Camps

Style Gymnastics
Announces the formation of a
Boys Gymnastics Program

General Information

Farzi Wlotzka is the head coach and owner of Style. Farzi started coaching her own competitive teams in 1996 at a small facility in Gaithersburg, Maryalnd. She opened a larger facility in Damascus, Maryland in 1997 and just a few years later, she outgrew that facility and began her search for a new home. After years of looking for the perfect facility, she located a 10,000+ square foot facility in the beautiful Frederick Maryland area.

Farzi has a strong commitment to all her students and to providing quality instruction. A former gymnast herself, Farzi possesses the technical expertise, strength, patience and kindness necessary to help her students meet their goals and to be the best they can be.

This is an exciting time in Style’s development. Teams and classes are growing and now, at the request of individuals in the community, we are investigating the possibility of a boys program at Style. Currently a proud member of the USA Gymnastics Association and the Mason Dixon Leagues, Style has had several championship women’s teams and individuals who have competed at the local, regional, state and national levels. We look forward to seeing the same successes in a Boys/Mens program at Style.

“The Plan”

Since opening its facility in Frederick, Maryland in June of 2007, coaches and staff have received countless calls about the possible formation of a boys competitive gymnastics program.

2008 will be a year of exploration as the coaches at Style do the following:

(1) Winter 2007-2008 – Official “invitation” to interested boys to register for appropriate high level classes or “pre-team” situations

(2) Once there are 10 “pre-team” boys committed to the program, a “call” for a boys coach will be extended

(3)The Boys Pre-team will begin conditioning and training in the skills for each of the USAG Mens Gymnastics events:

*High Bar *Vault

*Parallel Bars *Rings

*Pommel Horse *Floor

(4) Once a team of at least 5 boys has mastered necessary skills for competition, a Parent’s Support organization will be formed to provide necessary financial and other support to coaches and to the Style organization.

Questions & Answers

(1) Is there an age requirement or skill requirement for a boy to join the program?

A boy should be between the ages of 5 and 12 if considering competition gymnastics. This is just a general recommendation and any age can be considered.

(2) How many classes does my son have to take before joining this program?

A boy interested in competitive gymnastics should have had at least some beginning level classes and should show interest and dedication to the sport.

(3) While waiting for the program to form, where will my son be placed?

This will depend on age and skill level. If a child is young, he may be placed on pre-team, which is currently co-ed. An older boy may be placed in a higher level, more age appropriate class for now. A child may register for multiple classes to encourage skill growth and better conditioning.

(4) What will happen when enough boys show interest in the program?

Most likely, a boys pre-team class will be formed that will focus specifically on the needs and skill requirements for these boys.

(5) If my son is selected for “pre-team” what are parents expectations?

Parents will be asked to serve on a parent organization ONLY if a child has moved to a competitive status.