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Excellence Gymnastics Academy Gymnastics is an amazing sport for children and it’s so much more than just learning a cartwheel. Children often start at 18 months, and in some programs as young as 6 months. Increased self-confidence and physical activity alone are great benefits that are gained from gymnastics. And, while the physical rewards are great— such as better flexibility, strength and coordination—the mental growth children gain is just as important, with increased independence and discipline as well as better development of social skills and enhanced self-esteem. Excellence Gymnastics Academy—or EGA for short—inside Gunners Fitness Center on Camp Foster offers an outstanding gymnastics program from day one.
Launched during the fall of 2020, EGA is led by Ms. Tiffany Mills, Gymnastics Program Director for MCCS. Arriving on Okinawa in 2020, Ms. Mills has more than a decade of experience directing gymnastics programs in Maryland and Virginia. She has also served on the USA Gymnastics State Board as well as the National Women’s Association of Gymnastics Judges State Board. In addition, Ms. Mills has choreographed routines for numerous state, regional and national champions and is a nationally ranked gymnastics judge and certified meet director. She has also hosted and administered numerous invitational and state championships. Parents can expect a clean, safe and fun environment for their children to
learn in and classes are offered at the recreational gymnastics level for kids of all ages. Tumbling and conditioning classes, as well as a hint of Ninja Warrior-like fitness classes, are available as well. Those looking for gear, accessories and apparel can visit the EGA Pro Shop which offers leotards, shorts, T-shirts, headbands and more in both children and adult sizes. All EGA updates—including hours of operation, registration information, pricing, class descriptions, upcoming events and more—are posted at mccsokinawa.com/gymnastics. Ms. Mills can be reached at tiffany.mills@ okinawa.usmc-mccs.org or 098-9701600 for any questions or feedback.
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