Wilmette Gymnastics
Supervisor and Head Gymnastics Coach: Jim Scully
Head Boys' Team Coach: Dick Kaziny
Girls' Team Coaches: Debbie Hugelier, Jennifer Pistorius, Mike Kharpak, and Kathy Nitch.
Gymnastics Instructors: Judith Tedeschi, Laura Krohm, Larene O’Connell, Karen Ott, Robin Pierson, Rick Nixon, Kelly Purdy, Alison Kool, Jennifer Pistorious, Jessica Scully, Jill Roberts and Tom Malewicke, Paula Crisan, Laurel Weiss & Margaret Kohler.
The Wilmette Park District has one of the finest gymnastics facilities in Illinois. A 10,000+ square foot, state-of-the-art gymnasium is located at the Community Recreation Center. In addition to the standard Olympic events for men and women, the gymnastics program features an enlarged pit area and two in-ground trampolines that allow beginning through advanced students to train in the safest possible manner. The gym also features a padded and carpeted area for preschool children ages 1 to 5 years. Located near the pit and trampolines, this area is filled with colorful octagons and pie-shaped mats for play. The gym has a glass-enclosed viewing and changing area so parents and friends can easily see the children during class.
What's in a gymnastics class? In addition to training on various pieces of equipment, all classes will include:
- Flexibility and stretching exercises
- A tumbling segment
- A trampoline segment
- Pit training
- Conditioning exercises
All children are encouraged to try each activity and to progress at their own individual pace.
Check out our Summer Gymnastics Camp and Late Summer Beat the Heat classes! Call 847-256-9686 for more information or check the Leisure Time Guide online at www.wilmettepark.org. For more team information and gymnastics news visit www.wilmettegymnastics.com
Special Events
Out of town guests? Girls scout or cub scout activities? Family gathering? School field trip? Call Jim Scully at 847-256-9695 to set up a gymnastics lesson or lessons for your group. Lessons are also available for ice skaters and cheer leaders. And while you’re calling, ask about our party rooms.
Jumpin' Gymnastics Jamboree!
For birthdays or other special events, how about a gymnastics lesson for your group? The Wilmette Park District gymnastics staff will take a group of children ages 4 and up through a one-hour class which includes activities on bars, beams, rings and the ever-popular foam-filled pit. All activities are geared toward the ages and abilities of your children, so that everyone has a fantastic, safe time. In addition, a room is available for one hour following gymnastics for the party celebration. Call Jim Scully at 847/256-9695 for Gymnastic Birthday Party information.
Gymnastics Classes
Moms/Dads/Tots Gymnastics
Moms and/or Dads, with the help of instructors, assist children in the development of physical skills including flexibility, body awareness and strength. Tots must have reached the walking stage before enrollment. Age 1-2.
Preschool Rambling Tots Gymnastics
The Wilmette Park District's gymnastics staff emphasizes self-confidence rather than competition. Tots are encouraged to develop new physical skills while gaining strength, flexibility and muscular coordination. Students should wear shorts or warm-ups to class.All children will be grouped according to age and ability. Age 3 & Age 4-6 including K (Children must be 4 years old at the start of the program. Kindergarten age children should enroll in these classes.)
Recreational Gymnastics
The Gymnastics staff teaches fundamental gymnastics for all Olympic events. Students progress at their own pace and are grouped according to age and ability. Girls Grade 1-2; Grade 3-4 & Grade 5-8. We also have classes for Boys Grade 1-2 & Boys Grade 3-8.
Advanced Girls' Gymnastics
Permission required from gymnastics staff before registration
These classes are for serious students who want to compete on a gymnastics squad. Workouts are run in the same manner as practice sessions for the Aerials, the Wilmette Park District's gymnastics team. Grade 3-8.
Team Gymnastics
The Wilmette Park District boasts one of the finest gymnastic team programs in the state, having produced many state- and national-level gymnasts over the years. The Wilmette Gymnastics Team competes in USA Gymnastics competitions across Illinois. Many top local high school gymnasts also train at Wilmette. Call Girls' Coach Jim Scully at 847/256-9695 or Boys' Coach Dick Kaziny at 847/256-9621 for more information. Age 10-18.
A Message to Parents About Age Requirements and Siblings:
For all programs, age requirements will be as of the date of the first class, unless otherwise specified. Please do not request to have your child put in a class he/she does not belong in. All age requirements are set to benefit the children and make instruction more consistent for the program leaders. In some instances, the requirements have been set for the child's safety.
Also, due to insurance regulations, siblings may not be on the floor during class. We invite the children to sit at our “Table of Champions” where we have magazines, crayons and coloring books for them to enjoy. Thank you for your cooperation.
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