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Gymnastics

“Why I Like World Cup Gymnastics”

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Courtesy of World Cup Gymnastics

Here, our student gymnasts can learn high level skills while developing self-confidence, discipline and self-esteem. We asked kids to tell us why they like coming to World Cup gymnastics classes. Their answers were clear! Because……

1. I like practicing with my teammates.

2. I like doing the Ninja blocks because it makes me feel like a spider.

3. I like learning how to do a front flip on the trampoline.

4. I get stamps and get to climb the rock wall.

5. I get to do a handstand flat back into the pit.

6. I love to bounce on the trampoline.

7. I love to get to the top of the ninja wall.

8. I like to climb the rope and get big muscles.

9. I like yelling “kowabunga” when I jump into the pit.

10. I like the feeling of finally accomplishing a skill.

Visit us at worldcupgymnastics.com

About World Cup Schools

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Since the early 1990’s, World Cup Nursery School & Kindergarten has been recognized as the premier early childhood education facility in Westchester County, NY and World Cup Gymnastics is one of the most revered gymnastics program in the state. In addition, World Cup U4Kids offers quality afterschool programs for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade. With over 25 years of experience in working with young children combined with World Cup’s knowledge of their unique strengths and interests has given the staff there the tools to develop programs in which children thrive…and have fun at the same time. World Cup provides the foundation for children’s future success in learning and serves as the cornerstone for promoting their physical well-being. worldcupgymnastics.com and worldcupnurseryschool.com.

Courtesy of World Cup Nursery School & Kindergarten, Discover New Castle Sponsor

World Cup Gymnasts Are All-Around Sliver Medalists

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Binghamton, NY, March 16-18, 2018 – World Cup Gymnastics boys’ team competed this past weekend at the New York State Championship held at Chenago Valley High School in Binghamton, NY.  Over 400 gymnasts competed at this exciting event.

Level 10 boys had a great meet.   In particular graduating Senior, Miles Miller from Hartsdale, NY was the champion on Floor in the 17-18 age group with a 13.7001 and took home silver medals for Rings (13.7002), Parallel Bars (13.5002) and High Bar (13.5002).  He also was the All-Around silver medalist (80.5002). Teammate,  J.T. Basulto, also from Hartsdale, won on  Floor with a 13.3001 in the 15-16 age group and took home a silver medal for Parallel Bars (13.1002).   Although World Cup’s Level 10 Team vied for the first place title, in the end, they were proud of their third place finish.

Level 8 gymnast and National Team Member, Eli Osuna, from West Point was the champion on Rings with a 12.8001, on Parallel Bars (12.3502) and on High Bar (12.7001).  He also took home the silver All-Around medal.  “Eli tried a new vault routine at the competition and, although he didn’t nail it, we believe that true champions are those that have the guts to challenge themselves.  We applaud him for his courage,” said head coach, Jason Hebert.

Our youngest gymnast at age 7, Dylan Davenport, from Stamford, CT won Level 5 Rings with a 10.9001 and Vault (9.3001).  He also took home silver medals on Floor (10.4002) and Pommel Horse (10.7002) as well as placing fourth in the All-Around (59.0004).

“All of our gymnasts showed great focus and, moreover, demonstrated a remarkable desire to be successful.  Our Level 10 boys were especially motivated and driven and it showed in their outstanding performances.  We couldn’t be prouder of their achievements,” added Hebert.  The boys’ team now advance to the regional competitions.

World Cup Gymnastics has been training State, Regional and National Champions for over 25 years.  It is deemed one of the most revered recreational and competitive gymnastics programs in the state offering mommy and me classes for infants, pre-school gymnastics, school-age recreational gymnastics, tumbling for cheerleaders and competitive teams.   For more information, please call 914-238-4967 or visit www.worldcupgymnastics.com.

Discover 35 Reasons to Love Gymnastics

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PHOTO BY SOPHIE MATHEWSON
  1. Builds strength.
  2. Mastering a skill feels empowering…and proves that hard work pays off.
  3. Kids love to cartwheel! Being able to cartwheel is like riding a bike–once you’ve got it…you’ve got it. Forever!
  4. Teaches courage. Children encounter things that will push them out of their comfort zone. Making a decision to trust themselves (and their coach) is a skill that will carry over to all areas of their lives.
  5. Develops grit … a child choosing to keep trying a skill repeatedly. Teaches how to fall down, regroup and get back.
  6. Increases balance.
  7. Offers opportunity to be social outside of school in a small, fun group setting. Encourages friendships by working together.
  8. Builds confidence. Confidence spreads quickly to all areas of life. On and off the mat.
  9. Enjoying the excitement of jumping off of high mats, on bouncy trampolines and over challenging objects in a safe setting.  Simply fun!
  10. Children naturally love to move in all different ways. Gymnastics is all about movement.
  11. Patience is practiced daily…whether waiting for a turn or working  to achieve a desired skill.
  12. Students learn how to fall now so that they can safely fall later both in and out of the gym.
  13. The thrill of a new skill after months of hard work.
  14. Teaches children that hard work is necessary to reach goals. Not everything happens in an instant.
  15. Improves motor skill development.
  16. Improves motor planning.
  17. Builds strong bones.
  18. Introduces fitness at an early age which will lead to healthy habits that last a lifetime.
  19. Every field or stretch of sand turns into a place to tumble. Every tree branch turns into a bar. Every curb turns in to a balance beam.
  20. It is the sport for all sports! Start with Gymnastics and go anywhere. Best physical foundation.
  21. Increases upper body strength while swinging and supporting oneself on the bars.
  22. Teaches the value of repetition.
  23. Children work toward their personal best, and support their classmates in theirs.
  24. Increases reading readiness.
  25. Balancing and achieving skills on a 4” beam that at one point seemed intimidating, makes almost anything seem possible.
  26. Improves hand/eye coordination as well as foot/eye coordination.
  27. Increases attention span.
  28. More and more research supports gymnastics as extremely beneficial to brain development.
  29. Improves focus.
  30. Children of all abilities can participate and benefit. Wonderful for children with special needs and different learning styles.
  31. Persistence is encouraged and necessary. Children must repeat skills to accomplish them, a reminder that you must work hard to find success.
  32. Increases flexibility.
  33. Increases bone strength with weight bearing exercise.
  34. Being upside down can actually make one feel happier and calmer.
  35. It’s soooo much FUN! The best reason of all!

Jodi Rosenwasser Levine is the founder and CEO of Jodi’s Gym. She is a leader and expert in children’s fitness and has been sharing the joy of gymnastics to kids since 1982.

For information about all of the 35-year celebrations happening at Jodi’s Gym locations, please visit Jodisgym.com

PHOTO BY JULIA LUBARSKY

 

World Cup Gymnasts are New York State Champions

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World Cup Gymnastics Level 8, Boys’ Team wins the New York State Championship

image002_gymnasticsCHAPPAQUA, New York, March 23, 2016 – World Cup Gymnastics boys’ team competed in the NY STATE GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS held March 19-20, 2016 at West Point, NY.
The Level 8 boys’ team with Mt. Vernon native Nolan McMahon; Mahopac native JT Basulto; Fishkill native, John Zakrewsky; Brewster native Curtis Bett; Katonah native Henry Weigel and Millwood native Landon Highbloom took home the first place trophy with a team score of 218.50.  McMahon had an incredible day winning the individual all-around with a score of 72.90.  He also won 1st place on Floor with a 13.00, 1st place on Rings with a 12.50, 1st place on Parallel Bars with a 12.55 and 1st place on the High Bar with a 12.050.  He added a 3rd place win on Vault and a 4th place win on Pommel Horse.  Balsuto was the individual all-around silver medalist who took home two silver medals on Floor and Rings in the age 11-12 competition and the bronze medal on the Parallel Bars and High Bar.  Bett took home silver medals in the age 13-14 competition for Floor and Pommel Horse and Bronze on the High Bar, while Highbloom took home silver on Rings in the same age group.

The Level 9 boys’ team was the silver medal champions with New Winsor native, Chase Cassisi gaining the highest scores and winning the individual all-around with a score of 76.  He swept the competition taking home gold in all events with scores of 13.15 on Floor, 12.30 on Pommel Horse, 12.40 on Rings, 12.15 on Vault, 13.30 on Parallel Bars and 12.700 on the High Bar.  Teammate Ettore Panzanaro who hails from Cortland Manor assisted earning a gold medal on Pommel Horse with a score of 12.60.

The Level 6 boys’ team was the silver medal champions in their competition with Eli Osuna from West Point taking home a gold medal on Vault with a 10.00, a silver medal on Floor with an 11.150 and a bronze medal on High Bar with a 10.70.

World Cup Gymnastics is deemed one of the most revered recreational and competitive gymnastics programs in the state offering mommy and me classes for infants, pre-school gymnastics, school-age recreational gymnastics, tumbling for cheerleaders and competitive teams.   For more information, please call 914-238-4967 or visit www.worldcupgymnastics.com.