A structured, play-based gymnastics class for children ages 18 months to 3 years old alongside a parent.
This class focuses on developing coordination, balance, motor skills, confidence, and social interaction through fun movement activities, obstacle courses,and age-appropriate gymnastics exercises. Children will also be introduced to basic gymnastics apparatus including bars, beam, floor, trampolines, and soft play equipment in a safe, structured, and playful environment alongside a parent or caregiver. The class is designed to build body awareness, listening skills, independence, and a love for movement while creating a positive first experience in gymnastics.
Our Recreational Gymnastics program serves as the foundation of your child’s gymnastics journey or a supplement to other sports. At each level, gymnasts develop flexibility, strength, coordination, and confidence in their abilities and themselves.
Invitational Competitive Program
Our Competitive Girls Gymnastics Program is designed for dedicated athletes who are ready to advance their skills, train at a higher level, and participate in local and regional gymnastics competitions while developing confidence, discipline, and a strong work ethic.
Designed for gymnasts who love to train and are interested in progressing toward competitive gymnastics in a supportive and positive environment. Athletes train across multiple events while building strength, coordination, flexibility, discipline, and foundational gymnastics skills. This program serves as a developmental pathway toward joining a future competition team and participating in local invitational meets.
An intermediate developmental team designed to prepare gymnasts for the Xcel Competition Team program. Athletes refine advanced gymnastics skills, improve strength and flexibility, learn event routines, and build confidence across all apparatus. This program focuses on creating a strong technical foundation, work ethic, and competitive readiness for future Xcel competition opportunities.
The Xcel Team program offers a flexible and supportive competitive gymnastics experience for athletes who want to compete while progressing at their own pace. Gymnasts train and compete on vault, bars, beam, and floor using customized routines designed around their individual strengths and skill levels. The program promotes confidence, discipline, teamwork, and long-term athlete development while allowing for a healthy balance between gymnastics, school, and family life.
Designed for gymnasts who love to train and are interested in progressing toward competitive gymnastics in a supportive and positive environment. Athletes train across multiple events while building strength, coordination, flexibility, discipline, and foundational gymnastics skills. This program serves as a developmental pathway toward joining a future competition team and participating in local invitational meets.
A developmental team program for gymnasts preparing for the Junior Olympic (JO) Competition Team pathway. Athletes focus on building strong fundamentals, learning competitive routines, improving strength and flexibility, and developing the discipline and technical skills required for JO-level gymnastics. This program is designed to prepare dedicated gymnasts for future participation in Junior Olympic competitions.
Competes in USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic (JO) levels and competitive meets. Gymnasts train advanced skills, routines, strength, flexibility, and event technique with the goal of progressing through the JO levels and achieving success at the state, regional, and national levels. The program emphasizes discipline, consistency, teamwork, and long-term athlete development in a competitive team environment.
The main difference between the USA Gymnastics Xcel and Junior Olympic (JO) programs is the structure, intensity, and level of commitment.
The JO Program is more traditional, structured, and highly competitive. Gymnasts progress through Levels 1–10 with strict skill requirements and, in the compulsory levels, every gymnast performs the exact same routines. JO typically requires more training hours, higher technical standards, and is designed for athletes pursuing advanced competitive gymnastics, college gymnastics, or elite-level development.
The Xcel Program is designed to be more flexible and athlete-friendly. Gymnasts still compete on vault, bars, beam, and floor, but routines are customized to the athlete’s strengths and skill level. Xcel generally allows for fewer training hours and a more balanced schedule while still providing a competitive team experience.
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Both programs help athletes build strength, discipline, confidence, and competitive gymnastics skills
Delano Athletica’s Boys Gymnastics focuses on developing explosive athletic movement through progressive tumbling instruction.
Athletes learn skills such as rolls, handstands, cartwheels, round-offs, walkovers, handsprings, flips, and advanced tumbling combinations in a high-energy and supportive environment. The program is designed to improve body control, athletic performance, and confidence while creating a fun introduction to gymnastics-based movement for boys of all skill levels.
All Ages Welcome Open Gym gives athletes the opportunity to practice skills, build confidence, and stay active in a supervised gymnastics environment.
Open Gym at Delano Athletica offers flexible access to our facility without the need for a membership. Guests can purchase Open Gym time in convenient 1-hour, 2-hour, or 3-hour sessions, making it easy to fit fitness and recreation into any schedule. Whether you’re looking to work out, practice skills, or enjoy the facility at your own pace, Open Gym provides a flexible and affordable option for everyone. As an added benefit, if your child’s class was not held due to a holiday closure, you will receive one free hour of Open Gym to make up for the missed class time.
Find answers to common questions about classes, memberships, schedules, and what to expect at Delano Athletica
Delano Athletica offers programs for children starting as young as 18 months old through teens and advanced competitive athletes. We have age-appropriate classes designed to help every child learn, grow, and build confidence.
Not at all. We welcome beginners through advanced athletes. Our coaches create a supportive environment where students can safely learn at their own pace.
Students should wear comfortable athletic clothing they can move freely in. Leotards are recommended for girls, while boys can wear athletic shorts and a fitted shirt. Please avoid clothing with zippers or buttons.
Yes! Parents are welcome to watch designated classes from our viewing area and see their child’s progress and confidence grow each week.
Gymnastics helps develop strength, coordination, flexibility, balance, discipline, confidence, focus, and body awareness — skills that benefit children both inside and outside the gym.
Yes. Delano Athletica offers both recreational and competitive team programs, including Xcel Team and Junior Olympic Team pathways for athletes interested in advancing their skills.
Getting started is easy. Simply fill out our form to try a free class and our team will be in contact with you to help place your child in the best program based on their age and experience level.
