Temple University Boys' Gymnastics Team is a competitive program in the USA Gymnastics Jr. Olympic Program
The purpose of this program is to provide Philadelphia-area youth with a quality training and competitive experience in boys’ gymnastics, within the framework of the USA Gymnastics Boys’ Jr. Olympic Structure. The facility we use is in Pearson Hall, rooms 143-144, on Temple’s main campus, Broad Street & Montgomery Avenue. Garage parking is available in the nearby Liacouras Center garage (enter from 15th Street) for $3 (up to 2 hours), $4 (2-3 hours) or $12 (over 3 hours or on event days). On on-the-street parking is also available but limited, as we operate often when university classes are in session. Drop-off is done at the NW corner of Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue, near the entrance to Pearson hall.
Levels of instruction: All levels currently offered in the USAG program for boys, ages 6 to 18. Elite instruction beyond age group is also available. USAG allows competition in the following levels for the age-groups noted. Compulsory: Level 4 – 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12 & over; Level 5 – 7-9, 10-11, 12 & over; Level 6 – 8-9, 10-11, 12 & over; Level 7 – 10-11, 12 & over. FIG modified optional: Level 8 – 12-13, 14-15; Level 9 – 12-13, 14-15, 16-18; Level 10 - 14-15, 16-18. We also offer pre-team instruction for beginners 5-7yrs old.
State level competition is available for all levels. Regional level competition is available for level 5 and above. National level competition is available for level 9 - 12-13 and level 10.
Summer 2009 holidays:
July 3 (Independence Day weekend) August 10-14 (all coaches will be at US Coaches' Congress) Sept 6-7 (Labor Day weekend)
Training and Fee Schedule (valid June 22-August 28, 2009)
Training schedule (summer, 2009 – no weekend training): Pre-teamMo & Th 5:00-7:00p= 4 hrs/wk Level 4Mo & Tu & Th 5-7p = 6 hrs/wk Level 5Mo & Tu & Th 5-8p = 9 hrs/wk Level 6Mo & Tu & We 5-8:30p, Fr 5-8p = 13.5 hrs/wk Level 7Mo & Tu & We & Th 5-8:30p, Fr 5-8p = 17 hrs/wk Level 8Mo & Tu & We & Th & Fr 5-9p = 20 hrs/wk Level 9Mo & Tu & We & Th & Fr 5-9p = 20 hrs/wk Level 10Mo & Tu & We & Th & Fr 5-9p = 20 hrs/wk
Training fees for July & August Pre-team$160/month Level 4$240/month Level 5$270/month Level 6$300/month Level 7$320/month Levels 8,9,10$350/month
In the case of two or more from one family, after the first child, each additional child will receive 10% off the training fee. Extra training days (for levels 4 & 5) can be arranged. A $115 once-per-year registration fee is due with the team application form, beginning July 1. The training fee is due the first of each month. A grace period of one week is in effect. If the fee is not received by that time, the family will be subject to a $10 late fee.
Season calendar and activity costs: The competition and activity calendar will be determined by the coaching staff prior to the start of each season. Several clinics occur in the pre-season, and we plan to attend those that are reasonable. We plan to enter a number of meets each season, and will send those who qualify to the various season-ending meets. Expenses for these meets and activities (travel, housing, food, entry fees, competitive uniforms) will be covered by individual families and the Parents’ Association (see below). Note: These costs can total $1000+ per season for each gymnast.
TUBGT Parents’ Association: All families with competition team members will be required to help with the TUBGTPA. The president will contact any new family to give necessary information.
For information, contact Fred Turoff at 215-204-7452 or fturoff@temple.edu.
The above summer information is available in PDF form here -->
If you would like your son to participate in Temple's Boys' Gymnastics, please complete these two forms and bring them with you to the gym. Fred Turoff will be happy to arrange a trial session.
