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Club Focus: Kurri Kurri Gymnastics Club
This week, we’re turning the spotlight onto a local gymnastics club in the Hunter Region – Kurri Kurri Gymnastics Club. Despite its small size, this club has built a reputation for nurturing young gymnasts and fostering a close-knit family atmosphere for over 40 years. Gain an inside look into their club with insights from Gymnastics Head…
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Club Focus: East Gymnastics
Located in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, East Gymnastics Edgecliff began in 2012 when Director Natalie Hunter couldn’t find a gymnastics club for her child in the area. With a focus on providing high quality recreational gymnastics in a fun and safe environment, she strives to create a space where children of all ages and skill levels…
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Gymnastics State Events for July 2023
Happy July! Get ready for a new month filled with exciting state, regional and club events. Take a look at the list and discover what’s happening near you. NSW 2nd: TeamGym Qualifier @ Sydney Gymnastics Centre 2nd: Women’s Artistic 4-7 Invitational @ Sydney Academy of Gymnastics, Seven Hills 4th-9th: Country Championships @ Armidale City Gymnastics Club 14th: Women’s…
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How to do a Cartwheel
Learning to do a cartwheel becomes easier when you break it down into simple steps. To master the cartwheel, it’s crucial to practise each step individually before combining them. Bughy, the Head Gymnastics Coach/Club Director at Gold Medal Gymnastics demonstrates the step-by-step guide for performing a cartwheel in the video below. Happy cartwheeling! What…
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Gymnastics State Events for June 2023
Get ready to shine, gymnasts! It’s another month packed with incredible gymnastics state events. And wait, there’s more! We’ve added the regional and club events to the list to make it easier for you. So get ready to flip, tumble, and show off your amazing skills. NSW 3rd: TeamGym Qualification 1 @ PCYC Grafton…
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From the Vault: Dominique Moceanu
Born on September 30, 1981, in Los Angeles, California, Dominique Moceanu displayed an extraordinary talent from an early age. At the remarkable age of 14, she played a crucial role in securing the team gold medal at the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Games, captivating millions of people around the world. As the youngest member of…
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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…
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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)…
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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…
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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…