Adult Gymnastics

Welcome to Gymnastike's Adult Gymnastics Page!
This page is an interactive community for adult gymnasts and fans of all ages to share and expand our love of gymnastics. Whether you are continuing in the sport after many years, returning after weeks or years off, trying it for the first time, or want to learn more, we welcome you to this great community.

This page offers a variety of interactive resources, including an ever-growing list of adult gymnastics classes throughout the country. Click here or see below to view the classes as a spreadsheet. Click here or see below to view the classes on a map. The page also offers videos, photos, gymnast introductions, meet information, articles, and much more.

We welcome your contributions and feedback! Please introduce yourself, upload your videos and photos, send information about adult classes and meets, and share your comments. You can fill out the forms below or email marina@gymnastike.org.

We hope you join us in sharing your love of gymnastics and showing that it can be a sport for all ages!

NEW: Adult class map! Click on your area below to find a class near you!

Check out Gymnastike's coverage of the adult gymnastics meet at Capital in Burke, VA, on October 1, 2011!

Click here to check out Gymnastike's coverage of the adult gymnastics meet at Capital Gymnastics in Burke, VA, on Saturday, October 1, 2011! To our knowledge, this is the most extensive internet coverage of an adult meet ever! We hope you enjoy viewing these amazing adult athletes' routines, post-meet interviews, photos, results, and more. All meet proceeds went to the Special Olympics.

When you're done, check out the behind-the-scenes info on how we put the meet together and get tips on organizing and running your own adult meet!

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Conditioning with the adult class at Capital in Burke, VA.

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Adult meets and/or meets that offer adult divisions. For additional information on AAU meets, visit: http://aaugymnastics.org. To share information about other meets for adults, click on "Create new event" or email marina@gymnastike.org.

2011

Sep

44th All Japan Artistic Gymnastics Competition for Non-students (adults)

Location: Japan -- Sakata City National Sports Festival Memorial Gymnasium
Registration deadline: Registration is closed, but this is an annual meet, so interested adults can sign up for next year. Please contact ntavu2010@gmail.com for details.

Event Details:
- Annual competition for men and women
- Ages: 18-70+!!
- The meet has two classes. The first class is for top gymnasts; second class is for all ages and abilities. Each class will have both team and individual competitions, with prizes in age groups.

2011

Dec

Empire Gymnastics Academy's 2nd Annual New Orleans Christmas Classic

Location: New Orleans Convention Center
Details: Empire's 2nd Annual New Orleans Christmas Classic will feature an adult level competition within the regular kids' meet.
Rules: The meet will likely follow xcel prep rules
Contact: Rose Robertson, rose250250@yahoo.com
For additional information, please visit: http://empiregymnastics.net/OUR_MEETS.html

2012

Mar

2012 Burlington BGs Gymnastics Club World Masters Gymnastics Championships

2012 World Masters Gymnastics Championships
Open to men and women age 18+

Burlington BGs Gymnastics Club
680 Maple Ave
Burlington, Ontatrio, Canada

This is a low-stress, fun meet with ages ranging from 18 to over 50 (54 is the most veteran, so far).

"Adult" awards are given out, rather than medals and ribbons.

Entry deadline: Saturday, February 17.

Click here for the meet flyer and details.

2012

Mar

Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics 2012 March Madness Masters Meet

Vancouver Phoenix Gymnastics 2012 March Madness Masters Meet

DATE: Saturday, March 31, 2012
TIME: 5:45-11:00pm
PLACE: Millennium Gym | 4588 Clancy Loranger Way, Vancouver, BC ››see map

2012 March Madness Masters Meet | Information & Registration Package

2011-12 BC Provincial Adult Code

http://www.phoenixgymnastics.com/index.php/events

2012

Jun

High On Gymnastics Masters' Meet

High on Gymnastics Masters' Meet at Whistler Gymnastics
Artistic and trampoline gymnasts of all levels welcome!

Where: Oros Whistler Gymnastics Centre, 1090 Legacy Way, Whistler BC, info@whistlergymnastics.com
When: Saturday, June 9, 2012, 7-10pm, with a social to follow
Contact: Tami Mitchell, coachtami@whistlergymnastics.com, 604-907-0365
Registration fee: $45
Registration deadline: May 15, 2012
Accommodations: $35.00/night for single occupancy, $55.00 for double, or stay at the Whistler Hostel across the street.
Age groups: (1) Under 30, (2) 30 and even better, (3) 40 and fabulous
Events: Women and men can compete 1 or all of the following: Vault, Uneven Bars, High Bar, Parallel Bars, Beam, Floor, Rings and all 3 Trampoline disciplines: Tramp, Synchro and Double Mini Tramp
Rules: GBC Adult Program Rules. Click here to see the 2010-11 rules, but you may want to confirm whether anything has changed for 2012.
Award Categories:
- Prize for top 10 winners on each event and each age category,
- Special awards for each event
- Other special awards for uniform; cheering and door prizes
Additional info: No pommel horse, just floor pommel-trainer; rings are hanging from a 35 foot ceiling and will sway; vault landing is onto mats in a pit.

Check out the meet flyer here.

2012

Jun

AAU Age Group National Championship

AAU Age Group Nationals
Wisconsin Dells, WI

June 20-24, 2012

Adult women may compete in the following divisions:

Ladies Open Optional (LOO) (USA Gymnastics level 9 rules, but Ds and Es are permitted and Level 10 bonus is in effect)
Ladies Level 8 (USA Gymnastics Level 8 rules)
Ladies Level Modified Optional Advanced (LMOA) (generally, 4As and 2Bs on bars, beam, and floor, and specified vaults)
Ladies Level Modified Optional Intermediate (LMOI) (generally, 5As and 1B on bars, beam, and floor, and specified vaults)
Ladies Level Modified Optional Novice (LMON) (all As, and specified vaults).

See the AAU rules for requirements for each division here and full rule book here.

Contact: Meet Director: Doug Jonuska, 608-314-0333, doug@netlynxsports.com.

Click here for the meet flyer.

2012

Jul

Vernon Park Adult Gymnastics Challenge (United Kingdom)

Vernon Park Adult Gymnastics Challenge

Location: Vernon Park Gymnastics Centre; Stockport, United Kingdom
Date: Sunday, July 1, 2012
Time: 6:30-8:45pm
Entry deadline: June 16, 2012
Additional info from the event's Facebook page: Fun, informal competition. choose to compete whichever apparatus you want, scores given for individual set moves and added together. all abilities welcome, even those who've never done gymnastics before. Free buffet afterwards for all competitors, spectators and helpers. Entry form available at VPGC adult classes or via email, entry forms and fees must be received by 16th June 2012

2012

Jul

AAU Junior Olympic Games

AAU Junior Olympic Games
Houston, TX
July 25 - August 4

Adult women can compete in the following divisions:

Ladies Open Optional (LOO) (USA Gymnastics level 9 rules, but Ds and Es are permitted and Level 10 bonus is in effect)
Ladies Level 8 (USA Gymnastics Level 8 rules)
Ladies Level Modified Optional Novice (LMON) (generally, all As or compulsory skills)
Ladies Level Modified Optional Intermediate (LMOI) (generally, 5As and 1B on bars, beam, and floor, and specified vaults)
Ladies Level Modified Optional Advanced (LMOA) (generally, 4As and 2Bs on bars, beam, and floor, and specified vaults)

See the AAU rules for requirements for each division here and full rule book here.

Visit http://www.aaujrogames.org/ for more info

2012

Nov

Never Too Late for Gold

Adult Gymnastics Meet: Never Too Late for Gold

Date: Sunday, Nov. 11, 2012
Location:
Azarian U.S. Gymnastics Training Center
1 Argonaut
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Time: 4:15pm (check-in and warmpus); 5:30pm (march-in); 5:45-7:30 (competition)

Age groups: 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74,75-79, 80+

Registration fee:
$40 for scored competition in up to 3 events; $50 for up to 6 events. Registration fee includes T-shirt, awards, special awards, and scoring by awesome judge who loves adult gymnastics.

$30 Exhibition only (up to 2 events, $5 for each additional event, includes t-shirt and special awards)

$10 College student registration discount, must show current student ID.

$10 late fee for registering on day of the competition.

Registration deadline: Oct. 24, 2012. No refunds after Nov. 1, 2012

Awards: Top three places in each age group, “Oldest Competitor,” “Go For It Award,” “Most Original Skill,” “Best Save,” “Most Entertaining,” “Best Form,” and “First Timer.”

Events:
Any Olympic Event for Men and Women
All Around (Any 4 Olympic Events for Women and Men
Trampoline; Tumbling: 3 passes done on Floor, Ski Floor or Tumble Trak
Rope Climb: 20ft timed, Elite division from sit, Beginner uses legs
Exhibition of circus apparatus, acro, group gym, wheel, etc. also welcome.

Special Event: Handstand Hold & Handstand Race for spectators and competitors

Guidelines: Mats, pit landings, spotting (bring your own spotter), etc. are all allowed and encouraged. Men may do women’s events and vice versa, including floor routines to music. There are no formal rules, only suggestions. Compulsory routines from any level or historical period allowed. Optional base is 6 A’s, bonus given for each B, C, etc. Please see judging guidelines here for routine construction suggestions.

Attire: As long as it doesn’t hurt the equipment or compromise your safety, feel free to skip the leotard in favor of shorts!

Contact: Meet Coordinator: Jessica, mastersgymnastics@gmail.com

Click here to register.

Click here for meet flyer.

2013

Jan

Mountain Madness (large meet featuring Ladies' division)

Mountain Madness Meet

Location
Dahlonega Gymnastics
60 Hamp Mill Rd.
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-8516

Date and time
Saturday, January 5, 2013. Ladies` division will start around 6pm

Click here for more info.

Age groups
Under 30
30-39
40 and fabulous (40+)

Skill divisions
Ladies can compete in the following divisions (click here for rules):

AAU Modified Optional Novice
AAU Modified Optional Intermediate
AAU Modified Optional Advance

Routines can also be less difficult than the rules require.
Competitors may compete in as many events as they like; all-around is not required.

Awards
$100 cash prize for the top competitor in each age group!
Gift certificate prizes!
Medals for all competitors!

Registration
Entry fee: $40
Deadline: December 1, 2012
Register here
Competitors must be registered AAU members; sign up for AAU membership here: www.aausports.org, $22.

Additonal info
Attire: Leotards are not required. Yoga pants are fine. Middle must be covered.
Post-meet festivities: Ladies` night out at a local eatery

Contact
Shannon Hageli, Meet Director
Email: dahlonegagymnastics@gmail.com
(706) 864-8516 (phone)
(706) 344-9448 (cell)
Website: dahlonegagymnastics.com

2013

Feb

AAU Winter Nationals

AAU 2013 Winter Nationals
Date: February 15-17, 2013
Location: SPIRE Institute, 1822 South Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041
Phone: 330â652â4386
Contact email: TeamOGI@aol.com
Website: www.aauwinternationals.com
Registration deadline: January 15, 2013

Click here for details and here for the meet flyer.

Ladies can compete in the following levels:

1. Beginner optional (generally all As on each event, and specific vaults)
2. Intermediate optional (generally 5As and 1B per event, and specific vaults)
3. Advanced optional (generally, 4As and 2Bs per event, and specific vaults)
4. Level 7
5. Level 8
6. Open optional (generally, level 9 rules, with some modifications)

2013

Mar

Burlington BG's Third Annual World Masters' Gymnastics Championship

Where: Burlington BGs

680 Maple Ave

Burlington, Ont.

L7S 1M6

(905) 634-0310

(905) 634-4783 (fax)

email: admin@burlingtonbgsgymnastics.com

Time: 5:30-9:30pm
When: Saturday, March 9, 2013
Registration Fee: $50 (t-shirt included)

Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/191561210988627/

2013

Jun

AAU Age Group Nationals

AAU Age Group Nationals
Date: June 14-16, 2013
Location: ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, FL

Adult women can compete in the following levels:

1. Beginner optional (generally all As on each event, and specific vaults)

2. Intermediate optional (generally 5As and 1B per event, and specific vaults)

3. Advanced optional (generally, 4As and 2Bs per event, and specific vaults)

4. Level 7 (USA Gymnastics rules)

5. Level 8 (USA Gymnastics rules)

6. Open optional (generally, USA Gymnastics Level 9 rules, with some modifications)

Click here for AAU rules.

Click here for meet details.

Click here to register for AAU membership. This is requied for meet registration. Note that AAU now requires a background check, so allow time for registration confirmation before the meet registration deadline.

Registration deadline: UPDATE: Extended to May 22, 2013!

2013

Jul

AAU Junior Olympics, 2013

Location: Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan
When: July 30-August 2, 2013

Adult women can compete in the following skill divisions:

1. Beginner optional (generally all As on each event, and specific vaults)

2. Intermediate optional (generally 5As and 1B per event, and specific vaults)

3. Advanced optional (generally, 4As and 2Bs per event, and specific vaults)

4. Level 7 (USA Gymnastics rules)

5. Level 8 (USA Gymnastics rules)

6. Open optional (generally, USA Gymnastics Level 9 rules, with some modifications)

Click here for meet details.

Click here for AAU rules.

Registration deadline: July 2, 2013

AAU Nationals

May 20 by Kristin Fischer

Hi Marina, I signed up for the lady's optionals. Are we competing on Saturday? Uniform: Should we bring our club uniform or is that optional as well :) Kristin

Pac Rim Championships: Sisters and Ex-Competitive Gymnasts Share Their Thoughts on the Competition

March 21 by Elsie Oldaker

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Back To The Gym: My Experience In Adult Gymnastics

February 7 by Gary From Gymnastike

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Adult Gymnastics has enormous benefits. Don't be afraid to give it a shot, even if you're a beginner

November 21 by Gina Paulhus

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Adult Gymnasts! Sign Up For the Adult Meet at Capital in Burke, VA on 10/1! Entry deadline Wed 9/21!

September 19 by Marina Mazor

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Guinness World Record: 86-year-old Johanna Quaas named world's oldest gymnast

December 30 by Marina M

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Fierce Five Inspire Adult Gymnasts!

October 31 by Marina M

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38-year-old Jenny Hasen Continues Her Quest for a Spot on the National Team

April 25 by Marina M

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38-year-old Jenny Hansen continues her comeback, hopes to make the national team

March 29 by Marina M

Great piece on 38-year-old Jenny Hansen in the Couch Gymnast, 3/28/12. Jenny, an NCAA standout at the University of Kentucky in the mid 90s, is fully committed to her comeback to gymnastics and...

Interview with Roger Harrell, Adult Gymnast and Coach

January 13 by Marina M

Great article about adult gymnast and coach, Roger Harrell, on a strengthening and conditioining website. As co-founder of the The Cave/CrossFit Marin, Roger tries to encourage more adults to ge...