G-Force Athletics

Lawrence Parks & Recreation teams with G-Force to offer recreational power tumbling & cheerleading classes along with competitive cheerleading and power tumbling teams for youth and adults.  The progressive classes will keep your child challenged and motivated!  Please contact Lawrence Parks & Recreation to enroll or visit their website @ lprd.org.

TNT

 All “T&T” classes will include skill instruction on floor, trampoline and double mini trampoline. Each class level follows a curriculum that will teach athletes progressively to the next ability level.

 T&T, Advanced Ages: 8 and Up. Enrollment Min 4 / Max 12.

Advanced students will be taught how to connect back handsprings and learn back and front flips on floor. On trampoline they will learn how to combine jumps, drops and flips into a routine. They will also begin to learn different kind of flips such as layouts and twisting flips on trampoline.

 CODE SEC CLASS DAY TIME DATELOC FEE

316425 A Advanc W 4:30-5:55pm 6/9-7/28 GForce $68

316425 B Advanc R 4:30-5:55pm 6/10-7/29 GForce $68

316425 C Advanc W 4:30-5:55pm 8/4-8/25 GForce $34

416425 D Advanc R 4:30-5:55pm 8/5-8/26 GForce $34

416425 A Advanc W 4:30-5:55pm 9/15-11/3 GForce $76

416425 B Advanc R 4:30-5:55pm 9/16-11/4 GForce $76

416425 C Advanc W 4:30-5:55pm 11/10-12/15 GForce $57

416425 D Advanc R 4:30-5:55pm 11/11-12/16 GForce $57

 T&T, Beginning Ages: 4-6 / 5-8. Enrollment Min 4 / Max 12.

This class teaches the importance of a great handstand, cartwheel, bridge and round-off. They will also learn how to connect skills into a series. On trampolines they will learn more advanced drops, such as belly and back, as well as learning how to put skills together to make a routine. We also begin to focus on progression and how one strong skill prepares them to learn the next.

CODE SEC CLASS DAY TIME DATELOC FEE

316412 A T&T(5-8) M 4:30-5:25pm 6/7-7/26 GForce $52

316412 B T&T(4-6) T 5:30-6:25pm 6/8-7/27 GForce $52

316412 C T&T(5-8) W 6:30-7:25pm 6/9-7/28 GForce $52

316412 D T&T(5-8) M 4:30-5:25pm 8/2-8/23 GForce $26

316412 E T&T(4-6) T 5:30-6:25pm 8/3-8/24 GForce $26

316412 F T&T(5-8) W 6:30-7:25pm 8/4-8/25 GForce $26

416412 A T&T(5-8) M 4:30-5:25pm 9/13-11/1 GForce $60

416412 B T&T(4-6) T 5:30-6:25pm 9/14-11/2 GForce $60

416412 C T&T(5-8) W 6:30-7:25pm 9/15-11/3 GForce $60

416412 D T&T(5-8) M 4:30-5:25pm 11/8-12/13 GForce $45

416412 E T&T(4-6) T 5:30-6:25pm 11/9-12/14 GForce $45

416412 F T&T(5-8) W 6:30-7:25pm 11/10-12/15 GForce $45

 T&T, Intermediate Ages: 6-9 / 8-12. Enrollment Min 4 / Max 12.

Athletes will finish up technique on round-offs, master bridge kick-overs, and learn front and back handsprings. They will also begin to learn flipping skills on trampoline, such as front and back flips.

CODE SEC CLASS DAY TIME DATELOC FEE

316413 A In(8-12) M 4:30-5:25pm 6/7-7/26 GForce $52

316413 B In(6-9) T 6:30-7:25pm 6/8-7/27 GForce $52

316413 C In(8-12) M 4:30-5:25pm 8/2-8/23 GForce $26

316413 D In(6-9) T 6:30-7:25pm 8/3-8/24 GForce $26

416413 A in(8-12) M 4:30-5:25pm 9/13-11/1 GForce $60

416413 B In(6-9) T 6:30-7:25pm 9/14-11/2 GForce $60

416413 C In(8-12) M 4:30-5:25pm 11/8-12/13 GForce $45

416413 D In(6-9) T 6:30-7:25pm 11/9-12/14 GForce $45

 T&T, Pre-School Ages: 3-4. Enrollment Min 4 / Max 12.

This is an introduction to skills, as well as an introduction to social interaction and class structure. We focus on following directions and socialization while we teach body control, coordination and fundamental tumbling skills. Skills include rolls, cartwheels and basic jumping technique on the trampolines, like straddle and turning skills, and beginning seat and doggy drops.

 CODE SEC CLASS DAY TIME DATELOC FEE

316411 A Presch M 5:30-6:15pm 6/7-7/26 GForce $52

316411 B Presch Sa 11-11:45am 6/12-7/31 GForce $52

316411 C Presch M 5:30-6:15pm 8/2-8/23 GForce $26

316411 D Presch Sa 11-11:45am 8/7-8/28 GForce $26

416411 A Presch M 5:30-6:15pm 9/13-11/1 GForce $60

416411 B Presch Sa 11-11:45am 9/18-11/6 GForce $60

416411 C Presch M 5:30-6:15pm 11/8-12/13 GForce $45

416411 D Presch Sa 11-11:45am 11/13-12/18 GForce $45

 Trampoline Ages: 7-12. Enrollment Min 4 / Max 12.

This class offers trampoline skills only. It is great for those who just want to learn skills and safety, as well as those who enjoy trampoline in their class and want to learn more! It is for the beginner and intermediate athlete.

 CODE SEC CLASS DAY TIME DATELOC FEE

316414 A Trampo M 4:30-5:25pm 6/7-7/26 GForce $52

316414 B Trampo W 7:30-8:25pm 6/9-7/28 GForce $52

316414 C Trampo M 4:30-5:25pm 8/2-8/23 GForce $26

316414 D Trampo W 7:30-8:25pm 8/4-8/25 GForce $26

416414 A Trampo M 4:30-5:25pm 9/13-11/1 GForce $60

416414 B Trampo W 7:30-8:25pm 9/15-11/3 GForce $60

416414 C Trampo M 4:30-5:25pm 11/8-12/13 GForce $45

416414 D Trampo W 7:30-8:25pm 11/10-12/15 GForce $45

Tumbling Classes

 These classes will focus only on floor skills. Students may use the trampolines to aid in learning skills; however, they will not learn trampoline-specific skills. Those enrolling in these classes should meet the requirements and have a general knowledge of beginner and intermediate level floor skills.

Tumbling 1 Ages: 8-12 / 12-18. Enrollment Min 4 / Max 12.

Students will begin learning front and back handsprings both from a standing position and after a round-off. Requirement: Round-off and assisted back handspring.

CODE SEC CLASS DAY TIME DATELOC FEE

316415 A T(8-12) T 4:30-5:25pm 6/8-7/27 GForce $52

316415 B T(12-18) T 6-7:25pm 6/8-7/27 GForce $68

316415 C T(12-18) R 4:30-5:55pm 6/10-7/29 GForce $68

316415 D T(8-12) T 4:30-5:25pm 8/3-8/24 GForce $26

316415 E T(12-18) T 6-7:25pm 8/3-8/24 GForce $34

316415 F T(12-18) R 4:30-5:55pm 8/5-8/26 GForce $34

416415 A T(8-12) T 4:30-5:25pm 9/14-11/2 GForce $60

416415 B T(12-18) T 6-7:25pm 9/14-11/2 GForce $76

416415 C T(12-18) R 4:30-5:55pm 9/16-11/4 GForce $76

416415 D T(8-12) T 4:30-5:25pm 11/9-12/14 GForce $45

416415 E T(12-18) T 6-7:25pm 11/9-12/14 GForce $57

416415 F T(12-18) R 4:30-5:55pm 11/11-12/16 GForce $57

Tumbling 2 Ages: 8-12 / 12-18. Enrollment Min 4 / Max 12.

This class teaches running series tumbling and running round-off back handspring back tuck. They will finish learning standing back handsprings and begin learning standing back tucks. Requirement: unassisted round-off back handspring.

CODE SEC CLASS DAY TIME DATELOC FEE

316416 A b(12-18) T 7:30-8:55pm 6/8-7/27 GForce $68

316416 B b(8-12) W 4:30-5:25pm 6/9-7/28 GForce $52

316416 C b(12-18) R 6-7:25pm 6/10-7/29 GForce $68

316416 D b(12-18) T 7:30-8:55pm 8/3-8/24 GForce $34

316416 E b(8-12) W 4:30-5:25pm 8/4-8/25 GForce $26

316416 F b(12-18) R 6-7:25pm 8/5-8/26 GForce $34

416416 A b(12-18) T 7:30-8:55pm 9/14-11/2 GForce $76

416416 B b(8-12) W 4:30-5:25pm 9/15-11/3 GForce $60

416416 C b(12-18) R 6-7:25pm 9/16-11/4 GForce $76

416416 D b(12-18) T 7:30-8:55pm 11/9-12/14 GForce $57

416416 E b(8-12) W 4:30-5:25pm 11/10-12/15 GForce $45

416416 F b(12-18) R 6-7:25pm 11/11-12/16 GForce $57

 Tumbling 3 Ages: 8 and Up. Enrollment Min 4 / Max 12.

Athletes in this class will focus on back tucks, series back handsprings into flipping skills and different ways to combine skills to create unique passes. Requirements: unassisted standing back handspring and running round-off back handspring series.

CODE SEC CLASS DAY TIME DATELOC FEE

316417 A Tumb3 T 4:30-5:55pm 6/8-7/27 GForce $68

316417 B Tumb3 R 7:30-8:55pm 6/10-7/29 GForce $68

316417 C Tumb3 T 4:30-5:55pm 8/3-8/24 GForce $34

316417 D Tumb3 R 7:30-8:55pm 8/5-8/26 GForce $34

416417 A Tumb3 T 4:30-5:55pm 9/14-11/2 GForce $76

416417 B Tumb3 R 7:30-8:55pm 9/16-11/4 GForce $76

416417 C Tumb3 T 4:30-5:55pm 11/9-12/14 GForce $57

416417 D Tumb3 R 7:30-8:55pm 11/11-12/16 GForce $57

Tumbling 4 Ages: 8 and Up. Enrollment Min 4 / Max 12.

This class is for the elite athlete who has mastered the back tuck. Instructors in this class will teach flipping variations, connecting flips and twisting skills. Requirements: unassisted standing back tuck and running round-off back handspring back tuck.

CODE SEC CLASS DAY TIME DATELOC FEE

316418 A Tumb4 M 6:30-7:55pm 6/7-7/26 GForce $68

316418 B Tumb4 T 7:30-8:55pm 6/8-7/27 GForce $68

316418 C Tumb4 M 6:30-7:55pm 8/2-8/23 GForce $34

316418 D Tumb4 T 7:30-8:55pm 8/3-8/24 GForce $34

416418 A Tumb4 M 6:30-7:55pm 9/13-11/1 GForce $76

416418 B Tumb4 T 7:30-8:55pm 9/14-11/2 GForce $76

416418 C Tumb4 M 6:30-7:55pm 11/8-12/13 GForce $57

416418 D Tumb4 T 7:30-8:55pm 11/9-12/14 GForce $57

Toddler Open Gym Ages 4 and Under. $5 per child.

This is a great opportunity for your toddler to get some padded fun time. Come in and get exercise as well as stimu­late your little one to explore, run, roll and bounce! Every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and Wednesday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. A G-Force release is required for all attending, which is available at the gym.

 Winter Wednesdays Ages: 5-13. $5 per participant.

This is a great chance to give the kids some time to get rid of that cabin fever during the winter months! This is an open gym that is supervised, but no skill instruction is available. Every Wednesday from November 1 through February 28 from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. A G-Force release is required for all attending, which is available at the gym.

Competitive Team Clinic

Open to all ages. This free clinic is for anyone interested in trying out for the G-Force competitive team. The clinic will be held noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 1.

Tryouts for Competitive Squads

Open to all ages. Tryouts will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 2, followed by a parent meeting at 5 p.m. All qualified participants will receive a summer schedule for practices at the parent meeting. Additional paper­work is required for team participants by Lawrence Parks and Recreation.

Parent’s Night Out Jet Away

This is a great opportunity for you to have a night without the kids! Drop off your child for some fun and pizza while you have time to grab dinner and a movie! $15 per child. The event is on Friday, September 24, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Pre-registration and release forms required. To register or for more information, contactG-Force at 843-5387.

 G-Force Slumber Party

Don’t miss this one; it only happens once a year! Come sleep over at the gym! We will have an evening of fun activities, open gym time, games and a movie! Bring your sleeping bag and a pillow, and don’t forget your over­night necessities. We will provide a pizza dinner and light breakfast. Bring a snack to share. Friday, October 22, beginning at 8 p.m. until Saturday at 8 a.m. Fee is $25 per participant. Pre-registration and release forms required. To register or for more information, contact G-Force at 843-5387. 

Spirit Day at KU

Ages: 6 and Up. Join LPRD and G-Force Jets for the annual Spirit Day hosted by the University of Kansas Cheer Squad and Rock Chalk Dancers. Start the day off with a two-hour cheer and dance clinic before heading to Memorial Stadium to cheer on the Jayhawks. Under the direction of the Cheer and Dance squads, participants will cheer throughout the game in the north bowl of the stadium. At halftime, participants will perform with the Rock Chalk Dancers on the field. Date and time TBA. Call South Park Recreation Center for details at 832-7930.

 Trampoline & Tumbling Clinic Ages: 8-12. Enrollment Min 6 / Max 20.

A clinic designed for begin ning and intermediate tumblers. Learn all of the fundamentals skills for both trampoline and tumbling, from basic skills to flipping and twisting. Participants will learn combination bounces, linking skills together in rou tines, as well as individual skill practice.

 CODE SEC CLASS DAY TIME DATELOC FEE

416451 A TramTum F 5:30-8pm 12/3 GForce $25