Costume Week Is Coming: A Parent's Guide to Costumes That Are Safe to Tumble In

Costume Week is almost here, GymCore® families! From October 26–31, students can wear Halloween costumes or festive attire to class — and we can't wait to see the creativity walk through the door.

Before you send your athlete off as a ninja, princess, or superhero, here's a quick guide to picking a costume that's safe for tumbling. We want every athlete moving, flipping, and having fun all week long.

1. Keep faces visible

Nothing should cover the eyes or block peripheral vision. Masks make it hard to spot landings and see the coach. If the costume comes with a mask, leave it in the bag during class — it's

2. Fitted beats flowy

Capes, long skirts, scarves, loose sleeves, and dangling accessories can catch on hands and feet mid-skill. Choose costumes that are fitted and move with the body. A superhero can absolutely tumble — just ditch the cape for class.

3. Skip the hard parts

Headbands with stiff ears, plastic crowns, wands, and anything sharp or hard should stay home. They can hurt during rolls and floor work. Soft, flat accessories only.

4. Hair up, same as always

Buns, ponytails, braids — Costume Week is still gymnastics week. Secure hair so it stays put through every skill. Save the giant wig for trick-or-treating.

5. When in doubt, festive beats literal

A Halloween t-shirt with festive leggings, an orange-and-black leotard, or a pumpkin headband worn during warm-up gets your athlete into the spirit without any safety compromise.

Quick Costume Week checklist:

• Face fully visible

• No loose or dangling pieces

• No hard or sharp accessories

• Hair secured

• Costume allows a full range of motion

Coaches have the final say on safety — if something isn't working for skills, we'll ask the athlete to set that piece aside for the rest of class. No one's feelings will be hurt; safety comes first at GymCore®.

New to GymCore®?

Costume Week is the perfect week to jump in! New students can try any GymCore® class for just $10 — wear something festive and come see what we're all about. Sign up here: https://app.jackrabbitclass.com/regv2.asp?id=553504

See you in costume, families!