GENERAL GYMNASTICS

Tiny Explorers Playgroup allows parents to introduce their children to a range of activities they may not have access to at home. It is also a safe way for parents to let their children engage socially with other people and try new things. Our Playgroup provides an exploration of different environments, different toys, with new textures and shapes to discover. A variety of small and large apparatuses, together with supplementary equipment and imagination our gym converts into a magical playground!
An array of climbing, jumping, hanging, swinging, springing, balancing, bouncing, rolling, throwing, catching and sliding activities are presented to your child to explore in a safe, caring and stimulating environment.

Kindergym is a developmental program for children aged 2 to 4 years and their caregiver. Kindergym kids learn to be stronger in body (motor skills, strength and coordination), mind (creativity, cognitive development and problem solving) and spirit (social development and confidence). Parents, children and coaches join together to create a fun, safe and structured environment where children can learn the basics of gymnastics and love of moving their body.

Below are some of the skills we specifically incorporate into our Kindergym program:

Gross Motor Skills: Walking and running, Jumping, Hopping, Skipping, Galloping, Leaping, Motor Fitness Development, Muscular endurance, Contralateral coordination, Cardiovascular endurance, Strength and flexibility, Balance, Spatial awareness, Agility.

Social Development: Working with a partner and in a group (teamwork), Sharing, Taking turns, Listening to the teacher, Independent focus, Concentration, Self confidence.

By participating in Physical Play on a regular basis a child may develop:

Sustained concentration and focus

Social interactions such as turn taking and cooperation

Gross and fine motor skills

An awareness of their body in space

Our General Gymnastics Program is designed for children of all ages and abilities. Gymnasts in this program follow the Gladstone Gymnastics ‘Groovers’ program which consists of four progressive badges that starts out with fundamental gymnastic skills and goes on to more specific gymnastic skills/elements.

The program is an evolving guideline and is designed to support the Gymnastics Australia National Levels Program. Gymnasts are continuously assessed throughout the term and receive two report cards per year that provide parents and gymnasts a resource to track progressions and outline skills required to attain each badge. Gymnasts perform in an in-house style competition called a ‘Term Event’ once or twice each year.

The ‘Groovers’ classes are split into age levels although, each gymnast’s personal development is catered for and assessed. The emphasis on these classes is to build confident body management as they are taught to roll, jump, swing and turn upside down.

Recreational Beginner Boys

The Gladstone Gymnastics MAG Recreational program is split into Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced levels. The Beginner program are 1 hour classes and aims to introduce boys to a wide range of basic fundamental gymnastic movements in a fun and safe environment. The program focuses on building physical literacy for boys of all ages and abilities.

Rhythmic Level 0 (girls)

Rhythmic Level 0 is Gladstone Gymnastics entry Level for any girls interested in trying Rhythmic Gymnastics. These gymnasts train for 1 hour a week learning all about the different apparatuses Rhythmic uses and starting to develop basic flexibility, balance and strength as they begin their Rhythmic journey. This is all done in a fun, supportive and friendly environment to help them enjoy learning these new skills as they decide if Rhythmic is the right gymnastics discipline for them!

Acro Beginners (boys and girls welcome to participate in this program)

The Gladstone Gymnastics Acro Beginners classes are held 3 times per week and are one hour duration for each class. Participants of this class can come to one class or all three depending on their preference and it is considered our recreational and introductory program for our Acrobatic discipline. Gymnasts in this class will develop strength, coordination, basic tumbling and dance related skills to help them form a strong foundation if they choose to pursue Acro as a sport.

Step 1 & 2 (girls)

The STEPS program is a recreational, skill- based gymnastics program that offers a technical, safe, and fun gymnastics education for school aged children. The STEPS program is broken into 3 levels. Gymnasts progress through the program during their weekly class with the guidance of a professionally trained coach. Skills are documented and presented on a fortnightly basis ensuring the athlete is aware of their individual accomplishments and placement. The Steps 1 and 2 levels develop skills on all four women’s apparatus: beam, floor, vault and uneven bars.

Intermediate Boys

The Gladstone Gymnastics MAG Recreational program is split into Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced levels. The Intermediate program are 1.5 hour classes and aims to introduce boys to a wide range of basic fundamental gymnastic movements in a fun and safe environment. The program aims to foster athleticism and develop physical literacy for boys of all ages and abilities and introduce them to a wide range of gymnastic apparatuses to help develop strength, flexibility and coordination.

Step 3 (girls)

The STEPS program is a recreational, skill- based gymnastics program that offers a technical, safe, and fun gymnastics education for school aged children. The STEPS program is broken into 3 levels. Gymnasts progress through the program during their weekly class with the guidance of a professionally trained coach. Skills are documented and presented on a fortnightly basis ensuring the athlete is aware of their individual accomplishments and placement. The Step 3 level concentrates on preparing the individual gymnast for the skills to succeed in the Steps 4+ program where their individual skills, strengths and abilities are showcased.

Advanced Boys

The Gladstone Gymnastics MAG Recreational program is split into Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced levels. The Advanced classes are 2 hours long each (and twice per week if preferred) and aims to foster athleticism and develop physical literacy for boys of all ages and abilities by introducing them to a wide range of fundamental gymnastics movements. Boys use a wide range of gymnastics apparatus to develop their strength, flexibility, coordination and aerial awareness amongst other life skills in a safe and fun environment.