Team · Ages 6 to 17, invite only
Preteam Gymnastics in Santa Clara, CA
Pre-competitive gymnastics for invited athletes ready to move beyond recreation. Longer training blocks refine technique on all four events while building strength, routines and team habits. It is the top level recreational class.
Preteam is pre-competitive girls gymnastics in Santa Clara, CA, the top level recreational class and the bridge to competitive team. Athletes train Tuesday and Friday, 115 minutes per session, on vault, bars, beam and floor. Tuition is $319 a month for two days a week. Placement is by invitation after a coach evaluation.
Preteam for every starting point
One class, several different kinds of athletes, all coached where they actually are.
Advanced class gymnasts
Athletes who have outgrown recreational classes and show the focus and skills for structured team-style training.
Team-track athletes
Gymnasts aiming at Xcel or JO competition who need routines, consistency and event depth first.
Transfers from other gyms
Experienced gymnasts new to Interstellar, placed by coach evaluation into the right training group.
Preteam schedule
Times below reflect our current session. Live openings and class forming status are always accurate in the enrollment portal.
- Class forming
Tue
4:30 PM to 6:45 PM
Both days required
- Class forming
Fri
4:30 PM to 6:45 PM
Both days required
What a class actually looks like
Every Preteam class follows the same four-part shape, so you always know what you are walking into.
- 1
Team warmup and conditioning
A full team-style warmup with strength and flexibility blocks, the base every competitive skill sits on.
- 2
Event assignments
Vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor, with detailed progressions and numbers on each event.
- 3
Routine work
Athletes learn to connect skills and perform them cleanly, which is the real difference from recreational class.
- 4
Flexibility and goal setting
Structured stretching plus feedback on what each gymnast is working toward next.
What Preteam is
Preteam is the pre-competitive girls gymnastics practice designed for young athletes who have shown strong interest, focus, and foundational skills in recreational gymnastics and are ready to take a more structured step toward team-level training.
In this class, gymnasts begin refining essential techniques on all four events: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor, while building strength, flexibility, coordination, and body awareness.
Coaches introduce more detailed skill progressions, emphasizing proper form, consistency, and safe execution. Athletes also start learning routines, improving their ability to connect skills smoothly and perform with confidence. Alongside physical development, the class encourages discipline, listening skills, goal-setting, and a positive team attitude. The environment remains supportive and encouraging, but expectations are slightly higher than in recreational classes.
Pre-competitive gymnastics serves as a bridge between beginner programs and competitive team placement, helping gymnasts grow both athletically and mentally as they prepare for future opportunities in the sport. Attire required: team practice leotard and shorts. It is the top level recreational class.
Why this class is different
- Invitation only, so every athlete in the group is ready for the workload.
- 115 minute practices two or three days a week.
- Event rotations plus a structured strength and flexibility block.
- Direct pathway into our competitive team program.
- Ages
- Ages 6 to 17, invite only
- Class length
- 115 minutes
- Tuition
- $319/mo (2x/wk) $359/mo (3x/wk)
- Drop-in
- $60
- Prerequisites
- Invite only
What your athlete will learn in Preteam
- Bar, beam, floor and vault progressions at competitive standard
- Strength and flexibility conditioning
- Routine construction and basics of competition form
- Training habits: focus, repetition and self-correction
Why families choose Preteam at Interstellar
- The top level recreational class and a direct bridge to competitive team.
- Two required training days for real consistency.
- Routine and performance training, not just skills.
- Coaching from a former Stanford Gymnastics coach and certified judge.
- Team practice attire and expectations that prepare athletes for competition.
Read more about our head coach's background on the about page, or browse all of our classes.
Serving the South Bay
Our gym sits at 2790 El Camino Real in Santa Clara, inside the Evo Gym, minutes from San Jose, Sunnyvale, Cupertino and Mountain View. Preteam families come from across the South Bay, and the Tuesday and Friday schedule keeps training predictable around school.
What families say about Preteam
We happily drive 30 minutes to Interstellar and it is absolutely worth it. The coaches give excellent attention to each child. Our kids have grown so much in just a few months.
The coach-to-student ratio is great, so kids get plenty of individual guidance. We love both the gym and ninja classes. Highly recommend.
My children come out of every class smiling and talking about what they learned. The coaches perfectly combine fun and serious physical training.
Preteam FAQs
How does my child get invited to Preteam?
Coaches invite athletes out of our Intermediate and Advanced classes when they are ready for the training load.
What does Preteam cost?
Preteam is $319 per month for two practices a week and $359 per month for three, plus the $69 annual registration fee.
Ready to try Preteam?
Enroll today and give your child a place to grow stronger, braver, and more confident.