Woodson YMCA Gymnastics
Gymnastics classes are perfect for young children because it helps develop strength, coordination, flexibility, balance, cognitive development, and social and emotional learning during children's most important times—while they are growing!
2023 / 2024 Gymnastics
Winter 1
Session: Monday, January 2 - Saturday, January 27
- 4 Week Session
- Member Registration: Thursday, December 7 at 8AM
- Non-Member Registration: Thursday, December 14 at 8AM
- No Classes - Home Meet: January 13
Winter 2
Session: Monday, January 29 - Saturday, March 23
- 8 Week Session
- Member Registration: Thursday, January 11 at 8AM
- Non-Member Registration: Thursday, January 18 at 8AM
- No Classes - Home Meet: January 13
- No Classes Spring Break 3/25-3/31
Jr. Gymnastics
Parent & Child Classes Ages 1+
Toddler | Preschool | Kindergarten
Gymnastics classes are perfect for young children because they help develop strength, coordination, flexibility, balance, cognitive development, and social and emotional learning during children's most important times—while they are growing!
A parent or adult are needed to aid the gymnast during class.
We offer Gymnastics Classes throughout the year.
Jr. Gymnastic Center, Lower Level Wausau Branch
Developmental Gymnastics
Ages 6+ | Co-Ed
Developmental Gymnastics Classes enhances physical development. Providing an outlet for kids to develop skills like strength, flexibility, coordination, balance, and body control, all while laying a strong foundation for a healthy habit of physical fitness throughout a child's lifetime. It can help frame a routine for your child.
Gymnasts will be learning basic skills on vault, balance beam, floor exercise, bars and trampoline.
We offer Gymnastics Classes throughout the year.
Gymnastic Center, Wausau Branch
Whirlers Gymnastics Team
Woodson Y Whirlers Competitive Gymnastics
Levels 2 - 10
Each level focuses on solid basics and skill progressions while developing YMCA core values of respect, responsibility, caring and honesty.
Team building activities are planned throughout the year in addition to competitions. Our competitive team travels to different YMCAs throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Our competitive season concludes with our State meet in March.
A National YMCA Gymnastics Championship is held in June at different locations throughout the United States.
Gymnastic Center, Wausau Branch
Wausau Branch
Former Gymnasts Open Gym
14+
Join us for Open Gym in the Gymnastics Training Center
at the Wausau Branch
A great opportunity for former competitive gymnasts to brush up on your gymnastics skills and a fun way to exercise with staff available to help you learn something new!
Monday & Wednesday Evenings
7:30 - 8:30 PM
Fees Per Open Gym Visit: Members $5 | Non-Members $7
Branch:
Wausau Branch Gymnastics Training Center
If you have questions please contact:
Jackie Buemi, Gymnastics Director
Woodson YMCA Gymnastics
Wausau Branch: 707 N. 3rd St., Wausau, WI, 54403
Jackie Buemi
Gymnastics Director
Jackie has been a gymnastics instructor at the Wausau Branch since 2010. Prior to becoming a gymnastic instructor, she spent several years in competitive trampoline in which she competed in Synchronized Trampoline at the World Age Group Games in Sydney Australia. One of the skills Jackie brings to the YMCA is introducing gymnastics to as many children as possible. Also, she strives to help gymnasts build not only strength, flexibility and balance, but also character, courage and confidence.
Contact Jackie Buemi
Email Here or
Call 715-841-1814
If you want to receive information about upcoming programs please send an email and let me know!
YMCA Gymnastics
What to Wear
Gymnasts do not need a gymnastics leotard, however it is recommended.
- No skirt type dance leotards, the skirt will wrap around the bar and tear
- Gymnasts can wear capris leggings
- T-shirts must be tucked into legging so midriff is covered at all times
- No jeans or pants with metal snaps
- No bare midriffs allowed
- Long hair should be tied back
- No jewelry
General Information
Gymnastics classes and camps are held at the Wausau Branch.
- Gymnastics placement is based on ability and maturity rather than age. Age is used as a guideline.
- Refunds/Credits will not be issued because of inclement weather or personal schedule conflicts.
- The YMCA reserves the right to cancel or combine classes due to low enrollment.
- Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
If you have questions on placement please call Jackie Buemi, Gymnastics Director.