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Gymnast balancing on couch edge like a balance beam

How to DIY Build a Safe Gymnastics Balance Beam for Practicing At Home

By Camille / May 1, 2025

A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents This build is perfect for balance beam professionals in the making! If your kid spends more time walking across the edge of the couch than sitting on it, it might be time to bring the beam home! This DIY gymnastics balance beam is perfect for little gymnasts who want to…

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April Enrollment Special, Win a Summer Camp & Get a Free Flying Disc

By Pacific West Gymnastics / April 1, 2025

Soar into spring! Register your child for an April in-person gymnastics class and snag a FREE Super Fun Foldable Flying Disc! And that’s not all, they’ll be entered to win a day of unforgettable Summer Camp fun! Get your Flying Disc when you enroll in April! Then, get ready for May – we’ll be revealing…

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Gymnast smiling on balance beam with her friends

5 Ways Gymnastics Helps Kids Build Skills Beyond the Gym

By Camille / April 1, 2025

Gymnastics is a Sport That Prepares Kids for Life Parents sign their kids up for gymnastics expecting them to learn cartwheels and flips. But what if we told you that gymnastics helps kids in ways that go far beyond the gym? Gymnastics teaches skills that kids will carry with them for life. Whether they continue…

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Pacific West Gymnastics Rocks the 2025 NorCal Level 6-10 State Championships

By Pacific West Gymnastics / April 1, 2025

Pacific West athletes and teams rocked the 2025 NorCal Level 6-10 State Championships! Held the weekend of March 22-23, 2025, at the Alameda County Fairgrounds, the 2025 NorCal Level 6-10 State Championships hosted over 600 athletes from 60 clubs across Northern California. Level 7 – 2nd as a Team (only .025 out of 1st!) Leila…

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Tote Bag Special.

Enroll in a Class in March, Get a Free Tote Bag & More

By Pacific West Gymnastics / March 1, 2025

March Enrollment Special –  Super Fun Tote Bag and more! Experience the Magic of Movement This March at Pacific West Gymnastics! Join our lively community of gymnasts and discover the joy of in-person classes! To make your experience even more special, we’re delighted to offer a complimentary bundle: a spacious Pacific West Gymnastics tote, perfect…

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gymnast getting help from coach doing arabesque on balance beam

3 Balance Exercises to Improve Your Beam Skills

By Camille / March 1, 2025

Build stronger, steadier balance to master the balance beam! Balance beam is unlike any other event in gymnastics. The four-inch-wide surface requires more than good technique. Every step, turn, and skill requires a combination of core strength, rock-solid stability, and mental focus. Unlike vault or floor where power and speed dominate, beam is all about…

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