Recreational Gymnastics Program Assessments

During the regular season, gymnastics program assessments are scheduled on the 4th Friday of each month from 6:45 – 7:45 pm. Assessments are an hour when coaches use a skill checklist to determine what class your child is ready for. These assessments may run up to an hour. If an assessment group is full, the assessment will probably take the full hour. If an assessment group is smaller, students may be released before an hour is up. Assessments are not mandatory, but passing an assessment is the only way that your child can advance to the next skill level class within the recreational gymnastics program.

Children are most successful in gymnastics program assessments when they have taken classes at The Children’s Gym before or are currently enrolled. We strongly recommended new students enroll in level 1 classes before taking an assessment. Students under the age of 7 are typically permitted to enroll in assessments; however, we ask families to speak with our front office to process the enrollment.

Class Progression

Click here to view a chart that shows class progress at The Children’s Gym. When a student enrolls for the first time at The Children’s Gym, they are automatically placed into the first level class for their age. All classes at The Children’s Gym are divided by age, and a student is not eligible to advance to the next age bracket for their level until their actual birth date. You can also add your child to a waiting list in anticipation of their birthday.

Please note, if your child is about to turn 5, 7 or 10 and age up in classes we suggest that your child move class age groups before assessing for a new level. The dynamics of class changes within the new age group typically presents enough of a new challenge for students. There are skills that can not be introduced until a child hits a certain age. Children who are about to age up will be tested for the next age group which could mean they are tested for skills they have not worked on in class yet. If you have any questions regarding aging up and assessments please check in with a member of our hospitality team.

When Should Your Child Do an Assessment?

You can sign your child up for an assessment if you or their coach feel that they are ready to move up based on their performance in their weekly class. If they pass the checklist, you can then enroll them in their new class. If they’re not quite ready, you’ll know what they’re still working on.

Don’t feel like your child is ready to move up yet? That’s okay! Assessments are a great opportunity for your child no matter what! Gymnastics program assessments are a chance to regularly measure your child’s skills, like a progress report in school. Held once a month, your child has time to improve between assessments and then see just how much they improved by being evaluated by the assessment coach.

It’s important to note that assessments are not designed for students in level 3 classes. Those classes are the highest level classes in the recreational gymnastics program for those age brackets. In the Spring, students who have completed a full season in level 3 will be invited to assess for TCG’s Squad Program. Learn more about TCG Squad.

Assessments cost $15 per child, and registration is available online or by phone. Assessments start promptly on time and due to the nature of assessments, late arrivals will not be permitted. We recommend arriving 10 minutes early. Registration closes 24 hours prior to an assessment. Click the button below to register. Tuition fees collected for assessments are non-refundable or transferable. A missed assessment regardless of notification would be considered a wash.

Please let us know if you have any questions.