Empire Athletics

Empire Athletics offers Tumbling Pre-K for ages 3-5 with a play-based curriculum. It also offers Tumble Basics, Tumble 1, Tumble 2, Tumble 3, and Tumble 4, with skills that include basic stretching and conditioning, rolls, handstands, bridges, walkovers, handsprings, tucks, aerials, layouts, twisting, and specialty skills. The program also offers Stunting Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and a High School Tryout Prep Class.

Programs

• Tumbling Pre-K — Ages 3-5 · No experience needed. Play-based curriculum developing movement skills, coordination, turn-taking, and fun.
• Tumble Basics — No experience needed. Fundamental shapes, basic stretching and conditioning, rolls, handstands, and bridges.
• Tumble 1 — Must have bridge and/or handstand. Working walkovers. Handstand combination skills, cartwheels and round-offs, front and back walkovers.
• Tumble 2 — Must have an unassisted walkover. Working handsprings. Complex walkover combinations, front and back handsprings.
• Tumble 3 — Must have an unassisted back handspring. Working tucks. Complex handspring combinations, front and back tucks, aerials.
• Tumble 4 — Must have an unassisted running tuck. Working layouts and above. Complex tuck combinations, layouts, twisting, specialty skills.
• Stunting Beginner — No experience needed. Working on level 1 and 2 stunts, body positions, 1/4 and 1/2 twisting skills, flexibility and count work.
• Intermediate — Flyers must know body positions and can hold them in the air. Working level 3 and 4 stunts, body positions in extended stunts, full twisting skills.
• Advanced — Flyers must have or be close to kick up body positions. Working level 4/5/6 stunts, 1.5+ twisting skills, inversions and complex stunt sequences.
• High School Tryout Prep Class — 8th graders, high schoolers, or current cheerleaders

At a glance

• Ages: 3–18 years old
• General schedule: Custom classes cater to all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. The Vancouver page also lists Fall 2025 class descriptions.

About the provider

Empire Athletics is focused on developing talented coaches and athletes.

What families say

“This gym has been amazing for my daughter. They take their athletic skills seriously but also their core values. Great gym. Great team! Also, Hailey is such an amazing coach.” — Haley Jacobs

“I am constantly amazed by what these kids are taught and can do. Almost makes me want to have more kids just to send them there. Keep up the great work!” — J Co

Last updated September 5, 2026.