Our History
Yellow Jackets Gymnastics Club was founded in 1975 by Donald Lothrop. Through the years, Yellow Jackets gymnastics teams have excelled at States, Regionals and National competitions; placing high in both team and individual contests. Moving from the YMCA, to a Junior High School, and now into a 25,000 sq. ft. facility, Yellow Jackets is widely recognized as a leader in gymnastics instruction. In addition, Yellow Jackets' recreational program has set the gold standard in developing the minds and bodies of pre-school children through high school and beyond. Today, led by Olympic gymnast and coach, Peter Kormann, Yellow Jackets has become one of the premier programs in all of Massachusetts.
Our Philosophy
Yellow Jackets believes that through gymnastics, and other structured physical activity, everyone can improve their muscle tone, flexibility, coordination, and self confidence. From the beginner to the advanced athlete, these goals can be achieved in a fun and safe environment. In addition to teaching skills required for advancement in gymnastics, our students are provided with the tools to excel in other sporting events such as tennis, swimming, baseball, softball, soccer, diving, cheerleading and track. The coordination, balance, strength, and flexibility gleaned through our program has resulted in many of our students being awarded college athletic scholarships in several different sports in addition to, of course, gymnastics. The end goal here is to teach our children the means to maintain overall fitness for the balance of their lives.
Our Programs
Operated and managed by Olympic medalist and Olympian Coach Peter Kormann, Yellow Jackets Gymnastics Club offers a myriad of programs designed to improve fitness through both children and adult classes. In addition to its first-rate gymnastics programs, Yellow Jackets offers (a) Gymjitsu, which incorporates the strength and coordination of gymnastics with the speed and concentration of martial arts; (b) a unique dance program in its beautiful new wood covered floor room dedicated to your little dancers; (c) outstanding cheerleading instruction; (d) Stunts and Skills/Parkour, a high intensity class geared towards children demanding particularly physical challenges; and (e) a plethora of pre-school programs designed to help develop the muscle tone, flexibility, and attitude to be used in either future gymnastics classes, or any other sport your child chooses to participate in the future. For schedules for these various programs please click onto http://yellowjacketsgym.com/schedule_middleton2.html for our Middleton programs and http://yellowjacketsgym.com/schedule_danvers2.html for the Danvers program. To register for a class please click http://yellowjacketsgym.com/registration.html.
Our Facility
Yellow Jacket’s 25,000 sq. ft Middleton facility is one of the largest in Massachusetts. It is designed to accommodate girls, boys and adults in gymnastics and other physical activities such as cheerleading, tumbling, martial arts, and dance. The gym features a multitude of Olympic quality equipment. We also have a first class modern dance room, free parking, a snack bar, and changing rooms to accommodate our athletes. The Danvers location is more intimate and provides a great place for young gymnasts and cheerleaders to perfect their craft.
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