Grand Rapids Gymnastics Academy
“Building confidence, self-esteem and leaderships skills through gymnastics and dance instruction in a safe and positive atmosphere.”
From October 17th through November 4th, GRGA will allow members to sell their used leotards in the Pro-Shop. GRGA will have labels available for members to mark their price and name on each leotard. Funds raised from the sale of used leotards can be spent on items in the GRGA Pro Shop or may be placed in your gymnast’s fundraising account. Leotards can be dropped off at the reception desk.
Fundraising is an option that is available for all GRGA members to offset the costs of competitive gymnastics or dance performances. Gymnasts do not need to be current competitive team members to fundraise. Proceeds raised through GRGA fundraisers are placed into an account for each individual and these funds may be used for expenses associated with competition now or in the future.
Below are dates for the next GRGA fundraisers:
If you are interested in participating, please see the reception desk for more information.
New Classes for October
GRGA has added the following new classes effective immediately. If you would like to switch into one of these new times please let the office know prior to attending.
Pre-k 4 and 5 year olds – Saturdays 10:00-10:45
* Please see the attached 3-month calendar for important class updates and events.
Gymnastics and Dance classes WILL be held on October 20-22. All Thursday, Friday and Saturday classes will be held as scheduled. Please let GRGA know if you cannot attend these dates and would like to attend an alternate date as a make-up class. Competitive team members should follow the schedule posted on the team board in the lobby.
Cold weather is coming fast and GRGA will be offering hooded sweatshirts in the pro-shop soon. Also, GRGA will have several package options offered in December for Holiday purchases. Don’t see a leotard in your child’s size or style? Every 4-6 weeks, GRGA receives a new batch of leotards, shorts and t-shirts from three of the leading leotard manufacturers. Lastly, keep your eyes open for gymnastics jewelry created exclusively for sale in the GRGA pro shop.
Bobbi Jean Boyer – Level 5
October 3 – Session Start
October 21 – No Open Gym
October 20/21 – MEA No School Days (Classes still held at GRGA)
October 28th – No Open Gym
October 28th-October 29th – Levels 4-6 Forest Lake Meet
October 31 – Halloween – No Evening Classes
October 31 – Candy Bar Money Due
November 1 – November Session Begins
November 21st-27th – Thanksgiving Week – NO Classes
November 28th – Week 4 of November Session
GRGA will not be holding evening classes on Monday, October 31st. However we will be holding Monday morning preschool classes on that day. Make up dates for the missed classes are:
By enrolling children in gymnastics or any organized sport, children learn physical skills as well as increase their confidence, fine and gross motor skills, coordination and the ability to follow instructions. It is GRGA’s goal to make sure each member leaves our facility with a positive experience and increased self-esteem. Each family that participates in GRGA’s program has different goals for their child and we hope to meet and exceed those goals when possible. We welcome and encourage our members to let GRGA know if there is anything we can do to help achieve these goals. We also hope that families encourage their children in a positive manner inside and outside of the gym. One way that GRGA would like to encourage a positive atmosphere is by refraining from discussions in regard to other children in your child’s class or the gym. We have received several notices of spectators negatively comparing children’s abilities and questioning of other children’s skill level. We politely request that these conversations do not take place in or outside of the club.