Clearwater Studios

With only one more day until recital, I was reflecting this morning about what I have seen in practice the last two weeks.

What has really amazed me is the kids’ joy!

Each student I have seen is excited about performing in the recital!

They do not seem nervous or shy — but confident and ready.

Here is what is most amazing to me. It does not seem to matter to them that their skill level is not quite up to “performance level.”

As adults, we feel we must have our act together before we “put it out there.” However, these kids are happy and secure sharing what they have learned so far — even if it’s not yet a “perfect 10.”

So tomorrow, be sure to be watching for this. It is the essence of the whole recital.

Watch for more than how technically correct a child performs their gymnastics – watch for how they feel about it. You will see, like I have seen in practice, their confidence, joy, and enthusiasm for this sport.

The children know their skills will improve.

Tomorrow, they are excited just to share with you where they are now.

Should not we as adults also be as comfortable just to share where we are now – knowing that our skills, too, will improve?

Clearwater Studios

Annual Recital

I Can Do! School of Gymnastics

Clearwater Intermediate Center – Gymnasium

1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Saturday March 6th

Recital Rehearsal – Friday March 5th

Just 3s and Twinkie Fitness……………………………………………………..5:30 – 6:00

Young Beginners………………………………………………………………………6:00 – 6:30

Beginners…………………………………………………………………………….…..6:30 – 7:00

Advanced Tumblers………………………………………………….…….…………7:00 – 7:30

Parents – We will being having the Clearwater Studios – I CAN DO! School of Gymnastics Recital 2010 on Saturday March 6,  1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Cost of admission is $2.00 at the door for Adults – Free Admission for Kids – High School and younger. Refreshments will be served immediately following the recital in the cafeteria.

Parents will be mailed Two Complimentary Tickets for every child you have enrolled.

Recital fee: Just 3s and Twinkie Fitnes – $5; Young Beginners – $6; Beginners and Advanced Tumblers – $7 per child; payable in advance (please include it with your March Tuition payment).

Very Important – So we will know how many trophies to order, please let us know as soon as possible if your child will not be able to participate.

Also very important – Please notice we will have a Recital Rehearsal Friday March 5th at the times posted above. Please ensure your son or daughter is able to attend the rehearsal. Thank you!

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The I CAN DO! curriculum is a well-developed, innovative program for young and beginning students.

Gymnastics is a great foundational sport for children. Physically, it helps develop strength, coordination, flexibility, and poise. Through gymnastics, children develop confidence and often this carries over to other sports. They learn that physical activity is fun!

The equipment is specially designed for little hands. The “Motorics” (for preschool-aged children) feature two different ladders, a balance beam, slide, parallel bars and a rolling pin which can be arranged in any number of combinations of varying heights.  Because the bars are small enough for children to grasp securely, and equipment is low enough to the ground — children feel comfortable; students quickly learn and move through a rotation, developing strength and coordination and confidence and realize, “I Can DO this!”

The Junior Gym Equipment is designed for students ages 6-12. It is portable and adjustable and accommodates beginner and intermediate skills. The size of the equipment — besides being less intimidating than standard gymnastic equipment — allows students to DO the gymnastic skills themselves. Using junior equipment builds confidence and it helps gymnasts develop strength.

The I CAN DO! curriculum is written in age-appropriate Skill Books. Each book contains progressive gymnastic skills for the student to master before they are reviewed and signed by the instructor. Students also earn ribbons for completing entire sections (equipment event).

Initially new students are placed into a class by their age. Once they start their Skill Book they proceed at their own ability and move up to the next level once their Skill Book is complete. This takes approximately one year.

The Skill Book is a great tools for teaching goal setting. I Can Do! will teach children about setting worthy goals, the value of persistence and the importance of attitude…all within the context of gymnastics. They will have fun moving these principles beyond gymnastics!

We hope you will enjoy the I Can Do! Gymnastics program and becoming a part of our growing family. But if for any reason you are not completely satisfied we offer a 100% money back guarantee.

Monday Evenings

4:30 – 5:15 pm – Just 3s

5:30 – 6:15 pm – Twinkie Fitness (4 & 5 years old, Green Skill Book )

6:30 – 7:25 pm – Young Beginners (6 & 7 years old,   Yellow Skill Book )

Tuesday Evenings

4:30 – 5:25 pm – Private Lessons

5:30 – 6:25 pm – BEGINNERS (8 – 12 years old,  Blue Skill book )

6:30 – 7:25 p.m. – Advanced Tumblers

To better teach our students, it is standard practice for parents/guardians to drop off children for class or sit in our waiting room. This allows the instructor to have the students’ undivided attention, creating a safer and more focused learning environment.  However, we do realize parents may want to watch their child participating, and progressing, as well.  Therefore, during the first class of every month parents/guardians are invited to observe their student’s progress.  Feel free to set up chairs in the gym or dance room.

Students are only allowed in the class area while their class is in session.  Instructors are not available to watch children before class time and many classes run back-to-back so please, be on time to pick up your child.  Children should always wait INSIDE until parents/guardians come to get them.  Gymnasts are discouraged from leaving the gym floor during class, so please be sure they have used the restroom and little ones have been given adequate hugs before class!

Only students and instructors are permitted on the gymnastics floor and equipment.
All other non-participants are not permitted at any time on the equipment or mats.

WE CAN DO! Guest Passes mailed to all of our active students.

They can be used for  I CAN DO! School of Gymnastics Classes!!

Present passes to the instructor.