Portage Township YMCA

YMCA Gymnastics-Voted #3 in the Region by The Times and Shore Magazine 2010.
THE PORTAGE TOWNSHIP YMCA GYMNASTICS DEPARTMENT NOW OFFERS BIRTHDAY PARTIES!!! Looking for some place fun to have your next birthday party? Celebrate it at the Portage YMCA. We offer two different size packages depending on the number of guests. You will enjoy 75 minutes of supervised gymnastics including use of the Air Trak, and 45 minutes in our enclosed patio area with tables, chairs, snack counter and freezer. You are welcome to bring in food, cake, ice cream, juice and paper products. Book now! Package 1-up to 10 children $60 Package 2-up to 20 children $100 Availability: Saturday 11-1, 1-3, 3-5 Sunday 1-3, 3-5 Packages include above mentioned benefits, treat bags for each child, and a T-shirt for the birthday child. Please contact Janet to book your party of for more information. Please remember rental fee is due at the time of booking.
CONGRATULATIONS The Portage Township YMCA "Sparklers" gymnastics team level 4 took 4th instead of third at their gymnastics meet which they hosted last Saturday, April 24 at the Portage High School East. The level 3 girls also took 4th and the prep optional girls took 3rd. We are so proud of you. The Portage Township YMCA offers gymnastic classes for all levels and ages. For more information regarding gymnastics please contact Janet Grant, at 219-762-YMCA(9622) or at janet@ymcaofportage.org. Pictured are the level 4 girls left to right: top row Sydney Goetschel, Kylee Yoemans, Monica Diaz, Juliette Camacho-Middle Row Emma Kasarda, Allie Gill, Chyna Hawkins-Bottom Row-Kristin Gaffney, Ariana Delgado.
Gymnastics Mission The Portage Township YMCA strives to help participants grow spiritually, mentally and physically, while providing challenging activities for children of all ages under the guidance of caring and well trained staff.
Parent & Tot Gymnastics This class is for tots eighteen months to three years of age and their "fun loving" adult. This class combines coordination skills with gymnastics. Small and large motor development is enhanced with emphasis on hand-eye coordination, balance, and basic gymnastic skills.	at Portage Township YMCA Parent & Tot Gymnastics Wednesday or Friday. - 10:45 - 11:20 a.m. Preschool Scooters Wednesday or Friday - 11:40 a.m.-12:25 p.m. COST: $10.50 for Primary Plus members $15 for Primary/Program members $30 for others Flip, Wiggle, & Roll Tue. and Thu. - 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. COST: $21 for Primary Plus members $30 for Primary/Program members $60 for others
Preschool Scooters This class is designed for children ages three to five. The class focuses on coordination, flexibility, taking turns, following directions and getting along with others.
Flip, Wiggle, & Roll Designed for the preschool age child in a structured setting, this class focuses on learning basic gymnastics skills, taking turns, following directions, and improving coordination.
Beginners This class is for children five and older who have had no prior gymnastics experience. Floor, vault, balance beam and uneven bars are used to teach the basic gymnastics skills.	at Portage Township YMCA (effective June 7, 2010) Beginners Tuesday and Thursday 4:45 - 5:45p.m. Intermediates Tuesday and Thursday 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. Pre-Team Tuesday and Thursday 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. COST: $28 for Primary Plus members $40 for Primary/Program members $80 for others
Intermediates The class is for children five and older with prior gymnastic experience. The benefits mentioned in the beginners class are offered with the addition of more advanced skills on all pieces of equipment.
Pre-Team The class, for girls five years and older who are interested in advancing to our team, requires an invitation from an instructor. This class focuses on utilizing and enhancing the skills used in competition; a routine on vault, bars, balance beam and floor. Periodic team try-outs will be announced to those ready for advancement.
Team - "The Sparklers" (Level 3 and up) "The Sparklers" is the name of the Portage Township YMCA gymnastics team. The team has been successfully competing in Northwest Indiana for over eighteen years. During this time and especially recently, the team has won many team trophies and numerous individual ribbons. Team participation is at the discretion of Head Coach Cathi Srednoselac. Team participation requires a YMCA membership. Anyone interested in trying out for the team, stop in and talk to a team coach.	at Portage High School East Gymnastics Room (Door O) Team — Level 3 and up Sept. and Oct. Level 3 - Tuesday's and Thursday's 5:15-7:00 Level 4 - Mon., Tues., Thurs. 5:15-7:00 Beginning November 1 Level 3 Tues. 5:30-7;30 p.m. Thurs. 5:30-7:00 p.m. COST: $31.50 for Primary Plus members $45 for Primary/Program members YMCA membership is required
The Middle School Team is open to any middle school girl. Middle School Team call outs will be held on Aug. 26 at Portage High School East Door O in the gymnastics room from 5:30-7:00pm. For more information visit the YMCA table at school registration or call Janet Grant at 762-YMCA(9622).
Registration To be registered in the gymnastics program, each child needs to have an information form completed and on file at the YMCA office. Primary/Program YMCA memberships are suggested but not required for Progressive Gymnastics classes: Parent & Tot, Preschool Scooters, Flip, wiggle, & Roll, Beginner, Intermediate, and Pre-Team. Primary/Program YMCA memberships are required for team participants. Annual Primary Membership fees are $70 for all except middle school students who pay $35 due to a matching grant that covers half of the fee. Those who are eligible to receive financial aid will receive a discount. If you have questions about our membership policies, please contact Janet Grant, Membership Coordinator at 762-YMCA(9622). Staff YMCA staff are enthusiastic individuals who are experienced in providing each child with a safe, fun experience. Each staff member is a positive role model, dedicated to meeting the needs of each child in order to provide the best possible gymnastics experience. All are trained in CPR, advanced first aid and universal precautions. Janet Grant, the gymnastics director and Cathi Srednoselac, the head coach, are also Safety Certified, Skill Evaluator Certified and Meet Director Certified. YMCA Gymnastics Staff: Janet Grant, Cathi Srednoselac, Shelley Schmidt, Kelly Rocha, Chelsea Cunningham, Kandi Gutierrez, Norma Maceo, Kylee Yeomans, and Monica Diaz.

PHOTOS

Level 4 - YMCA STATE CHAMPIONS
undefeated season
1st Place at State Meet
Peru, Indiana - December 8, 2007

NW Indiana Level 4 YMCA State Champions: front row; Kate Snyder, Alexis Pena, Hannah Zemlik middle row; Hilary Zemlik, Tabatha Romo, Alyssa Sass, Payton Summers, Bella Camacho back row; Kylee Yeomans, Nikki Leveritt, Cristiana Camacho, Monica Diaz, Erica Gaffney, Sydney Goetschel not pictured; Jackie Cauley

Level 3 - Lakeshore Gymnastics - November 11, 2007

Level 4 - Holiday Meet in South Bend - November 17, 2007

Northwest Indiana YMCA Champions Fall 2007 - Undefeated!

Portage Township YMCA Gymnasts at practice

3rd and 4th Level Gymnasts working out before a meet