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OPEN GYM Open Gym ages 6 and up: Saturdays 12-1pmOpen Play preschool age: Wednesdays 1:30-2:30pm &Fridays 9:30-10:30am $5.00/child

Classes

Classes Offered

Please browse through the classes we offer...

If there are any questions in regards to what class your child should be placed in, feel free to contact the front office.

Recreational Gymnastics

Pre-School Classes

We offer gymnastics classes for all ages with emphasis on skill development and enjoyment. Emphasis is on physical fitness through gymnastics activities. Tumbling, Balance Beam, Uneven Bars, and Vault are included.Level 1 &2: These levels are designed for the beginning gymnast ages 6&up. 1 hr.Level 3: This level are designed for the more advanced gymnast. 1.5 hrsJr. High Gymnastics: This class is for children ages 11&up who are at any level of gymnastics but wish to be in a class that does not have an age barrier. The focus is on achieving skills on all events through fun, instructional activities. 1.5 hrs
In the Pre-School gymnastics classes your child learns to adjust to a group situation with their peers. They will begin working on basic tumbling skills and activities on the gymnastics equipment, as well as motor skills, hand-eye coordination, fine muscle control, and activities designed to aid the academic development of the child with the guidance of the gymnastic(s) instructor.Teddybear: This class consists of children aged 3. 45 min.Tumblebear: This class consists of children aged 4. 1hr.Kinderbear: This class consists of children aged 5. 1 hr.Hot Tots: This class is designed especially for children aged 3 to 5 with skills above the average gymnast their age. This is determined by skill, strength and flexibility. (This class is invitation only.) 1 hr.

Play and LearnThis class is designed for children 18 months to 4 years old. You as a parent participate with your child, serving as a guide and helper as he/she begins to explore the gym environment around them and discover what his/her body can do. This is a fun time for your child to meet new friends and work on skills while spending time with their parent. (This class is 45 minutes once a week) Tumbling Classes Tumbling classes are tumbling skilled specific only. Students will utilize the airtrack, the tumbletrack, and mats designed to build confidence in learning new skills. When a student has mastered a skill they will move on to more advanced tumbling skills. Repetitive progression is most important in learning tumble correctly. Students will be working on tumbling skills to build overall body strength or to work towards skills needed for other sports, such as cheerleading. (All levels are 1 hour once a week)Beginning Tumbling: The beginning level is designed for students who have never tumbled before. Here they will learn the basics of tumbling, which are important and will be used to master harder skills along the road. Intermediate Tumbling: The intermediate level is designed for students who have mastered beginning tumbling skills. Here they will advance to harder skills such as learning a back handspring. Advanced Tumbling: The advanced level is designed for students who have mastered a standing back handspring and/or round off back handspring. Here they will advance to back tuck(s), layouts and full twisting layouts in series and standing. Students in this class must master one skill completely before moving to a harder skill. Form is important when advancing in tumbling.Boys Recreational Gymnastics and Tumbling The boys class is a special class designed for boys only. This class will concentrate on strength, flexibility, and coordination development. Emphasis will be on tumbling skills, vaulting, and bar skills. (1 hour once a week)Future Stars GymnasticsThis class helps the athlete towards becoming a competitive gymnast. The gymnast will be working on strength, flexibility, and memorization of compulsory routines so that competition in the future is possible. (1 1/2 hours twice a week)USAG Team GymnasticsThe Gymnastics Zone offers girls competitive gymnastics. These gymnasts work on strength, flexibility and master compulsory routines. They compete in multiple competitions over the season against other gymnastics clubs. Team girls usually practice 6-11 hours a week. For more information please look to the USAG TEAM page.
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Important Gymnastics Zone Policies

Annual Registration Fee| There is a $35.00 annual non-refundable registration fee per child upon registering for a class.Discount for Multiple Classes | If you have2 kids -or- 2 or more classes =$5.00 discountIf you have3 kids -or- 3 or more classes=$10.00 discountIf you have4 kids -or- 4 or more classes=$15.00 discount (maximum) Note: There is no discount for competitive teamGym Policy| For safety reason, parents and siblings are not allowed in the gym at any time other than specified.Class Attire: -Girls should wear a leotard (shorts optional). -Boys should wear a T-shirt with shorts or sweatpants. No jeans, tights, socks, jewelry, or gum allowed. All hair must be pulled back. Anyone wearing jeans will not be able to participate in class. No bobby pins are allowed in the gym. Tuition and Payment Policy | •ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS ON MONTHLY FEES. •Tuition is due on the 1st of each month. A $15 late fee will be applied after 15 days. If no payment is received within 30 days, student will be removed from the program. Students will be re-enrolled when payment is received in full. •You must complete a withdrawal form prior to dropping a class (otherwise there will be a charge for tuition without notification).• Withdrawal forms can be found on the 'Registration Forms' page and at the Gymnastics Zone Office. •NSF checks will be assessed a $25.00 fee. •There is a payment box located in the waiting area for your convenience or you may mail in your payments to 820 Anita Ave., Antioch, IL 6000Class Make-Up Policy | •Each child will be allowed TWO make-up classes per calendar year. Absolutely no refunds on missed classes. •You must schedule make-up classes, please no walk-ins! •No re-scheduling missed make-up classes.
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USAG Team

USAG GYMNASTICS PROGRAM

The USAG Gymnastics Team at The Gymnastics zone is our competitive gymnastics program. This program is for gymnast who want to compete.

The Gymnastics Zone competes through USA Gymnastics which is the national governing body for gymnastics in the United States. The mission of USA Gymnastics is to encourage participation and the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of gymnastics. The programs governed by USAG are: Women's Artistic, Men's Artistic, Rhythmic, Trampoline & Tumbling, Acrobatic, and Group gymnastics.

Level 4,5 & 6 are compulsory levels. This means that all of the gymnasts in the same compulsory level will perform basic skills in the written routines, with compulsory floor music.

Each level has a higher difficulty of skills to be performed on the balance beam, floor exercise, vault and uneven bars. USAG provides the compulsory routines. Level 7 through 10 are optional levels, this means the gymnast has mastered the basic skills, and is ready to choose her own skills and music to create her optional routines.

The USAG program at The Gymnastics Zone

Our gymnasts start competing in level 4, and once they have mastered the skills required for each level, they will move onto the next level. Gymnasts must master the skills in their current level before progressing.

Our USAG Gymnastics Zone team members will be required to attend summer practices and will gradually learn their skills and routines throughout the summer and fall. The girls practice about 9 to 12 hours a week, all year so it is quite a commitment!

During the competition season the girls will compete at other gyms in Illinois. These competitions require meet fees that we are asked to pay per gymnasts, which could also be paid out of fundraisers. The USAG members participate in several competitions during the seasons and will be scored on their performance. A qualifying score will need to be met to compete at the state meet at the end of the competitive season. The competition season usually runs from late fall through early spring.

The girls gymnastics team members are required to purchase the gymnastics team leotard and warm ups for the competition season. We will have fundraisers throughout the season to help lower the cost. Each gymnast will also need a USAG membership number to compete, which will be applied for in August through USA Gymnastics.

Being a part of our USAG gymnastics team is a commitment that takes time and dedication. Our gymnasts are expected to attend all practices. We have high expectations for team girls and they are expected to work harder than most. We want nothing but success for our team girls so we strive for them to be the best they can be.

How to become a part of our competitive team

Anyone interested in joining our program can be tested or do a trial class. The gymnast joins the team during practice to have a trial class where their skill level can be evaluated. There are a few basic requirements needed to tryout for the team. Practice times and prices are available at the front desk and/or on the website. If you are interested in joining the team or need more information, contact Miss Debbie at 1-847-838-4775.

We hope to see you soon!

Birthday Parties

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Gymnastics Zone!

Celebrate your next birthday at The Gymnastics Zone!

The first hour of your gymnastics birthday party takes place in the gym with one of our experienced instructors. The gymnastics instructor will lead you and your guests through a series of gymnastics equipment for a fun time!

For the remaining half hour, the party moves to the waiting room where you and your guests can eat cake and open birthday gifts. We provide the drinks so all of the guests receive a beverage. The birthday child receives a Gymnastics Zone Birthday T-shirt.

The cost for a birthday party with 12 children is $160.00.

If you have more than 10 children, each additional child is $10.00 and an additional fee of $25.00 is required for a second instructor.

How do I book a birthday party?

Its easy! Call or stop in the gym to set a date and time and put down a $25.00 deposit fee. We will supply you with a set of waiver forms that your guests must sign and bring to the gym the day of the party. All guests attending the party should wear either a leotard or a pair of shorts and a t-shirt with long hair pulled back in a ponytail.

* Please arrive approximately 10-15 minutes early so that the party can start on time. Feel free to bring any decorations to put up in the waiting room if your party has a theme to it. (We will supply you with table covers)

Our Staff

Meet our Staff!

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Debby Bessette

Owner, Gymnastics Coordinator, Gymnastics/Tumble Instructor, Cheer Tumble

Born: Amsterdam, The NetherlandsFavorite Sport: GymnasticsFamily: My husband and best friend, George & 3 children: Yasmine,a junior at the University of Illinois-Chicago Dominique, competitive swimmer for LFSC George, competitive swimmer, wrestler, and football playerGymnastics Background:Started gymnastics at the age of 8Invited to compete for the Dutch National Team at age 10Represented the Dutch Team at the 1979 World Championships in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX and the World Championships in Moscow, Russia in 1981. In 1982 at the age of 17, was recruited on a full ride scholarship to compete for Indiana State University. At Indiana State University, was named Athlete of the Year in 1984.Teaching Background:Graduated K-12 PE Teaching with a minor in Coaching.Started teaching at the age of 17 for the Indiana State University gymnastics children's program.Taught at the Indiana State University Gymnatics summer camps.Taught for the Terre Haute Gymnastics Center.Taught at Kim Kalla's Dance Studio.Taught at The Gymnastics Spot in Mundelein.Started teaching for American Stars which was sold and split up in 1998 into The Gymnastics Zone and American Stars of Dance.Coached the Girls' Gymnastics Team at Antioch High School from 1998 - 2005.

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Amy Menzies

Team Coach & Pre-School Gymnastics

Personal Info: Amy graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelors degree in Family Social Services. She is married to her husband Ryan and they have four children, Brooke (USAG Team), Hailey (USAG Team), Luke and Jack.Tumbling/Gymnastics Experience: Competitive gymnastics for 10 years at ScampsTeaching Experience: Amy has coached gymnastics for 15 years, previously at the Gymnastics Factory and currently at the Gymnastics Zone. She also taught dance for 5 years at American Stars Dance Studio.

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Angel Simonini

Recreation Gymastics Levels 1&2, Furture Stars

Personal Info: Tumbling/Gymnastics Experience: Teaching Experience:

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Helena Bernardo

Office Staff, Pre-School Instructer

Personal Info: Helena is currently attending the College of Lake County in pursit of a Business Degree.Tumbling/Gymnastics Experience: -Antioch Community High School Varsity Cheerleader (2007-2010)-Experienced TumblerTeaching Experience: Play & Learn Instructor 2010

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Shelia Bray

Office & Delinquent Accounts Manager

Shelia is avaliable in the office on Tuesdays from 9:30-11am.Any questions regarding delinquent accounts should be directed to Shelia.

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Our Mission Statement:Upcoming Events: New Play & Learn Class (18mths-3yrs)!Wednesdays 9:45-10:30am!Extra Open Gym times During Spring Break! More information coming soon! Missed Registration? No Problem!!Ongoing Registration All Year!!Contact Us Today!

Contact Info

Office Hours

Contact Info

For Questions, Contact us by phone or e-mail!

1-847-838-4775

thegymnasticszone_hotmail.com

Office Hours

Monday

Morning: 9:30-10:30am

Evening: 5:00-8:00pm

Tuesday

Morning: 9:30-11:00am

Evening: 4:00-8:00pm

Wednesday

Evening: 4:00-7:00pm

Thursday

Evening: 5:00-8:00pm

Friday

Morning: 9:30-11:00am

Saturday

Morning: 11:00-1:00pm

Sunday

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