Safe Gym Design

Safety in the gym begins with the design and equipping of the gym. In order to do everything possible to ensure the safety of gymnasts, certain design concepts must be incorporated into the building and layout or redesign of any … Continue reading

Walkways Important to Gym Safety

One of the most overlooked aspects of gym design and gym safety is the judicious placement of walkways throughout the gym. This is most important when preschool gymnastics classes and equipment are mixed with equipment and classes for older and … Continue reading

Methods of Reducing Gymnastics Class Dropout Rates

After successfully marketing your gymnastics program and filling your gym/classes with students, the most important business success factor is to keep them. Continue reading

Delivering a High Quality Gymnastics Program

Quality is defined, in our business, primarily, by the two customers – the gymnast and their parents. We must provide the program and the quality they expect. We have a further obligation to be providing professionalism, which includes providing the … Continue reading

Get Free Gymnastics Advertising With Public Service Announcements

As you probably or may not know, FCC licensed radio and television outlets have a contractual obligation to provide a certain amount of public service announcements. 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations qualify to be included in the groups of government and private … Continue reading

Productivity Factors in a Gymnastics Gym

Success in business, even on a national level, is directly related to productivity. The work output and efficiency of a worker is the primary determinant in the success and competitiveness of a business or a nation. Each industry and business … Continue reading

Preschool Gymnastics Philosophy and Program Goals

“Every Child is a Star.” Have Fun! Co-ordination. Self-confidence. Develop and improve Self Image. Self-esteem (thinking “I’m great” after learning each new skill). Socialization and Social Development of social skills (sharing, caring, helping). Development of learning skills – Increase Cognitive … Continue reading

Positive Gymnastics Coaching

A major factor in the retention of gymnasts in the gym is positive, rather than negative coaching. Positive coaching is not being a cheerleader and talking about self-esteem. It is telling the gymnast exactly what to do to improve, not … Continue reading

Gymnastics Safety Pits

Every serious gym needs pits. We know of no Elite gymnastics training program facility that does not have at least some pit set-up. We would not want to coach and teach in a facility that did not have pits for … Continue reading

Gymnastics Pit Safety Rules

SAFETY FIRST! No one is allowed to do anything that will get themselves or anyone else hurt. Always land in the pit. If you miss the pit, it can’t keep you from getting injured. Do not dive headfirst into the … Continue reading