Our tumbling classes are 60 minute lessons determined by age and tumbling ability.   Ages 6+ without tumbling experience need to be enrolled in the White Band Class.  Ages 6+ with tumbling experience need to call (803)951-2090 or e-mail our director at ucandt@palmettoathleticcenter.com for a tumbling evaluation. 

ASAP Tumbling Training Program     

The ASAP Tumbling Training Program uses an original system for defining the tumbling program and progress of the tumbler. It is similar to that which is found in martial arts. Beginners receive an Elastic Band to wear.  There are 3 spots on the band that will get holed punched when the matching skill is obtained. Once the child has received all three tips, they are awarded the next band. The entry level begins with the most elementary of tumbling skills and follows a logical progression toward more complex skills.  Along with the main skills of each band color, there are additional primary skills that the students learn and work on every class including handstand, bridge, walkovers, and more.  The students will have to perform these primary skills along with the major skills to advance to the next band color.

 

Band Color

Standing Skill

Trampoline Skill

Running Skill

White

Standing BHS down Wedge Mat with spotter

BHS without spotter

Round-off (RO) BHS connected downhill with spotter

Yellow I

Standing BHS down Wedge Mat without spotter

BHS BHS without spotter

RO BHS connected without spotter

Yellow II

BHS on floor without spotter

BT with spotter

RO 2 BHS connected without spotter

Pink I

BT with spotter on floor & down incline without spotter

BT without spotter & BHS BT without spotter

RO BHS BT without spotter

Pink II

BT on floor without spotter

BHS Layout without spotter

RO BHS Layout without spotter

Black

BHS BT on floor without spotter

BHS Full without spotter

RO BHS Full without spotter

Stations:  There are three major rotations per tumbling class-Trampoline, Running Tumbling, and Standing Tumbling.  Each week a class will start at one of the three events and proceed to the next two every 15 minutes.  Each major station has 3 mini-stations within them.  The tumblers will spend 5 minutes at each of the mini-stations and 5 of those minutes will be strictly with the coach.  The other two mini-stations are for working drills, additional primary skills, and partner skills.  As the tumblers progress, the drills and skills also progress to suit their skill level.  The student is expected to master all 3 mini-stations to receive the hole-punch for that particular event.  Therefore, when a child receives their hole-punch for each event, it is certain that the child is capable and knowledgeable of the required skills at that event.

Curriculum Time Lines:  There is no set time in which a student is expected to progress.  However, a minimum of 10 weeks to progress to the next band is to be expected. Please keep in mind it ultimately depends on two major elements: our ability to coach effectively and the child's natural talent and ability.  Some students will learn quicker and some slower.

Advancement:  We give hole-punches on the bands when we know that children can perform the required skills.  Though currently there is not a specific time set aside for band testing, we monitor achievements continuously during class by having stations with the coach assisting the student on the main skill the child is trying to achieve.  When we see that a child can perform the main skills, we simply ask them to perform the other primary skills and thereby identify the need to give the hole-punch.  Once the child receives all three hole-punches, they are rewarded the next color, and will likely be ready to move to a more advanced class.

Tracking Progress:  We keep track of hole-punches and band colors on our computer system and on our rolls. As the weeks go by we can chart and study their progress. 

Cheerleading Curriculum:  We are currently in the process of developing a cheerleading curriculum that will include hole-punches for the following skills: stunts, jumps, and motions.  The program will progress similarly to that of the tumbling band system.