National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics

National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics offers preschool gymnastics, Wiggle Worms, Gymbugs, Gyminicrickets, Fireflys, and Mighty Mights. It also offers recreational classes for girls and boys, plus Trampoline & Tumbling.

Programs

• Preschool Gymnastics — Walking to age 6 · Year-round; monthly billing; start anytime
• Wiggle Worms — Walking–3 years · Coed. Parent-and-child class.
• Gymbugs — 3 years · Coed.
• Gyminicrickets — 4–5 years · Coed.
• Fireflys — 4 & 5 years · Girls. Intermediate. Coach invitation only.
• Mighty Mights — 4 & 5 years · Girls. Advanced. Coach invitation only.
• Recreational Classes: Girls - Sparklers — Beginners; girls ages 6+ · A fun, confidence-building intro to gymnastics.
• Recreational Classes: Girls - Firecrackers — Intermediate; coach placement · More challenge, more connections, still tons of fun.
• Recreational Classes: Girls - Stars — Advanced; girls ages 6+ · Top rec level for girls ages 6+.
• Recreational Classes: Boys - Dynamites — Beginning; boys · High-energy basics with great body control and safe landings.
• Recreational Classes: Boys - Jets — Intermediate; coach placement · Stronger shapes, cleaner swings, and simple connections.
• Trampoline & Tumbling — Beginning, Intermediate, Advanced; coach placement for advanced · Beginning T&T, Intermediate T&T, and Advanced T&T are listed.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–18 years old
• General schedule: Preschool gymnastics classes run year-round with monthly billing and start anytime.

About the provider

The program was founded in 1973 by Richard (Dick) Mulvihill and Olympian Linda Metheny Mulvihill. NAAG says it has served Lane County since 1973, is a nonprofit community hub, and serves the Eugene–Springfield area. Its mission is to inspire confidence, strength, and joy in every child through gymnastics. NAAG says it has produced 17 Olympians, more than 50 national champions, and countless college scholarship athletes, and that recent coaches were recognized as Oregon Coaches of the Year. It is USA Gymnastics Safety Certified and First Aid & CPR trained.

Kids can start anytime. Preschool classes have weekly themed lessons. Coach-to-child ratios are targeted at 8:1 for safety and personal attention. Rec classes are taught in a warm, non-competitive environment. Rec and Team are separate. Add a 2nd class per week and it is 30% off; add a 3rd and it is 50% off.

What families say

“My kids are having fun, are physically active and challenged, and are learning a lot more than just gymnastics. In my mind, there's no better place than NAAG - whether you have a preschool aged jumping bean who has energy to burn, or a serious school aged child who wants to go all the way in this sport.” — Liz Gill, Parent

“NAAG has helped so many kids—mine and now my grandkids—find more than sports: a second home where they are known, encouraged, and grow in confidence and character.” — Ingrid Riley, Office Manager

Last updated September 8, 2026.