Gymnastics Competition Teams
South St. Paul Community Education Gymnastics is home to the SSP Gymnastics Program. SSP Gymnastics competes under the Midwest Amateur Gymnastics Association (MAGA). The intention of the program is to prepare the gymnast for their high school gymnastics program by allowing them to gain valuable competitive experience as well as strength, flexibility, and confidence to pursue other activities. Skills will be based on requirements as well as ability. Tryouts are required.
SSP Gymnastics has two competition level teams: Supernovas and Eclipse and one Training Team: Cosmos.
During the season, gymnasts practice with their team 2-3 times per week, year round, for a monthly fee. The competition season lasts from December through February with 6-7 competitions and if the team qualifies, the regional championship at the end of February.
Tryouts for the 2026-27 Competition Year
Saturday, August 1
8:00 am-12:00 pm
All gymnasts must register for tryouts on or before July 29
South St. Paul Competition Team tryouts are open to athletes interested in joining our competitive gymnastics program. Tryouts will last approximately four hours. Athletes are required to wear a leotard and should bring a water bottle and a snack to enjoy during a scheduled break. Athletes who earn a spot on Supernovas or Eclipse are committing to represent South St. Paul Gymnastics throughout the winter competition season, November through March.
Our coaching staff is dedicated to providing a positive and respectful tryout experience. Evaluations will be based not only on gymnastics skills and technique, but also on attitude, effort, coachability, and perseverance when facing challenges. We are seeking advanced gymnasts who demonstrate a strong foundation of skills and a commitment to growth. If you are unsure whether the competition program is the right fit for your gymnast, reach out to the coaching staff.
Questions? Contact us at sspgymnastics@gmail.com
Supernovas- Team 1
The Supernovas practices three times per week for a total of 7.5 hours. At MAGA 2026 Championships, Supernovas competed in Division 4 and brought home the Sportsmanship Award for their session.
Coaches: Annie Ikens and Sophie Cooper
June 1, 2026-May 26, 2027
Mon/Wed 5:00-8:00 pm, Fri 5:00-6:30 pm
$298.30/monthly (auto-pay payments occur monthly on the 15th)
$3,580 for one year
Eclipse- Team 2
Eclipse practices two times per week for a total of 6 hours. At MAGA 2026 Championships, Eclipse competed in Division 10 and brought home 3rd place and the Sportsmanship Award for their session.
Coaches: Shanoah Harren and Danette Childs
June 1, 2026-May 26, 2027
Mon/Wed 5:00-8:00 pm
$266.50/monthly (auto-pay payments occur monthly on the 15th)
$3,196 for one year
Cosmos- Training Team
The Cosmos are the SSP Gymnastics Training Team. This team is for gymnasts just beginning their competition journey. Gymnasts continue building their skills and practice putting them into routines. They will compete at a select few competitions during the regular season of December through February, but do not participate in the MAGA Championships.
Coaches: Kaia Tautges and Maddy Steffl
June 3, 2025-May 28, 2027
Tues/Thurs 5:00-7:00 pm
$181.33/monthly (auto-pay payments occur monthly on the 15th)
$2,176 for one year