Month: April 2022

State Events

Gymnastics State Events for May 2022

Check out the following State events for the month of May.  NSW: 1st: Aerobic State Team Training 1st: Men’s Artistic Gymnastics State Team Training @ Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatic Centre 1st: Rhythmic Gymnastics State Team Training @ Shire Gymnastics, Kirrawee 1st: WAG State Team Training @ Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatic Centre 15th: Hunter Region Workshop- GFA Fundamentals @ Kurri Kurri Gymnastics 15th: Acrobatic Gymnastics Southern … Continue reading Gymnastics State Events for May 2022

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How To Strap an Ankle using Rigid Tape

According to Nationwide Children’s, a blog written by pediatric experts, most studies show that using tape can significantly decrease the incidence and severity of ankle sprains. Besides the physical support that taping can offer to an ankle, taping can also increase proprioception (the body’s ability to know where it is in space) and helps improve the overall control of the ankle. In the final episode of … Continue reading How To Strap an Ankle using Rigid Tape

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How To Strap a Knee: Rigid vs. Kinesiology Tape

In the second episode of our Strapping Tape Series, we welcome back Bri Ritchie, a Strength and Conditioning Coach and a Level 2 Sports Trainer based in Newcastle, NSW! Today, she will be showing us how to adequately strap a knee, with both rigid and kinesiology tape. To watch our first episode on how to strap a wrist using both tapes, click here.  Kinesiology tape, … Continue reading How To Strap a Knee: Rigid vs. Kinesiology Tape

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Things To Do These Easter School Holidays

With lockdowns now a mere memory and restrictions lifted means that there are more opportunities to get out and have some fun these school holidays. From where you should go to what you should do, these fun activities will sure to keep the kids busy and entertained for hours. Time to recoup before the next school term starts! 1. Easter egg hunt It’s that time … Continue reading Things To Do These Easter School Holidays

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State Events

Gymnastics State Events for April 2022

Check out the following state events for the month of April. VIC: 2nd: 2022 Victorian Tumbling Qualifying #4 @ Palmer’s Gym 2nd-3rd: ACR State Trial 2 @ Nunawading Gymnastics & Sports Club 2nd-3rd: MAG State Trial 2 Level 5-Senior including Special Olympics Nationals Qualifier @ Victorian State Gymnastics Centre 2nd-3rd: WAG State Trial 4 Level 8 – 10 (Div 2) including Level 7 Invite (Border … Continue reading Gymnastics State Events for April 2022

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