Target group
Girls and boys aged 7 to 16
What is youth gymnastics?
Gymnastics stands for sustainable, innovative popular sport and has been part of J+S since the beginning. Gymnastics is multifaceted and varied. The various movements and the diverse range of training programs promote a broad development of sports and exercise skills. In gymnastics, lifelong, healthy and enjoyable sport is possible.
The sport is innovative and moves with the times. Trends and movements from various sports – adapted to gymnastics – are an integral part. Gymnastics supports children and young people in a variety of ways. Thanks to its broad orientation, it opens up sporting and social perspectives.
What is J+S children’s sport?
The Federal Office of Sport (BASPO) supports J+S children’s sports and offers a wide range of child-friendly sports activities in clubs and schools for children between the ages of five and ten. The children are supported in discovering their personal sporting preferences. The offerings create favorable conditions for later sport-specific performance through training in the basic forms of movement.
youth camp
Youth camp, a long-time favorite among young gymnasts. The Swiss Gymnastics Association offers many great youth camps every year.
Competition offers
A variety of competitions from the fields of athletics, gymnastics, gymnastics, etc. are offered at gymnastics festivals, gymnastics and youth days.
Swiss Championships Club Gymnastics Youth (SMVJ)
Around 1,800 young people (number of participants increasing) take part in the Swiss Gymnastics Association’s top event on the first weekend in December.
In the divisions of gymnastics and apparatus gymnastics SMV Youth the Swiss youth champions were chosen at a high level. With a lot of enthusiasm and enormous commitment, the young gymnasts show that they are the gymnasts of tomorrow.
Where can I find exercise options?
Check with your local gymnastics club. Contact addresses can usually be found on the municipality’s homepage.
Information for leaders
Jugihit
“Sport – games – fun” are the focus of youth competitions. The Jugihit offers a wide range of movement ideas for youth gymnastics lessons and as preparation for competitions.
Course offerings for youth leaders
The Swiss Gymnastics Association, the cantonal gymnastics associations (see websites of the cantonal gymnastics associations) and the cantonal J+S offices offer interesting courses. All course offerings from Jugend+Sport and J+S-Kindersport as well as further information about J+S at: www.jugendundsport.ch
How does J+S children’s sport measure the effectiveness of its gymnastics activities in fostering engagement and skill development among young athletes?
1. Can you please tell me more about the target group for youth gymnastics and the activities offered by J+S children’s sport to cater to their needs?
2. How does J+S children’s sport help in the overall development of children aged 5-10, and what are the key benefits of engaging in gymnastics at an early age?
3. How has J+S addressed the increasing popularity of youth gymnastics in Switzerland and what measures have been taken to support this growth?
4. Can you explain the importance of the Swiss Championships Club Gymnastics Youth (SMVJ) and its significance in the gymnastics community?
5. What type of competitions are available for young gymnasts and how do these competitions help them to develop their skills and passion for the sport?
6. How does J+S ensure that youth gymnastics remains engaging and appealing to participants, and what efforts are made to incorporate modern trends and movements into gymnastics training programs?
7. What role do leaders, such as coaches and instructors, play in promoting youth gymnastics and encouraging children to stay active in the sport?
8. Can you describe some of the Jugihit initiatives and how they help to make gymnastics more accessible and enjoyable for young people?
9. What are some of the challenges faced by youth gymnastics leaders today, and how can they be overcome to ensure the sustainability of the sport?
10. What advice would you give to parents who are considering enrolling their children in youth gymnastics programs, and what should they look for when selecting a club or organization to work with?
