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Mat Rats

Mat Rats 1 | Ages 5-13 (with instructor approval)
Mat Rats is the first step towards a competitive Xcel gymnastics program. This is an invite only pre team where students work closely with coaches on strength, flexibility, shaping and self-confidence. If you are looking for a challenging gymnastics program, but less of a time commitment than a traditional competitive program, this fun, flexible program is for you. On beam, students will learn cartwheels and handstands, plus jumps and turns. Our coaches will help develop stronger round offs and handstands and will introduce harder skills such as walkovers and handsprings. This class will develop intermediate skills on bars and vaulting. We are thrilled with the popularity and your support of this program that has enabled us to offer more training options as our dedicated Xcel prep gymnasts advance. This class is 115 minutes. 


Mat Rats 2 | Ages 5-13
Mat Rats 2 is designed as the next progression after Mat Rats 1, providing gymnasts with opportunities to build on foundational skills and develop more advanced techniques. In this class, athletes will work on beam skills such as back walkovers, dismounts, and jump connections. On floor, our experienced coaches will guide students through more complex tumbling, including round-off back handsprings and front tucks. Students will also develop vault skills by learning to vault over the table and expand their abilities on bars, working on kips and jumping to the high bar. To ensure the best placement for each gymnast, coach approval is strongly recommended before enrolling in Mat Rats 2. If you have any questions about your child’s readiness, please consult with a Lakeville Community Ed Gymnastics Coach or reach out to the Gymnastics Coordinator at cegymnastics@isd194.org.


There are no Mat Rats courses available for registration.