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What is the Los Alamos School of Gymnastics?

The Los Alamos School of Gymnastics (LASG) is a non-profit, member-owned and parent-operated organization that offers programs in recreational and competitive gymnastics for girls and boys from ages two through high school.  In addition, LASG offers a Summer Sports Camp for children age 6 to 12, and a weekday after-school program, and a Wednesday after school program.  LASG has been in operation since 1976, and under the direction of Loui Janecky since 1981. The gym space is also available for birthday parties.

 

What is the philosophy of the Los Alamos School of Gymnastics?

1)         SAFETY

2)         FUN

3)         Skill Attainment

Learn in a positive environment.

 

The Los Alamos School of Gymnastics is a member club of the US Gymnastics Federation (USGF) and USA Gymnastics (USAG) and totally supports their philosophy of “Athletes First, Winning Second”.

 

Where is the Los Alamos School of Gymnastics located?

The Los Alamos School of Gymnastics (LASG) is located in a modern facility on North Mesa, next to the ball fields.  From the center of town, take Diamond Drive past the golf course, proceed straight through the turnabout onto North Mesa Road.  The LASG is about 1 mile past the round-about at 555 North Mesa Road, on your right-hand side.  The visitor entrance is located near the east corner of the building, while the staff entrance is located near the southwest corner. 

 

What safety precautions are used at the Los Alamos School of Gymnastics?

The LASG is a “member club” of United States of America Gymnastics (USAG).  Instruction is provided on USAG-approved equipment.  LASG instructors hold USAG Level 1-4 Skills Evaluator’s Certifications, Professional Coaching Certifications, plus Red Cross First Aid / CPR Certifications.  Loui Janecky is a USAG National Safety Instructor and we use that experience to implement safety in all activities.

 

What equipment is available at the Los Alamos School of Gymnastics?

  • A 40’x40’ ethafoam, super-spring floor, plus 4” and 8” landing mats, special-use mats, and developmental shape mats. 
  • Two competition regulation suede-covered beams and eight padded-and-suede, or carpeted, floor beams;
  • One regulation Olympic-size trampoline, one 8’ trampoline, and one mini-trampoline; also a 40-foot tumble-track trampoline;
  • One regulation, adjustable vaulting table, a pommel horse, and five spring boards;
  • Foam-filled landing pit;
  • Three sets of adjustable parallel bars;
  • Two sets of adjustable uneven bars;
  • One regulation ring tower;
  • One regulation men’s high bar;
  • Two regulation men’s mushrooms;
  • One mirrored dance studio area;
  • Preschool developmental equipment;
  • One zipline, climbing nets, and ropes.

 

What is Loui Janecky’s background?

Louise Anderson (Loui) Janecky is responsible for instruction and the daily operation of all LASG programs.  She has been Head Coach and Director of LASG since 1981.  She has a B.S. in physical education and an M.A. in education.  Formerly a competitor at the national level, she has been coaching and teaching with ages 2 through adult since 1972.  As a USAG Professional Member since 1976, she is a USAG National Safety Instructor, a USAG National Skill Evaluator’s Certifier, a USAG National Meet Director, a USAG Professional Coaches Certifier, and an ASEP Sport Science Leader/ Instructor.  She is also a Red Cross Instructor of First Aid and CPR. 

 

Recreational and competitive gymnastics programs

Recreational gymnastics classes are designed to develop skills and coordination while providing an enjoyable recreational experience in a noncompetitive setting, with a maximum 6:1 student to teacher ratio.  The Mommy and Me class is for children ages 2-3 accompanied by an adult; the preschool classes are for children 4-5; kinder-rec is for children attending kindergarten; and elementary rec is for children 6 years old and up.   Competitive gymnastics develops skills within a formal competitive environment, including meets.  Gymnasts must have attained the skills necessary for entering each competitive level.  Pre-team is a transitional class between recreational and competitive for gymnasts age 6 and up.  Gymnastics classes track the USAG levels.  Competitive Teams compete across the state in both a Fall (September to December) and a Winter (January to March) season.

 

Class schedules, pricing and registration materials can be obtained by calling the gym (662-9523) between 4 and 6 pm, Monday-Friday. You'll be surprised by how economical our program is. Classes are charged on a monthly basis so that we can schedule our coaches and teachers. We offer a 10% discount on classes for additional children enrolled from a family, after the first. An annual membership fee of $30 for recreational classes that meet up to 1.5 hours per week, to cover liability insurance, is also required to participate. The membership fee is $60 for classes that meet more than once/week. Competitive gymnasts also must join the USA Gymnastics as Athlete Members. Because we are a non-profit, member-owned and parent operated organization, we keep our fees low in part through Volunteer hours that are assessed on a per-family basis

 

Volunteer policy

Family assistance in the form of volunteer work helps to keep the costs down for our nonprofit, member-owned, parent-operated organization.  Each family is assessed 2 hours per month if its most advanced gymnast is in the competitive or after-school program, and 1 hour per month otherwise.  A family may elect to pay a volunteer fee of $10/hour in lieu of working.  There are many types of work opportunities, including jobs that can be done while waiting for your gymnast in class or at home.

 

After-school programs

The Los Alamos School of Gymnastics offers an after-school program that begins at 3:30 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and at 12:15 on Wednesday (to accommodate Los Alamos Public Schools elementary early release).  Children may be enrolled for any number of days each week for a 4-week session.  The program consists of a regular hour and a half instructional class each day including bars, beam (girls), tumbling, dance, vault, rings (boys) and trampoline.  Alternate Gymnastics activities (zip line, tumble trak, and pit) are also available from the end of classes until pickup.

 

What is the Summer Sports Camp?

The Summer Sports Camp is operated by the Los Alamos School of Gymnastics for children ages 6 to 12.  The Camp offers flexible participation at a reasonable cost during the period June – August.  Children can be dropped off at the School between 7:30 and 8 a.m., and must be picked up before 6 p.m.  The Camp is operated by Loui Janecky.  Loui develops the program and supervises staff, including returning college students and current LASG competitive gymnasts.  The Sports Camp schedule of activities includes gymnastics, team sports, playing gymnastics oriented games and relays, swimming in local outdoor pools, and going on field trips for skating, golf and other sports activities. 

 

Contact information

Registration forms for recreational and competitive gymnastic classes, and after-school program are available for pick-up at the School Mon-Fri from 4-6 p.m., or call 662-9523 and ask for registration forms to be mailed to you.  If you are interested in having a birthday party at LASG, please call 662-9523 or drop by the School Mon-Fri from 4-6 p.m.

 

This web page is being maintained by a parent volunteer, who can be contacted at loui.janecky if you have suggestions for improvement or added content.


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