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Class Expressions of Interest for Terms 2 and 3…

Just 3 weeks to go until Term 2 Commences!

Have you got your expression of interest in for Terms 2 and 3?

Class Expression of Interest

🔷 From today we’ll commence working through your Expression of Interest with existing Term 1 members taking priority.

🔷 Our Term 2 Loyalty families will get priority and we’ll have your enrolments finished today.

🔷 Please make sure you check your emails, add us to your contacts and safe senders, as we work through this and clarify class days and times with you.

✅✅ Our Term 3 Timetable is out now on our website too!

Timetable and Calendar

🔷 Term 3 brings back our Under 5’s programs including Early Learners, Mini Movers and Baby Gym.

🔶 Please note that there are no Casual Attendance class options available in Terms 2 and 3 – all classes are Term based in order to manage participant numbers and social distancing.

✅ If you were the holder of a 10 class pass we will credit any remaining value towards any term class in which you enrol.

✅ We are also committed to honoring class credits from Term 1 and will credit these against your enrolment.

✅✅ Once again – Please make sure you get your expression of interest in so that we don’t miss you.

Class Expression of Interest

#nwg2020 #nwgmountisa #rebootinggymnastics

Live Zoom Recreational Girls and Ninja Classes

Live Zoom Gymnastics Classes with Miss Kylie for Ninja and Girls Beginners/Foundations Kicking off next week from Thursday the 21st May for our NWGOnline Recreational and Gym Fun Gold Subscribers.

With Live classes for;

🔷 Ninja Foundations – Thursday 3:25 – 4:00pm (5-9 years)

🔷 Girls Beginners/Foundations – Saturday 10:25 – 11:00am (5-11 years)

✨Recreational Gold Subscribers only.

✅ Use this code “nwglive” for 1 week FREE!

**Code Expires Wednesday 20th May**

Subscribe online or learn more here: https://www.northwestgymnastics.com.au/nwg-online-info/

Our existing Gold Subscribers will receive one weeks credit too so you don’t miss out!

Gymnastics for the Whole Family! All Welcome.

#nwgonline

Zoom Tips and Tricks

Here’s a quick guide to help get you started with Zoom.

First Download the Zoom App if using a mobile phone or Ipad. If you are using a PC or Laptop you can Download the Zoom Desktop Program or you can use Zoom via a browser.

You don’t need a paid Zoom account to use Zoom.

Use the Links provided on your NWGOnline Subscription Page to open the meeting. Read more “Zoom Tips and Tricks” →

Why you can only improve balance by challenging it

By the age of 5 children should be able to stand on one foot and throw and catch a ball but not many can.

Find out why!

Children who struggle with balance will often avoid the very activities they need to improve their balance. You may describe your child as clumsy and notice that they fall and trip over a lot or they may avoid the very activities that would challenge their balance.

Children with poor balance will struggle with their gross motor skills and in turn their fine motor skills.

Did you know there are 3 systems in your body responsible for your balance?

Vision, Vestibular and Proprioception. All three work together to tell your body where it is in space and to keep you upright. To improve balance each system needs to be challenged.

Your vestibular system is in your inner ear. When you move your head up and down your ears are telling you that your body is moving.

Your proprioception system is the feeling of pressure through your feet telling you what type of surface you are standing on or moving across. It tells you that your feet have changed angle when walking up a hill and changes your posture to cater for it, so you don’t fall over.

Why Balance is Important for Learning

Why do you need to worry about balance?

Children with poor balance will struggle with their gross motor skills and in turn their fine motor skills.

#nwgonline Sneak Peek

Here’s a limited Sneak Peek and some examples of the types of content you can find on NWG Online.

Learn more about NWG Online here

Under 5’s

Each week we are filming Story Time with Miss Kylie and our Bring a Book to Life series as shown in the below video examples. In addition to this we are busy filming yoga activities, skill progressions and other fun and at home instructional video’s. Your subscription gives you exclusive access to these videos.

Story Time with Miss Kylie #nwgstorytime

Bring a Book to Life #nwgbringabooktolife

Read more “#nwgonline Sneak Peek” →

NWG Online

North West Gymnastics is excited to be offering Online Programs for current, past and new Gym Families!

#nwgonline includes Live Video’s and Online Classes, Private Facebook Groups, Instructional Video’s and Resources, Skill Challenges and so much more!

Designed to fit with YOUR Schedule – never worry about missing a class.

Click here for a sneak peek

Fun for the whole family – Parents included. Access is based on your Family Website Account so you can access our resources for your Whole Family!!

Our videos ensure that your child gets the required 60 minutes of physical activity a day and all you have to do is set up your device, click the links to the video libraries then witness their faces and bodies come alive as the join Miss Kylie for fundamental movement and fun.

With subscription levels from Platinum, Gold and Silver to meet any budget.

Subscribe to NWG Online here

NWG Classes Suspended

To our Gym Families, Gymnasts, Coaches and Gym Community,

It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that as of today, Monday 23^rd March, North West Gymnastics will close its doors temporarily for the remaining duration of Term 1, and for the foreseeable and as yet unknown future. Last night the Prime Minister announced the decision of the National Cabinet to ban many services seen as non-essential around the country this includes Indoor Sporting Venues.

I am very aware that this decision will affect our 500 plus current members, and that some 12 casual staff will not have access to their normal wages during this time. I am also very aware that the duration of the closure is unknown and that the longer the duration of the closure, the more difficult it will be to restart operations.

I want to thank all of you for your support in these uncertain and anxious times and applaud you for assisting us with the additional hygiene measures and our amended operational guidelines that were implemented over the last few weeks.

I am hopeful that we can endure this time of forced closure and reopen when circumstances permit to once again not just teach gymnastics and fundamental movement but to deliver on our values of Enjoyment, Life Skills, Growth Mindset, Commitment and Honesty.

Our coaches are committed to you our members, we love what we do which makes the good times better and the tough times worth it. We will draw on the strength, resilience and grit that we have instilled and developed not just in your children but also in ourselves.

To our gymnasts, we are not abandoning you and we know that it sucks to no longer have training at the gym to look forward to but don’t despair. Each of your coaches are working to provide you with super fun ways to keep up your training, help you stay active and healthy it will just be a little different to normal and may take a few days for us to get this up and running. Take a few days to let this sink in. It’s not forever.

You may be wondering what will happen with payments made for classes for the remainder of this term. Our commitment to you is to hold these funds in credit towards classes when we are able to open our doors again. It may be weeks from now or even months, but we stand by our club policies regarding cancelled classes. For Term 2 as we do not yet know when we will be able to open to run classes, we will continue to process re-enrolments for current students and you will have the following options available:

Read more “NWG Classes Suspended” →

Term 2 Club Loyalty Bonus

To Our Gym Families,

I know these times are concerning for your family, our family and our club. I would like to recognise families that are willing to stay loyal to what we do!

In the instance of class cancellations at present it is normal for us to offer makeup options or class credits. I want to ensure you that we remain true to these offers.

With the situation at hand I am acutely aware that there will likely be gym closures during term 2.

As an appreciation for your loyalty and sticking by us I am offering our Term 1, Term Students a Family Loyalty Credit for enroling in and paying for Term Based Classes for Term 2. Read more “Term 2 Club Loyalty Bonus” →

Increased Measures to Keep our Kids Safe

In response to recent Health Alerts we will keep this post updated with changes as they are required.

North West Gymnastics and Families will need to implement a number of controls in our gym including increased cleaning, social distancing and hand sanitising. To do this we need your support.
Read more “Increased Measures to Keep our Kids Safe” →

Personal Hygiene

North West Gymnastics would like to reinforce the key messages around keeping our Gym Families safe.

Please stay at Home if you are Sick. Let us know ahead of time if you can’t make class and we will work with you on alternate options. You can Request a Make Up Class here.

Wash your hands before coming to gym.

We have made hand sanitiser available in the gym common areas and encourage all parents and kids coming to the gym use this.

In addition to our normal cleaning regime we have made a significant investment in a disinfectant fogging machine which allows us to comprehensively sanitise the gym and common areas. We have also invested in a total spectrum disinfectant that is safe for people and effective against recent viruses.

At home, make sure you regularly clean with disinfectant – door and cupboard handles and other commonly touched surfaces.

Teach kids to cough / sneeze into their elbow or a tissue and wash hands regularly.

Thanks for doing your part to keep our Gym Families Safe 💕

NWG 2020 Term 2 Preliminary Timetable

Our North West Gymnastics Term 2 Timetable is out now!

Exciting news for Term 2. With a 4 week Term 2 block of classes from Saturday June 13th until Friday July 10th.

At this time the Under 5’s programs are on hold until Stage 3 (Term 3) of the QLD Roadmap to easing restrictions.

Existing members who have paid for Term 2 classes in advance will have priority option to enrol.

Current 2020 Members we encourage and recommend you indicate the class you would like to enrol your child in using our Class Expression of Interest Form. You can advise if you would like to return for our 4 week Term 2 block or for Term 3 commencement from July 13th.

North West Gymnastics Preliminary 2020 Term 2 Class Timetable.

Please Note this Timetable is Preliminary and Subject to Change pending COVID-19 QLD Government and Health directives and as we confirm class numbers and coaching availability to suit demand.

Term 2 is scheduled to commence on Saturday 13th June and run through until Friday the 10th July.

There are class day and time changes to accommodate cleaning schedules and the cross over of classes to maintain social distancing.

TNT – Tramp Ninja and Tumbling

A Fun and Recreational Trampoline, Ninja and Tumbling Class for kids aged 9 years and up.

We’ve packed our classes with loads of fun including:

Ninja,
Precision Jumping,
Obstacle Courses,
Rock Climbing,
Rope Swings and,
Trampoline!

Not only will your kids get to experience Gymnastics including Rings, Pommel, Floor, Bars, Vault, Beam and Parallel Bars but they will get to do the activities they love in fun, safe and progressive learning environment. Read more “TNT – Tramp Ninja and Tumbling” →

Baby Gym

North West Gymnastics is excited to offer “BabyGym” based on the Gymnastics Australia model program.

BabyGym provides your child with a strong foundation critical for their early years brain development. This period in your child’s life will influence their movement abilities later. Read more “Baby Gym” →

Lil’ Ninjas

Lil Ninjas a 45min fun! fast paced! high energy! class specifically designed for boys aged 3.5 – 5 years.

Do you have a little boy that is full of energy and never stops moving?
Does he love to climb, jump, and swing?
Is your furniture treated as an obstacle to be jumped on or over?
Are you looking for an activity where your son can take risks in a safe environment under the supervision and guidance of accredited coaches?
Would you like your son to learn how to direct his energy into body awareness and develop strength, co-ordination, gross motor and social skills while you get a 45min break from worrying about what he might jump or fall off next?
Would you like your son to feel proud, gain a sense of self and make friends?

NWG Tanks, Headbands and Singlets

North West Gymnastics are excited to release Gym wear options for all kids.

With Ninja Head Bands, Girls Singlets and Boys Tanks.

Head on over to our Club Wear Page for ordering info. Read more “NWG Tanks, Headbands and Singlets” →

Lil Ninjas Pilot Program

NWG will be launching a 4 week pilot program of Lil’ Ninjas for boys aged 3.5 – 5years for March 2020.

💪 Do you have a little boy aged between 3.5 and 5yrs?
💪 Is he full of energy and never seems to stop moving?
💪 Does he love to climb, jump and swing?
💪 Is your furniture treated as an obstacle to be jump on or over?
💪 Are you looking for an activity where your son can take risks in a safe environment with accredited coaches helping him to direct his energy into body awareness?

If you answered yes to any of these then Lil’ Ninjas is for your Lil’ man.

The pilot program will be open to:
⭐️ Boys in our Early Learner programs
⭐️ Boys on our waitlist for Boys foundations 4-6years that are under 5yrs
⭐️ Boys currently attending mini movers and/jungle gym and meet the age requirements

Places are strictly limited with a coach to child ratio of 6:1
Be Ninja Strong and Ninja Proud

#nwgninja, #lilninja, #nwgmountisa, #nwglilninja

Baby Gym Pilot Program

Do you have a Bub aged 4-12 months?

Do you want to participate in a 4 week BabyGym pilot program?

North West Gymnastics is launching BabyGym this March with a 4 week pilot program.

Provide your child with a strong foundation critical for their early years brain development.

Places are strictly limited to 8 participants per class.

Register your expression of interest via the form link below.

https://form.jotform.com/Gymnastics_info/nwg-babygym

Not sure what BabyGym is or why you should be interested in BabyGym

👶 BabyGym provides a strong foundation for your child’s critical early years:

We focus on:
🍼 Brain development
🍼 Balance
🍼 Core Strength
🍼 Social Interaction
🍼 Vestibular Stimulation
🍼 Sensory System
🍼 Body Awareness
🍼 Fine Motor Skills

#nwgbabygym #babygym #nwgmountisa #mountisagymnastics

North West Gymnastics Opening Celebration

Come and celebrate the opening of our new gymnasium on the morning of Sunday the 26th January!

We have a Super Special Guest Miss Emily Whitehead joining us for the weekend.

Come and celebrate with us, explore our new gym space, with prizes, circuits for the kids, a tour of our facility and a chance to meet Miss Emily, have a photo and even purchase a signed poster for $10 on the day. Read more “North West Gymnastics Opening Celebration” →

MIMS Keeping our Gymkids Cool

A huge shout out to Mount Isa Mining Supplies who are helping to keep our #gymkids Cool ❄️❄️ with the donation of a Big Blue Aircon for our expansion ❤️❤️

Thank you Mount Isa Mining Supplies 💜

#mountisa #mountisaminingsupplies #nwgmountisa #nwgconstruction