We are so glad you chose to join us!
Welcome to Seaside Training Center
We offer a complimentary trial class for every new student that wishes to attend classes at our facility! We have a little gift for each new trial as a way to say thanks for dropping in! Give us a call to schedule yours today!
386-760-1445
Annual Gymnastics Showcase
Annual Gymnastics Showcase: Everyone participates
Get Ready for the Highlight of the Year — Our Annual Spring Recital!
Every Recreational Gymnast gets their moment to shine in our highly anticipated Spring Showcase! A high-energy celebration of all the hard work, growth, and passion your child has poured into their training!
All Recreational levels are required to participate, including Guppies, Goldfish, Lion-fish, Tiger Sharks, Hammer Sharks, Great White Sharks, Megalodons, and Stingrays (After-Schoolers). Dolphins (tumbling) and Krakens (parkour) are not required, but are always welcome to join the fun!
Held each April or May, this themed event is packed with excitement, fun music, awesome routines, and plenty of flips! It’s their chance to perform, build confidence, and shine in front of a crowd of cheering family and friends.
And the grand finale? A well-deserved moment on the podium, celebrating their achievements, receiving awards, and feeling proud of everything they’ve accomplished!
Bring the whole crew! There’s no limit to how many guests can come cheer them on!
Stay tuned! Full recital details will be shared in January. You won’t want to miss it!
For more information, please visit the Gym Recital tab.
More Information
What does my child need to wear?
Does my child need to bring anything with them?
What does my child need to wear?
- Girls: A leotard is recommended if available, but any athletic clothing is acceptable. Please avoid clothing with zippers, snaps, or buttons. We suggest elastic-waist shorts or leggings with a shirt that can be tucked in.
- Boys: Athletic attire such as a t-shirt and elastic-waist shorts is appropriate.
- No singlets, please.
- All students must be barefoot on the mat.
- Hair must be pulled back and secured with a hair tie.
Hair ties are available at the front desk for $0.25 each.
Do I need to arrive early?
Does my child need to bring anything with them?
What does my child need to wear?
- If you are new to our facility, please arrive 5 minutes early to your child’s first class.
- Stop by the front desk to sign the waiver for your complimentary trial class.
- If your child has already attended their trial, arriving 5 minutes before class is sufficient.
- Please wait in the parent lobby until your child’s class and name are called.
- If your child’s name is not called, please check with the front desk — we’re happy to help!
Kindly review and accept any updated policies to ensure your child can continue participating in class.
Does my child need to bring anything with them?
Does my child need to bring anything with them?
Does my child need to bring anything with them?
Please send your child with a reusable, leak-proof water bottle that has a closed lid and no straw.
We have a water cooler available for refills. Disposable cups are no longer provided.
- There are no other additional items that are required for your child to bring to participate in class.
Recreational Gymnastics FAQ
Why Do We Only Offer Girls Recreational Gymnastics?
Our goal is always to place every child in the program that best supports their success, safety, and long-term development. We love having boys in our preschool, tumbling, and parkour programs and are excited to continue helping them grow and thrive through movement and athletics.
“Isn’t gymnastics the same for boys and girls?”
Actually, no. Boys’ and girls’ artistic gymnastics are considered two different disciplines within the sport of gymnastics, each with different events, equipment, skill progressions, and training methods.
Girls’ gymnastics focuses on:
- Balance beam
- Uneven bars
- Vault
- Floor exercise
Boys’ gymnastics focuses on:
- Rings
- Pommel horse
- Parallel bars
- High bar
- Vault
- Floor exercise
Because the events are different, the coaching, drills, strength development, and equipment needs are also very different.
“Why can boys participate in preschool classes but not the girls’ recreational program?”
Our preschool program is co-ed because young children are learning foundational movement skills such as:
- Coordination
- Listening skills
- Body awareness
- Basic tumbling
- Balance
- Strength
- Confidence
At these ages, children are not yet training gender-specific gymnastics events in detail. Preschool classes are focused on general motor development and introductory gymnastics fundamentals.
Once children turn 6 and move into beginner recreational classes, the curriculum becomes much more event-specific and follows traditional girls’ artistic gymnastics progressions. That is where the differences between boys’ and girls’ gymnastics become much more significant.
“Can boys still take classes here after preschool?”
Absolutely! Once boys age out of preschool, we offer great co-ed alternatives including:
- Tumbling
- Parkour
These programs continue building:
- Strength
- Coordination
- Agility
- Body control
- Confidence
- Athletic development
Many boys enjoy these classes because they provide a fast-paced, high-energy environment that still develops gymnastics-based skills.
“Why can’t boys just do the girls’ events?”
While some basic beginner skills may look similar at first, boys’ and girls’ gymnastics quickly develop into very different sports with different technique requirements and physical training goals.
For example:
- Boys’ gymnastics places a much heavier emphasis on upper-body strength and swinging apparatus such as rings, high bar, and pommel horse.
- Girls’ gymnastics places greater emphasis on flexibility, dance elements, beam work, and uneven bars.
As athletes progress, boys and girls train differently because their competitive pathways, required skills, and apparatus are not the same.
“Why don’t you offer boys recreational gymnastics?”
To safely and properly run a boys gymnastics program, gyms must have:
- Specialized boys’ gymnastics equipment
- Coaches specifically trained in boys’ artistic gymnastics
- Proper progressions for boys’ events
At this time, we do not have the specialized equipment or coaching staff required to offer a quality boys’ artistic gymnastics program. Rather than offering a program that does not fully support proper development, we focus on providing the best experience possible in the programs we are equipped to teach successfully.
“Do boys benefit from gymnastics?”
Absolutely! Gymnastics is excellent for boys and helps develop:
- Strength
- Coordination
- Flexibility
- Speed
- Body control
- Confidence
- Athletic ability for many sports
That’s one reason we love offering co-ed preschool, tumbling, and parkour opportunities for boys.
Quick Comparison: Girls’ vs Boys’ Gymnastics
Girls' Artistic Gymnastics
Balance Beam
Uneven Bars
Dance & choreography elements
Flexibility-focused skills
4 Olympic events
Beam and artistic presentation
Boys' Artistic Gymnastics
Pommel Horse
Rings
Greater emphasis on upper-body strength
Power & strength-focused skills
6 Olympic events
Swinging and strength apparatus