Tumbling Program
PEKIN PARK DISTRICT TUMBLING PROGRAM
Welcome to Tumbling!
Our tumbling program is designed to help children build confidence, coordination, strength, flexibility, and proper technique in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment. Students begin in age-based classes before progressing to our skill-based recreational program, where advancement is determined by demonstrated mastery of skills rather than age. The online registration portal is located at the bottom of this page, after the class descriptions and placement policy.
Our Tumbling Pathway
Parent & Me (Monday 5:00-5:30)
Tiny Tumblers (Tuesday 5:00-5:30)
Little Leapers (Monday-5:30-6:00)
Tumble Prep (Tuesday 5:30-6:00) Skill-Based
Tumbling Foundations (Skill-Based) Monday& Tuesday 6:00-7:00
Tumbling Progressions (Skill-Based) Monday 7:00-8:00
Advanced Tumbling (Skill-Based) Tuesday 7:00-8:00
About Our Classes
Parent & Me
Ages: 18 Months–3 Years
Class Length: 30 Minutes
Description
Parents and little ones explore movement together through songs, obstacle courses, and age-appropriate activities that build confidence, coordination, balance, body awareness, and gross motor skills in a fun, supportive environment.
Who Should Enroll?
● Children ages 18 months–3 years
● First-time class participants
● Parents looking to encourage movement and early development through guided activities
Tiny Tumblers
Ages: 2-3 Years
Class Length: 30 Minutes
Description
Tiny Tumblers introduces children to independent participation while developing confidence, listening skills, coordination, flexibility, and foundational tumbling skills through games, obstacle courses, and creative movement.
Who Should Enroll?
● Children ready to participate independently
● Beginner tumblers
● Children developing body awareness and coordination
Little Leapers (preschool classes)
Ages: 3-4 Years
Class Length: 30 Minutes
Description
Little Leapers is designed for children ready for more structure and independence. Students continue to build strength, flexibility, coordination, and foundational tumbling skills as they prepare for the demands of recreational tumbling.
Who Should Enroll?
● Children ready for increased structure
● Children preparing to transition into skill-based tumbling
Tumble Prep
Ages: 4-5 Years
Class Length: 30 Minutes
Description
Tumble Prep serves as the bridge between preschool tumbling and recreational tumbling. Students begin learning structured warm-ups, conditioning, station rotations, and progressive skill development as they prepare for hour-long classes.
Who Should Enroll?
● Students preparing for recreational tumbling
● Children ready for increased independence
● Athletes transitioning into skill-based instruction
Tumbling Foundations
Ages: Must be at least 6 years old at the time of registration
Skill-Based Placement Class Length: 60 Minutes
Description
Tumbling Foundations introduces the core skills required for recreational tumbling. Students develop proper technique, strength, flexibility, coordination, and confidence while building a strong foundation for future progressions.
Who Should Enroll?
● Beginner recreational tumblers
● Students learning foundational tumbling skills
● Athletes entering the skill-based program
Tumbling Progressions
Prerequisite: Completed Tumbling Foundations Class
Skill-Based Placement Class Length: 60 Minutes
Description
Students continue developing strength, technique, and body control while progressing toward more advanced tumbling skills and combinations in a structured learning environment.
Who Should Enroll?
● Students who have mastered foundational skills
● Intermediate recreational tumblers
● Athletes progressing toward advanced tumbling
Advanced Tumbling
Prerequisite: Must have coordinator approval to enroll
Skill-Based Placement Class Length: 60 Minutes
Description:
Advanced Tumbling is designed for experienced athletes ready to refine advanced skills, increase power, improve technique, and safely connect tumbling skills into more advanced passes.
Who Should Enroll?
● Experienced tumblers
● Students working on advanced tumbling skills
● Athletes ready for higher-level combinations
Class Placement & Advancement Policy
Our Tumble and Cheer programs are skill-based, not age-based. Students are placed in the class that best matches their current skill level. Instructors continually evaluate each athlete’s progress and will determine when they are ready to advance to the next level.
Parents and guardians are asked to remain outside the Tumble, Dance, and Cheer rooms during class. This helps students stay focused and allows instructors to safely utilize the entire practice space.
Attire
- All tumble classes require an all-black leotard.
- Hair must be pulled securely away from the face.
- Tumblers participate barefoot and should not wear jewelry.
- Tumble families should join Remind for class-specific communication and updates.
Communication
All Tumble, Dance, and Cheer families should join our Facebook group, PPD Tumble, Dance & Cheer. This is where we share general program announcements, reminders, special events, and other important information.
Please look to join the Remind App using the link found in your registration confirmation email.
If you have any questions regarding your child’s class, placement, attire, uniforms, or program requirements, please contact the Program Coordinator, Shaylynn, via email at ppdtcd@pekinparkdistrict.org.