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Youth Mighty-Mite Basketball
This is a co-ed league comprised of children in the 1st and 2nd grades. Games will be played on Saturdays at the Burlington Y. Score will not be kept. Rules will be adjusted to make it fun and exciting for the kids while they are learning to play basketball as a team. Each player will receive a t-shirt.
Registration: October 3-December 5
League Dates: January 14-February 18
Fee: Members $20 Community $40
Click here to print off a program evaluation form.
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Private Cheerleading Lessons
Private and semi private lessons are available. Skills developed are: Cheerleading jumps, conditioning, proper arm technique and gymnastic tumbling skills. Sold in lots of six.School Day Out CHEER CAMP!
No school? No problem! The Burlington Y will be holding a one day cheer camp during a scheduled school in-service day. Participants will learn how to stunt, cheer, chant, jump and arm technique in addition to basic tumbling and pom routine. Cheerleaders will need to bring a sack lunch and water bottle. The recommended attire is ponytail, shorts, tank top and CLEAN tennis shoes. No sandals or jeans, please. Space is limited!
Registration: January 9-February 16
Date: Monday, February 20
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Grades: K-4th
Fee: Members $16 Community $28
All Star Cheerleading Placements
Thursday, April 19
11 & younger 4:30-6pm
12 & older 6:30-8:00pm
*Age as of Aug. 31, 2012
All paperwork must be read, filled out and returned by the day of placements. Be prepared to commit to the program by this date! THERE IS NO FEE FOR PLACEMENTS!
*Paperwork will be available online at www.burlingtony.org or at the Y front desk by March 1.
Y-Cheer
Calling all cheerleaders! Come take part in the Y Cheer coed cheerleading program. Throughout this 5-week course, you will learn cheerleading basics along with a fun pom routine, cheers, jumps and some stunts. All participants will receive a t-shirt. *SPACE IS LIMITED*
Registration: January 25-February 25
Session Dates: March 3-March 31
Day/Time: Saturdays, 10:00-10:45am
Age Groups: 4 years-2nd Grade
Fee: Members $30 Community $45
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Click here to print off a program evaluation form.
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2011-2012 Coed Dance and Tumbling Program
Dance classes are weekly with holiday breaks. Tuition is due at the first class of the month. At the end of the nine month session, students may per- form in a dance production. This is optional and any student wishing not to perform will still benefit from classes
Class Descriptions:
3 yr olds (30 minutes) - Combination of tap and tumbling. Rhythmic exercises and basic tap technique and terminology are instructed. Tumbling includes beginner skills and stretching and strengthening exercises.
4-7 yr olds (45 minutes) - Combination of tap, ballet, and tumbling. A progression system is used. Ballet barre and centre are introduced.
8 and up (90 minutes) - Combination of tap, ballet, jazz and tumbling.
Tap A graded tap system is used. This level progresses students into more advanced skills.
Ballet - Cechetti and French systems are taught with an emphasis on preparation for pointe work(Age 12).
Tumbling - Tumbling - Skills taught from beginner to advanced levels.
Jazz - Age appropriate music is used. Ballet technique is incorporated for roper execution of movement. Classical jazz and hip hop styles are instructed.
Dance Fees (Per Month)
3 Years (30 min.) 4-7 Years (45 min.) 8 and up (90 min.) 1/2 hr. semi-private 1/2 hr. private Adult Tap (30 min.)
*Private and semi private lessons must take a group lesson also.
Instructors: Shari Bartlett, Martha Butler, and assistants. Shari is a certified dance instructor through Dance Masters of America and is a member of the Professional Dance Teachers Association. Martha is certified through Dance Masters of America and Chicago National Association of Dance Masters.
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Winter I-Jan. 2-Feb. 18
Winter II-Feb. 27-April 14
30 min. 45 min. 1 hour
A 10 late fee will be added for any registrations after the session registration dates.
WATCH WEEK is held the last week of each session. This is the only time parents/guardians are allowed in the gymnastics area. This enhances students’ attention spans and allows for optimum practice time.
* Substitute instructor may occasionally be used during session.
* Please Note: Some classes may be combined or cancelled if enrollment is low.
REFUND REQUESTS must be made 48 hours before the first class starts, unless requests are accompanied by a written medical excuse. Refunds will not be granted after the first day of class unless it is a medical excuse.
Gymnastics Department
Kara Jameson has been coaching gymnastics at the Burlington Y since 2000 and has over 15 years experience working with cheerleaders throughout Iowa. Current certifications include: AACCA Safety Certification (American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators), USASF Credentialing (U.S. All Star Federation) in All Star Cheerleading Levels 1-3, National Council of Spirit Safety and Education in Cheer and Dance Coaching Principles and Ethics and Coaching Cheer Fundamentals, YMCA of the USA Gymnastic Instructor, Gymnastic Administrator, First Aid and CPR.
Tasha Pricket has been the Y's Team and Pre-Team Coach for the past 16 years. She holds safety certification through USA Gymnastics, is a USA Gymnastics Pro-Member, YMCA Gymnastic Instructor and has both First Aid and CPR.
Gymnastic Class Descriptions
Tumble Buddies
Have fun with your toddler (18 mo - 3 yrs) in a parent-child class! This class is designed for the very young gymnast who still requires a guardian to accompany him or her out on the floor. Children will begin learning motor coordination, balance and socialization skills. Parents/ Guardians will learn to spot their gymnast on various beginning skills and will be able to play freely during a portion of the class. Must be able to walk or run. 45 min.
Tumble Tot’s: This class for 3 year olds introduces listening skills, body positioning, movement skills and basic tumbling skills. 30 min.
Tumble Cubs: For students 4 years. Skills performed: Incline forward and straddle roll, L-hang on bars, knee scale, V-sit on beam, and squat off vault. 30 min.
Tumble Bears: For students 5 years. Skills performed: start cartwheel, backbend, hang on uneven bars, bunny hop on beam, and squat on vault. 30 min.
Rollers: For students 6 years & above. Skills performed: cartwheel, front/backrolls, start Releve’ walks on beam, mounts and dismounts on uneven bars, and tuck jump off vault. 45 min.
Turners/Swingers: For students who have passed Rollers. Skills performed: cartwheel, start round-off, pivot turn and squat turn on beam, start back hip pullover on uneven bars and vault prep. 45 min.
Tumblers/Springers: For students who have passed Turners. Skills performed: start front handspring and dive cartwheel, start forward roll on balance beam, start cast, backhip circle, start front handspring on vault. 45 min.
Springers/Flyers: For students who have passed Tumblers. Skills performed: start standing back handspring, start cartwheel on beam, start front hip circle on uneven bars, and start handspring on vault. 45 min.
Boys Tumbling (ages 5 & up): This class will focus strictly on floor elements and strength moves. Some examples of skills performed include forward and backward rolls, backbends, cartwheels and round-offs. 30 min.
Recreation Pre-Team
This program is taught by our Competitive Coach and participants must be evaluated first in order to attend. Girls need to have prior experience in gymnastics through our classes on all apparatuses. Great class for those who LOVE gymnastics and one hour just isn’t enough!! Recreational and Competitive Pre-Team Handbook
Gymnastics Winter I & II Program Schedule
Class Monday Tuesday Thursday Tumble Buddies
9:00-9:45 am Tumble Tots
6:30-7:00 pm
5:00-5:30 pm
10:00-10:30 am
Tumble Cubs 6:30-7:00 pm
5:00-5:30 pm
10:00-10:30 am
Tumble Bears 6:30-7:00 pm
5:00-5:30 pm
10:00-10:30 am
Rollers 6:30-7:15 pm
5:00-5:45 pm
10:00-10:45 am
Turners 6:30-7:15 pm 5:00-5:45 pm
4:55-5:40 pm 10:00-10:45 am
Tumblers 6:30-7:15 pm 5:00-5:45 pm
10:00-10:45 am
Springers & Flyers 5:00-5:45 pm 10:00-10:45 pm Boys Tumbling 5:00-5:30 pm
Team 5:00-7:30 pm 5:00-7:30pm 5:30-7:30pm All Stars 4:30-6:30pm 4:30-6:30pm 4:00-8pm Private Gymnastic Lessons
Private lessons are available. Register at the Membership Service Desk. An instructor will be matched to the student's ability and lesson time. Please allow 2-3 weeks for this match to be made. Lessons can cover all 4 events or floor only and may be arranged for 1-3 students. Sold in lots of six.
Fees (price includes 6 lessons):
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| I Student: | 30 min. |
$55 |
$75 |
45 min. |
$66 |
$90 |
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| 2 Students: | 30 min. |
$46 |
$66 |
45 min. |
$55 |
$75 |
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| 3 Students: | 30 min. |
$37 |
$57 |
45 min. |
$46 |
$66 |
Rates effective Jan. 1, 2011.
Private Lesson Cancellation Policy: A 24 hour notice is required, otherwise one lesson
will be lost.
Gymnastics Birthday Parties
Let us organize a birthday party for your child (ages 3 and up) and his/her friends in the gymnastics area with a variety of fun games, activities and mini-gymnastics class. We provide two hours in the gymnastics area, an Activity leader, one hour in the community room and a day pass for each child.
Fee: Member $50 Community $65
Fee covers up to 15 people. For parties with over 15, $1 per person over the number of 15 will apply.
Schedule: Set up by request - contact Kara ext. 132.
School Day Out Gymnastics Camp
Keep your child busy when there’s no school in the all-day gymnastics camp. Gymnasts will learn the fundamentals on each apparatus, play games, have snack and drink breaks and most importantly…have fun! Please bring a sack lunch and water bottle.
Registration: December 10-January 12
Date: Monday, January 16
Time: 9:00am-4:00pmGrades: K - 4th
Fee: Members $16 Community $28
Click here to print off a program evaluation form.
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Burlington Area Community YMCA-YWCA & Burlington Area Soccer Club Spring Recreational Soccer Leagues
The Burlington Y and the Burlington Area Soccer Club will be working in collaboration to provide Fall Soccer Leagues to the Burlington Area. Leagues for boys and girls will be divided into 6 categories:
League Ages Fee
Y Member Non-Member
U6 3-5 $20 $40
U8 K, 1st, 2nd $20 $40
U10 3rd, 4th $30 $50
U12 5th, 6th $30 $50
U14 7th, 8th $35 $55
All Games will be played at the Burlington Rec-Plex on fields sized according to age divisions. Each player receives a t-shirt.
Registration: January 9-February 21st (at the Y)League Dates: March 31-June 2
There will be no games April 7 & 14.
NEW! Youth Winter Soccer League
Brand new this year! The Burlington Y along with the Burlington Area Soccer Club are bringing you an indoor soccer league for kids to help improve their skills over the winter. Games will be played in the new gym on Saturdays. Each player will receive a t-shirt.
Age Groups: U8 (6&7), U10 (8&9), U12 (10&11)
League Dates: Jan. 21-Feb. 25
Fee: Members $20 Community $40
Click here to print off a program evaluation form.
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Bushidokankijitsu
Youth Martial Arts is currently Max. Enrolled. New Registrants cannot be accepted at this time. Please check back for updates, or e-mail sheila@burlingtony.org with the names, ages, address and phone numbers of those who would like to join when new enrollees can be accepted.
Bushidokankijitsu is an eclectic martial art offering a self-defense program with strikes, joint locks, throws, grapping, multiple attackers, and weapons training. Bushidokankijitsu teaches the use of internal energy to focus a karateka's strength to grow both physically and mentally. Learn to focus your mind and take control.
Bushidokankijitsu head instructor Sensei Paul Peterson has 26 years of experience and has earned Black Belts in the following styles of martial arts: 6th Degree Black Belt in Bushidokankijitsu, 4th Dan in Hapkido, 3rd Degree in Karate, and 1st Dan in Tae Kwon Do. Assistant instructor, Sensei Joel Hanger, has been training for 12 years and has a 3rd Degree Black Belt. New students are always welcome and anyone may come and watch a class. Both adult and youth classes available.
Your current belt and rank will be honored. Learn outstanding self-defense skills, learn how to use the staff (bo), Nunchka, Escrima, Cane and Sword.
Bushidokankijitsu Martial Arts Program Price per Month:
Single Rates: Members $20 per month
Community $30 per month
Family Rates: Members with two or more $40 per month
Community with two or more $60 per month
Classes Schedule:
Mondays:
9:30 - 10:30am Adult
Tues/Thurs:
6:30-7:30pm Youth Advanced
7:30-9:00pm Adult
Thursdays:
11:00am - 12:00pm (practice)
Registration: Ongoing
Ages: K - adult
Cost for testing for all colored belts is $20. Monthly payments are due by the first of the month at the front desk. Adult class newcomers begin classes the first Thursday of every month (bring your receipt with you). We are currently not taking new students in the Youth class. Please contact the front desk to be put on a waiting list.
Click here to print off a program evaluation form.
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Click here to print off a program evaluation form.
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Junior Wrestling Program
The Burlington YMCA-YWCA Junior Wrestling Program is for boys and girls in grades K-8. Goals include learning basic wrestling skills, fair play, improving self-esteem, self-motivation, and having fun. Youth wrestling times and places to be announced.
Registration: September 5 - November 7
Dates: mid. November 2011 - March 2012
Fees: Members $20 Community $40
Click here to print off a program evaluation form.
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Parents Day Out
Need a break? The Y offers FREE child care to parents at our Child Care Center. The program is offered on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from Noon - 3 pm. Parents may bring their children (ages 2 weeks - 10 years), to the Y and enjoy an afternoon to meet a friend, go shopping or just relax! Registration is required in advance as space is limited.
Call 753-6734 ext. 127 for reservations.
Family FitStart
Does your entire family need a makeover? Do you need to learn how to fit FITNESS into your family's lifestyle? Sign your family up to meet with a trainer through our FAMILY FIT START program and learn how. You can learn about cardio exercise that will be fun and resistance exercises that will help you and your family reach your fitness goals no matter what your age or present fitness level. Learn how much, what kind, and how to do those exercises properly. This program is free to members.
Healthy Kids Day
Look for more detailed information as we get closer to the date!!
Date: Saturday, April 14
Time: 1:00-4pm
Fee: FREE
Introducing...MOVERCISE!!
Join us in the Rush Arcade room on Thursdays for a movie and movement.
Time: 4:30-6:30
Everyone's invited! Popcorn provided.
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Birthday Parties at the Y
Have your next birthday party at the Y. Fee includes two hours in the pool including the large inflatable, lifeguards, one hour in the community room, and a day pass for each child.
Ages: all (those under age 6 must have an adult in the water with them).
Fee: Member $100 Community $150
For up to 20 people. For parties with over 20, $2.00 per person over the number of 20 will apply.
Schedule: Set up by request - call the aquatic director at 319-753-6734, ext. 126.
Birthday Bash in the "RUSH" Fitness Arcade
Hey parents, do you want a great idea for a birthday party? How about bringing the party to the fitness arcade. You will receive 1 hour of fun in the fitness arcade and 1 hour in the party room. Please contact Stephie at 753-6734 ext. 122 for more information.
Fee: $45.00
Friday Night Youth Night
Beginning October 14, 2011 students ages 8-14 can come to the Y and celebrate TGIF! Friday nights at the Y are fun-filled nights that include dodgeball, bingo, basketball, volleyball, racquetball, swim- ming, group games, arts & crafts, movies, pizza, popcorn and more! All activities are supervised by Y staff. Children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Must be 8 years old to swim.
Time: Fridays, 6:00 - 9:00pm
Fee: Members $2 Community $6 Family $15
4-6 Grade Friday Night Dance
Come celebrate and dance the final Friday Night Youth Night with D.J. entertainment.
Date: Friday, April 13
Time: 7:00 - 9:00pm (sign-in will begin at 6:30pm)
Fee: Members $2 Community $6 Family $15
Cybex/Free-Weight Room Instruction - Grades 9th and older
Are you wanting to start a Cybex/Free weight routine? American College of Sports Medicine states we need at least two to three days of resistance training in addition to our cardio conditioning. Proper instruction and technique is critical to your success. For an appointment call 753-6734 ext. 0.
Middle School Cybex/Cardio Equipment Training - Grades 6-8
In this training, middle schoolers will be trained on how to properly use the Cybex and Cardio Equipment. Upon completion of training, middle schoolers will be allowed to use the equipment with a parent present. Anyone younger than 6th grade is not allowed in the Cybex/Free weight rooms.
When: By appointment with Jo
Fee: Members FREE Community $12.50
Follows Winter I & II Session Dates.
RUSH!!! Fitness Arcade
Are you ready for the RUSH? Try the fitness arcade, including Makoto, Trazer, and the Dance Dance Revolution. You’ll never have so much fun exercising! Please check postings for holiday cancellations.
Dates/Times: Mondays & Wednesdays - 4-7pm Saturday 9am-12pm
RUSH fitness arcade available to school groups, church youth groups, family reunions, birthday parties and much more. For more information call 319-753-6734.