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WELCOME TO GYMCATS GYMNASTICS!
GymCats Gymnastics was founded over 30 years ago with the main goals of creating athletes as well as the foundations for them to succeed both in and out of sports. We start our classes as young as 20 months and continue to challenge them well into their teens.
GymCats Gymnastics is the most modern fully equipped facility in Southern New York State. It is centrally located in Yonkers, Hastings and Dobbs Ferry areas.
Each and every one of our classes works to improve a student’s motor skills, body and spatial awareness, lower body strength, upper body strength, as well as challenging their minds through various drills.
Our goal at GymCats is to build a physical and mental foundation for all sports and to promote athleticism and good health through participation in gymnastics.
Gymnastics is as much a mental sport as well as a physical one. Students will be challenged not only to perform skills correctly but also to understand the mechanics that go into them. Being able to understand how skills work will allow students to not only progress quicker but also to attain a sense of self achievement that will easily translate into other aspects of their lives such as school and other sports.
Staff
GymCats coaching staff is made up of some of the most energetic and dedicated instructors in the area. Parents and students respect and appreciate their knowledge and experience. Our friendly staff will make your child's experience fun, educational and memorable!
Facility
Regulation 40' X 40' Olympic Grade Gymnastics Spring Floor
Two Sets of Tension Uneven Parallel Bars
A Single Uneven Bar Placed Over a Foam Filled 7' Deep Landing Pit
Four Suede 16' high Balance Beam and Four Low Practice Beams
Cargo Net
30' x 6' Deep Pit Filled with the Industries Newest Spandex Covered Foam Balls
In Ground Trampoline
30' Tumbling Trampoline
Ethafoamed and Carpeted 75' Vault Runway
Pommel Horse
Rings
Parallel Bars (and Training Blocks)
Spieth Andersen High Bar
An AMF Suede Vaulting Horse
Air Conditioned
Registration/Payment Information
Registration is done online: click here, in person at our office, through email or over the phone. All waivers must be accepted before entering the gym. No student will be permitted in the gym until registration procedures are complete. Payment must accompany the online registration. If you do not complete the payment by 11:59pm, the system will automatically drop you from the class. No class placements will be held without tuition payment.
Class placements will be held in the order payments are received. Please register promptly to assure a place for your child in the class of your choice.
We have mid-session enrollment as long as there is availability. We will prorate the classes.
Any child registered for a session is obligated for the entire session fee.
Payment must be paid in full at the time of registration.
NO REFUNDS will be given. In case of withdrawal (due to injury or serious illness) your balance will be credited. First-time students can receive a prorated refund minus a $50 processing fee up to the second class of the semester. We require a 48 hour notice for the second class or that class will not be counted toward your refund.
A split-payment plan is available for special circumstances for an additional fee of $40.00. Terms apply and a Split-Payment Form must be filled out and secured with credit card.
We accept payment in the form of cash, check*, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover.
*$30.00 returned check fee will be applied to tuition balance. Future tuition will then have to be paid in cash, certified check, money order or Visa/Master Card.
Trial Classes
One time paid trial class is available. New students can try and pay for first class only. Trials must be paid in advance and are non-refundable. Please call (914) 965-7676 or email info@gymcats.net for class fee and availability. Trial classes do not guarantee a space in class.
What we suggest for new students is to register online to reserve your spot in the class. As a new student, you have up until the end of the second class after registration to decide if you want to continue or not. If you choose not to continue, we will give you a prorated refund minus the cost of the class(es).
Make-Up Class Policy
Make-Up classes are for illness and family emergencies only. We will allow make-up classes based on OUR availability, and these are not guaranteed. We urge you to try to make every class. A maximum of 2 make up classes are allowed within one session. No make-up credits can be carried over to future sessions. Make-ups are by appointment only. NO make-up classes will be given for inclement weather closings.
Dress Code
Observation Policy
Only students are allowed in the gym. All spectators must remain in the waiting area. We have 2 waiting areas that the classes can be viewed from. All 3 & 4 year old Tiny Cat parents/guardians are required to stay in the facility for the duration of their child's class. Only parents/guardians with children participating in Parent & Me classes will be allowed on the gym floor.
Children should not arrive more than 10 minutes prior to class start time. Children should also be picked up promptly.
Class Types
Tiny Cats
This program is divided into 2 separate groups: Parent & Me and 3+4 Year Olds.
1) Parent & Me- 35 minute class
An instructional class offered for children of 20 months – 35 months. (A care giving adult must be present and physically able to participate with child.)
Children will engage on all of our age appropriate equipment alongside a certified instructor.
They will learn foundational gymnastics skills, as well as gross motor skills.
Children will also make use of our foam-filled pit, Tumbl Trak®, and in-ground trampoline.
2) 3 & 4 Year Old Gymnastics- 40 minute class
Children attend class with their instructor. (Parents will wait in the waiting area.)
Teacher child ratio is low- 6 students to 1 teacher.
These classes feature basic movement education based upon motor learning principles and include upper and lower body large muscle development, basic coordination skills, beginner gymnastics skills, bar and vaulting skills, as well as body and spatial awareness.
The children are also instructed on the trampoline and Tumbl-Trak® and have the use of our foam-filled pit.
We focus on personal best with this age group.
Little Cats- Ages 5-6 1/2, 50 minute class
All of our classes are co-ed!
No experience is necessary to enter this class.
This class is the beginning of a great foundation for achieving excellence in any future sports. Our program emphasizes safety and skill progression through basic drill skills and apparatus training.
All groups will start with an active dynamic warm up that gets the body ready for physical activity.
Both girls and boys will train skills on uneven bars, balance beam, floor exercise and vault.
All Little Cat classes will also use the trampolines, foam-filled pit, and climbing apparatus as training tools.
Big Cats- Ages 6 1/2-12, 1 hour and 10 minute class
There is no prior gymnastics experience necessary to enroll in this class.
Each Big Cat class is typically grouped within a year and half age range.
For example: 6 1/2–8 years, 9–10 1/2 years, etc.
Girls and Boys will train skills and routines on the appropriate apparatus.
Although a beginner program, we will focus on technique, form, and proper execution of each gymnastic skill learned.
Our goal is for children to build the necessary confidence and self-esteem needed to perform such skills, as well as succeed in any future activities.
All Big Cat classes will also use the trampolines, foam-filled pit, and climbing apparatus as training tools as well as the main 4 Olympic events (vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise).
Super Cats (Invitation Only)- Ages 6 1/2-13, 1 hour and 10 minute class
This class is by coach’s invitation or evaluation only.
Within this advanced recreational class, there is a greater emphasis on developing strength and flexibility, as well as form and technique.
From this program, girls and boys will be able to advance to our Pre Team.
Pre Team (Invitation Only)- Ages 7-14, 1 hour and 10 minute class
This class is by coach’s invitation or evaluation only.
Our goal for our Pre Team students is to get them ready to join our Advanced Gymnastics Program (Team). This class is much more detail oriented and designed to prepare the students to have a solid foundation to begin their team career on.
Our curriculum is designed to prepare our students to progress to our team program.
Recreational Class Schedule
Fall Semester 2023
First Day of Fall Semester:
Friday, September 8th 2023
We will be closed:
Monday, September 25th
Tuesday, November 7th
Friday, November 10th
Wednesday, November 22nd-Sunday, November 26th
Saturday, December 23rd-Monday, January 1st
Monday, January 15th
Last Day of Fall Semester:
Monday, January 29th 2023
First Day of Spring Semester:
Tuesday, January 30th 2023
Parent & Me (20-35 months)
Saturday or Sunday- 9:00am-9:35am
Tiny Cats (3 & 4 years old)
Tuesday or Friday- 1:00pm-1:40pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday- 4:00pm-4:40pm
Monday or Friday- 4:45pm-5:25pm
Saturday or Sunday- 9:40am-10:20am
Little Cat Girls & Boys (5-6 1/2 years old)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday- 4:00pm-4:50pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday- 5:10pm-6:00pm
Saturday or Sunday- 9:40am-10:30am
Saturday or Sunday- 10:40am-11:30am
Saturday- 12:00pm-12:50pm
Big Cat Girls & Boys (6 1/2-13 years old)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday- 4:00pm-5:10pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday- 5:10pm-6:20pm
Monday- 5:30pm-6:40pm
Saturday or Sunday- 10:40am-11:50am
Saturday- 12:00pm-1:10pm
Teen Big Cats (12-18 years old)
Monday- 5:10pm-6:20pm
Super Cat Girl & Boys (INVITATION ONLY!)
Monday- 4:00pm-5:10pm
Tuesday or Thursday- 5:10pm-6:20pm
Saturday- 10:40am-11:50am or 12:00pm-1:10pm
Pre Team (INVITATION ONLY!)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday- 5:10pm-6:20pm
Saturday- 12:00pm-1:10pm
Tumbling (Ages 9 and up)
Monday- 5:30pm-6:20pm
Open Gym (Ages up to 5 years old)
Tuesday- 2:00pm-3:00pm
Friday- 2:00pm-3:00pm
Tuition Prices (Fall 2023)
Semester Tuition
*There is a total of 18 classes per semester.
Tiny Cats (**2, 3 & 4 yrs)
40 minutes: $612.00
Little Cats (5-6 ½ yrs)
50 minutes: $648.00
Big Cats (6 ½-12 yrs)
1 hour 10 minutes: $792.00
Teen Big Cats (12-17 yrs)
1 hour 10 minutes: $792.00
Super Cats (by invitation)
1 hour 10 minutes: $792.00
Pre Team (by invitation)
1 hour 10 minutes: $792.00
Tumbling (9 & up)
50 minutes: $648.00
$75.00 discount for each additional sibling enrolled in classes- only applies until mid semester.
A discount also applies if child is enrolled in more than one class per week.
*Some classes might meet 17 times due to holidays- the system will automatically charge for one less class.
**Two year old classes are 35 minutes.
Private Lessons
Please email info@gymcats.net to inquire about scheduling a private lesson.
Birthday Parties
#1 Spot for a Gymnastics Party!
GymCats Gymnastics is famous for its fun-filled Birthday Parties! Our energetic and interactive staff as well as our spectacular facility will make every birthday party a memorable experience!
We provide:
- One hour of birthday party activities on our spacious gymnastics floor (45 minutes for 3 & 4 year old parties)
- 30 minutes in our private party room (45 minutes for 3 & 4 year old parties)
- Low student/teacher ratio
- Party hostess/host to assist during party and cleanup
- Refrigerator and freezer available
You provide:
- Paper goods and utensils
- Cake and candles
- Food and beverages
- Decorations such as banners and balloons are accepted.
Sorry, no piñatas, confetti, ceiling decorations, or alcohol.
Children start the party with an exciting warmup and move on to an obstacle course.
No experience is necessary; all levels have a great time.
After jumping, swinging and rolling through the obstacle course, children then move on to the following apparatus:
- Trampoline
- Cargo net and foam filled pit
- Air-filled slide (ages 4 & up)
- Air-filled castle
After an hour of action packed activities children then spend a half hour in our private party room.
3 & 4 year-old parties spend 45 minutes in activities and 45 minutes in party room.
Click Here for Party Brochure
Party Packages
$399.00 for first 10 children (including birthday child)
11-13 children: $459.00
14-16 children: $499.00
16+ children: $499.00 PLUS $20 extra per additional child after 16.
We accommodate a maximum of 24 children for parties of children turning 5 & up.
We accommodate a maximum of 16 children for 3 & 4 year old parties.
(Gratuity is not included for any of the above packages.)
Times
Available Days and Times for Parties:
| Saturdays: | starting at 2:15pm |
| Sundays: | starting at 1:00pm |
Rules/Regulations
- A $200 non-refundable deposit is required to hold a specific party date and time. If we have to cancel due to inclement weather, we will do our best to reschedule your party on the next available date. There is no guarantee your rescheduled party date will be close to the original date.
- We offer 30 minutes extra in the party room ONLY for an additional $75. Please let us know at time of booking if you would like this option.
- GymCats does not offer a choice of party room.
- Please email at least 7 days prior to your party to confirm the number of children. This confirmed number will determine the minimum cost of the party.
- Please arrive no earlier than 15 minutes prior to your party’s start time to begin setup.
- Only parents of the birthday child(ren) will be allowed on the floor to take pictures, record video, etc. All other parents must remain in the viewing area overlooking the gym floor.
- Parents of children 3 and younger are allowed on the gym floor to assist their child(ren) throughout the party.
- ABSOLUTELY NO PARENTS ARE ALLOWED TO PLAY ON ANY OF OUR EQUIPMENT. NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Any person on the floor, 18 years old or younger is considered a participant and is counted in the total. If you choose not to include any person 18 and under as party participants, it is the parent's responsibility to ask them to leave the gym floor.
- Any party that exceeds party room time limit will be charged $50 extra.
- Party times fill up quickly so please book your party early.
- Tips are not included in the party package price.
- Checks are not acceptable for party balances.
Holiday Camps
We offer holiday camps on most days that the local school districts are closed.
The morning hours will consist of the gymnastics portion of our holiday camps. We start the day off with a dynamic group warm up to get the camper's bodies ready for physical activity. At around 9:15-9:30am we break up into small groups based on age. At that time, boys and girls will make use of all Olympic events, such as floor exercise, uneven bars, balance beams, and vault as well as make use of our in ground trampoline, foam filled pit, Tumbl-Trak ®, cargo net, parallel bars, rings and rope. There is a 15-30 minute snack/coloring break during that time as well. Children are required to bring their own snack.
Lunch time is anywhere between 11:30am and 12:00pm and lasts between 45 minutes to an hour depending on what is planned for the afternoon activity on that specific day. Children are required to bring their own lunch. After lunch, we have a group activity planned for all of our campers that keeps the energy and excitement going for the rest of the day. Some examples of our afternoon lineup are CARNIVAL, obstacle courses, arts & crafts, dodgeball, group games & more!
Summer Camp
Next, Click Here for Summer Camp Application
For Boys and Girls
Ages 4-13
Gymnastics
CARNIVAL
Color Wars
Games, Events & More
Theme Days
NEW THIS YEAR: Ninja Warrior Obstacle Course!
No other Summer Day program can offer quality instruction in beginner through advanced gymnastics in a fully air conditioned facility that teaches gymnastics all year long. While our program offers a fun-filled good time, it also enriches the development of children by providing attitudes and skills that carry over to many of life’s activities.
Individualized Instruction
- Low student to teacher ratio.
- All students are grouped by age.
- No experience necessary in any activities; we specialize in teaching beginners!
All registrations to reserve your spot in our summer camp can be done online by clicking here! Once you register online, please fill out the application and choose between half day or full day camp. There is no option online to choose between the two. We will put your child in the proper half day or full day group once we receive the application from you. Download Application Here
Gymnastics
The morning hours will consist of the gymnastics portion of our summer camp. The day will start with a dynamic group warm-up where our campers will get their bodies ready for physical activity. Then at around 9:15-9:30am the campers will be broken into groups based on their age. At that time, boys and girls will make use of all Olympic events, such as floor exercise, uneven bars, balance beams, and vault as well as make use of our in ground trampoline, foam filled pit, Tumbl-Trak ®, cargo net, parallel bars, rings and rope. Our program emphasizes skill progression and safety through basic drills and apparatus training. There will be a snack/coloring break during the morning hours as well. You are responsible for sending your child with their own snack and water bottle.
Games and Events
In addition to our outstanding gymnastics program, our afternoon activities keep the energy going through the whole day. We will be organizing activities that are designed to be fun and interactive, and the kids won’t even realize they’re building up speed and agility! Children will participate in our special themed events, such as: CARNIVAL, color wars and our Intrasquad competition!! To keep the fun and excitement going, every Friday throughout summer camp will be designated theme days such as Pajama Day, Tie Dye Day, Super Hero Day, MiSmAtCh Day, and many more! You can look forward to enhancing creativity with arts & crafts. Dodgeball, capture the flag, and other high energy games will also be a highlight of our afternoon line-up.
NEW THIS YEAR: Located within the same facility, the Ninja obstacle course adds another layer of athleticism and fun to our camp day. Campers will run their hardest to get up the warped wall and test their balance, strength and problem solving skills to make it through the many obstacle course options! Their self confidence and motivation will be enhanced by the support and cheering of their instructors and fellow campers. There is a separate online waiver that must be signed for the NinjaCats Warrior Obstacle Course: Click Here for Ninja Waiver
IMPORTANT: *A $300.00 non-refundable deposit will be required to reserve your spot in our summer camp. Once you REGISTER ONLINE, you will have to complete the application separately and email it back. The completed application and the remaining balance will be due by June 1st. Click Here for Summer Camp Application
*BALANCE PAYMENTS: Cash, check or money order only- NO CREDIT CARDS.
Deposits can be paid by credit card via online registration.
Full Day 2023
Camp Dates:
Monday, June 26th- Friday, August 18th*
*We are closed 7/4/23
Camp Hours:
Full Day – 9:00am to 3:00pm
Extended Hours:
8:00-9:00am & 3:00-4:00pm
($15.00 per hour, per child)
*Full Day Camp Rates:
8 weeks: $3,840.00
7 weeks: $3,381.00
6 weeks: $2,910.00
5 weeks: $2,440.00
4 weeks: $1,960.00
3 weeks: $1,479.00
2 weeks: $990.00
1 week: $499.00
*We will subtract $75 for any camper doing a 4th of July week!
Half Day 2023
Camp Dates:
Monday, June 26th- Friday, August 18th*
*We are closed 7/4/23
Camp Hours:
Half Day – 9:00am to 12:00pm
Extended Hours:
8:00-9:00am & 12:00-1:00pm
($15.00 per hour, per child)
*Half Day Camp Rates:
8 weeks: $3,040.00
7 weeks: $2,681.00
6 weeks: $2,310.00
5 weeks: $1,940.00
4 weeks: $1,560.00
3 weeks: $1,179.00
2 weeks: $790.00
1 week: $399.00
*We will subtract $75 for any camper doing a 4th of July week!
Click Here for Summer Camp Application
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I register for classes?
A: All registrations must be done online: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! Once you create your online account, you will choose whichever season you are interested in signing up for. All of the classes that are available to still enroll in will be green. If a class is red, that means it is full but you can add yourself to the waitlist for any closed class.
Q: What if I sign up in the middle of a semester?
A: We have open enrollment based on availability. The system will automatically prorate the cost for you from the time that you sign up!
Q: How many classes will my child attend per week?
A: Your child will attend class once a week. You will pick ONE day and time and come that same day and time every week!
Q: What happens if we need to miss a class?
A: When a class is missed, there is an option for a make-up class. Each student is allotted 2 make-up classes per semester. Make-ups are based on OUR availability and are required to be scheduled in advance. The make-up classes will not roll over to a new semester.
Q: How long does the semester go for?
A: Each semester is 18 classes long! The start and end date as well as our holidays and closings can be found in the Recreational Staff Schedule!
Q: Are there specific classes for boys and girls?
A: At GymCats, all of our classes are co-ed!
Q: How many children will be in each class?
A: For our Tiny Cats classes, there are 6 students per group. For all of our other classes, there are 7 students per group.
Q: Where do we park?
A: We are located inside Equalize Fitness. Any parking spot that says "Reserved for Equalize Fitness" is available for GymCats parking as well!
Q: What should my child wear?
A: Girls should wear a leotard & be barefoot (non-slip socks are permitted). No leotards with skirts are permitted to be worn during gymnastics. Shorts/leggings may be worn over leotards. Hair must be secured and no jewelry (post earrings are allowed). Boys should wear close fitted gym shorts or pants, a close fitted T-shirt, and be bare foot (non-slip socks are permitted).
Q: My child's hair is too short to tie back. How should I secure it?
A: You can use a headband or clips to secure their hair out of their face.
Q: Are parents allowed to stay and watch the class?
A: Yes! We have a waiting area downstairs that has a clear window looking out into the class area. We also have a bridge that looks out over the top of the class area. Parents are allowed to watch from either of the 2 waiting areas!
Q: Do I have to stay for my child's whole class?
A: Parents of children above the age of 4 are not required to stay in the facility while classes are going on. We have a drop off and pick up system in place for those parents if they would like!
Q: Do I pay monthly or all at once?
A: In order to reserve a spot in a class, we require payment in full for the semester at the time of registration. If you do not pay by midnight, the system will automatically cancel your class enrollment. We offer a split payment option in which we would take half of the semester payment up front plus a $40.00 installment fee and then charge the card on file the remaining half, one month after the first payment is made.
Q: What is the password requirement to enroll in classes when I try to register online?
A: We open registration for our current students first and provide them with the password. Registration for new students will become available later on and the password requirement will be taken off.