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Serving the local communities since 1982
Clipper City Gymnastics is a US Gymnastics (USAG) member club. We uphold the highest standards of safety. Our facility and programs are safety certified by the USAG. All our instructors are trained and adhere to these rigid guidelines.
DIRECTOR-Beth Smith
Beth Smith and her husband Jeff took ownership of Clipper City Gymnastics in August of 2008. They have 5 children all of whom have been involved in the gym. Their 3 daughters are currently on the Advanced Team.
Beth teaches most of the Toddler and Tumblebug classes. She enjoys working with the younger children and watching how they progress both physically and socially, and how they gain confidence. Beth is a professional member of USA Gymnastics and is Safety Certified.
STAFF INSTRUCTORS
Andrea Gudaitis has worked at Clipper City Gymnastics for 11 years and is currently the evening manager. Her focus is on the recreational, Artistic and Advance Team classes. Andrea has a degree in Infant and Toddler Development and Daycare, and is Safety Certified by USA Gymnastics. She and her husband have 4 children. Their 2 daughters are on the Advanced team.
Kirsten Paulsen started as student at Clipper City Gymnastics. As she went through the program she was on the Advanced Team and a Student Instructor. She returned to our gym after college and is currently the head coach of our Advanced Team , works with Artistic students, and does private lessons. She is CPR and USAG Safety Certified.
Sarah Gelsomini is one of our Advanced Team coaches. Outside the gym she is a teacher at a local preschool. Sara is excited to be working with our gymnasts and helping them further develop their skils. Sara and her husband have 2 children.
STUDENT INSTRUCTORS
For our older students who wish to assist with teaching classes, we provide a “Student Instructor Training Program”. The students are trained in spotting skills, as well as child development and class management, and provide positive examples for our younger students. All Student Instructors must pass a final exam and continue with training throughout the school year.
