Shields Gymnastics, Flemington NJ (New Jersey Gymnastics Schools, Gymnastics Teams, Cheerleading Teams)

For dates and times of all classes check the Schedules Page.

Pre-School Classes

Designed to develop strength, flexibility, body awareness, self control and confidence. Students work on all Olympic apparatus and learn a wide range of other physical education skills by way of hoops, balls, jump ropes, parachute play, obstacle courses and trampoline.

Ages: 2 - 4

45 min. classes

Boys and Girls Recreational Classes

Designed to develop strength and flexibility, as well as basic athletic coordination for all sports. Classes are divided by age and ability and are taught progressively. Students develop skills at their own pace in a rewarding, non-competitive environment.

Ages: 6 - 17

55 min. classes

Cheerleading/Tumbling Classes

Perfect for those student wishing to get an early start on their cheerleading training by learning beginning through advanced tumbling and jump technique. Instructors offer the skills needed to make the squad. Back handsprings are our specialty.

Ages: 6 - 17

55 min. classes

Girls Gymnastics Teams

Shields Gymnastics offers an extensive gymnastics program from training squad through the competitive JOGA team. This is a year-round training program.

	Pre-Training and Training Squads ages 5-8 2 hours per week non-competitive Helps develop gymnast's skills necessary for Pre-Team and JOGA
	Pre-team ages 7-10 4 hours per week non-competitive prepares students for the competitive JOGA Team
	Competitive JOGA (Jersey Optional Gymnastics Association) ages 9-18 follows National High School rules competitions are held on weekends during the school year. season runs from January through May. 6 hours per week spots are by invitation only. Please call for details.

All Star Cheerleading Teams

Shields Gymnastics offers competitive and non-competitive All Star Cheerleading Squads.
The Cheerleading Squads compete locally, regionally and nationally.

Shields All Star Cheer Team Tryouts will be on November 11th , 12th and 13th from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The first two days will be clinics and the third day will be the tryouts.

Anyone 8 years or older can attend and there is no charge.
Team practice will begin on November 16th and run through April of 2010.
Practices are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30-6:30.
Please call the gym for additional details.

Boys Extreme Classes

Gymnastics - it's not just for the Olympics anymore. If your son loves skateboarding, snowboarding or any of the lifestyle sports, he will love the Boys Extreme Classes!
Call for details!
check out Shields Skatepark here

Karate / Self Defense

Taught by instructors from the Flemington Karate Academy. Certified black belt instruction in Tae Kwon Doe, Jujitsu, Aikido and cardio kick-boxing.
Ages 5 and up
For more details call Joe Forfa at (908) 782-1497

or visit their website here

Adult Gymnastics

Shields Gymnastics has offered Adult Gym every Tuesday night snce 1981. Classes are from 8pm til 9pm, but get there a half hour early to warm up. The class is co-ed with a wide range of ages and skill levels, so if you are "rusty" or a beginner, you'll still fit right in! The class works primarily on floor exercises (tumbling) but also includes a wide range of equipment and other physical challenges.

The class is $10 per session walk-in fee - no contract to commit to! All participants must sign a waiver, provide proof of insurance, and pay an annual registration fee of $35.

Open Gym

A great opportunity for kids to practice what they've learned in class. A supervised program, not recommended for beginners. Students must be at least 7 years old, but do not have to be a member to participate. All participants must sign a waiver. Call for details.

Private Lessons

Children will work one on one with a staff member. Schedule at your convenience.