Classes

At Black Hawks Athletics, we offer a variety of classes designed to help athletes of all ages and skill levels grow in confidence, strength, and ability. Whether your child is just starting out or looking to take their skills to the next level, we provide a safe, encouraging, and challenging environment to succeed.

Tiny Tots Tumbling (Ages 3–6)

Our Tiny Tots class is the perfect introduction to movement and tumbling for young athletes. Through fun, play-based activities, children develop coordination, balance, and confidence while learning the very basics of gymnastics and cheer tumbling. Skills include:

Forward rolls and animal walks
Beginner handstands and cartwheels with assistance
Jumps, hops, and safe landings
Balance, flexibility, and strength-building exercises
Listening skills, teamwork, and following directions in a class setting

This class focuses on building a love for movement while creating a safe and encouraging environment for little ones to grow.

Intro to Tumbling / Level 1

This class is the foundation for all tumbling. Athletes focus on strength, coordination, and mastering the basics that set them up for long-term success. Skills include:

Forward and backward rolls
Handstands and cartwheels
Round-offs
Bridge kickovers and backbend work
Introductory back and front walkovers

Athletes in Level 1 build confidence and body awareness while developing the strength and technique needed to safely progress.

Level 1 Advanced/ Intro to Level 2 Tumbling

Level 1 Advanced is designed for athletes who have mastered the basics and are ready to push their skills further. This class bridges the gap between introductory tumbling and Level 2, focusing on strong technique, connections, and confidence in more challenging skills.

Skills Taught in Level 1 Advanced:

Solid round-offs with power and control
Back and front walkovers with clean form
Bridge kickovers and limbers with strength and consistency
Introductory back handspring drills (with progressions and spot)
Connection work between cartwheels, round-offs, and walkovers

This class gives athletes the chance to refine their foundation while preparing for higher-level tumbling skills. With a focus on strength, safety, and proper body shaping, Level 1 Advanced athletes build the confidence they need to progress into handsprings and beyond.

Level 2 Tumbling

Level 2 builds on the fundamentals and introduces power tumbling skills with an emphasis on correct form and control. Athletes in this class will work on:

Back walkovers and front walkovers
Standing back handsprings
Running round-off back handsprings
Connection skills into series
Basic front handsprings and introductory aerial awareness

This level focuses on clean technique and consistency, preparing athletes for advanced tumbling combinations.

Level 3/ Advanced Tumbling

Level 3 takes tumbling to the next stage with advanced series and salto skills. Athletes refine technique and power while learning to safely connect multiple skills. Focus areas include:

Standing back handspring series (multiple in a row)
Standing tumbling to salto
Running tumbling passes with tucks and layouts
Front tumbling variations with specialty passes
Increased emphasis on strength, speed, and safe landings