Portage Township YMCA


Gymnastics Mission The Portage Township YMCA strives to help participants grow spiritually, mentally and physically, while providing challenging activities for children of all ages under the guidance of caring and well trained staff.
Parent & Tot Gymnastics This class is for tots eighteen months to three years of age and their "fun loving" adult. This class combines coordination skills with gymnastics. Small and large motor development is enhanced with emphasis on hand-eye coordination, balance, and basic gymnastic skills.	at Portage Township YMCA Fall Schedule Parent & Tot Gymnastics Mon. or Wed. - 10:45 - 11:20 a.m. or Preschool Scooters Mon. or Wed. - 11:40 a.m.-12:25 p.m. or COST: $10.50 for Primary Plus members $15 for Primary/Program members $30 for others
Preschool Scooters This class is designed for children ages three to five. The class focuses on coordination, flexibility, taking turns, following directions and getting along with others.
Beginners This class is for children five and older who have had no prior gymnastics experience. Floor, vault, balance beam and uneven bars are used to teach the basic gymnastics skills.	Fall Schedule at Willowcreek Middle School Beginners Tuesday and Thursday 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.. Intermediates Tuesday and Thursday 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. COST: $28 for Primary Plus members $40 for Primary/Program members $80 for others
Intermediates The class is for children five and older with prior gymnastic experience. The benefits mentioned in the beginners class are offered with the addition of more advanced skills on all pieces of equipment.
Team - "The Sparklers" (Level 3 and up) "The Sparklers" is the name of the Portage Township YMCA gymnastics team. The team has been successfully competing in Northwest Indiana for over eighteen years. During this time and especially recently, the team has won many team trophies and numerous individual ribbons. Team participation is at the discretion of Head Coach Cathi Srednoselac. Team participation requires a YMCA membership. Anyone interested in trying out for the team, stop in and talk to a team coach.	Fall Schedule at Portage High School East Gymnastics Room (Door O) Team — Level 3 9/2 - 10/31 T & Th 5:15 - 7:00 p.m. 11/3 (tentative) T 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Th 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Team — Level 4 and up 9/2 - 10/31 M, T, & Th 5:15 - 7:00 p.m. 11/3 (tentative) M & W 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Th 5:15 - 6:45 p.m. COST: $35 for Primary Plus members $50 for Primary/Program members YMCA membership is required
Registration To be registered in the gymnastics program, each child needs to have an information form completed and on file at the YMCA office. Primary/Program YMCA memberships are suggested but not required for Progressive Gymnastics classes: Parent & Tot, Preschool Scooters, Beginners and Intermediates. Primary/Program YMCA memberships are required for team participants. Annual Primary Membership fees are $64 for all except middle school students who pay $32 due to a matching grant that covers half of the fee. Those who are eligible to receive financial aid will receive a discount. If you have questions about our membership policies, please contact Janet Grant, Membership Coordinator at 762-YMCA(9622). Staff YMCA staff are enthusiastic individuals who are experienced in providing each child with a safe, fun experience. Each staff member is a positive role model, dedicated to meeting the needs of each child in order to provide the best possible gymnastics experience. All are trained in CPR, advanced first aid and universal precautions. Janet Grant, the gymnastics director and Cathi Srednoselac, the head coach, are also Safety Certified, Skill Evaluator Certified and Meet Director Certified. YMCA Gymnastics Staff: Janet Grant, Cathi Srednoselac, Shelley Schmidt, Trisha Goetschel, Nikki Leveritt, Kylee Yeomans, Rikki Cavanaugh, Ashley Sandlin, and Amanda Alasauskas.

PHOTOS
Level 4 - YMCA STATE CHAMPIONS undefeated season 1st Place at State Meet Peru, Indiana - December 8, 2007 NW Indiana Level 4 YMCA State Champions: front row; Kate Snyder, Alexis Pena, Hannah Zemlik middle row; Hilary Zemlik, Tabatha Romo, Alyssa Sass, Payton Summers, Bella Camacho back row; Kylee Yeomans, Nikki Leveritt, Cristiana Camacho, Monica Diaz, Erica Gaffney, Sydney Goetschel not pictured; Jackie Cauley
Level 3 - Lakeshore Gymnastics - November 11, 2007
Level 4 - Holiday Meet in South Bend - November 17, 2007 Northwest Indiana YMCA Champions Fall 2007 - Undefeated!

Back - Tabatha Bella Middle - Nicolette Front - Cristiana Tara Kylee Hilary	Back - Hilary Nicolette Bella Tabatha Nikki Tara Front - Hannah Cristiana Savannah Sydney
Portage Township YMCA Gymnasts at practice
3rd and 4th Level Gymnasts working out before a meet