Trampoline & Tumbling
Midwest provides the highest quality instruction to athletes of all ages and abilities.
Trampoline & Tumbling (T&T) include four events within the program: trampoline, power tumbling, synchronized trampoline, and double mini - trampoline. Both men and women can participate in all four events. Some gymnasts will choose to focus on just one area; however, it's possible to participate in all four events.
We base our recreation programming on fun, fitness and fundamentals. We take great care to teach gymnastics skills in a thorough and progressive manner insuring safe and continual progress. Through the acquisition of gymnastics skills, our goal is to help develop a positive self-image and self-confidence in every student. Our class structure is based on USA Gymnastics' Skill Level foundation that have requirements for each level.
There are four events in Trampoline & Tumbling.
There are four events in T&T: trampoline, power tumbling, synchronized trampoline and double mini - trampoline.
Trampoline
As a sport, trampoline varies greatly from recreational bouncing. International competition trampolines are larger and more powerful than traditional "backyard" models. Trained athletes are able to propel themselves as high as 30 feet in the air during their performances. Upper-level athletes can easily demonstrate a graceful array of double, triple, and twisting somersaults during routines.
Power Tumbling
Power tumbling is performed on elevated runways, often with fiberglass rods underneath to assist tumblers in propelling themselves higher than a basketball goal as they demonstrate speed, strength, and skill whilst executing a series of acrobatic maneuvers. Explosive somersaults with multiple flips and twists are performed by the top-level contenders in this category.
Synchronized Trampoline
Synchronized trampoline demands the same athletic skill as individual trampoline, while adding the element of precision timing. Using two separate trampolines, two athletes perform identical 10-skill routines at the same time side-by-side. Considered the most artistic event in the sport of tumbling & trampoline, each performer intends to reflect a mirror image of the other. Twice the beauty in an already breathtaking sport!
Double Mini - Trampoline
Double mini-trampoline combines the horizontal run of tumbling with the vertical rebound of trampoline. After a short run, the athlete jumps onto a small two-level trampoline to perform a rebounding trick immediately followed by a dismount element on to a landing mat. Double mini-trampoline is similar in concept to a springboard dive, except using a mat instead of water.
Trampoline
As a sport, trampoline varies greatly from recreational bouncing. International competition trampolines are larger and more powerful than traditional "backyard" models. Trained athletes are able to propel themselves as high as 30 feet in the air during their performances. Upper-level athletes can easily demonstrate a graceful array of double, triple, and twisting somersaults during routines.
Power Tumbling
Power tumbling is performed on elevated runways, often with fiberglass rods underneath to assist tumblers in propelling themselves higher than a basketball goal as they demonstrate speed, strength, and skill whilst executing a series of acrobatic maneuvers. Explosive somersaults with multiple flips and twists are performed by the top-level contenders in this category.
Synchronized Trampoline
Synchronized trampoline demands the same athletic skill as individual trampoline, while adding the element of precision timing. Using two separate trampolines, two athletes perform identical 10-skill routines at the same time side-by-side. Considered the most artistic event in the sport of tumbling & trampoline, each performer intends to reflect a mirror image of the other. Twice the beauty in an already breathtaking sport!
Double Mini - Trampoline
Double mini-trampoline combines the horizontal run of tumbling with the vertical rebound of trampoline. After a short run, the athlete jumps onto a small two-level trampoline to perform a rebounding trick immediately followed by a dismount element on to a landing mat. Double mini-trampoline is similar in concept to a springboard dive, except using a mat instead of water.
Learn T&T at Midwest
Midwest offers a variety of recreational and competitive trampoline and tumbling programs. For info on our competitive programs, please visit our USAG Trampoline & Tumbling page. Our Preschool Trampoline & Tumbling classes are available for ages 3-5, and Beginner level classes for ages 6 & up.
Learn Trampoline & Tumbling at Midwest
Midwest offers a variety of recreational and competitive trampoline and tumbling programs. For info on our competitive programs, please visit our USAG Trampoline & Tumbling page. Our Preschool Trampoline & Tumbling classes are available for ages 3-5, and Beginner level classes for ages 6 & up.
Preschool Trampoline & Tumbling
Girls & Boys | Ages 3-5yrs
Our T&T pre-school program builds a strong foundation for your child to develop a sense of athletic achievement, self esteem and social skills that will last a lifetime. Our trampolines, tumble trak and tumbling mats will accommodate small bodies as they explore the exciting and fun sport of trampoline in this 55 minute class.
Beginner Trampoline & Tumbling
Girls & Boys | Ages 6 & Up
Our T&T beginner classes cover skills on the rod floor, trampoline, double mini trampoline, and Tumbl-Trak. Children begin to learn basic gymnastics skills at each event. As children improve, they move to higher levels with new challenges. This class is an ideal placement for the student looking to refine their basic skills and receive a more formal introduction to the sport. Rolls, cartwheels and handstands will be perfected while learning more advanced skills on all apparatus.
Preschool Trampoline & Tumbling
Girls & Boys | Ages 3-5yrs
Our T&T pre-school program builds a strong foundation for your child to develop a sense of athletic achievement, self esteem and social skills that will last a lifetime. Our trampolines, tumble trak and tumbling mats will accommodate small bodies as they explore the exciting and fun sport of trampoline in this 55 minute class.
Beginner Trampoline & Tumbling
Girls & Boys | Ages 6 & Up
Our T&T beginner classes cover skills on the rod floor, trampoline, double mini trampoline, and Tumbl-Trak. Children begin to learn basic gymnastics skills at each event. As children improve, they move to higher levels with new challenges. This class is an ideal placement for the student looking to refine their basic skills and receive a more formal introduction to the sport. Rolls, cartwheels and handstands will be perfected while learning more advanced skills on all apparatus.
Advanced classes are offered; registration available by invite.