Gymnastics State Events for July 2022

Check out the following state events for the month of July.   NSW: 5th-10th: NSW Country Championships @ Armidale City Gymnastics Club 23rd-24th: Acrobatic Gymnastics Intermediate State Trial 1 @ Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatic Centre 23rd-24th: Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Grand Prix @ Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatic Centre 23rd-24th: Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Level 5-7 Metro Zone 2 @ Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatic Centre 30th-31st: Rhythmic Gymnastics … Continue reading Gymnastics State Events for July 2022

Injury Prevention For Lower Back Pain

Introducing Dani from Edgeworth Physio! Dani graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2012, and and she works mostly with gymnasts, dancers, aerialists, cheer leaders and hypermobile people for when it comes to recovery from sports- and movement- related injuries, as well as provides ways in which you can prevent them. Gymnastics, acrobatics, aerial and cheer are high risk sports, meaning that athletes are prone … Continue reading Injury Prevention For Lower Back Pain

How To Do A Handstand To Chest Roll

A handstand to chest roll is a great skill to learn when transitioning from a standing position, to laying flat on the floor. Our friends at Beats Per Minute Performing Arts show us how to execute this skill, and with practice, how different variations can be performed within the sports of gymnastics, acro and dance! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dance … Continue reading How To Do A Handstand To Chest Roll

Best Balance Exercises for Gymnasts

One of the biggest components that contributes to the sport of gymnastics is balance. Balance is defined as the body’s ability to control its centre of gravity over its base of support. Gymnasts need to be able to adequately maintain their balance, especially when it comes to performing manoeuvres on a balance beam, tumbling in a straight line or performing a floor routine. Here’s some … Continue reading Best Balance Exercises for Gymnasts