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State Events

Gymnastics State Events for May 2023

New month, new state events! Who’s ready for the Australian Championships? VIC 7th: MYC Senior Invitational @ MYC Gymnastics 20th-21st: Border Challenge Trial (Level 6 & 7) @ State Gymnastics Centre 20th-21st: Border Challenge Trial Level 7 (2 Day Event) @ State Gymnastics Centre 27th: Maffra Masters @ Maffra Gymnastics 28th: MGS Level 3-6 Feedback Event @ Melbourne Gym Sports 28th: Sue Draper Memorial Pairs … Continue reading Gymnastics State Events for May 2023

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Gymnastics State Events for April 2023

Happy April! Check out some of the gymnastics state events happening this month across the country. NSW 15th: Rhythmic Gymnastics State Team Australian Championships Preparation Day @ Shire Rhythmic 23rd: MAG Level 6 Border Challenge Trial @ Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatic Centre, West HQ 23rd: WAG Level 7 Border Challenge Trial @ Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatic Centre, West HQ 29th-30th: ACR Gymnastics State Team Training 29th-30th: … Continue reading Gymnastics State Events for April 2023

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Club Focus

Club Focus: Glitz Gymnastics Academy

Welcome to this week’s Club Focus, where we turn the spotlight on Glitz Gymnastics Academy. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at what the club is doing to make a difference in its local gymnastics community in Lilydale, Victoria. 1. How did your club start? I purchased an existing club in 2005 (Metro) and renamed the club Glitz Gymnastics Academy. 2. How many kids … Continue reading Club Focus: Glitz Gymnastics Academy

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Gymnastics State Events for March 2023

Happy March! Get ready for a month filled with exciting events – check them out below.  NSW th-5th: AER State Trial 2 @ PLC Sydney 4th-5th: RG State Trial 2 @ Valentine Sports Park 4th-5th: ACR State Trial 2 @ Sydney Gymnastics and Aquatic Centre 4th-5th: MAG State Trial 2 @ Sydney Gymnastics and Aquatic Centre 4th-5th: TRP State Trial 2 @ Sydney Gymnastics and … Continue reading Gymnastics State Events for March 2023

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Gymnastics State Events for February 2023

Happy February! Get ready for a month filled with exciting events – check them out below.  NSW 18th-19th: Aerobic Gymnastics State Trial 1 @ PLC Sydney 18th-19th: Rhythmic Gymnastics State Trial 1 @ Valentine Sports Park 18th-19th: Acrobatic Gymnastics State Trial 1 @ Sydney Gymnastics and Aquatic Centre 18th-19th: Men’s Artistic Gymnastics State Trial 1 @ Sydney Gymnastics and Aquatic Centre 18th-19th: Trampoline Gymnastics State … Continue reading Gymnastics State Events for February 2023

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Advice for Gymnasts, Tips and Tricks

5 Exercises to Increase Your Core Strength

We all know that a strong core can help with balance and stability, but did you know that a strong core can also help with injury prevention? A study published in the Journal of Occupational Medicine in 2007 saw that people who included core strength training as a part of their training program over 12 months reduced their risk of injury by up to 42%. … Continue reading 5 Exercises to Increase Your Core Strength

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Advice for Gymnasts, Coaches Corner, Tips and Tricks

Back Handspring Drills

Developing a proper handspring form is vital for gymnasts, cheerleaders, and dancers as it’s a foundational skill for many complex manoeuvres. To improve your technique in no time, try these three easy drills from the Royal All Stars Cheer & Dance Academy! 1. Resistance Band Swings Improve arm swing and strength with the help of a resistance band. They are versatile and can be used for … Continue reading Back Handspring Drills

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Gymnastics State Events for November 2022

Happy November! We’ve got lots of exciting events around the country this month — check them our below!  NSW 12th-13th: Junior State Championships @ Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatic Centre 12th-13th: Acrobatic Gymnastics Junior State Championships Levels 1-3 @ Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatic Centre 12th-13th: Gymnastics for All Festival of Performance Gymnastics All Divisions @ Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatic Centre 12th-13th: Gymnastics for All FreeG State Championships All Divisions @ Sydney Gymnastics & … Continue reading Gymnastics State Events for November 2022

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Advice for Gymnasts, Coaches Corner, Tips and Tricks

Strength and Mobility Exercises

To prevent injury in sports such as gymnastics, cheerleading, acrobatics and dance, it is crucial to condition on a regular basis. Conditioning has various physical benefits, which include strengthening the joints, eliminating muscle imbalances, core strength development, and better balance, speed, mobility and overall range of motion. In cheerleading, it is important to make a conscious effort to condition the hips, ankles and knees to … Continue reading Strength and Mobility Exercises

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Gymnastics State Events for October 2022

Check out the following state events for October.  NSW: 15th-16th: Acrobatic Gymnastics Junior State Trial 2 @ Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatic Centre 15th-16th: Rhythmic Gymnastics Junior Invitational @ Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatic Centre 23rd: Gymnastics for All – FreeG Grand Prix #2 @ Gosford Gymnastics 28th-30th: Junior State Championships @ Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatic Centre 28th-30th: Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Junior State Championships @ Sydney Gymnastics … Continue reading Gymnastics State Events for October 2022

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