Bryan County Schools

*Note: Session 4 open only to students previously enrolled in Sessions 1, 2 or 3. Session 4: March 11 - May 10, 2024 Classes offered Monday - Friday Gymnastics is a sport that requires balance, strength, flexibility, agility, coordination and endurance. The skills and movements required in gymnastics contribute to the development of all muscle groups. Movement Education gives students an understanding of anatomy combined with effort and spatial awareness. The accomplishments of their goals/skills promotes self confidence in a fun learning environment. Safety is always a top priority when teaching skill progression. Gymnastics classes include instruction on the balance beam, uneven bars, floor, vault and parallel bars. Classes are for boys and girls. Tumbling classes specializes in perfecting floor skills. At least one year of gymnastics classes is required unless approved by instructor. All classes are one hour with the option to take more than once a week. Following registration, Instructor will place each student in appropriate class based on age and ability.

Four/Five-Year-Old Program (DINKIES) The Playball DINKIES program is tailored for 4 and 5-year-olds and is ideal for those beginning school. Through structured lessons, children practice skills boosting confidence for sports and advancing abilities. This crucial age fosters fundamental development impacting academic, social, and cultural aspects. Our goal is to instill a positive relationship with sports. DINKIES focuses on ball skills, encourages individual participation, and builds confidence to overcome fears. By program completion, children gain significant sports competence. Five/Six-Year-Old Program (Preps) The Playball Preps program for the 5 and 6-year-olds concentrates on refining and advancing fundamental sports skills catering to children who are new to Playball classes. Children practice specialized sports skills with an emphasis on quality execution. They gain competence in various individual sport skills such as shooting a basketball or dribbling a hockey ball. Partner exercises introduce teamwork concepts and leadership roles. The program emphasizes skill refinement, including formalized drills and teamwork, laying the groundwork for competent sport participation.

Scoops is a Lacrosse class that encourages the appreciation of physical activity and health. Students can develop a passion for playing Lacrosse with a focus on having fun while learning. Students will learn how to run with the ball, throw, catch, score, and more. There are two levels offered for this course though no experience is needed for either age group. Beginner skills will be taught for grades PK-2 and more advanced practice and scrimmages will be included for skill development for grades 3-5. All Lacrosse goals, sticks, and balls are included during class time.

Beginner class is designed to teach beginners the fundamentals of volleyball. We use a lighter ball, smaller court segments and lower nets. The program’s focal point is fun and enjoyment while developing agility, hand and eye coordination, body movement, and ball control work. Team play is incorporated with motor learning and skill development. Reminders: Bring water and proper sports attire (shorts, T-shirt, and comfortable running sneakers with good grip or volleyball shoes). **If you have/plan on buying volleyball shoes, they are STRICTLY meant for indoor court use. Please come in a different pair of shoes (i.e; crocs, slides, flip flops), and once inside, player can change shoes. Please make sure socks are brought or worn. Knee pads are suggested but not required. No transport is available for this class.