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Beams & Handsprings, Now for Adults (The New York Sun)
Beams & Handsprings, Now for Adults (The New York Sun) When one thinks of gymnastics, one often thinks of youth - wee toddlers rolling and performing cartwheels on soft mats, adolescent girls whirling through the air above impossibly thin beams, and fresh-faced teenage boys walking upon their hands with the ease of strolling through Central Park. But for those in their 20s, 30s, 40s - or even 50s - it may be time to fulfill a long-buried dream of ... Publish Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 08:59:19 GMT Read more...
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[quote]Despite the growing number of universities across the country dropping their gymnastics programs due to a lack of funding or interest, gymnastics classes geared toward adults are more popular than ever in New York City. Most of these classes start by emphasizing the fundamentals.[/quote] That's good - one club in the area here said they don't offer classes to adults because of insurance reasons. Maybe it's also lack of coaches with coaching experience? Harder for the clubs to have a teenager teaching the adults like they have for the preschool beginners. [quote]Jeremy Weatherspoon, 23, a professional dancer with Eclectic Dance Theater, has been coming to the Chelsea Piers gymnastics class "every now and then" for about two years. "Chelsea Piers has the best facility for the amount of money that you are paying," he told The New York Sun. It's a "really good environment with knowledgeable instructors." But others, such as Ethan Baldwin, a 23-year-old technician at an Apple computer store, say the $27-a-class price tag is a bit hefty. "And the locker rooms are kind of sketchy," Mr. Baldwin added. Still, he said, "the instructors were great and very skilled at catering to a large group of adults at varying skill levels."[/quote] http://www.nysun.com/article/73016 The article goes through some clubs in the NY area offering gymnastics classes to adults, prices range from $20-$30 for one 1.5 hour class. Seems so high! The children's classes cost less, and are smaller classes, and they actually get coaching attention. Agree with Ethan!
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[quote=fhu][quote]But others, such as Ethan Baldwin, a 23-year-old technician at an Apple computer store, say the $27-a-class price tag is a bit hefty. "And the locker rooms are kind of sketchy," Mr. Baldwin added. Still, he said, "the instructors were great and very skilled at catering to a large group of adults at varying skill levels."[/quote] The article goes through some clubs in the NY area offering gymnastics classes to adults, prices range from $20-$30 for one 1.5 hour class. Seems so high! The children's classes cost less, and are smaller classes, and they actually get coaching attention. Agree with Ethan![/quote] It's NY, so maybe it's higher fees there in general? Other places probably average around $15/1.5 hour class.
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For the clubs that don't have adult classes and don't allow those over 18 to join their regular classes, then what do they do when a gymnast in their classes turns 18 & older - tell them to go to another club? What if it's in the middle of their competitive season? Elite gymnasts are over 18 now a lot of the times now, as you have to be 16 to go to the Olympics, so it would make sense then to choose a club that does accept all ages then, if the club's insurance is so strict. Especially for the guys that have been over 18 in the more competitive levels for a long time and are known to peak at an older age than the girls.
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[quote=pressio]For the clubs that don't have adult classes and don't allow those over 18 to join their regular classes, then what do they do when a gymnast in their classes turns 18 & older - tell them to go to another club? What if it's in the middle of their competitive season? Elite gymnasts are over 18 now a lot of the times now, as you have to be 16 to go to the Olympics, so it would make sense then to choose a club that does accept all ages then, if the club's insurance is so strict. Especially for the guys that have been over 18 in the more competitive levels for a long time and are known to peak at an older age than the girls.[/quote] I think for the elite gymnasts the club owners/management make 'exceptions' somehow. For example, Amy Chow's gymnastics club West Valley Gymnastics doesn't offer service to those 18 and over, but Amy Chow was there when she was over 18, and is featured on their club website too. West Valley gym is one of the clubs Carly Patterson recently went to to promote the upcoming gymnastics events: http://www.gymchat.com/messageboards/viewtopic.php?t=29843 (photo with Carly there)
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From adult classes to team after break from gym: [quote]At 38 years old, Mrs. Wise of Davidsonville, has managed to tumble, balance and flip her way into the regional competition in Charleston, W.Va., after placing seventh all-around in the 15 and older age group at the Maryland state finals last weekend in Columbia. The regional championship in May will draw gymnasts from six states in the mid-Atlantic area. Mrs. Wise is the oldest gymnast on the Level 8 team at Rebounders Gym in Timonium, but she said has developed a bond with her teammates despite the fact that the oldest other girl is a high school senior.[/quote] more at: "Who said competitive gym is just for kids?!" http://www.gymchat.com/messageboards/viewtopic.php?p=38414#38414
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