Girls Team
Gymnastics

 

GIRLS GYMNASTICS TEAM PHILOSOPHY

The philosophies and teachings within the girl's team gymnastics program flow smoothly from those of all other Metro programs. This program provides a variety of options for girls who wish to take their gymnastics experience to a higher level through competition. Gymnasts who show an aptitude and a keen interest in the sport of gymnastics are invited to a team tryout scheduled at different times throughout the year. Team gymnastics is a great way for gymnasts to express themselves utilizing the concentration, confidence, creativity, self-discipline, strength, coordination, awareness, flexibility, balance, and agility they acquired in their classes.

Marci Bell Compulsory Head Coach Betsy Dunmire Compulsory Team Coach Sara Halverson Optional Team Coach Dale Agbayani Compulsory/Optional Team Coach Marjorie Stanwood Compulsory Team Coach Sadie Johnston Optional Team Coach

We believe in a positive environment for girls to learn gymnastics to their fullest potential. We feel strongly that it is not the natural ability or “talent” of the child that is important, but the desire of the child to be involved in the sport of gymnastics and a willingness to put forth 100% effort to achieve her goals. We stress dedication and an aggressive work ethic, but we understand that a child must enjoy the sport of gymnastics so that she can fully appreciate the benefits of her participation. Gymnastics is a fantastic sport with many benefits for the body, mind and spirit. The coaches at Metro strive to build and hone as many of those benefits as possible for all gymnasts in the program as a team and as individuals.

The Girl’s Team competes at local, state, regional and national levels. The gymnasts range in age from 6 to 18 and compete based on their individual skill level. The Girl’s Team requires additional training time of the gymnasts. They also require the parents to participate in the Parents Booster Club, which helps to “boost” and support the competitive programs. Metro’s goal is for every competing gymnast to reach their individual potential no matter what skill level they attain. The Metro Girl's Team Program strives to promote a good work ethic and high self esteem by challenging the gymnast in mind and body.

Metro Gymnastics Center Girl’s Team follows the USA Gymnastics Jr. Olympic Program.

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Team members visiting or moving to the Portland area:

If you find yourself visiting the Portland, Oregon area and are in need of a place to practice, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are happy to accommodate visiting team members and include them in our practice schedules. Furthermore, if you are looking at making the area your home and need a new home for your gymnast please feel free to contact the Girl’s Team Program Director to make arrangements.

LEVEL 4, 5, & 6

These are the entry (or compulsory) levels into girl’s competitive gymnastics. At the compulsory level, each gymnast performs similar basic routines. The routines in these levels are designed to be progressive from one to the next and provide a solid foundation for the optional levels. Our compulsory gymnasts typically train from 4 to 12 hours a week.

LEVEL 7, 8, 9, & 10

These levels are considered the optional levels of girl’s competitive gymnastics. The Optional Team Program has high standards; building on basics and striving for excellence. Each optional level has its own specific skill and combination requirements which must be met to avoid deductions.  Optional gymnastics give both coach and gymnast a chance to bring their creativity and individual talent to a competition as they perform routines that are tailored specifically for the individual gymnast. Gymnastics training for Metro’s optional team requires 16 to 20 hours a week.

The girls team staff is excited that you chose to visit our website! Please, contact us if you have any questions about our program and have a great day.

 

Call Metro Gymnastics today at 503-620-8939 to register your child for the upcoming sessions!