Interested in competitive tumbling? NGC has an outstanding Power Tumbling & Trampoline Team! Athletes compete on Rod Floor for Tumbling, Trampoline & Double Mini!

NGC is looking for candidates to join our Competitive Power Tumbling and Trampoline program. Program consists of a pre-developmental team, pre-team and a competitive team. Power tumbling and trampoline is one of the fastest growing sports in the world and is sanctioned by many organizations including USAG, USTA, and AAU. The competitive season generally begins in September and end approximately in May (with Nationals mid June). Power Tumbling and Trampoline Levels vary on event based on the athletes ability. (Beginner on one event, advanced beginner or novice on another).

What is USTA? The United States Trampoline And Tumbling Association is over 46 years old. It was founded in 1971 by Larry Griswold and George Nissen (the founder of the trampoline). The U.S.T.A. started out with only about 200 members that competed in tumbling, trampoline, and double-mini trampoline and offered only one division of competition. It has grown to over 6,000 members!

 NGC currently has State and National Champions
in Tumbling, Trampoline and Double Mini!

Congratulations to 2021 State Champions
Leila Delk, Francesca Samawi, Aria Medellin, Soren Cihonski

and 2021 National Champion on Double Mini and Trampoline
Aria Medellin

Levels on each of the 3 apparatus are:

Athletes compete on a straight tumbling surface (mat or Rod Floor) a trampoline, and/or a double-mini trampoline (a small trampoline connected to a flat trampoline about two feet high). Each discipline is scored separately (an athlete can compete in one, two, or all three disciplines).

Power tumbling is broken down into nine levels which range from the very basic forward rolls to the most advanced tumbling skills, such as double backs and multiple twists. The developmental levels of competition are separated by sex, age, and skill level.

Elite competition is separated by sex only. U.S.T.A. competitors range in age from 2 years to 20+ years.

Tumbling

Tumbling in Sub-Beginner, Beginner, and Advanced-Beginner levels should be characterized by continuous, rotational movement without hesitation or taking intermediate steps on a single layer mat 60'long and at least 6' wide.

Tumbling in Sub-Novice, Novice, & Intermediate Levels should be characterized by continuous, rotational movement without hesitation or taking intermediate steps on a double set of tumbling mats or ethafoam at least 6' wide and 72' long (Sub-Novice & Intermediate) or 100' long (Novice & Sub-Advanced) which must be used on top of a spring floor.

Tumbling in Sub-Advanced through Elite levels should be characterized by continuous, rotational movement without hesitation or taking intermediate steps on on a double set of tumbling mats or ethafoam at least 6' wide and 100' long which must be used on top of a spring floor.

Double Mini

Each pass consists of a minimum of two contacts with the bed and no more than three. A maximum of two skills per pass.

No repeats are allowed (no skill may be repeated in the same location on the double-mini). The pass is evaluated on the form (execution and control).

Difficulty is awarded in tenths of a point. Each pass is scored out of 10.0 points. The aesthetic scores are added together, the difficulty is added, and the two passes are added together for a total score. A straight jump may be used as a mount, but is not a skill.

Trampoline

The object of a trampoline routine is to execute the routine with control, consistent height, and perfection of skills. Each competitor will start the routine after the Superior Judge signals the competitor to begin. A competitor may take as many preliminary straight bounces as desired before beginning the routine.Scoring begins upon the initiation of the first skill.

Training Hours: At NGC our Competitive Team currently ranges from ages 3-17.

Younger athletes participate 1-2 hours a week while our more serious/advanced athletes train 2 hours a day 2-3 days a week.

Our team hours (for ages 6 & up) are currently offered Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 5:30-7:30pm in the summer months and Monday/Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm & Saturday 3-5pm. An additional 4th day is generally added in during the "competitive season" as needed or to make up missed practices.

Pricing:

Competitive Tumbling is an annual "school year" commitment with tuition due monthly. Monthly tuition ranges from $95-$245 (1 & 3 days a week) Additional fees incurred are: Team Dues (annual) USTA Membership ($25 annual) Apparel (Leotard or unitard/shorts, warm up suit & team tank Leotard

Interested in Tumbling & Trampoline?

Contact Coach Keith Carter at napergym@aol.com or 630-453-5658 ext. 102

National Championship Highlights

Maggie Ondyak (4 & under Beginner) 5th Place Trampoline / 10th Place Tumbling / 7th Place Double Mini
Ariana Petrici (4 & under Beginner) 5th Place Tumbling
Aria Medellin (4 & under) Beginner Trampoline & Double Mini National Champion! 7th Place Tumbling
Leila Delk (Age 5 Beginner) 6th Place Trampoline / 10th Place Tumbling
Rosalind Cosme (Age 5 Beginner) 10th Place Trampoline
Daphne Pecoraro (Age 5 Beginner) 4th Place Trampoline / 8th Place Tumbling / 10th Place Double Mini
Hayden Walgren (Age 7 Beginner) 16th Place Trampoline
Zoey Hemrick (Age 7) Sub-Novice 12th Place Tumbling
Katie Kostro (Age 12 Sub-Advanced) 6th Place Double Mini
Stephanie Svec (Age 15-16 Sub Advanced) 3rd Place Trampoline / 5th Place Double Mini
Grigory Reshetar (Age 7-8 Boys/Novice) 4th Place Trampoline & Double Mini
Soren Cihonski (Age 11-12 Boys/Sub Advanced) 6th Place Double Mini