About This Activity
Description
An advanced-beginner level gymnastics class for participants ages 4.5-5.5 yrs. with strong coordination skills, moderate strength and flexibility, and an eagerness to learn, be attentive, and focus on more detailed instruction. *This class is by invitation only. Consistent enrollment required to maintain eligibility.
In Shooting Stars, your child will learn:
- forward/backward rolls, cartwheels, and handstands
- basic bar skills such as pullovers, casting and inverted hollow-holds
- movement patterns on balance beam
- trampoline safety
Upcoming Roof Construction: Please be aware that roof construction will be taking place soon at our facility! While we are doing our best to minimize interruptions, you may experience construction-related noise and occasional disruptions. Novato Parks, Recreation & Community Services Staff will stay in close communication with all program participants and families as this project progresses. We appreciate your understanding and patience. We're thrilled to have this important capital improvement project scheduled!
No Classes: Thursday, June 19 (Juneteenth) and Monday, June 30 through Saturday, July 5 (Week of the Fourth of July).
Location: Novato Gymnastics Center located at 950 7th Street in downtown Novato.
Restroom Consideration: We recommend arriving a few minutes early so that your child can use the restroom prior to the start of class. If your child is not able to use the restroom (toileting and handwashing) independently and efficiently, we ask that you stay for the duration of class.
What to Wear: Gymnastics style leotards recommended. Alternatively, participants may wear comfortable athletic style clothing like leggings or shorts and a tight-fitting t-shirt. Torso/midriff must be covered. Gymnastics apparel available for purchase at the Novato Gymnastics Center M-Th from 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM, or shop online through our virtual store (novatogymnastics.org/store).
Stay Home When Sick: If your child is sick, we kindly ask that you keep them home. Participants exhibiting cold or flu-like symptoms will not be allowed to participate. Staff reserve the right to accept or decline participants based on their assessment and discretion of any apparent signs or symptoms of illness. Thank you for your understanding.
No Make-Up Classes or Refunds for Missed Classes: The Novato Gymnastics Center does not offer make-ups, pro-rated reimbursements, or similar for missed days. Thank you for your understanding.
Class Cancellations: Cancellations are subject to a $13.00 processing fee and prorated reimbursement. No exceptions.
No Classes + Important Dates: Refer to our calendar (novatogymnastics.org/calendar) for no class dates reminder and other important dates for your calendar.
Age Category
Recreational Gymnastics
Location
NGC Gymnastics Area at Novato Gymnastics Center
Prerequisites
Gym Priority Reg Session 1 - Fall, 2025
and
Shooting Stars
Instructor
Gymnastics Instructor
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