How
can I buy gymnastic equipment?
-You can look at
the equipment website page for gymnastics equipment.
You can also call (916) 354-4020
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How
many times a week should my child be taking Gymnastics?
-You can take 1,2, or
3 classes. We recommend taking more than one class to get
the most out of your gymnastics experience. And you
receive a discount on additional classes!
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What
will my child be doing in a Parent Participation Gymnastics Class?
-In our Parent
Participation Class (age walking to 3), we emphasize gross motor
development, like jumping, rolling, balancing, rhythms, hanging,
and much more. Parent and child get the opportunity to
explore Byers' 'Fun' Room, 'Rainbow' Room, Trampoline, Tumbl
Trak, and Giant Foam pit. The Parent Participation classes
are 50 minutes long.
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What
activities will my child be doing in a Tot Class?
-In our Tot classes,
children age 3 learn,
running, jumping, hopping, swinging, rolling, cartwheeling, and
balancing using the Floor, Balance Beams, Bars, Vault, and
Trampoline. All of these apparatus are scaled down to a
smaller size. In this class, children also learn to work
independently and how to follow directions, which is very
beneficial for starting school. The Tot classes are 50
minutes long.
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What
activities will my child be doing in a Kinder 1 Class?
-In our Kinder 1
classes, children ages 4 & 5 work on running, jumping, throwing,
& hopping, along with other gymnastic activities such as walking
across balance beams and swinging on the bars. They will
also be learning how to do rolls, cartwheels, and handstands on
the floor. This class also provides children with the
opportunity to work independently, follow directions, and
practice good listening skills. The Kinder Gym 1 classes
are 1 hour long.
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What
activities will my child be doing in a Girls Basic 1 Class?
-In our Girls Basic 1
program, girls age 6+ explore the foundation of gymnastics.
This includes learning how to do rolls, handstands, cartwheels,
bridges, and dance elements such as leaps and chasses on the
floor. They will learn coordination through walking,
jumping, and hopping on the balance beams. They will gain
arm strength by swinging and circling on the bars. And
they will also gain speed and power by learning proper running
and jumping on the vault. The Girls Basic 1 classes are 1
hour long.
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What
if you are not interested in joining a Competitive Gymnastics
Team?
-At Byers Gymnastics Centers we also offer classes in:
1. Cheerleading- Girls work on Round
offs, Flip flops, Back and Front flips, Jumps on the trampoline
for cheerleading, and overall flexibility & strength.
These classes only work on floor and trampolines.
2. Exhibition Teams- If your daughter has
the skills to go onto a Competitive Team, but is not interested in
that part of gymnastics, we offer a non-competitive Team that only
performs exhibitions. We have performed at Oakland A's
Games, California State Fair, and local schools and carnivals.
If you are interested in more information, please call the office
at you Byers location.
3. Teen Classes- If your daughter is
interested in taking gymnastics, but you want a class that has
girls closer to her age, then the Byers Teen class might be what
you are looking for. You do not need any prior gymnastic
experience to join this class and unlike the cheerleading class,
you get to do all of the gymnastic events: Vault, Bars, Beams,
Floor, and Trampoline.
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Do
you offer camps for kids?
-Yes! We offer Summer and Winter Camps. These camps are
filled with amazing fun! Our Summer Camps are usually held during
the months of June, July, and the beginning of August. Our Winter Camps
are usually held the last week of December. Byers' Camps are
filled with great sport activities, crafts, fun, and laughter.
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Do
you offer Birthday Parties at your facility?
-Yes!
Byers Birthday Party Info
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What activities will my child be doing in a Boys Basic 1 Class?
-In our Boys Basic 1 program, girls age 6+ explore the foundation
of gymnastics. This includes learning how to do
rolls, handstands, cartwheels, bridges, and fundamental elements
on the pommel horse, high bar, and rings. The Boys Basic 1
classes are 1 hour long.
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I
need directions to your Gym. Do you have any maps?
-Yes! Maps
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When
do I pay my bill?
-Your bill is due by the 1st of every month and is considered
late after the 7th. A $10.00 late fee will be added to
your bill if you are late on your payment.
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What
are make-ups?
-If you miss your regularly scheduled gymnastic class, you can
call the office to schedule a class at a different time to make-up
for the one you missed. Please let the office know in
advance if you will be missing a class.
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Can
I bring a friend to my gymnastics class?
-You can bring a friend to take a free trial class. As long
as you are in a beginning level class and there is enough room,
you can bring a friend to take the class with you. We do
recommend that your friend tries a class at the day and time that
she/ he plans to stay in so he/ she can meet the instructor that
they will have.
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Is
your gymnastics program go all year long?
-Yes! Unlike some Soccer and Swimming leagues that just last
through the summer, Byers Gymnastics is a year round activity.
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If
we decide to take a leave of absence, can we re-enroll when we
want to come back?
-Definitely! If you decide to take a leave of absence, just
give the office a 30 day written notice. If you come back within a year of
paying your insurance and registration, that fee will be wavered.
However, we don't hold spots in our classes, so come back as soon
as you can!
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What
is a Brag Card?
-Brag Cards are certificates showing what skills each child can do
and skills that they still need to work on before they can move
up to the next level. Brag Cards are passed out every
April, August, and December.
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If
my children are not on Team, do they get to participate in the
Summer Olympics?
-Byers Summer Olympics is actually not just for the competitive
team, but is set up for all levels at Byers Gymnastics Center.
Each child learns a routine on 4 events (i.e. Vault, Bars, Balance Beam and
Floor). They practice these routines for a couple of weeks
and then each child is given a chance to show them off at Byers
Summer Olympics during regular class time. Each child
receives a Gold Medal!
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What
are the Winter Presentations?
-The Winter Presentations are very similar to the Byers Summer
Olympics. Except that each child learns a group routine on one
event. They then practice these routines for a couple of
weeks and then show them off at the Winter Presentations, where
each child receives a blue ribbon and a candy cane.
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When
are you closed?
-The following dates are typical closure days:
March (one day) (Teacher in service day)
May (Memorial Day)
July 4 (Independence Day)
August (usually 3rd Saturday) (Coaches at Congress)
September (Labor Day)
October 31 @5:30 (Halloween)
November (Thursday and Friday) (Thanksgiving)
December (usually the last 2 weeks) (Winter Holidays)
See front office for exact dates.
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When
the Gym is closed, do you give make-ups?
-Classes are set-up on a 48 classes per year basis, so that is why
we don't give make-ups when the Gym is closed.
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