Balance Beam and Parachute

This week we are working on the balance beam. Gymnasts will work on forward, backward, sideways and bear walking on the beam. We will also do leaps and cartwheels over the beam. More advance gymnasts will do these skills ON the beam.

We will also work on cooperation and social skills with the parachute. The gymnasts really love to play cat and mouse, shark attack and to run under the parachute.

Gymnastics provides the opportunity to learn about team work, sportsmanship, fair play and dedication. Because gymnastics is so very difficult to perform, the learning time is long when compared to other sports. The long time required to attain mastery of the fundamental skills requires patience, dedication, perseverance, and planning. Gymnastics helps people learn to work hard for objectives that can take years to achieve. In the modern world of quick-fixes, instant communications and instant entertainment, there needs to be a place for children to develop their character.