ABK Girls Team Gymnastics

Team Philosophy

First, and most important, providing a fantastic gymnastics experience is what ABK is all about. We are here for the young children, many who have hopes and dreams of being the best they can be in life and in this sport. We are here to support them in that dream.

Our goal is to provide the mental and physical discipline needed for competition within a framework of positive reinforcement and encouragement. Learning to be comfortable in a competitive situation is a positive experience and adds to a child’s development.

Coaching & Equipment

In order to have successful team gymnasts the quality of coaching staff must be high. Teams coaches tend to be higher paid professionals, however the tuition that is charged is greatly reduced in comparison to recreational classes. Per hour, team tuition is far less than the cost of recreational training. Very few clubs can afford to subsidize these costs. Team ABK has done phenomenally well in recent years and we continue to send coaches to trainings, clinics, camps etc. to keep our coaching staff updated on industry changes, techniques, and policies. Many of our coaches have years of experience and have served as clinicians and mentors to newer coaches.

In addition to coaching practices, there are several pieces of specialized equipment in the gym that are only necessary for competitive programs - Another expense that benefits primarily the team. ABK has and will continue to create and provide optimal conditions for every gymnast to have the best possible instruction and training equipment.

Descriptions of Team Levels

Pre-Team - is a motivating environment for the up and coming gymnast. Advanced skills like front and back handsprings, sometimes even back somersaults are trained as well as basics on the other gymnastics events. Successful gymnasts are introduced to Level 4 compulsory competitive gymnastics at this stage.

Level 4 - The first major compulsory competitive level. USAG Invitational and local sanctioned meets are attended. Gymnasts receive awards based on scores on each event in their age level and division. Level 4 is the stepping stone to future higher levels.

Levels 5 & 6 - A continuation of the compulsory competitive level with training on more advanced compulsory skills. Gymnasts will compete at USAG Invitational meets receiving awards based on scores on each event in their age level and division. Optional skills will be introduced at these levels.

Levels 7-10 - Advanced optional level routines are developed and choreographed individually by the coaches for each gymnast’s strength, style, and difficulty level.