NOLA Gymnastics main facility is located Uptown 2 blocks off St. Charles Ave. at the corner of Dufossat and Danneel on the Newman Campus.
NOLA Gymnastics has also partnered with Isidore Newman, Sacred Heart and McGehee schools to bring recreational gymnastic classes to their after-school programs.
We teach Kindergym & Beginner (ages 3.5 - 5 girls and boys), PreTeam (girls ages 6 and up), competitive teams Acro and Artistic (by invitation only) and Summer Camps.
Owner/Coach Gretchen Schultz former 3 times US National Champion has represented the US in the World Championships, World Cup, Pan American Games & Olympic Training Center. Her 27 years career as a Physical Therapist complements her ability to enhance her students physical developement.
Our Head Coach Ivan Ivanov, 6 times Bulgarian National Champion holds Masters & Bachelor degrees in Physical Education, Sports Psychology, Management & Psychology. His athletes have won 12 medals in International meets. Ivan is an internationally ranked judge.
We believe gymnastics develops fitness, character, integrity, discipline and self-motivation in all areas of their lives. We want our athletes to grow up with loving memories of this sport and develop a sense of fearlessness. We also want our athletes to enjoy their lives. Family vacations and special occasions are welcome and balanced with the athletes training schedule.
NOLA Gymnastics main facility is at 1725 Dufossat Street.
We also teach aftercare gymnastics programs at Newman, Sacred Heart and McGehee.
We're located Uptown 2 blocks off St. Charles Ave. corner of Dufossat and Danneel on the Newman Campus
1725 Dufossat Street, New Orleans, LA 70115
Recreational gymnastics classes are for school-aged girls who are interested in learning the basics of the sport in a fun and noncompetitive environment. Classes are arranged somewhat by age; however, within each class, students are grouped by skill level. Instruction is provided on each piece of gymnastics apparatus and all students participate in basic stretching and conditioning.
Kinder Gym: Ages 3.5 - 5
Pre-K and K students enjoy tumbling, beam, bars, vault, wedges, octagon, parachute, rhythmic ribbons, obstacle course,
music and fun all done on pre-school equipment. This class includes a hot shot group for kids showing potential for future TEAM.
The coaches provide a fun, positive safe and colorful world in which gymnastic can be enjoyed. Classes are entertaining and pressure free.
Beginners Gymnastics (ages 6-up):
Students enjoy fitness, tumbling, beam, bars, vault, obstacle course, music and fun. We teach the USA Gymnastics curriculum.
At the end of each semester there's an optional Mini-Meet competition for all Kinder Gym & Beginner students to participate in. Students may compete against other beginners from Newman, Sacred Heart, and McGehee.
Competitive gymnastics is not for everyone, but it is very rewarding for those who aspire to challenge themselves. Girls who are interested in competitive gymnastics have several options at NOLA Gymnastics. Every year, we offer a Pre-TEAM, TEAM and a TEAM ACRO program for gymnasts at levels 2 through 9. The skill level and time commitment vary depending on the program.
NOLA Pre-TEAM
Students are selected by invitation only.
Girls will train in USAG Junior Olympic Program and be introduced to Acrobatics.
Pre-TEAM gymnasts come to class twice a week, work more seriously on skill perfection than in our recreational program, and spend considerable time improving strength and flexibility. Pre-TEAM gymnasts are introduced to competition through fun and low-key meets, both at home and away. On average, girls spend 1-2 years on the Pre-TEAM level before advancing to the TEAM level.
NOLA TEAM
Students are selected by invitation only.
Girls will compete in USAG Junior Olympic Level 2-3-4 against other gymnastic clubs in Louisiana.
TEAM gymnasts come to class twice a week. Generally, gymnasts are invited to join the team after mastering skills through our Pre-TEAM program.
NOLA ACRO
Students are selected by invitation only.
Gymnasts will compete in sanctioned USAG Local, State, Regional and national championships.
National championships in Levels 6 and up.
International championships in Levels 11 to 16.
ACRO gymnasts come to class 3 to 5 times a week. Generally, gymnasts are invited to join the team after mastering skills through our TEAM program.