Mid Illinois
Gymnastics & Dance
A USA GYMNASTICS CLUB
1032 W. Homer M Adams Parkway | Godfrey, llinois
MID-ILLINOIS GYMNASTICS AND DANCE, INC.
“Excellence in Gymnastics and Dance”
1032 West Homer Adams Parkway
Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466-7878 or Louise (618) 567-7415
OUR MISSION: TO CHERISH YOUR CHILDREN
Welcome to Mid-Illinois Gymnastics and Dance, Inc.! Established in 1969, we are the oldest private gymnastics club in the St. Louis Metropolitan area. As a USA GYMNASTICS CLUB, we offer limited graded classes on Olympic specification equipment taught by highly qualified, safety oriented staff.
CLASSES: Students receive professional, progressive, safety oriented instruction in fundamental movement and gymnastic skills in Tumble Tot with Parent, Tumble Gems, Tumble Stars, Tumble Stars Step Up, Tumble Twisters,
and Cheer classes. In addition to GREAT TEACHERS, we have all the newest technology available for tumbling and equipment work including carpeted spring and foam floor, foam and solid pits, special mats, Tumbl-Trak, Rod Floor, balance beams, uneven bars, vault horses, trainer bars, pre-school play shapes and a hardwood floor dance room with balcony overlooking the gym. Gymnastic or dance classes provide high-level physical fitness as well as recreational fun. Dance is scheduled separately with the dance instructors.
Mid-Illinois Gymnastics and Dance emphasizes basic movement and progression that leads to an improvement in agility, flexibility, strength, endurance, coordination, confidence and self-esteem. The physical, mental and emotional discipline which is so essential in a good gymnastics and dance environment becomes a great asset in any other sport or physical training that the student pursues.
TEAM: Students can also train for serious competition in a unique and beautiful sport. If you have a child with the special talents and attitudes to consider team gymnastics, please see us for a try-out and team information. We offer girls Xcel (5 levels)‘ girls USA Gymnastics competitive team Levels 1 through 10-Elite and boys and girls competitive “Tumble Team.” Mid-Illinois gymnasts and tumblers have a proud tradition of winning. The gold stars in the gym area represent a State, Regional or National Champion. Gymnastics and dance are perfect pathways toward physical fitness and physical fitness is particularly empowering!
PROFESSIONAL STAFF AND COACHES/MASTER INSTUCTORS
LARRY N. MOEHN, M.S.P.E., Indiana University, USAG Elite Coach Professor Emeritus SIU-E OWNER
Has coached Olympic hopefuls, state, regional and national champions. USAG Safety and Skill Certified. USAG PDP Coaching USTA Tumbling certified.
LOUISE POPE MOEHN, R.N.(retired) OWNER
Director, Mid Illinois Gymnastics and Dance, Inc. Has coached Olympic hopefuls, state, regional, and national champions. USAG Skill Evaluator. USAG Safety/skill and USTA Tumbling certified . USAG PDP Coaching certified.
KRISTIN MOEHN BOWER, M.S. Webster University
Head Coach of all the Tumbling and AA teams. OWNER
Former USAG State Champion, former program director Mid Jets at Susnig , Jerseyville, former Coach SIU-E gym for Edwardsville YMCA, Artistic Director Mid Illinois Dance. USAG Safety, skill certified ,USTA Tumbling certified
JUDY JOHNSON-DURR, M.S.P.E., SIU-E
1980 Olympic Trails contender, state, regional and national champion. 1990 Female Athlete of the Prairie Games. USAG Skill Evaluator USAG Safety/skill certified NAWGJ Judge
ASHLIN GROVER BS SIU-E Elem Ed grad USAG Safety certified. Former Mid_Illinois AA gymnast
CHRISTINA MEADO, BS Legal Studies, Webster University, Former Mid-Illinois AA gymnast.
ELLI NICHOLSON, RN LCCC, Former Mid Illinois AA gymnast.
POSY DURR, B.S. Marketing ,MBA Management, Lindenwood University, Former Mid Illinois AA gymnast.
KAITLYN LAWSON . Assoc Sci , student OTA LCCC , medical assistant, former tumbler
MACKENZIE LOWRANCE, O.T.A., LCCC, Cheerleader, Mid Illinois National Tumbler.
KATIE VOSS Student Physical Therapy Maryville College, former Mid Ill AA gymnast and national USTA tumbler
KAYLEE BOCK Student and Cheerleader SIU-E
Experienced call staff as needed, work under the direct supervision of the Mid-Illinois master staff.
www.midillinoisgym.com
At Mid-Illinois Gymnastics and Dance, Inc., our goals are to teach physical fitness in a progressive and very safety-oriented atmosphere and to have each child enjoy and learn from the program at his/her own pace. We want to teach as many gymnastics and dance skills as we can, including very high-level skills to the gifted and appropriate students. OUR MISSION IS TO CHERISH YOUR CHILDREN.
ENROLLMENT: Return registration form.and waiver. TUITION IS DUE FIRST WEEK OF ANY PAY PERIOD WE WILL ASSUME THAT ALL STUDENTS IN THE FALL WINTER AND SPRING
WILL BE CONTINUING ONCE ENROLLED UNLESS WE ARE NOTIFIED! SUMMER IS SHORTER SESSIONS WITH SEVERAL BREAK WEEKS. YOU NEED TO RE-ENROLL IN THE SUMMER AND AGAIN IN THE FALL.
TRIAL LESSON: One trial lesson may be scheduled for a student new to the program if space is available in the class. $10 must be paid in advance.
CLASS POLICY: Every dance and gymnastics class assignment in the MIG&D program is by placement of instructor. Classes may be added, cancelled or changed in the best interests of the total program. (Class minimum enrollments will apply.)
DRESS CODE: IT IS IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW OUR DRESS CODE FOR SAFETY AND DISCPLINE. G After one lesson all girl gymnasts are required to wear a leotard of their choice, no tights, leotard must be one piece (bike or gym shorts may be worn over leotard if desired), all white socks or footies if footwear desired (if student slips with these they will need to be removed) . Boys: bike or gym shorts only and t-shirt tucked in.
ABSOLUTELY NO JEWELRY OR CHEWING GUM is permitted. Hair must be secured away from faces. Please keep all clothing and personal items to an absolute minimum. ,Bring own(marked) water
NO FOOD OR DRINK ALLOWED IN WORKING AREAS OR LOBBY
OBSERVATION: OBSERVATION is available THROUGH THE WINDOWS. Parents are not allowed in the gym during class except with Tumble Tots/Parent. If you space out your observations, you will encourage independence and be able to see more progress! Dance teachers will schedule observations.
PRO-SHOP: excellent quality leotards available in bright prints and solids. ALPHA FACTOR AERIALS . COME IN TO SEE THE LEOTARDS BY THE GYM DESK AND ASK FOR HELP!!
MAKE-UPS AND CANCELLATIONS: We regret that there are NO MAKE-UPS AND NO REFUNDS OR
DEDUCTIONS FOR MISSED CLASSES except for scheduled make-ups if the gym is closed due to severe inclement weather or unforeseen events also Students can deduct for absence due to Covid or quarantine CHECK THE ANSWERING MACHINE(466-7878) OR WEBSITE (midillinoisgym.com) AFTER 2 P.M.(8 a.m. on Sat) for bad weather information. The school does not automatically close for “snow days”. We evaluate the weather but want you to USE YOUR GOOD JUDGEMENT. Labor Day Monday make-ups is on the annual enrollment form. There are no classes Thanksgiving week; Christmas and New Year Holidays are always in gym 2 week winter holiday break . Easter is off as part of spring break week. July 4 Holiday week off is addressed in the summer special schedules. In summer sessios you may choose your weeks to attend!
ANNOUNCEMENTS IMPORTANT TO THE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILDREN: Circle drive is ONE WAY. AT PRESENT SEE SCHEDULE PAGE FOR WAY THAT STUDENTS WILL BE DISMISSED, PLEASE SEE THAT ALL STUDENTS COME TO CLASS ON TIME! LATE CLASS ENTRIES ARE VERY DISRUPTIVE FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHER.
ATTENDANCE: Please arrive on time and plan to stay for the entire class. This is very important. If you have a serious reason to be late or leave early please notify staff.
NO SMOKING POLICY Mid-Illinois Gymnastics and Dance has a NO SMOKING POLICY ON THEIR ENTIRE PREMISES. This is for the health and safety of our students and staff.
PROGRAM PLUSES: Private lessons – ask for info. Gift certificates are available – gymnastics and dance lessons make wonderful presents! Special information will be posted or note handed out
