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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Gabrielle Christina Victoria Douglas, known as Gabby Douglas is a retired American artistic gymnast. She was the all-around individual champion during the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2015 World All-Around Silver Medal Finalist. She was also a member of the US gold-winning team called “Final Five” alongside Aly Raisman, Simone Biles, Madison Kocian and Laurie Hernandez. Douglas was born on the 31st of December 1995 … Continue reading From The Vault: Gabby Douglas
