Friday is the last day to register for the Year End Meet!

The Meet is for Exxcel's Advanced classes (Gymgirls 1, 2, Supergymboys 1, 2, Dynamo Stars, Gymboys 3, Dynamos Team, Boys Pre-Team, Girls Pre-Team, Boys Level 4 Team). A full schedule can be found on our Web site.

The $25 entry fee includes: a trophy for every gymnast and a t-shirt with the names of all
participants. In order to have your name on the t-shirt you MUST register with the office by Friday.

Please call the office to register at 617-244-3300.
Sign-up Deadline: May 1, 2009. No refunds after the deadline.

Exxcel Fall Registration -- Register Early and SAVE!

It’s that time again! Fall Registration has begun at Exxcel Gymnastics & Climbing. If you register for a Recreational class by May 31st, we will waive your annual membership fee for 1 year – a $40 to $50 savings! A signed class release form and a $50 deposit will hold your space for Fall 2009. The tuition balance is not due until August 1st. Classes fill up quickly, so register early to get your preferred class and time. Please visit our Web site for the Fall Schedule. Call or stop by the office today (617) 244-3300. See you in the gym!

Congrats Mark Springett! Regional Vault Champion!

Congrats to Mark Springett - Level 8 Regional Vault Champion! Mark also took home the silver medal on the Floor Exercise and 3rd place on the High Bar. Overall he placed 8th in the All Around. Way to go Mark!

Save up to $50 when you register early for Fall 2009!

It's hard to believe that it's almost time again for Fall Registration! Exxcel's Preferred Client Enrollment starts Monday, April 27th. If you register for a Fall Recreational Class (Gymnastics or Climbing) before the end of the Year End Show on May 30th and 31st, we will waive your membership fee for the year - a $40-$50 savings! A Fall Schedule will be available in the office and online on Monday, April 27th.

April’s Skill of the Month - The Handstand Forward Roll

The Handstand Forward Roll is the combination of 2 skills – Handstand (February’s Skill of the Month) and Forward Roll (September’s Skill of the Month).

To perform this skill, the gymnast must first hold a handstand before leaning slightly and then tucking the chin to roll.

Gymnasts first learn Handstand Forward Roll with bent arms, and as they master that version, work up to a straight-armed version of the skill.

The most challenging aspects of the skill are holding a handstand before attempting to roll, and standing up to the feet with out using the hands. A good progression is learning to first roll from Lunge and Scale.

Handstand Forward Rolls are mainly performed on the Floor Exercise, but can also be done on the Balance Beam. The reverse of a Handstand Forward Roll is a Back Extension Roll.

Note: the gymnast in this photo has already passed through Handstand.

Next Month: The Round-off

Still Space Available in Next Friday's 1Day Camp

Send the kids to spend their day off school with Exxcel! Full (9AM-3PM) and Half (9AM-12PM) Day options are available for ages 3+. We also offer an extended day program from 8-9AM and 3-5PM. Camp activities include gymnastics, climbing, arts & crafts, bungee, zip line, games, and so much more! Call the office today for more info or to register (617) 244-3300. Click here for a release form.

There is also still space available in our April Vacation Camp (April 20th-24th). Call for details. See you in the gym!