Welcome 2012 and welcome to HITS Gymnastics!  We are extremely excited to launch our new website so that you can get to know us better.  In the coming year we look forward to continuing our pursuit of gymnastics success.  Please take a few minutes to explore our program and all that we have to offer.

MONTHLY FEATURED VIDEO:

Please take a few moments to check out our pick for this month's featured video: 

"Samantha Pezek's Top Ten Reasons to Get Involved in Gymnastics" created by USA Gymnastics and presented via YouTube.

10 Reasons Why You Should Enroll Your Child in Gymnastics:

1. It's fun.
2. Develops strength.
3. Develops flexibility.
4. Develops coordination.
5. Teaches listening skills.
6. Gains self-esteem and confidence.
7. Provides social interaction with peers.
8. Teaches goal setting.
9. Develops cognitive abilities to help in the classroom.
10. Develops skills to enhance other sports.

Taken from Luan Pesek's article, "Why Gymnastics is Great for Kids."

10 Reasons to Choose HITS:

1. Broad class schedule:  With around 150 classes from which to choose, HITS offers well-rounded and varied classes, addressing most schedule needs.   
2. Structured curriculum:  Based off of the USA Gymnastics guidelines for Levels 1-10, our program has been methodically developed to move children through the proper and safe progressions of gymnastics instruction. 
3. Progressive program:  Every quarter session, HITS holds an evaluation period for it's beginner through advanced girls and boys gymnastics students.  Students are alerted of their progress by way of an evaluation certificate, complete with progress report.   
4. Special events specfic to your child:  We are always looking for fun and creative ways to highlight the accomplishments of our students.  Through special events, like our Recreation Program Mini-Olympics, your student can demonstrate the skills they have learned through our classes.  It is our attempt to give them as many chances as possible to shine.     
5. Years of gymnastics experience:  HITS was established in 1996, and since then has grown out of two facilties.  An addition to the current facility was added in December of 2010.  The combined knowledge and experience of the HITS staff is immeasureable.  Several veteran instructors have been coaching for over 20 years!
6. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff:  The majority of HITS coaches and staff are former gymnasts, cheerleaders, dancers, and athletes.  When hiring, HITS looks for candidates that exude not only the desire and energy to work with children, but also a passion for the sport and fitness. 
7. Reputation in the community:  With one of the largest competitive and recreation programs on the island, HITS has demonstrated it's quality coaching and instruction with success on the local and national levels.
8. Quality equipment:  HITS strives to obtain and maintain the highest quality equipment on the market.  Safety is a top priority!
9. Location! Location! Location!  Located in the Moanalua/Salt Lake area (near the Honolulu International Airport), HITS is the closest full gymnastics facility to those located in central and east Oahu. 
10. Air conditioning :  Possibly the only gym on the island to offer air conditioning in it's facility, HITS prides itself on the fairly cool conditions maintained within it's facility.