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Impressive Season Debut for the Haverford YMCA Gymnastics Team

Haverford Gymnastics Celebrates Inaugural Team Camp

This summer, Haverford Gymnastics launched an exciting new tradition with its first-ever Haverford Gymnastics Team Camp - a week filled with gymnastics, learning, teamwork, new experiences, and fun times!Throughout the week, gymnasts had the opportunity to work with Haverford coaches as well as a variety of guest coaches and professionals whose expertise brought new perspectives…

PRESS: Greater Philadelphia Y’s New City Gymnastics Team Impresses in First Competition

Philadelphia & Phoenixville, PA — Thursday, 01/01/26 — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of its City Gymnastics team’s debut competition. On December 20, 2025, 9 of the City Team’s 12 gymnasts competed in the Eastern Pennsylvania Girls Gymnastics YMCA League, held at the Phoenixville YMCA. Sisters Evangelina and Jubilee Jyn swept…

PRESS: Greater Philadelphia YMCA Gymnast Honored with National YMCA Outstanding Athlete Award

Willow Grove, PA — Sunday, 06/01/25 — The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is proud to announce that Julianne Rudgunas, a dedicated member of its Willow Grove Twisters Gymnastics Team, has been selected to receive the prestigious 2025 Outstanding Athlete Award at the YMCA National Gymnastics Championship in Green Bay, WI. Presented annually by YMCA of the USA,…

PRESS: Murdina Misson Named Eastern PA YMCA Coach of the Year

Phoenixville, PA — Wednesday, 4/9/25 — The Phoenixville YMCA is thrilled to announce that longtime gymnastics coach Murdina Misson has been named the Eastern PA YMCA Coach of the Year—a prestigious honor recognizing her nearly three decades of leadership, mentorship, and passion. For nearly 30 years, Murdina Misson has been the heart of the Phoenixville Y’s…

PRESS: Haverford YMCA Commits to Major Expansion Of Gymnastics Program

Haverford, PA — Monday, 3/31/25 — The Haverford Area YMCA announced an expansion of its very popular gymnastics program. The project will move gymnastics instruction to a dedicated space at 4 Raymond Drive, Suites C-D, in Havertown, next to Genthert Field. A formal Ribbon Cutting is scheduled for May 8, 2025, at 4pm, followed by…

Benefits of Gymnastics for Kids and Teens

Gymnastics training for kids and teens provides many advantages. This comprehensive exercise program combines many skills into one sport, such as discipline, balance, flexibility, strength, coordination, communication and more. Explore some of the benefits of enrolling your child in gymnastics programs. 1. Improves Discipline Gymnastics is a challenging sport that can result in injury without…