Recreational Sports to host gymnastics open house Jan. 26

From: Recreational Sports

The Department of Recreational Sports will host the third annual Gymnastics Open House on Jan. 26 along with local sponsor Hethwood Market. The event is free and open to children of all experience levels.

Recreational Sports Gymnastics Supervisor Emily Tatman says, ?The open house is a fun opportunity for kids to check out the sport of gymnastics. And it is a free, fun-filled morning of activities.?

The lessons will be held at War Memorial Hall in the Gymnastics Room on the first floor and will feature three sessions.

• Session I is the Tumble Tots session and is the perfect motor-skill building class for 2-and 3-year-olds. Mats, beams, trampolines, and obstacles are used to help with little ones? coordination. Check-in starts at 10 a.m., and session runs 10:15 to 10:45 a.m.
• Session II is the Tumble Foundation session and is designed for children ages 4 to 6. The goal is to improve flexibility, balance, and overall coordination. The basics of gymnastics will be taught using floor, vault, bars, beam, and trampoline. Check-in starts at 11 a.m., and session runs 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
• Session III will include the Tumble Basics and Tumble Advanced classes. Tumble Basics is designed for those ?and older, including intermediate gymnasts. The foundations of gymnastics will be built upon. Tumble Advanced represents students who have surpassed the intermediate level. Strength and proper technique are the goals for this session. Check-in starts at noon, and sessions run 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.

Pre-registration is required and is available online. Pre-registration is open until sessions are filled, so early registration is encouraged. Parents are requested to stay for the duration of their child?s participation. Parents of children in the Session I Tumble Tots class must stay for the duration of the lesson.

Marlene Loudon of Blacksburg, Va., had much to say about her daughter?s experience last year. ?My daughter, Kelly, had so much fun last year. The instructors were so kind and gentle with all the children and I signed her up for lessons the next day.?

The overall focus of the third annual Gymnastics Open House is to inform families in the community about the instructional classes that Recreational Sports offers in a fun and interactive way. Sponsor Hethwood Market will also be providing complimentary snacks and samples for all participants and their parents.

Virginia Tech Recreational Sports joins in partnership with the university to enhance the quality of life for all students, faculty, staff, their families and the community by providing recreational fitness opportunities throughout the year. The Department of Recreational Sports is a part of the Virginia Tech Division of Student Affairs, which encompasses departments dedicated to providing a rich co-curricular experience and essential student services. Virtually every aspect of a student?s life outside the classroom is represented through the division?s departments.

For more information on all Recreational Sports events and programs, email the Recreational Sports? main office or call 540-231-6856.

Written by Rachel Saenz, of Sterling, Va., a junior studying multimedia journalism.

Source: http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/notices/011413-recsports-gymnasticsopenhouse.html

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