Flip Academy

Gymnastics for every level — athletes at Valley-Wide Elite Athletics

Gymnastics for every level

Top-notch coaching in a positive gym

We believe in providing top-notch gymnastics classes for children of all ages and levels. With experienced and certified instructors, we create a safe and nurturing environment for your child to develop their gymnastics skills and build their confidence. Whether your gymnast is beginner or advanced, our comprehensive program ensures they receive the personalized attention they need to excel.

Beyond recreational classes, be sure to ask about our team programs.

Flip Academy levels

Find the right level, then get started

Each Flip class matches age and experience — start where you fit today, and we will help you progress.

Young gymnast in a Flip 1 class at VWEA

Flip 1

50 min Ages 5–7

Beginner level, intro to tumbling and basic gymnastics skills on floor, beam, bar, and vault. Great for first-timers learning rolls, jumps, and body positions.

Enroll in Flip 1

Flip 2

50 min Ages 7–9

Advanced beginner — builds on foundational skills with more control, strength, and confidence. Focus on cartwheels, bridges, handstands, and beginner apparatus skills.

Enroll in Flip 2
Gymnast in a Flip 2 class at Valley-Wide Elite Athletics
Gymnast in a Flip 3 class on apparatus at VWEA

Flip 3

60 min Ages 10+

This advanced-level class is designed for gymnasts with strong foundational skills who are ready to refine technique and master higher-level progressions across all four artistic gymnastics events: floor, beam, bars, and vault. Athletes will focus on advanced tumbling, strength and flexibility, conditioning, and the development of combination skills and sequences. This class is ideal for students preparing for a competitive pathway.

Enroll in Flip 3

In every Flip class

What your gymnast will work on

Floor & tumbling

Rolls, jumps, handstand shapes, and progressions that build toward cartwheels, bridges, and stronger tumbling lines.

Beam, bars & vault

Foundational and intermediate skills on women’s artistic apparatus — always coached with safety in mind.

Strength & conditioning

Core, flexibility, and body-weight strength so skills stick and your athlete can progress with confidence.

Form & control

Body position, line, and attention to detail — the building blocks of higher-level skills and sequences.

Confidence in the gym

Supportive instruction so gymnasts of every level feel challenged, not overwhelmed.

Path to team

Ready for the next step? We will guide families interested in our team programs when it is a good fit.

A typical class

Coaching, structure, and your questions

Coaches use a consistent structure with room to adapt so each gymnast gets the right level of challenge. From warm-up through stations to cool-down, the focus is progress you can see week to week.

How do I pick Flip 1, 2, or 3?

Age ranges are a good starting point, but we also look at experience. If you are unsure, call the front desk or ask at your location — we are happy to place your athlete in the right class.

What happens in a typical Flip class?

Most classes start with a guided warm-up, then event rotations or stations, skill drills, and a cool-down. Expect floor work plus time on at least a few of the four events, depending on the week’s focus and level.

Do you offer team gymnastics?

Yes — beyond our recreational Flip program, we have team options for athletes who want to commit to a competitive path. Ask our staff about tryouts, placement, and which location runs team for your child’s age and level.

Where and when are classes offered?

Schedules differ by site. See our locations for addresses and contact info, and ask the front desk for the current class schedule for Flip Academy.

How do I enroll?

Use the enroll button for Flip 1, 2, or 3, or visit a location near you. We can also help you switch levels as skills grow.

Artistic gymnastics training at Valley-Wide Elite Athletics
VWEA has transformed not just my daughter's gymnastics — it's shaped her confidence, work ethic, and love of being part of a team. We couldn't imagine a better gym family.
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Sarah M.
VWEA Parent · 6 Years
The coaches at VWEA genuinely care about every single kid. My daughter started shy and timid — now she cheers in front of hundreds with total confidence. Worth every mile of the drive.
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Jessica R.
Cheer Mom · 3 Years
Four years in and we keep coming back. The structure, the discipline, the community — VWEA has given our son so much more than athletic skills. He's become a leader in everything he does.
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David K.
Gymnastics Dad · 4 Years
We tried a few gyms in the area and nothing compared. The Ninja program is incredible — my son asks every single week if it's class day. The instructors make it challenging and fun at the same time.
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Amanda T.
Ninja Parent · 2 Years
Five years with VWEA across two kids and not a single regret. The multiple locations make scheduling so easy, and the coaches remember every child by name. It feels like home.
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Maria L.
Tumbling Mom · 5 Years
Started our 3-year-old in the preschool program and couldn't believe how quickly she opened up. Patient, encouraging coaches who know exactly how to work with the little ones. Highly recommend.
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Tom C.
Preschool Dad · 1 Year

Ready to join Flip Academy?

View Flip 1, 2, and 3, pick a location, and get your gymnast on the mat. We will help with placement and answer questions about team options.