Developmental Classes

Developmental classes are designed for children who have shown talent, desire and need more of a challenge. They are grouped by age and the classes require a more time commitment than recreational classes. Developmental classes are a fast track to our competitive team program and are by invitation only. The classes are: for girls : Dragonflies, Butterflies, Hot Shots, for boys: Spiders.

Boys and Girls Pre-Teams and Teams Level 5 - 10

SFG hosts both girls and boys competitive teams as well as developmental classes that lead up to competitive levels at an accelerated rate. We believe that competitive gymnastics is a wonderful way for athletes to learn how to set and achieve goals, to build a strong work ethic and to gain personal knowledge about themselves. Our athletes are encouraged to not think in terms of scores, but rather in terms of trying to top their own personal best. This way success is always achievable.

SFG participates in USA Gymnastics (USAG) competitive program for boys and girls. Girls and boys are split into Levels that run 1 through 10 (ten being the highest). At SFG, the girls begin competition at Level 4, and we teach Levels 1 to 4 in our developmental/pre-team program (dragonflies, butterflies, redhots and hotshots for girls, super spiders for boys). The boys begin competing at Level 4 and continue through level 10.

Competitive teams are a long-term commitment for a gymnastics facility, it's team members, and their families. Team athletes workout anywhere from 9 to 20 hours a week and competitive season can run year round. Team membership is earned though periodic testing at the developmental level and/or by try-out (for previous competitors). Membership is by invitation only. Please call for any further information. (415) 561-6260.

SFG Boosters

SFGB is run by our competitive team parents and exists to support our competitive gymnasts in their pursuit of gymnastics and all that goes with it. Competitive team members' parents are required to participate and elections are held yearly for board positions. All developmental parents are encouraged to join and help the cause.

The following are links for those interested in competitive gymnastics:

USA Gymnastics - www.usa-gymnastics.org

Northern California Women's Gymnastics Association - www.norcal-gymnastics.org

Northern California Boys Gymnastics Association - www.ncbga.com

International Gymnastics Magazine Online - www.intlgymnast.com