Paige Negrete

Paige's Regional Congress Sessions

Region 2 - Saturday
8:15 - 9:15am
Rec Floor
The Rec Games!
Region 2 Saturday Recreational
Presenter(s): Paige Negrete
Session Summary

This interactive session showcases a collection of purposeful games for preschool and recreational classes, while inviting coaches to contribute their own creative ideas. Together, we’ll explore how games can build skills, manage energy, and strengthen class culture. Expect a collaborative, idea-sharing environment and a take-home bank of games you can use right away.

2:30 - 3:30pm
Rec Floor
Handstand-palooza
Region 2 Saturday Recreational
Presenter(s): Paige Negrete
Session Summary

This engaging session explores creative ways to build handstand strength in young athletes through fun drills, props, and themed activities that keep them motivated. Attendees will learn how to use a variety of apparatuses to safely prepare preschool and developmental athletes for handstand success. Designed to be flexible, the presentation can be delivered as either a live demonstration or in a classroom setting, offering practical ideas coaches can easily implement.

Region 3 - Saturday
9:30 - 10:30am
Gym 2 (Mirror)
Station Creation: LIVE!
Region 3 Saturday Recreational
Presenter(s): Paige Negrete
Session Summary

A fast-paced, hands-on session where coaches and demo gymnasts build stations in real time using surprise prompts and creative constraints. Walk away with fresh ideas, adaptable drills, and a new confidence for designing fun, effective stations in any space.

2:30 - 3:30pm
Preschool Room
The Progression Playbook
Region 3 Saturday Recreational
Presenter(s): Paige Negrete
Session Summary

A live demonstration of effective progressions for foundational recreational gymnastics skills. Learn how to select drills, layer difficulty, and guide athletes safely and confidently from first attempts to successful execution.