As a sport, the demands of gymnastics are only matched by the gratification felt by the gymnasts. The team of professionals at The Victors Gymnastics, Inc of Greece, NY, know all about this delicate balance and are well-equipped to help young gymnasts thrive in a kid-safe, family-friendly environment. How do you know whether your little one would benefit from gymnastics training?

High-Level Sports & Kids

While group classes and gymnastics-themed birthday parties are fun for younger children, the reality is that gymnastics is an individual sport. Gymnasts compete alone, and the weight of success or failure can be a lot for a child to handle outside of a wholly supportive, understanding environment. This pressure can be either a benefit or disadvantage to the child during their formative years, depending on whether parents and trainers cultivate the right attitudes and emotional perspectives.

Readiness Is Relative

While many gyms provide classes for children starting at the toddler stage, there is no set age for when a child is ready to start gymnastics training. Instead, children’s readiness must be determined by parents or guardians who understand their patience with mental and physical tasks. Kids who still struggle with fine motor tasks, for example, may become overwhelmed and quickly frustrated while learning to balance on a beam.

In the end, it’s up to you to determine your child’s readiness. The Victors offer free trial classes for first-time students to give you an idea of what your young gymnast can expect.

Ask Your Pediatrician

While gymnastics is a safe, fun way for children to exercise and enjoy physical activity, it’s always a good idea to ask for the opinion of your child’s pediatrician before trying something new. Serious gymnasts can also expect some of the same slowed hormonal growth that other athletes experience. According to research, this slowing doesn’t cause any harm; puberty may simply come later.

If you’re in the Greece, NY, area and it sounds like your little one is ready, call The Victors Gymnastics, Inc at (585) 663-4810 to schedule your free trial class. Remember to like them on Facebook, and visit the website for more details on registration, the history of the gym, special programs, gym schedules, and more. 

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