Welcome back to The Gym Spot’s Club Focus; a blog that focuses on sharing stories of different Gymnastic clubs and organisations across Australia. This month, we shift the focus to PCYC Queanbeyan, a club that aims to empower youth to reach their fullest potential. 1. How did your club start? Our club took its first steps during the April school holidays of 2022 with just … Continue reading Club Focus: PCYC Queanbeyan
Are you eager to dive into the world of gymnastics but feeling a bit uncertain about where to begin? The right equipment can be your perfect companion on this exciting journey. Starting gymnastics doesn’t require an extensive array of equipment, but having the essentials can make all the difference in your practice. Investing in a few key pieces can set the stage for a fulfilling … Continue reading Best Gymnastics Equipment for Beginners
Born in Des Moines, Iowa in 1992, Shawn Johnson started gymnastics at a very young age, beginning formal training at around the age of three. Her natural talent and dedication quickly became apparent, leading her to competitive gymnastics and eventually to the elite level. Shawn rose to fame with her dazzling performances at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Her incredible Balance Beam performance captured hearts worldwide … Continue reading From The Vault: Shawn Johnson
Check out the following state events for August. VIC: 7th: BTYC MAG Invite: Level 1-4 @ BTYC Gymnastics 7th: EKGA TRP Interclub Competition @ EKGA 7th: Judges Invitational Level 5 – 7 @ MYC Gymnastics 7th: M.A.G.A WAG Games Invitational Level 1 -3 @ Melbourne Acrobatic Gymnastics Academy 13th-14th: ALP 5-10 Casey Cup @ Casey Stadium 13th-14th: Stawell Club Invitational Level 1 – 7 (Div … Continue reading Gymnastics State Events for August 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
Laurie Hernandez was born on the 9th of June, 2000 and is a renowned, American artistic gymnast. During the year of her debut as a senior gymnast, she competed as a member of the US women’s gymnastics team, which held the title of the “Final Five” at the 2016 Summer Gymnastics. The Final Five’s members included Hernandez, Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, Madison Kocian, and Aly … Continue reading From The Vault: Laurie Hernandez
At Gymnastics Direct, we are lucky to have an amazing group of young gymnasts as part of our Ambassador program. In the past 3 years, we have followed each athletes journey in the world of gymnastics whilst highlighting their achievements and goals within the sport. This week, we introduce you to one of our newest ambassadors, Piper! Piper trains at Niddrie Gymnastics and is currently … Continue reading Insta- Famous: Piper
The official Olympic season is well and truly among us! We are so excited to be able to watch gymnasts from all around the world perform and compete, as well as support our very own Australian team. We are proud to announce that The Australian Olympic Committee has selected an 11-strong gymnastics team for the Tokyo Olympic Games this year, the biggest Australian gymnastics team … Continue reading Everything you need to know about Gymnastics at Tokyo Olympics 2020
