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About Us
Jennie’s Chesapeake Gymnastics Club started out as a program in conjunction with the local Parks and Recreation division, offering basic gymnastics and tumbling to the children of Calvert County in area schools and Community Centers. As the population of Calvert County and surrounding areas grew, Jennie Hinton saw a need for more significant gymnastics instruction and an interest in competitive gymnastics. This led Jennie to leasing space in a local industrial park where she set up two gyms; the upper gym with the 40x40 spring floor, tumble track and assorted tumbling equipment, and the lower gym with an arrangement of gymnastics equipment such as vault, uneven bars, balance beams and parallel bars. The gymnastics club continues to grow and Jennie’s future plans include an all new, expanded facility to be built in Huntingtown in late 2012.
Staff
Jennie Hinton (Owner/Director/Gymnastics Coach)
With over 28 years of experience, Ms. Jennie coached for several private clubs and the Naval Academy gymnastics program before opening her own gym. She is very proud to have coached many Regional, State and National Champions! A Member of USAG (United States of America Gymnastics), Jennie is an experienced Skill Evaluator and Meet Director; Certified in Gymnastics Safety, First Aid and CPR.
Jaime West (Gymnastics Coach)
Coaching the Competitive programs at Chesapeake Gymnastics Club, Jaime’s background includes over 10 years of gymnastics coaching and 13 years as a competitive gymnast and dancer. She started gymnastics at the age of 5 and competed up to level 10 with 3 qualifications into National level competitions. She is currently Head Coach for Level's 5 & 6, provides all floor choreography and is Safety Certified by USA Gymnastics. Jaime is also CPR and First Aid Certified. Her other qualifications include a bachelors degree in finance and is a financial advisor for the last 9 years. Jaime has a high level of energy and her sheer love of kids is a much needed asset to the community and our gym.
Amie Parker (Gymnastics Coach)
Amie Parker joined Chesapeake Gymnastic Club in 2006 and coaches the competive programs. Amie began in gymnastics at the age of 5 in New York competing for Revolutions Gymnastics Club. Amie also competed on varsity team in high school and was Section 9 champion in 1992. In 1993, Amie went on to compete at the collegiate level at SUNY Brockport, qualifying for Nationals each year. Amie graduated in 1997 with a BS in Criminal Justice. Amie began coaching gymnastics in 1999 as the Varsity Assistant Coach for Rush-Henrietta High School and Recreation Club. Amie is a professional member of USAG, and is USAG Safety Certified as well as certified in First Aid/CPR by the American Red Cross.
David L. Cox (Gymnastics Instructor/Competitive Coach)
David first began gymnastics in 1974 at the club recreation level and went on to compete through high school. Earning a Gymnastics Scholarship to Temple University, David continued to compete until a career-ending injury in 1983. Having started his teaching career in 1977, David added competitive coaching to his repertoire in 1983. David teaches all phases of recreation-type classes for both boys and girls, and has coached all levels from pre-team/developmental through Elite. David has coached multiple state champion teams and individuals from level 6 through level 10; qualified scores of gymnasts to their respective regional and national championships; traveled with individual gymnasts and teams both nationally and internationally for competitions; was instrumental in coaching and qualifying several gymnasts to the elite divisions (national and international), and in opening a new training facility in Virginia that continues to produce high-caliber athletes. We are very pleased to have his expertise with us here at the Chesapeake Gymnastics Club.
Gayle Watterson (Cheerleading Coach)
Joining our staff in 2008, Gayle has brought her 10+ years of experience coaching All-Star Cheerleading to JCGC, enabling us to add competitive All-Star Cheerleading to our program. For 4 years she has been, and continues to be, the JV Cheerleading Coach and Asst. Varsity Cheerleading Coach at Northern High School. Gayle also volunteers her time as Head Coach of the Calvert County Special Olympics Cheerleading Team. Gayle has completed the UCA 5 Star Cheer Coaches Training program; Certification by UCA/AACCA on Stunt Progressions 1&2 as well as courses on “Concussion in Sports” and “The Role of the Parent in Sports”. Gayle is also a Certified Cheerleading Coach by Special Olympics of North America and First Aid/CPR Certified. Her experience outside of cheerleading is in Human Resources Management, Volunteer Management, Children’s Ministry and Special Education-Behavior Development. Gayle’s expertise and enthusiasm are a welcome addition to the JCGC family.
Employment
Gymnastics and Cheerleading Coaches interested in joining the JCGC family should contact Jennie at 410-286-2646.
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Aug. 1-5: Summer Camp
