The Gym Spot

  • October 3rd-9th Gymnastics Events

    October 3rd-9th Gymnastics Events

    Pretty quiet one around the country this week following National Clubs! Are there any smaller events happening near you? Let us know!

  • Find the Perfect Air Track for your Gymnast

    Find the Perfect Air Track for your Gymnast

    Are you (or your child) involved in cheerleading, gymnastics or acrobatics? Chances are you have come across an air track. Air tracks (air floors, air mats, air tumbling runs) let you to perform practice more repetition with less impact, meaning greater success. Add in their fun factor and portability, it’s no wonder they continue…

  • September 26th-October 2nd State Events

    September 26th-October 2nd State Events

    Check out what’s happening near you this week! Let us know if you’re attending any of these events or if we missed something you’ll be at!

  • Brand Ambassadors

    Brand Ambassadors

    Brand ambassadors offer countless benefits to both businesses, consumers and the ambassadors themselves. As a way of providing positive word of mouth, expanding company-consumer relationships and increasing brand approachability, brand ambassadors are an absolute necessity in the world of social media. This week we’re taking a moment to talk to one of Gymnastics Direct’s…

  • Club Focus: TPT Gymnastics

    Club Focus: TPT Gymnastics

    Located in Nelson Bay, TPT Gymnastics is run and owned by Tanya Lemcke who began instructing kindergym classes many years ago to help her child learn communication and social skills. Starting off this journey in Sydney, Tanya has worked tireless in countless schools and communities to share the importance of gymnastics to hundreds of…

  • Club Focus: Cobar Youth Centre

    Club Focus: Cobar Youth Centre

    Cobar Youth & Fitness Centre is a multipurpose community centre that offers a variety of facilities to the community of Cobar. The Centre has recently introduced a Gymnastics program, the only program within a 300km radius of the small community. Read on for a little insight into the program! How did your club start? …

  • From the Vault: Nelli Kim

    From the Vault: Nelli Kim

    Four years before retiring from her gymnastics career, Nelli Kim wowed crowds at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Kim won gold medals in vault, floor and team and a silver in the all-around behind Romania’s Nadia Comaneci. Dubbed by some “the Queen of the Floor”, Kim was constantly appraised for her ability to effortlessly land…

  • September 19th-25th State Events

    September 19th-25th State Events

    Check out what’s going on near you this week! Don’t forget to leave a comment if we’ve missed an event you’re attending this week!

  • Club Focus: Melbourne Acrobatic Gymnastics Academy

    Club Focus: Melbourne Acrobatic Gymnastics Academy

    With a mission to teach children to thrive through movement and activity, MAGA is an acrobatic and gymnastics club located in Melbourne’s South East that values the “physical, social and emotional competence” that gymnastics can bring to peoples lives. Director and Owner of MAGA, Steph Fuller, has taken the time to answer our Club…

  • From the Vault: Svetlana Boginskaya

    From the Vault: Svetlana Boginskaya

    Arguably the best floor routine of her career, Svetlana Boginskaya dazzles the crowd of the 1989 World Championships with her effortless mix of attitude and elegance. How do you think this routine compares to those of today? Leave a comment and let us know!