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Why Gymnastics?

IT’S THE FOUNDATION FOR ALL OTHER SPORTS.

Gymnastics teaches kids how to move with confidence and competence – better than any other sport! That’s why it’s not only a great sport on its own, it’s also the ideal springboard to all other sports – a fact that’s recognized by The International Olympic Committee.

Gymnastics teaches the fundamental movement and sports skills that are at the core of every other sport. Fundamental movement skills include skills like climbing, swinging, balancing and landing. It develops the ABCs of athleticism: agility, balance, coordination and speed. In fact, gymnastics is so good at developing these skills that Canadian Sport for Life recommends gymnastics programs as a way to help children learn these skills!

The importance of having fundamental physical skills cannot be overstated. When kids learn these skills, they are developing physical literacy. Experts agree that physical literacy is just as important to a child’s development as learning how to read and write. Read more “Why Gymnastics?” →

2019 Activebods Classes

We have a limited number of places remaining in our Super Popular Activebods class on Monday 4:30-5:30pm.

Follow our guide on how to sign up for gymnastics classes here.

A fun, fast paced, recreational class for children (both Boys and Girls) aged 5-12yrs with a focus on developing basic gymnastics skills on all apparatus. The perfect class to begin gymnastics for older children with limited experience. It is also a great alternative or complimentary class for our competitive programs.

The class is structured such that the children learn basic skills, falling safely, rolling and landing correctly to prevent injury. All gymnastics apparatus is utilised in a circuit based class.

Classes also include these amazing activities:

Ninja
Circus
Aerial Silks
Trampoline
Rope Swing
Trampoline
Air / Tumble Track

Interested in a Boys only (6-9 years) option for kids with energy to burn and Ninja Activities? Check out our Boys Foundations Class.

Read more “2019 Activebods Classes” →

Boys Foundations

Our Boys Foundations program is not only the pathway into Men’s Gymnastics (MAG) but also just a heap of fun. With 2 Class Options open to Boys from 4-7 years or 8-12 years.

We know the energy these kids need to burn off and what it can take to keep them engaged so we’ve packed our classes with loads of fun including:

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

Not only will these boys get to experience Gymnastics including rings, pommel, floor, bars, vault and Parallel Bars but they will get to do the activities they love in fun, safe and progressive learning environment.

Our gym is packed with features from an Olympic trampoline, to air floors, to Rock Climbing and everything in between. Why not check us out today.

Classes Run on a Term Basis Thursdays from

3:45-4:45pm for 4-7 year olds or
4:15-5:15pm for 8-12 year olds.

2019 Term 3 Timetable and Calendar

Our 2019 Term 3 Timetable, Calendar and Enrolments are now open.

Follow our Guide on How to Sign up for Gymnastics Classes here.

We’ve made a couple of improvements to the timetable as follows:

Jungle Gym is now running from 10:00-11:00am on a Friday!!
We’ve added a Mini Movers (Formerly Known as Early Movers) Class on Tuesday Afternoon from 3:45 to 4:15pm.
Our Boys (MAG) Level 2-4 Class is now on a Friday from 5:30-7:00pm instead of Saturday Afternoon.

How amazing are our Kids and Coaches ✨ We are loving what we do and the progress that we see from the kids.

Existing Members will get priority enrolment through to the End of Term however New Members are welcome to enrol too.

If you are keen to keep the same classes then Enrolment can be done via email or messenger ahead of the 29th June (or online).

If you wish to change or alter classes or if you are joining us new then please complete our Online Enrolment form. Follow our Guide on How to Sign up for Gymnastics Classes here.

Our July 2019 Holiday Program is Now Open. Click here for our July-2019 Holiday Program Registration Form.

Special Class Dates in Term 3

Term 3 Classes run from the 15th July through to and including Sunday the 22nd September 2019.

We are closed:

9th to the 11th August for the Isa Rodeo.
15th-19th August for 2019 Junior Regionals in Mackay
23rd-25th August for the 2019 Hughenden Invitational Competition

Acro, Tumbling and Aerials Classes

North West Gymnastics are excited to announce some fun and exciting recreational classes designed for the quality development of Acro and Tumbling skills for advanced dance and gymnastics students.

Did you know that we are trained and accredited in Acro Gymnastics, Acro Dance, Tumbling and Trampoline in addition to our Advanced+ Women’s and Men’s Gymnastics Accreditations?

We love our sport however what we love more is the teaching of safe technique in a fun and safe environment. We have endless options, equipment and resources to ensure that skills are taught progressively in a safe way with a focus on technique and the appropriate physical preparation.

You can learn more about Our Classes here or you can find our Timetable and Calendar here.

Class Enrolment is now open. Follow our guide on how to sign up for gymnastics classes here.

2019 Acro Foundations

We have a limited number of places in our Acro Foundations class on a Friday from 4:00-5:15pm.

Our Acro Foundations and Gym Skills class introduces acrobatic foundations, beginner tumbling and intermediate gym skills utilising all gym equipment to develop strength requirements (and for a bit of fun- beam, bars, floor and tramp, rings, parallel bars).

It targets the teaching of correct technique for acrobatic skills including Aerials, Walkovers, Cartwheels, Handsprings as well as partner and group balances and performance.

Our Coaches are accredited in both Acro Gymnastics and Acrobatic Arts programs as a compliment to our Advanced Women’s, Men’s and Tumbling Gymnastics accreditations.

Follow our guide on how to sign up for gymnastics classes here.

You can find more info on our Acro Foundations and Gym Skills Class here or check out our other Acrobatics and Tumbling Programs here.

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2019 Aerials and Tumbling

Did you know that North West Gymnastics offers a casual basis Aerials and Tumbling class from 7:15 to 8:30pm on a Tuesday night 💕

A great opportunity to learn or perfect those skills in a fun and safe environment 🌟

The intended Age Range is 11 years + however may vary depending on any prior experience.

Read more “2019 Aerials and Tumbling” →

How to Sign up for Gymnastics Classes

Welcome to North West Gymnastics. We love our sport and the teaching of safe technique in a fun and safe environment.

This guide will help you to get you or your child moving in our gymnastics classes. You can join our classes at any time however there may be a wait pending places.

You can find a full overview of Our Classes and our Timetable and Calendar at these links.

In addition to our Men’s and Women’s Gymnastics Levels programs, we offer some amazing Fun and Recreational Gymnastics Classes including some awesome Acro and Tumbling Programs.
Read more “How to Sign up for Gymnastics Classes” →

Fun and Recreational Gymnastics Classes

Did you know that North West Gymnastics offers a heap of fun and recreational gymnastics classes?

Our recreational classes are designed for those who are only looking for 1 class a week or possibly even casual attendance options. A great way to develop skills and keep fit in a fun and safe environment.

Follow our guide on How to Sign up for Gymnastics Classes here.

We have something for everyone. Take a look at Our Classes below or our Timetable and Calendar here:

Boys Foundations: For Boys from 4-12 years (2 separate class options) with Energy to Burn. Incorporates Trampoline, Ninja, Air Floor, Bars, Ring, and much much more!!

Activebods (Gym Fun): A Fun and entertaining recreational program which uses the whole gym and all equipment (Trampolines, Ropes, Bars, Floor, Beam, Air Floor, Rock Climbing and More) to develop fundamental skills, technique and fitness.

Acro Foundations and Gym Skills: Ideal for gymnasts or dance students to improve their floor manoeuvres and dance specific tumbling skills. Complimentary for levels gymnastics. Incorporates other Gymnastics Apparatus including Beam and Bars.

Intermediate Acro, Tumbling and Aerials: Ideal for gymnasts or dance students to improve their floor manoeuvres and dance specific tumbling skills. Complimentary for levels gymnastics.

Aerials and Tumbling: A tumbling class with a twist :). Incorporates a rotation between Aerial Silks, Trampoline and Tumbling Skills. We offer this on a casual basis.

Advanced Acro and Tumbling: A fun recreational class focussed on Tumbling including Salto’s, Flicks, Partner Acrobatics and more!! Perfect for Current and X Gymnasts!

Acro Flight for Dancers: A class designed specifically for senior dancers focussed on advancement of Acrobatic Flight Skills, Hand Support Skills, Leap and Turn Progressions.

Strength, Flexibility and Injury Prevention: Fundamental Core, Leg and Arm strengthening program coupled with injury prevention (prehab) exercises and flexibility. A huge boost to any Gymnastics or Dance Program.

Adults Gymnastics: All Welcome. A great opportunity to develop flexibility, build strength in a fun and relaxed environment. We can target programs to suit you ranging from conditioning through to advanced skills and aerial awareness.

Class Calendar Links

To help our Gym Families remember when Classes are on, start times, days we are closed or away for Competition we’ve put together these handy calendar links.

You can subscribe to these on your phone or computer calendar simply by clicking the link next to the classes for which you are enroled.

From Term to Term if classes move days or change we’ll update these and add new classes and terms.

Read more “Class Calendar Links” →

2019 Mackay Invitational Wrap Up

What an amazing competition!

To see one of our Gymnasts step onto a competition floor for the first time and give it their all takes your breath away! Miss Olivia you were spectacular. Holding it together for what was a very very long competition and scoring an outstanding 8.95 on Floor and an impressive 33.5 overall score!

In Level 4: Jas and Madie performing beautiful floor routines with Madie coming 3rd overall on Floor. Read more “2019 Mackay Invitational Wrap Up” →

Mareeba 2019 Competition Wrap Up

With Some Outstanding Personal Performances and Results here is the Wrap Up from the Mareeba May 2019 Competition.

Outstanding performances from our Level 4’s.

With all our girls passing their Level 4 test requirements and impressing beyond our wildest dreams💪👏🏻 Read more “Mareeba 2019 Competition Wrap Up” →

2019 Strength and Flexibility Classes

With the success of our Strength and Flexibility Classes we are excited to offer an additional class option on a Tuesday afternoon from 4:45pm to 5:45pm.

This is in addition to our Monday 5:45-6:45am class.

This class can be taken on a term or casual basis.

Focussed on building the strength and flexibility required for the execution of core gymnastics and dance skills. Targeted work in posture, joint stability, core, upper and lower body strength.

Deliberate Practice

Lately we’ve been talking with the kids on Deliberate Practice. Focussing on specific parts of skills and making sure that every attempt of a skill has a deliberate focus.

We found this and thought we’d share.

What is Deliberate Practice

Deliberate practice refers to a special type of practice that is purposeful and systematic. While regular practice might include mindless repetitions, deliberate practice requires focused attention and is conducted with the specific goal of improving performance.

The greatest challenge of deliberate practice is to remain focused. In the beginning, showing up and putting in your reps is the most important thing. But after a while we begin to carelessly overlook small errors and miss daily opportunities for improvement.

This is because the natural tendency of the human brain is to transform repeated behaviors into automatic habits. For example, when you first learned to tie your shoes you had to think carefully about each step of the process. Today, after many repetitions, your brain can perform this sequence automatically. The more we repeat a task the more mindless it becomes.

Mindless activity is the enemy of deliberate practice. The danger of practicing the same thing again and again is that progress becomes assumed. Too often, we assume we are getting better simply because we are gaining experience. In reality, we are merely reinforcing our current habits—not improving them.
Read more “Deliberate Practice” →

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

You can find our Comprehensive Club Handbook here however to help we’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions below.

Our website contains a heap of information on Our Classes, and our Timetable and Calendar.

When Should I Arrive?

You should aim to arrive 5-10 minutes before the class start time.

What happens if I arrive late?

Do I need to arrive on Time for Early Movers: Yes
Not only do late arrivals disrupt the class but the kids miss fundamental warmup activities which may expose them to risk of injury.
Your Coach may not allow you to participate if you are not on time for you class.

What should I wear?

Tight fitting clothing
No loose jewelry! (necklaces, anklets, watches)
No Rings
Jeans are Not OK. Skirts and Dresses are Not OK

Can I Trial a Class?

We do offer Trial Classes for Term Based Classes.
You are welcome to attend our Casual Classes (Adults Gym, Mini Movers, Jungle Gym, Strength and Flexibility) as a one off to try them at the normal casual cost of the class.
Term Trial Classes or your first attendance at a Casual Class do not require membership. Subsequent attendance does however require Annual Student Membership.
Why is there a $20 charge for Trial Classes? This is unfortunately required to dissuade families who request trial classes and then don’t attend as this restricts our ability to offer genuine participants trials and takes time to arrange. This $20 is fully refundable if you attend regardless if you take the class or not.

Do I need to pay membership?

Yes – All kids or participants in the gym need to have paid their Annual Student Membership. (Parents of Kids in Jungle Gym or Early Movers are the only exemption)
We do allow attendance at a Trial Class or your First Casual Class ahead of arranging membership.
Membership is based on the Calendar year regardless of the date you join. This is due to how the club is charged by Gymnastics Australia

Fees?

Fees need to be paid ahead of attending classes please. Fees consist of Annual Student Membership for Everyone and either Term fees or Casual (as you come) fees depending on the class you participate in.
If you have not paid your Annual Student Membership or your class fees you will not be welcome to participate.
For term classes we will send you an invoice by email. This invoice contains the class name and the days we are closed.

What time do Classes Start?

We do our best to keep class times the same between terms however from time to time there are some changes. You can find out Latest Class Timetable and Calendar here.

The benefits of gymnastics outside the gym

An amazing video on how gymnastics can further ones achievement in other sports and life.

Several gymnasts explain how their participating in gymnastics helps them in other important areas of their lives. For example:

it facilitates learning and participating in other sports
it gives one physical literacy (body awareness and control) and strength
the requisite perseverance and drive can push oneself to excellence in other areas
it forces one to be a good student, to do both it and schoolwork
it may lead to a university scholarship

Hand Care for Gymnasts

General Hand Care

Gymnasts will undoubtedly form callouses on their hands from working on bars. Hand Grips are recommended during gymnastics training and competitions to aid in the prevention of Rips. Please note gymnasts may still Rip under grips.

You can fin our Post on Grips, Hand Guards and Bar Loops here or alternatively contact us and we can measure, size and source these for you.

Read more “Hand Care for Gymnasts” →

Superstars to Mount Isa

#MountIsa ! Head on over to our Facebook page and Like and Share our recent post!!

Let’s see if we can bring this superstar Miss Emily to Mount Isa. Can we get 1000 Shares!

Share #mountisa

💕💕 Sharing is Caring 💕💕

Her amazing profile here:
http://www.gymnastics.org.au/GA/Ga/High_Performance/National_Team/Profiles/WAG/Emily_Whitehead.aspx

Share and we may be lucky enough for our gym kids to meet one of Australia’s 💫Superstars💫 and hear her story 💕🌟

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Annual Student Membership

The form below allows you to pay your Students Annual Membership.

When you arrange membership with North West Gymnastics you become a registered member of Gymnastics Australia which brings with it a number of benefits including insurance. As an affiliated club North West Gymnastics is required to ensure all members are registered with Gymnastics Australia.

Membership is non-refundable 2 weeks after commencing classes however is fully transferrable between all registered Gymnastics Clubs within Australia. Payment of this membership fee is required by North West Gymnastics ahead of participating in classes.

Please note:

Children participating in Trial Classes for the first time are not required to pay Membership until they are satisfied with a class option.
Parents and Guardians in our Parent Participation Classes (Jungle Gym and Early Movers) do not require Annual Membership.
All other participants or attendees in the gym require Annual Student Membership including non-walkers in Jungle Gym.
Membership is applicable on a Calendar Year basis.

Read more “Annual Student Membership” →

Club Handbook and Policy Documents

Welcome to our Club and the Amazing Sport of Gymnastics.

We love our sport and the teaching of safe technique in a fun and safe environment.

Here you can find our supporting documents including our;

Our Values

Gymnastics as a sport offers amazing benefits beyond the physical aspects and our values support the personal growth and development aspects of our sport.

We don’t just teach gymnastics and fundamental movement, we teach life skills!