Gems Tumble Program! Open To Everyone!
Level 1
Level 1.5
Level 1.5
Perfect for beginners or athletes new to tumbling
In our Level 1 Tumbling class, athletes will build a strong foundation of basic tumbling technique, body control, and confidence. This level focuses on essential beginner skills that are critical for long-term success in cheerleading.
Skills athletes will work on include:
- Forward and backward rolls
- Cartwheels and one-handed cartwheels
- Handstands and bridges
- Backbend kickovers
- Front and back walkovers (with proper technique)
- Jumps to rebound
- Introduction to round-offs
Focus areas:
- Body positioning and alignment
- Core strength and flexibility
- Safe progressions and mental confidence
Level 1.5
Level 1.5
Level 1.5
Bridging the gap between beginner and back handspring readiness
Level 1.5 is designed for athletes who have mastered their walkovers and are beginning to work on skills that build toward back handsprings. This class is a great stepping stone before advancing to full Level 2 tumbling.
Skills athletes will work on include:
- Round-off rebound drills
- Back walkover step-out to back handspring drills
- Back handspring technique on incline mats or with spot
- Power hurdle and punch drills
- Front limbers and front handspring progressions
- Back extension rolls
- Back handspring conditioning and shaping
Focus areas:
- Power generation and explosive movement
- Technique and body control for flipping skills
- Spotting and safety for back handspring development
This level is ideal for athletes who are confident with walkovers and are preparing for handspring-level skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Level 2
Level 1.5
Level 2
Building strong back handsprings and connecting skills
Level 2 Tumbling focuses on developing clean, powerful back handsprings and connecting them with round-offs and other skills. Athletes will begin to build tumbling passes and improve body control for more advanced skills.
Skills athletes will work on include:
- Standing back handspring
- Round-off back handspring
- Series back handsprings
- Front handspring
- Back walkover back handspring
- Back handspring step-out
- Introduction to tucks (drills & shaping)
Focus areas:
- Proper take-off and landing mechanics
- Consistency and rebound power
- Clean technique and shaping
This level is ideal for athletes who have a strong foundation in walkovers and are ready to safely perform and connect back handsprings.
Level 3
Level 5 & 6
Level 2
Introducing flipping skills and combining power passes
In Level 3 Tumbling, athletes work on flipping skills such as back tucks, both standing and running, while continuing to develop power and form in connected passes. Precision, strength, and aerial awareness are emphasized.
Skills athletes will work on include:
- Round-off back handspring tuck
- Standing back handspring tuck
- Punch front tuck
- Specialty passes into tuck (e.g., toe touch back handspring tuck)
- Aerials and side aerial drills
- Layout drills and shaping
Focus areas:
- Controlled power and height
- Spotting and body awareness during flips
- Clean landings and transitions
Level 3 is for athletes with solid back handspring technique who are ready to safely progress into flipping skills with proper technique.
Level 4
Level 5 & 6
Level 5 & 6
Mastering layouts and combination passes
Level 4 Tumbling is designed for athletes working on layout technique and more advanced specialty passes. This level requires strength, control, and the ability to connect multiple advanced skills in sequence.
Skills athletes will work on include:
- Round-off back handspring layout
- Standing back handspring to layout
- Jump to back handspring tuck
- Specialty passes (e.g., front tuck through to layout)
- Whip passes
- Layout technique and drills for fulls
Focus areas:
- Clean body lines and layout shaping
- Power through connections
- Strength and stamina for longer tumbling sequences
Level 4 athletes must already have consistent, clean back tucks and be working confidently toward layouts and dynamic specialty passes.
Level 5 & 6
Level 5 & 6
Level 5 & 6
Elite tumbling for advanced athletes working twisting and double flipping skills
Level 5 and 6 Tumbling classes are designed for highly experienced athletes who have mastered layouts and are progressing into fulls, doubles, and elite-level specialty passes. These levels focus on precision, speed, and aerial control while reinforcing clean technique and safety.
Level 5 Skills Focus:
- Full-twisting layouts (fulls)
- Standing full (with proper power & technique)
- Whip through to full
- Front tuck through to full
- Jump to tuck and jump to back handspring full
- Elite connection passes
- Arabian to full or double full drills
Level 6 Skills Focus:
- Double full (twisting double back layout)
- Arabians to double full
- Standing full and standing double full (as appropriate)
- Front through to double
- Specialty combinations into fulls and doubles
- Advanced twisting technique and endurance training
Focus areas at both levels:
- Advanced air awareness and control
- Strong core and explosive rebound
- Technical mastery of twisting and flipping skills
- Tumbling pass choreography and competition readiness
These levels are for athletes with extensive experience and coach approval, ready to train and refine elite-level skills. All skills are introduced through safe, progressive drills before full execution on the floor.