Gymnastics

GYMNASTICS 2008-2009 PRE-REGISTRATION

Registration is ongoing in the SACAC Office.

Every gymnast that would like to continue next year must re-register for a class even if you are currently enrolled in a class. There is no automatic registration. Spaces will be filled on a first come, first served basis.

See new class schedule below:

2008-2009 NEW SCHEDULE

Registrations will continue to be accepted in the SACAC Sports office after May 14th for classes with space remaining.

Information

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Programs

Gymkids

The children in this program are introduced to gymnastics in a fun, positive manner. The program separates children according to their ability. Children are placed into four groups after everyone has warmed up and rotate to each coach at four different stations. The class reviews and introduces basic gymnastics skills each week. All apparatus are used for both boys and girls.

Beginner 1 - Recreational

The basis for this class is the same as all gymnastics classes at SACAC, to teach correct gymnastics in a fun, positive and safe manner. The children start daily with a warm up of runs, followed by complete stretching of all muscle groups. The beginner classes are divided by gender and ability. The children stay with their coach the entire season. The purpose of this is to hae each coach keep track of the development and progression of skills for each apparatus.

Beginner 2

This program is for girls’ ages 6 to 9 who have demonstrated above average ability through the Beginner class and an interest in spending more quality coaching in gymnastics. There is no competition associated with this program, but it is more challenging than the beginners program. It is considered the stepping-stone to competitive level. Gymnasts must have a prior approval to enroll in this program.

Developmental

In this level refinement of basic skills and connecting them in developmental series is the focus. Our Developmental Squad is selected from our BEG 2 and BEG 1 programs based on their skills, interest, ability, and good behavior. At this level, it is important to individualize at the instruction to allow gymnast to reach his/her own potential. In this program, gymnasts are required to attend one and half-hour once a week. Any gymnast who is found ready to take part in a competition will be allowed if the coaches believe his/her level is suitable for competition. Gymnasts will be admitted into this program on the recommendation of the Head Coach.

Advanced Recreational

This program is designed for students who have an interest in spending more time at gymnastics activities. In this program the basic skills are similar to the beginners program with a slightly different objective. There is no competition associated with this program, but it is more challenging than the beginners program. The program is helpful in aiding total body fitness and coordination.

Pre Team and Team Competitive Programs

This program is designed for those students who have higher gymnastics skill levels. The students in this program represent SACAC gymnastics in local and international competition.

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NEW Schedules 2008-2009

Gymkids (3 to 5 years old):
1 hour per week: $255 per quarter

Tues 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Wed 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Sat 10:00 - 11:00 am

Beginner 1 - Recreational
(6 to 9 years old): 1 hr. per week: $255 per quarter

Mon 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Mon 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Wed 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Wed 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Fri 3:15 - 4:15 pm
Fri 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Sat 11:00 am- 12:00 pm

Intermediate (Coaches recommendation only)
1 hr. per week: $255 per quarter

Tues 4:15 - 5:15 pm
Fri 4:15 - 5:15 pm

Advanced (Coaches recommendation only)
1.5 hr. per week: $345 per quarter

Thurs 3:15 - 4:45

Advanced Recreational (10 years and older)
if 1.5 hrs. per week: $345 per quarter
if 3.0 hrs. per week: $600 per quarter

Tues 6:45 - 8:15 pm
Thurs 6:45 - 8:15 pm

Junior Team
3.5 hrs. per week: $645 per quarter

Tues 5:15 - 6:45 pm
Thurs 4:45 - 6:45 pm

Senior Team
9 hrs. per week: $960 per quarter

Mon 5:15 - 8:15 pm
Wed 5:15 - 8:15 pm
Fri 5:15 - 8:15 pm

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Calendar of Important Dates and Events

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Afterschool Care

The gymnastics program provides after school care for primary and intermediate school students at Singapore American School who attend gymnastics programs after school on Mondays-Fridays. For primary school students the classroom teacher or aide will walk the children to the Intermediate School/Middle School cafeteria. The intermediate school students are expected to walk to the IS/MS cafeteria on their own. Once in the cafeteria they are checked in by the gymnastics aides. There are currently two aides who help out with the gym students. One aide is in charge of taking the 3:15 students to their classes as soon as all of the kids they are responsible for check in at the IS/MS cafeteria. The other aide will stay with the students who have the later 4:15 class in the cafeteria until about 4:00. Then she will take these students over to the gymnastics class. If you are interested in having your gymnast use the afterschool care make sure you circle yes on your registration form for afterschool care. SACAC will inform the administration that your child is participating in the afterschool care and the admin will give the teachers the list of students. It is also recommended that the parents of the gymnasts lets the teacher know that their child is in gymnastics and will be participating in the after school care.

It is the responsibility of the parents to arrange pick up outside the gymnastics gym at the end of the class. Gymnasts are not allowed to walk anywhere on campus by themselves after their gymnastic classes. For safety reasons, once they leave the gym they need to have adult supervision.

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Coaches

The SACAC gymnastics program is run by four dedicated, professional coaches with a combined teaching experience of over 40 years.

Jon Guteirrez, Head Coach

Jon has headed the SACAC Gymnastics program for 12 years. He is one of the most respected coaches in the Phillipines, having been Head Coach of Club Gymnastica for 2 years (1988-1990) and an assistant coach of the Phillipine National Women's Junior Gymnastics Team. With complete dedication to the development of gymnastics, he handles toddlers and beginners all the way to competitive gymnasts. He is USGF safety certified.

Benny Guteirrez, Coach

Benny is an advanced men's and women's coach and has been with SACAC for 16 years. Prior to SACAC he was Head Coach and Manager of Club Gymnastica in the Phillipines. He competed in the National Level of Gymnastics in the Phillipines and became a National Team assistant coach for WAG gymnastics (1986-1988). He is USGF safety certified.

Alex Tolentino, Coach

Alex, one of the most prominent gymnasts in the Phillipines, has been with SACAC for 5 years. He has competed both nationally and internationally (World Gymnastics Championships in Germany and the USA). Prior to SACAC he coached at the National Gymnastics Training Center in the Phillipines. He is USGF certified and an FIG judge.

Cathy Ocampo, Coach

Cathy holds the distinction of having been a member of the Phillipine team for 12 years (1981-1993). During this time, she competed successfully in the SEA Games (1991 & 1993) as well as the World Gymnastics Championships in both Germany and the USA. She joined SACAC in 1997. She is USGF certified.

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