Competitive Teams

ChalkBox Gymnastics is the only gymnastics program in the area which participates in the High School preparatory league, CARA Gymnastics. This is a family friendly competitive league which is designed to ready gymnasts for participation at the highest level of High School Competition. Through participation in this league gymnasts develop the skills necessary to become highly successful throughout. ChalkBox competes in all levels from beginning compulsory to the highest Optional level. Students are placed on team through coach evaluation.

Our philosophy revolves around individual self improvement rather than the collection of awards. We believe a happy gymnast is not bored or consistently frustrated, but rather, challenged and consistently striving for the next skill. The awards and accolades then fall into place.

Our vision is to continue this legacy of excellence for future generations of Elizabeth and Ponderosa High School Gymnastics teams by offering an environment and a culture that breeds confidence, kindness, and humble champions at ChalkBox. We are very blessed to have the trust and the support of our families, school, and community. We will continue to strive to provide positive life experiences for our local youth.

Go to Team Schedule/Tuition for practice times and tuition information and to Parent Viewing for current gym spectator times and policies.

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Compulsory Level 2

1x practices per week (Level 2 only) — $150 per month
2x practices per week (25% discounted price) — $230.00

This class is coach selected and is designed to develop the skills, strength and technique required to join the Level 3 and 4 competitive teams. Level 2 students can choose to come once or twice per week. To ensure the success of mastering the skills necessary to move to Level 3 team, we encourage 2 practices per week.

Compulsory 2 is an introductory level for girls ages 5 and older. In this level, girls compete in an exhibition format with the goal of gaining confidence, a strong work ethic, and mastery of basic gymnastics skills. Compulsory 2 athletes will learn the format of gymnastics competition and be individually challenged to improve their routines throughout the season. Gymnasts compete in 4 regular season meets throughout the season and receive a ribbon on each event at every meet according to their coach’s evaluation of individual progress and work ethic. Compulsory 2 skills include backbend kickover and roundoff on floor, back hip circle and shoot through on bars, see saw and position development on beam and a handstand flat back on vault.

• Monday 5:30–7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday 4:00–6:00 p.m.
• Friday 4:15–6:15 p.m.
• Saturday 12:30–2:30 p.m.

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Compulsory 3 and 4

2x practices per week — $230.00
3x practices per week (30% discounted price) — $315.00

Level 3 and 4 gymnasts are required to practice a minimum of 2 days per week but may choose to do 3 days per week.

Compulsory 3 is a recreationally competitive level for gymnasts ages 6 and older. Routines are judged and scored. Gymnasts compete against similar-aged competitors. Compulsory 3 focuses on developing a positive attitude towards competition and the development of gymnastics skills into routines. Gymnasts compete in 4 regular season meets with the opportunity to qualify for regionals and state. Compulsory 3 skills include back walkover, front handspring and back extension rolls on floor, front hip circle and squat on on bars, handstand and cartwheels on beam and a front handspring over a vault system.

Compulsory 4 is an advanced recreationally competitive level for gymnasts ages 6 and older. While the skills are more difficult at this level, the desire is to promote a positive competitive experience, increased sense of focus, and continued development of confidence and determination. Gymnasts compete against similar-aged peers. in 4 regular season meets with the opportunity to qualify for regionals and state. Compulsory 4 skills include front handspring series and back handsprings on floor, kips and tap swings on bars, cartwheels, full turns and advanced jumps on beam and a front handspring over the vault table.

• Monday 5:30–7:30 p.m.
• Tuesday 4:00–6:00 p.m.
• Friday 4:15–6:15 p.m.
• Saturday 12:30–2:30 p.m.

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Optional Team

2x practices per week — $260.00
3x practices per week (50% discounted price) — $325.00

Optional team members are required to practice a minimum of 2 days per week but have the option to practice 3 or 4 days per week. Days and times vary according to groups.

The optional level is for gymnasts ages 7 and older. Optionals consists of levels 1-5 with advancement in each level being determined by score and individual progress. Optional gymnasts compete original routines based on personal skills and strengths. The goal of the optional level is to develop gymnasts into strong high school gymnasts through building self-esteem, goal setting and teaching life skills while encouraging athletes to become strong, confident individuals! Optional gymnasts compete in 4 regular season meets with the opportunity to qualify for regionals and state. CGL follows the National Federation of High Schools Sports Gymnastics rulebook for scoring.

• Monday 6:00–8:30 p.m.
• Wednesday 6:00–8:30 p.m.
• Thursday 3:45–6:15 p.m.
• Saturday 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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EHS Gymnastics Team

Elizabeth High School is the third smallest high school in Colorado to offer a Gymnastics Team and is also one of the most successful in state history. The team originated in 2006 and has since captured 8 State Championships. ChalkBox is home to the Elizabeth Cardinals as their official practice facility, and the team is comprised of mainly ChalkBox athletes. Stacey Folmar (owner of ChalkBox) and Val Koppinger (head coach at ChalkBox) are the coaches for the EHS team and have been doing so since the team’s beginning.

The ChalkBox Gymnastics program prepares girls to one day excel as high school gymnasts. Many Ponderosa High School Varsity and JV Gymnastics team members have grown up here at ChalkBox as well and continue to train in their off-season once at the high school level.

Gymnastics is most definitely not a seasonal sport. Colorado Gymnastics League is governed by the National Federation of High School Gymnastics Rules and Regulations. By competing in the Colorado Gymnastics League from May-July, gymnasts come into high school prepared to compete very successfully at that level.

We truly believe our successes have come from a culture of promoting healthy self-esteem in gymnasts who understand that the real measure of success is not determined by awards and recognition but by the realization of commitment to yourself and your team to achieve whatever goals you determine to be worth the effort.

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CARA Gymnastics

CARA (Colorado Association of Recreational Athletes) gymnastics provides exceptional competitive gymnastics programs for girls, ages 6-18. We believe the best way to achieve this goal is to work together with our coaches and parents to positively affect the lives of young people through the sport of Gymnastics. Our gymnasts represent their agency’s team, in individual competition, from April – July, primarily on the weekends. For more information, visit CARA Gymnastics.

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