Tumbling

Fees are due at the time of registration. All fees are non refundable and no credit can be given. Does not apply to classes through Yosemite/Monarch, Central Valley Regional Center or Self Determination.

• One hour per week: $73/month
• Two hours per week: $146/month

For class times and prices for classes through Yosemite/Monarch charter schools, please refer to our Yosemite/Monarch schedule.

To keep everything running smooth, please contact your service coordinator to confirm they sent your referral before contacting Break the Barriers.

Due to the large number of referrals we have received, referrals may take longer than average to process. Referrals are processed in the order in which they have been received. Please contact your service coordinator to confirm that they have sent your referral before contacting Break the Barriers about the status of the referral. If you do need to contact Break the Barriers, please state your name, the name of your student or students, and the name of their service coordinator.

To schedule a class for your student, please contact your service coordinator and have them send a referral to Break the Barriers. Referrals will be processed in the order they have been sent. Once the referral has been processed, you will receive a call from Break the Barriers regarding day and time of the class, as well as any further forms that will be needed.

To participate in our programs, first check with our office staff for class availability by calling (559) 432-6292. If your student has never attended a class at Break the Barriers before, or if they have not attended a class within the last two years, then you will need to fill out the Child Liability Waiver (for students under 18yrs) or the Adult Liability Waiver (for students 18yrs+).

Doctor’s Releases

Sometimes a doctor’s release is required to participate if a student has specific physical or medical conditions such as (but not limited to) heart conditions, epilepsy, or bone and joint issues.  Please contact us if you have questions about specific medical conditions. 

• Doctor’s Release for Child
• Doctor’s Release for Adult

*All students must have a skills evaluation prior to enrollment in a beginning tumbling or higher level class. Please contact Break the Barriers’ office to schedule an evaluation.

To ensure a successful experience for all students at Break the Barriers, a student may be transferred to a class that is more beneficial to them at the discretion of the Director.

Basic Tumbling

• Ages 6 & up
• Forward roll
• Start of a handstand
• The focus is a mastery of foundational skills such as cartwheels, backbends, and round-offs

Beginning Tumbling

• Ages 8 & up
• Both right and left cartwheels
• Round-off rebound
• Good handstand
• Push up backbend

Intermediate Tumbling

• Ages 8 & up
• No spot round-off back handspring
• Working side aerial
• Working front handspring
• Working front tuck

Advanced Tumbling

• Ages 8 & up
• Round-off with 3 back handsprings
• No spot side aerial
• No spot front handspring
• Most of standing back tuck
• Most of punch front

• Absolutely NO tummies showing (we suggest wearing a leotard or biketard underneath shorts and shirts)
• No low-cut shirts (front or back)
• No spaghetti straps (tank­-style shirts must have a minimum 1inch shoulder strap)
• All shorts must have at least a 6 inch inseam (no high cut bottoms or short shorts)
• No gum
• Sweatpants okay during winter months
• Must be barefoot or wearing a gymnastics shoe
• Long hair must be tied back