginning January 2024.

Select tabs below for more information on the schedule, class descriptions, dress code, and pricing.

SCHEDULE SEPT-JUNE

September 2023 — June 2024

Students invited by coaches to our Accelerated/Team programs will be automatically registered for classes.

SCHEDULE JULY-AUG

July — August 2024

Students invited by coaches to our Accelerated/Team programs will be automatically registered for classes.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Girls Accelerated Gymnastics

Adv Gym Minis (ages 4 - 5)
This coursework gradually introduces advanced gymnastics techniques to very young but emotionally and mentally mature athletes. The programming is age-specific, goal-oriented, and structured. Your child will be pleased to rise to new challenges and explore interesting gymnastics moves across all the events (beam, bars, floor, vault). Themes for this age group: practicing athletic conditioning, maintaining focus, building independence, and learning gymnastics shapes.

Intro to Devos B (ages 5.5 - 6.5) and Intro to Devos A (ages 6.5 - 7.75)
This coursework jump-starts advanced gymnastics technique learning for young athletes who are ready and willing to pursue gymnastics in a highly regimented and progress-oriented way. The programming is age-specific, goal-oriented, and structured. Your child will be pleased to rise to new challenges and explore interesting gymnastics moves across all the events (beam, bars, floor, vault). Themes for these groups: acquiring a solid baseline of strength and flexibility, learning gymnastics shapes, and building both self-discipline and self-motivation.

Devos 3, 2, 1 (ages 6 - 8.5)
This coursework is highly regimented and progress-oriented with the ultimate goal being to make it onto a team at Westside! The programming is highly structured, extremely technique-oriented and highly progressive. Your child will be consistently encouraged and informed on how to succeed in executing basic competitive gymnastics moves across all the events (beam, bars, floor, vault). Themes for these groups: acquiring an advanced baseline of strength and flexibility, perfecting gymnastics shapes, maintaining self-discipline and self-motivation, and perfecting basic gymnastics skills which will serve as the building blocks to competitive routine.

Gym Xpress (ages 8-11)
This 'hybrid' coursework will allow candidates to train at an 'Accelerated pace' so that they may pursue Xcel team with confidence! The programming is for candidates ages 8+ who are identified by the Xcel staff and Accelerated staff as a potential future fit for Xcel team. This will allow your athlete to train the required skills and conditioning to successfully tryout for Xcel team (Spring tryouts for Summer Team acceptance). Your child will be consistently encouraged and informed on how to succeed in executing basic competitive gymnastics moves across all the events (beam, bars, floor, vault). Themes for these groups: bridging their passion for gymnastics to the strength, flexibility, and skills training required for their age group and competitive goals.

Boys Accelerated Gymnastics

Boys Club Track (ages 10 - 12)
This coursework allows athletes to:
* learn routines in a modified format to allow for versatility, accessibility and fun
* join a program that provides an opportunity for them to walk into the gym, join a goal-oriented team and workout for pleasure, without extra commitment
* learn the basic building block skill requirements to promote gymnastics progressions with minimal hours of training (perfect for those candidates who love to do multiple sports or are dedicated to hobbies/enrichment activities)
This is a great class for boys who are introduced to gymnastics at a later age. The easier, simplified progressions provide a process of achievement that can keep pre-teen and teenage boys engaged and encouraged
Low-key competitions may be introduced at a later stage

Boys Pre-Team (ages 6 - 8)
This coursework allows your young athlete to do the following:
* learn about men's gymnastics on all 6 mens apparatuses
* apply themselves to working out and practicing like a future competitive athlete (this class is regimented, structured and progress-oriented)
* develop and maintain significant strength and flexibility in pursuit of more advanced skills
* have the opportunity to develop mental and emotional stamina as they make athletic goals and work toward them
* master a freestanding handstand hold, the middle splits, and a muscle-up!

Junior Trainers (ages 4.75 - 6)
This coursework allows your young athlete to do the following:
* learn more about the sport of mens gymnastics
* learn what it means to workout and practice like a competitive athlete (this class is more structured and regimented - it will require more dedication and focus than a rec class)
* begin to develop significant strength and flexibility in pursuit of more advanced skills
* have the opportunity to develop mental and emotional stamina as they make athletic goals and work toward them
* master an assisted handstand hold, a pancake stretch, and a pull-up!

Teams

Our level 3–10 USAG Developmental Girls Team competes locally, regionally and nationally and consistently wins many individual and team championship titles. Girls are invited and placed by certified coaches in the appropriate level. Compulsory gymnasts (level 3–5) compete in the fall and optional gymnasts begin competition in January. The Girls Team has a very active non-profit Parent Club that hosts 2–3 home meets per year and has been twice voted Club of the Year in Oregon. More information on our Girls Team and Parent Club can be found on their website: westsidegymnasticsgirlsteam.com.

Our level 3–10 USAG Developmental Boys Team competes locally, regionally and nationally and has won many individual and team championship titles. Boys are invited and placed by certified coaches in the appropriate level. Gymnasts begin their competition season in January. The Boys Team has a non-profit Parent Club that hosts a home meet every year and supports the team. More information on our Boys Team and Parent Club can be found on their website: westsideboys.org

Xcel is a USAG Developmental Recreational Competitive Girls Team that competes in Portland Metro area competitions January through April.

Acrobatics & Tumbling Team is Oregon’s first youth team program. Westside is forming a youth team with three levels of training beginning January 2024 at their Training Center. Acrobatics & Tumbling is the evolution of different disciplines of gymnastics, and includes the athletic aspects of competitive cheerleading. The format was created at the collegiate level in 2009 to address the interests and abilities of young women competing in this skill set. Individuals and small groups execute acrobatic lifts, tosses, and tumbling in six events on the floor.

DRESS CODE

Attire for girls – any color or printed leotard, gymnastic shorts. Hair should be in a braid or ponytail.
Attire for boys – elastics gym shorts, fitted T-Shirts, tank tops, warm-ups.

TUITION

    Hours/classes per week
    Cost/month Sept-June
    Cost/month July-Aug
    Discounts
  
    Up to 1
    $84
    $84
    
    Over 1 – 1.25
    $104
    $104
    
    1.5
    $127
    $127
    
    2
    $167
    $167
    
    2nd class or sibling enrolled
    
    10% savings
  
    3rd class
    
    25% savings
  
    Each additional class
    
    40% savings

Students & family members enrolled in 3+ hrs Accelerated/Performance Groups/Gym Teams receive 40% discount towards additional classes
One Time Family Membership Fee – $36 due at registration (new students only)
Workshops, Camps, Parents Night Out, Birthday Parties and Lunch Bunch are not eligible for extra discounts, unless specified per event

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