Pre-Teams at Cape Cod Gymnastics
Does your child want more than one gymnastics class per week?
Does she constantly flip and tumble around your house?
Do you wonder if she has the potential to be a competitive gymnast?
Pre-team is the bridge between a recreational class and competing. Gymnasts train more often and with more structure than a weekly class asks for, without the travel and competition calendar that comes with team. It is where the strength, the flexibility, and the basic skill set on every event get built.
CCG offers three pre-team programs, grouped by age. All three are by invitation from a coach.
The Programs
Which pre-team your gymnast joins depends on her age and where she is headed.
Mighty Munchkins
Our youngest pre-team. This class focuses on fun first, with targeted progressions plus strength and flexibility work that builds a strong, confident gymnast with a basic skill set on each event.
D.P. Pre-Team
For gymnasts continuing along the path toward our competitive Developmental Program. Gymnasts may spend up to two years in pre-team before they are ready to join the D.P. team.
Xcel Pre-Team
For girls who want to begin a competitive gymnastics career. As with D.P. Pre-Team, gymnasts may participate for up to two years before being asked to join the competitive program.
All pre-team placements are by invitation from a coach. These are not classes you can enroll in online. Our coaches watch for readiness in class and reach out when the time is right — and if pre-team is something you are hoping for, tell us, so we know to keep an eye out.
Common Questions
Can I sign my daughter up for pre-team?
No — all three pre-team programs are by invitation from a coach. The best thing you can do is keep her in class and let us know you are interested, so we know to watch for it.
Does pre-team compete?
No. Pre-team is training only, which is part of what makes it a good place to build skills without the travel and the meet calendar. Competing begins once a gymnast joins a team.
How long does pre-team last?
It varies by gymnast. Both D.P. Pre-Team and Xcel Pre-Team may run up to two years before a gymnast is ready for the competitive program, and Mighty Munchkins gymnasts typically move into D.P. Pre-Team around age six.
What if she is not invited?
Plenty of gymnasts thrive in recreational classes for years, and many add a second class a week instead. If you want to know what she is working toward, ask a coach — you will get an honest answer and something specific to practice.
Can she stay in her regular class too?
Many gymnasts do. Talk with us about the schedule and we will help you figure out what is reasonable for your family.
Ask About Pre-Team
Want your gymnast assessed for pre-team? Email Jen and ask to set up a time. Pre-team assessments can be done any time of year — there is no season to wait for.
Prefer to talk it through? Call us at (508) 744-7751.