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 Artistic 5-7 Practise Competition @ All the Way Up Gymnastics 22nd-23rd: … Continue reading Gymnastics State Events for July 2023

Two gymnasts performing a cartwheel

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 other gymnastics skills are you working on? Let us know in … Continue reading How to do a Cartwheel

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 3rd: TeamGym/Acrobatic/ FreeG/ Rhythmic Qualifier 1 @ United Gymnastics Academy 4th: … Continue reading Gymnastics State Events for June 2023

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 the U.S. women’s gymnastics team, famously known as the “Magnificent Seven,” … Continue reading From the Vault: Dominique Moceanu

Club Focus: Mordialloc Community Centre

Welcome back to The Gym Spot’s Club Focus segment, where we delve into the stories of various gymnastics clubs and community centres across Australia. This week, we had the pleasure of speaking to Mikayla Harvison, Gymnastics Coordinator at Mordialloc Community Centre about the foundations, vision, and accomplishments of their club. 1. How did your club start? The Mordialloc Community Centre was founded and run by volunteers in … Continue reading Club Focus: Mordialloc Community Centre

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

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

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

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