Island Gymnastics
Your home for gymnastics on the island of Martha's Vineyard for over 35 years. From recreational to competitive gymnastics programs, there's something for everyone at Island Gymnastics.
About Island Gymnastics
Founded by Beth Goodell in 1990, Island Gymnastics offers a range of classes for tiny tots through adults at our gym in West Tisbury. Offering year-round and summer gymnastics programs, Island Gymnastics is a welcoming home for gymnasts - from aspiring to nationally ranked - on Martha’s Vineyard. Our goal is to help all who walk through our doors develop a love for learning and equip them to embrace new challenges.
Programs
We offer recreational and competitive gymnastics programs for all: from the tiniest of tots through adults, beginners through elite, all are welcome to come and enjoy the programs and training we offer.
Our recreational classes focus on gross motor skills, fundamental gymnastics, and helping gymnasts develop their confidence and a love of sport. These classes are open to all who are interested and participants sign up for one session at a time. Each session is roughly 5 weeks long, with the sessions aligning with the school calendar. We offer discounts for multiple classes and also for siblings.
Our competitive program is by invite only and offers a rigorous yet fun way for gymnasts to take their skills to the next level. We offer The Xcel Program, a competitive program that provides a flexible and personalized competitive experience for a wide range of gymnasts, from beginners to advanced and extends through the end of high school. There are six Excel levels, each of which offers increasing difficulty and complexity of skills as gymnasts progress. The levels are: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond, and Sapphire. The team program runs the duration of the school year, and unlike our recreational classes that enroll on a session-by-session basis, enrollment in this competitive program is a commitment for the full school year (September through June).
Tiny Tumblers I
For the littlest budding gymnasts 12- 35 months of age and their caregivers, this early introduction to gymnastics focuses on basic, age-appropriate circuits, listening, and FUN! Each class lasts 45 minutes.
Tiny Tumblers II
For preschool age children 3-5 years old and their caregivers, this early introduction to gymnastics focuses on basic, age-appropriate circuits, listening, and FUN! Each class lasts 45 minutes.
Super Tumblers
For 5 to 9 years olds, this class provides an introduction to gymnastics and focuses on age-appropriate circuits and FUN! Each class lasts 60 minutes.
Super Stars I
For 7 to 10 year olds who have demonstrated solid progress on the basic skills in earlier classes, this class focuses on stations work on each event, skill-building, and flexibility, all while helping build a love for gymnastics. Each class lasts 75 minutes.
Super Stars II
For 10 to 12 year olds who have demonstrated solid progress on the basic skills in earlier classes, this class focuses on stations work on each event, skill-building, and flexibility, all while helping build a love for gymnastics. Each class lasts 75 minutes.
Intermediate / Advanced
For 10 to 16 year olds who have progressed through the preceding levels, this is a more demanding class that focuses on conditioning and more advanced skill-building. Each class is 90 minutes long.
Team: Bronze (by invite only)
Bronze (XB) is the first level of the Xcel competitive gymnastics program, which is designed to provide a safe, fun, and rewarding competitive gymnastics experience. Bronze level gymnasts learn routines on each event and compete in friendly, approachable on-island meets.
As a part of our Team program, Bronze level gymnasts make a commitment to practice two days per week for the full school year (September through June).
Team: Silver, Gold, Platinum (by invite only)
Silver (XS), Gold (XG), and Platinum (XP) are the next levels of the Xcel competitive gymnastics program, which is designed to provide a safe, fun and rewarding competitive gymnastics experience. These gymnasts compete both on-island and also at off-island meets around Cape Cod and New England.
These gymnasts make a commitment to practice three days per week for the full school year (September through June).
Adult Gymnastics
This class is a dynamic gymnastics program designed to enhance strength, flexibility, and overall fitness for adults of all skill levels. Each class will build on the next and includes a warm-up and an equipment circuit using both men's and women’s event equipment as well as the rope and Tumbletrak.
This class is offered in the winter only. To be alerted when the class is next offered, please email hello@islandgymnasticsmv.com.
Summer Programs
We're pleased to offer a range of gymnastics options during the summer for all ages and skill levels! We offer both recreational and competitive programs for children and teens 1-18 years old starting in late June and running through the end of August.
On Monday and Wednesday mornings we offer a gymnastics program on a week-to-week basis. You can choose between our recreational program for gymnasts ages 5-14 or our Pre-Team/Team/Elite program. Enrollment is for both days. Sign up for one week or many, it's your choice! On Friday mornings we offer age/skill-level specific classes for Tiny Tumblers through Team and Elite. These classes run on a monthly basis, with a four-class session in July and another four class-session in August. You are welcome to combine programs to create a customized summer schedule.
Important note about tuition: we know that paying for summer classes up front in one large sum can be burdensome for families. For this reason, we have split your tuition payments up into two installments: 50% is will be billed upon enrollment and 50% will be billed on May 1. Please note that the billing system isn’t designed to accommodate installment payments so the price you see in the portal for each class is only the first installment, i.e. half the total price of the class. If you have any questions, please email us and we would be happy to assist you further.
Ready to get Started?
Whether you're interested in our recreational program or our competitive team program, looking for year-round or summer opportunities, you can access it all on our parent portal.
If you are new to Island Gymnastics please click on the New Families button below to create an account. If you are a returning family, please click on the Returning Families button below to log into the parent portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
We get lots of questions about our gym and our programs. We've compiled the most common here so that you can get the info you need right away!
I'm not sure which class I should sign up for. What do I do now?
If your child has no previous gymnastics experience, please select the shortest class that corresponds with their age. We will certainly let you know if a longer and/or more challenging class is appropriate.
If your child is new to our gym but has previous experience, please email us describing their experience, and including a video of some skills if possible.
Feel free to contact us if you have questions. We review all registrations to ensure that each child is placed in the right class and we will be in touch if we have any questions.
How do I register for classes?
If you are new to our gym you will first need to create an account on our parent portal which you can do here. If you are a returning family, please log into your portal account and browse available classes.
Can I register a child for multiple days per week?
Yes! Many of our gymnasts are enrolled in multiple days per week! We offer a discount for enrolling in multiple classes and we welcome you to create a schedule that works for your gymnast and your family.
I'd like to set up a carpool. Can you help?
You are more than welcome to post a note on our bulletin board to make carpool arrangements.
What should we bring to class?
Please ensure your child brings a water bottle and wears tight-fitting, comfortable clothing with no loose strings. Any zippered items must remain zippered throughout the class or be taken off. Girls should wear leotards or one-piece bathing suits and can also wear leggings or tights if desired, as long as they are footless. Please no bare tummies.
Long hair should be up with any loose flyaways pinned down. Glasses should be secured with a flexible band. Socks can we worn into the gym but need to be removed before any activities on the gym equipment. Please no jewelry and no gum. We look forward to seeing you!
Should I stay and watch my child's class?
You are welcome to stay and watch your child's class!
If you have a younger child who may need assistance with the bathroom, we ask that you please stay and watch for the duration.
If you have a child who experiences separation anxiety, please let Beth know. We encourage you to talk to your child about this new experience and then leave to give your child the chance to settle in. We find these children do best when they are able to dig into the class and enjoy the time with new friends.
Where can I buy leotards and other gym gear?
You are welcome to purchase any gymnastics gear that works for your child and your family from any shop you choose.
We have also partnered with Destira to ensure all our families can access high-quality and affordable leotards. We offer all of Destira’s products direct to you at 30-40% off (at wholesale prices). Once you have registered for classes, you will have access to our gear order form via the parent portal.
Can my team or elite gymnast train at Island Gymnastics?
Yes, elite gymnasts are welcome to train at our facility, where they can benefit from specialized coaching and a supportive environment tailored to their advanced skills. Our head Coach, Beth Goodell, has coached Future Stars, Hopes Team members, MAG & WAG Levels 8-10, Junior and Senior National Elite / World, and NCAA Division I-III athletes who have taken advantage of the rigorous training opportunities we offer in the summer and year-round at Island Gymnastics.
If you are interested in speaking with us about this, please email hello@islandgymnasticsmv.com.
Location
We're located on State Rd in West Tisbury, right across from Upper Lamberts Cove Road. We recommend navigating by physical landmarks instead of GPS as it often leads you to an address in Vineyard Haven that is not where we are located.
Coming from the north we are just past Gayle Gardens on the left. Coming from the south we are just past the Charter School on the right.
Island Gymnastics
410 State Rd, West Tisbury MA 02575Contact
If you have questions about Island Gymnastics, our programs, or private events, please reach out. We look forward to hearing from you.
Email: hello@islandgymnasticsmv.com