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FAQs:
What is the LASG?
What is the philosophy of the LASG?
Where is the LASG
located?
What safety
precautions are used at the LASG? What equipment is
available at the LAGS? About
the Los Alamos School of Gymnastics
The Los Alamos School of Gymnastics
(LASG) is a non-profit, member-owned and parent-operated organization that
offers programs in recreational and
competitive gymnastics for girls and boys from ages two
through high school. In addition, LASG
offers a Summer Sports Camp for children age 6 to 12, and a weekday
after-school program, and a Wednesday after school program. LASG has been in operation since 1976, and
under the direction of Loui Janecky
since 1981. The gym space is also available for birthday parties. Philosophy of the Los Alamos School of Gymnastics
Learn in a
positive environment. The Los Alamos School of
Gymnastics is a member club of the US Gymnastics Federation (USGF) and USA
Gymnastics (USAG) and totally supports their philosophy of learning. Los Alamos School of Gymnastics location The Los Alamos School of
Gymnastics (LASG) is located in scenic Los Alamos atop a stunning Mesa in a
modern facility conveniently located on North Mesa, next to the ball fields
as short drive from downtown Los Alamos.
From the center of town, take Diamond Drive past the golf course, proceed straight through the turnabout onto North
Mesa Road. The LASG is about 1 mile
past the round-about at 555 North Mesa Road, on your right-hand side. The visitor entrance is located near the
east (Jemez mountains are to your west) corner of the building, while the
staff entrance is located near the southwest corner. LAGS Safety First
The LASG is a “member club” of
United States of America Gymnastics (USAG).
Instruction is provided on USAG-approved equipment. LASG instructors hold USAG Level 1-4 Skills
Evaluator’s Certifications, Professional Coaching Certifications, plus Red
Cross First Aid / CPR Certifications. Loui Janecky is a USAG National
Safety Instructor and we use that experience to implement safety in all
activities. LAGS
Equipment
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A 40’x40’ Ethafoam, super-spring floor, plus 4” and 8” landing
mats, special-use mats, and developmental shape mats. ·
Three
competition regulation suede-covered beams and eight padded-and-suede, or
carpeted, floor beams; ·
One
regulation Olympic-size trampoline, one 8’ trampoline, and one
mini-trampoline; also a 40-foot tumble-track trampoline; ·
One
regulation, adjustable vaulting table, a pommel horse, and five spring
boards; ·
Foam-filled
landing pit; ·
Three sets
of adjustable parallel bars; ·
Two sets
of adjustable uneven bars; ·
One
regulation ring tower; ·
One
regulation men’s high bar; ·
Two
regulation men’s mushrooms; ·
One
mirrored dance studio area; ·
Preschool
developmental equipment; ·
One zipline, climbing nets, and ropes. LASG
Staff (click for details)
Recreational and
competitive gymnastics programs
Recreational gymnastics classes are designed to develop skills and
coordination while providing an enjoyable recreational experience in a
noncompetitive setting, with a maximum 6:1 student to teacher ratio. The Mommy and Me class is for children ages
2-3 accompanied by an adult; the preschool classes are for children 4-5;
kinder-rec is for children attending kindergarten;
and elementary rec is for children 6 years old and
up. Competitive gymnastics
develops skills within a formal competitive environment, including
meets. Gymnasts must have attained the
skills necessary for entering each competitive level. Pre-team is a transitional class between
recreational and competitive for gymnasts age 6 and up. Gymnastics classes track the USAG levels. Competitive Teams compete across the state
in both a Fall (September to December) and a Winter (January to March)
season. Class schedules, pricing and
registration materials can be obtained by calling the gym (662-9523) between
4 and 6 pm, Monday-Friday. You'll be surprised by how economical our program
is. Classes are charged on a monthly basis so that we can schedule our
coaches and teachers. We offer a 10% discount on classes for additional
children enrolled from a family, after the first. An annual membership fee of
$30 for recreational classes that meet up to 1.5 hours per week, to cover
liability insurance, is also required to participate. The membership fee is
$60 for classes that meet more than once/week. Competitive gymnasts also must
join the USA Gymnastics as Athlete Members. Because we are a non-profit,
member-owned and parent operated organization, we keep our fees low in part
through Volunteer
hours that are assessed on a per-family basis Volunteer policy
Family assistance in the form of volunteer work helps to keep the costs down for our nonprofit, member-owned, parent-operated organization. Each family is assessed 2 hours per month if its most advanced gymnast is in the competitive or after-school program, and 1 hour per month otherwise. A family may elect to pay a volunteer fee of $15/hour in lieu of working. There are many types of work opportunities, including jobs that can be done while waiting for your gymnast in class or at home.
After-school programs
The Los Alamos School of
Gymnastics offers an after-school program that begins at 3:30 on Monday,
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and at 12:15 on Wednesday (to accommodate Los
Alamos Public Schools elementary early release). Children may be enrolled for any number of
days each week for a 4-week session.
The program consists of a regular hour and a half instructional class
each day including bars, beam (girls), tumbling, dance, vault, rings (boys)
and trampoline. Alternate Gymnastics
activities (zip line, tumble trak, and pit) are
also available from the end of classes until pickup.
What is the
Summer Sports Camp?
The Summer Sports Camp is
operated by the Los Alamos School of Gymnastics for children ages 6 to
12. The Camp offers flexible
participation at a reasonable cost during the period June – August. Children can be dropped off at the School
between 7:30 and 8 a.m., and must be picked up before 6 p.m. The Camp is operated by Loui Janecky.
Loui develops the program and supervises
staff, including returning college students and current LASG competitive
gymnasts. The Sports Camp schedule of
activities includes gymnastics, team sports, playing gymnastics oriented
games and relays, swimming in local outdoor pools, and going on field trips
for skating, golf and other sports activities.
Contact
information
Registration forms for
recreational and competitive gymnastic classes, and
after-school program are available for pick-up at the School
Mon-Fri from 4-6 p.m., or call 662-9523 and ask for registration forms to be
mailed to you. If you are interested
in having a birthday party at LASG, please call 662-9523 or drop by the School Mon-Fri from 4-6 p.m. |