CARA Competitive Team Classes
Requirements:
CARA Competitive Team
Junior Olympic Gymnastics and Tiny Tots and Tumblers are members of CPRA (Colorado Parks and Recreation Association), this membership enabled us to become members of CARA (Colorado Association for Recreational Athletics). Our gym supports a CARA gymnastics team, which allows us the opportunity to showcase our students’ talents at gymnastics competitions over the summer months.
- Child must be 7 years of age to be eligible to compete
- Child must meet skill requirements to participate on any team
CARA Competitive Team
Junior Olympic Gymnastics and Tiny Tots and Tumblers are members of CPRA (Colorado Parks and Recreation Association), this membership enabled us to become members of CARA (Colorado Association for Recreational Athletics). Our gym supports a CARA gymnastics team, which allows us the opportunity to showcase our students’ talents at gymnastics competitions over the summer months.
A special thanks to JWeber Studios @ www.jweberstudio.com
A special thanks to JWeber Studios @ www.jweberstudio.com
What is CARA Gymnastics?
CARA (Colorado Association for Recreational Athletics) is an organization that allows gyms the opportunity to compete in recreational sports such as gymnastics. Recreational gymnastics differs from USAG gymnastics in that our upper level optional gymnasts follow the CHSAA (Colorado High School Activities Association) guidelines, the number of hours allowed for practice is monitored, the atmosphere is fun and inviting for all and placement of gymnasts is done to ensure comfortable challenges for each child. CARA gymnastics has levels to advance to, starting with compulsory 4, to compulsory 5, and on to optional 1-5. The competitive season for CARA gymnastics starts in April and continues through July. If the gymnast qualifies, the Regional and State meets are held at the end July. There are only 4 to 6 competitions total and they are all held on the Friday's and/or Saturday's.
CARA (Colorado Association for Recreational Athletics) is an organization that allows gyms the opportunity to compete in recreational sports such as gymnastics. Recreational gymnastics differs from USAG gymnastics in that our upper level optional gymnasts follow the CHSAA (Colorado High School Activities Association) guidelines, the number of hours allowed for practice is monitored, the atmosphere is fun and inviting for all and placement of gymnasts is done to ensure comfortable challenges for each child. CARA gymnastics has levels to advance to, starting with compulsory 4, to compulsory 5, and on to optional 1-5. The competitive season for CARA gymnastics starts in April and continues through July. If the gymnast qualifies, the Regional and State meets are held at the end July. There are only 4 to 6 competitions total and they are all held on the Friday's and/or Saturday's.
What is the Commitment?
Junior Olympic Gymnastics invites anyone who meets the skill requirements and has the will to participate to try out for team. In order for the children to learn the routines and advance through the skills, CARA recommends, minimally, a full year of practice prior to competing. Remember children must be 7 in order to be eligible to compete. Being part of a recreational competitive team still allows families the flexibility to enjoy the sport while giving the student an opportunity to experience competition. If you needed to take a month off for vacations, or other reasons, we understand and you will not be charged for that month, however the student is encouraged to return to practice as soon as possible to aid in progression.
Junior Olympic Gymnastics invites anyone who meets the skill requirements and has the will to participate to try out for team. In order for the children to learn the routines and advance through the skills, CARA recommends, minimally, a full year of practice prior to competing. Remember children must be 7 in order to be eligible to compete. Being part of a recreational competitive team still allows families the flexibility to enjoy the sport while giving the student an opportunity to experience competition. If you needed to take a month off for vacations, or other reasons, we understand and you will not be charged for that month, however the student is encouraged to return to practice as soon as possible to aid in progression.
A special thanks to JWeber Studios @ www.jweberstudio.com
What Does Team Mean for Your Child?
Depending upon your child’s age and skill level, your child will come to the prospective practices. This will be intensive training and conditioning so consistent attendance is Very strongly recommended. You will enjoy watching your child progress through skills and routines throughout the year.
Depending upon your child’s age and skill level, your child will come to the prospective practices. This will be intensive training and conditioning so consistent attendance is Very strongly recommended. You will enjoy watching your child progress through skills and routines throughout the year.
How Do I Get Started?
Make sure your child meets the age requirement, and then ask one of the instructors to assess your child for placement. Your child may be placed in a recreational group, 'hot shots' class, pre-team, or on team. After placement, your child will begin practice in their level and will begin their training towards becoming a successful competitive gymnast!
Make sure your child meets the age requirement, and then ask one of the instructors to assess your child for placement. Your child may be placed in a recreational group, 'hot shots' class, pre-team, or on team. After placement, your child will begin practice in their level and will begin their training towards becoming a successful competitive gymnast!