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NEW for 2005:  Video delay system which allows the athlete to view each routine immediately following completion.   This gives immediate feedback and is invaluable coaching tool.  Also it is just really cool.

NEW for 2005:  Adjustable Pit Bar... lowers to 3 feet above the foam for work on toe hechts, toe on/off pirouettes...  raises up to 8 feet for work giants, dismounts, and such.  This is the same bar the National team uses at the Ranch.

NEW for 2004/05:  SGA just added a second 16 ft. inclined tumbling trampoline located in the bar area.   This new tramp will be a permanent training bar station.  Check out the photo below.

NEW for 2004/05:  We have also added an Aussie bed competition trampoline with an 8' x 16' resi at one end for dismounts off the trampoline.   This is a great station for working front & back twisting and double backs.  We now have two full vault runways, both going into the foam pit, with one runway also connected to an uphill vaulting station.

NEW for 2004/05:  We added a second vault runway.   Both dismount into the loose foam pit.   To go along with the new runway we added an AAI vault trainer, great for uphill drills, learning complex round off entry vaults or that first level 5 handspring.

NEW for 2004/05:  Canyon blocks make a portable channel bar set up great for learning pirouettes, giant 1/1's, bails to handstand, and much more.   They are are even great in the beam area for learning that new series or dismount.

NEW for 2004/05:  Wall pirouette bar...  This set up is perfect for learning handstand and blind pirouettes.  The 8 ft. wall, set at a slight angle, is well padded and comes with a full size floor bar allowing plenty of room for working new skills.

NEW for 2004/05:  More low beams!  We have added two new low beams to the team beam area, more places to safely work new leaps and flips.   Also new for 2005, we added a recreational beam area at the opposite end of the gym.   This allows class gymnasts to work on beam during team practice times without conflicting with the team workout, and visa versa.
 
 


NEW FOR 2005, ADJUSTABLE PIT BAR
Adjusts, in seconds, from 3 ft. to 8 ft. and anywhere in between.
Great for working clear hip and toe on/off pirouettes, toe hechts, low bar releases... you name it!
This is the same bar used at the USAG National Team Training Center at "The Ranch."
 
 
 


New for the summer... Giant custom made spotting blocks!
Here we are using the blocks to make a canyon bar for pirouettes, uprises, et.
See more photos on the facility photo page.
 
 
 


Also new for the summer is our AAI vault trainer.
This is a great uphill station for working on your block off the table.
 
 
 


Here is a photo of our new 16 ft. inclined tramp bar.
This is the place to learn your giant 1/1 pirouette.
 
 
 


Here are some of our team members working on the strap bar.
This a great tool for learning clear hips, giants, and stalders.
 
 
 
 


Here is a view of the gym from the perspective of the Aussie Bed Trampoline.
This is our "drill machine." (note the 8'x16' resi mat at the far end)
We have trampoline drills for front & back tumbling, vaulting, bars, and more.
 
 

TEAM TRYOUTS

Girls' Team Training Facility

Over the years I have experienced a number of problems with different gyms and training facilities, as far as team is concerned. 

Here is a list of some of the problems I have encountered.

  • Unwanted traffic through the beam area.  (athletes need to focus while on beam)  Safety!!!
  • Preschool & class traffic over the vault run way.  Dangerous!!!
  • Classes trying to use the Floor X, while the team needs to do routines.
  • The bar area spread out between regular bars, resi bars, pit bar, single bar...
  • Preschool set ups in the middle of the vault and tumbling areas.
  • Athletes playing radio stations you wouldn't want your mother to hear.
  • Unsupervised athletes, training or rather not training on their own
  • Team "stuff" falling out of cubbies and lying on the floor, and in the way.
  • 20,000 sq. ft. gyms with only 3,000 sq. ft. dedicated to girls' team gymnastics.
  • Note:  Girls' gymnastics is the #1 viewed Olympic sport in the world!

Sharp's Gymnastics:  OUR Girls' Team Facility

  • We have the AAI vault table & AAI vault trainer, and of course you can vault into the foam pit.
  • Our TWO vault runways are located on the far west side of the gym. No traffic through the vault area!
  • AAI Elite bars over "resi" pit, Midwest FIG bars, Nissen bars, single bars, strap bars, wall bar...
  • NEW!!!  Adjustable training bar (3 ft. - 8 ft.) over loose foam pit, with a great spotting set up.
  • 16 ft. tumbling trampoline training bar.  Great for pirouettes, tkachevs, etc...
  • All the team bars are located in the far corner of the gym, grouped together and out of the way.
  • Great beam area with AAI spring beams, low beams, uphill and foam pit dismount beams...
  • Our beam area is located in the far south end of the gym. NO traffic through our beams!
  • 42' x 42' - 4" (Team) spring floor with tumbling into loose foam and resi pit.  (classes have their own floor)
  • 56 ft. competition rod floor into loose foam pit. (great training aid)
  • 40 ft. tumbling trampoline, dismounts onto 8' x 16' resi mat.
  • Aussie bed competition trampoline, dismounts onto 8' x 16' resi mat.
  • We have full size Team lockers, plenty of room for all your team stuff.
  • ALL of our "competitive area" is dedicated to Girl's Team Gymnastics!!!
  • Preschool has a completely separate area that does not  interferes with team practice.
  • Our coaches run the workouts, lead the warm-ups and control the radio stations.
  • Time delay video recording and viewing equipment.  (Now you can see those bent knees, immediate feedback)
  • Plenty of skill cushions, sting mats, safety zones, wedges, spotting blocks...
  • We have 25' high ceilings.  Plenty of room to swing, flip and bounce...
  • And of course... coaches who care... about you and your gymnastics.
  • We are a club formed and built by coaches, looking to coach great gymnastics.
  • In 2003 we became a U.S. Elite National Team Training Center.

Our facility is a great place to train.  Since opening in September 2001 we have played host to several State and Regional Training Camps and Clinics.

  • IN High School Coaches 2001, 2002, & 2003 annual training seminars
  • 2003 IN State USA Gymnastics Training Camp
  • 2003 USA Gymnastics Safety Certification course
  • SGA Holiday Training Camp  (Great opportunity to fine tune skills & routines)
  • IN High School Coaches 2002 Winter Clinic
  • IN USAG State Coaches Clinic  (Coaches from all over the state coming to learn...)
  • SGA Summer Camp  (FUN with a focus on Gymnastics Education)
  • Region V Super Camp  (Over 135 of the Region's Top Gymnasts)
    • Several coaches commented on the positive flow of our facility with regards to the arrangement of equipment at each event.  Having a good flow of traffic is very important for a safe productive training environment.  Come by and see for yourself. 
  • Region V Hot Shot Camp  (145 of top young athletes in the region)
  • Much more to come...  (Sharp's Gymnastics is the THE PLACE TO BE!)


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