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  • Gymnastics Updates: 2024 Paris Olympics | Group Rhythmic Qualifications + Finals

    Gymnastics Updates: 2024 Paris Olympics | Group Rhythmic Qualifications + Finals

    Friday August 9th: Rhythmic Group All-Around Qualifications Highlights Bulgaria topped the Group All-Around Qualifications with a total score of 70.400. Italy, despite leading after the first rotation with 38.200, finished in second place, trailing Bulgaria by just 1.050 points with a score of 69.350. Ukraine secured third with 68.950, leading the second rotation with…

  • Club Focus: Le Ray Gymnastics

    Club Focus: Le Ray Gymnastics

    This month we shine the spotlight on Le Ray Gymnastics for a new Club Focus issue. Founded by Dani Le Ray, Le Ray Gymnastics trains over 1,000 athletes across 5 locations in Sydney, NSW including Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva who is representing Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics for Rhythmic Gymnastics.

  • Gymnastics Updates: Paris 2024 Olympics | Day 4 (Women’s Team Finals)

    Gymnastics Updates: Paris 2024 Olympics | Day 4 (Women’s Team Finals)

    Discover the latest highlights from the Women’s Team Finals at the Paris 2024 Olympics! Our detailed blog post covers Team USA’s spectacular gold medal performance, Italy’s historic silver, and Brazil’s groundbreaking bronze. Read about Simone Biles’ triumphant return, key moments, and full team scores

  • State Events November 28th-December 5th

    State Events November 28th-December 5th

    As the year draws to an end, our state events are running a little thin. Make sure you let us know of any smaller local events that are happening near you-we’d love to feature them!

  • Insta-famous: Indiana

    Insta-famous: Indiana

    As a brand ambassador for multiple businesses, Indiana and her mum/Insta-manager Jacinta take pride in their online presentation and constantly put effort into representing these brands to their best ability. Indi is one of Gymnastics Direct’s newest ambassadors but even before holding this official title she happily promoted GD and her favourite equipment. Scrolling…

  • State Events November 14th-21st

    State Events November 14th-21st

    Australian State Gymnastics November 14th-21st. Let us know if you’re attending any of these events or if we’ve missed something that you will be attending!

  • Psychological Imagery and Visualisation for Gymnasts with Dr. Sue Jackson

    Psychological Imagery and Visualisation for Gymnasts with Dr. Sue Jackson

    This week, sports Psychologist Dr. Sue Jackson takes us through the physical and mental benefits of taking time to mentally prepare for routines and performances and the most beneficial ways to master this technique. Imagery Imagery, or Visualisation, is a popular psychological skill used by gymnasts looking for a mental edge. For anyone who…

  • Insta-famous: Lia

    Insta-famous: Lia

    Our new segment “Insta-famous” features one of our Instagram followers every week and takes a close look at how they use social media for their gymnastics journey. Our first insta-famous post features Instagram user @lia._.flipzz ! Lia’s Instagram includes videos she’s filmed at home with the help of her favourite products. Lia says she…