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Injury Prevention For Lower Back Pain

Introducing Dani from Edgeworth Physio! Dani graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2012, and and she works mostly with gymnasts, dancers, aerialists, cheer leaders and hypermobile people for when it comes to recovery from sports- and movement- related injuries, as well as provides ways in which you can prevent them. Gymnastics, acrobatics, aerial and cheer are high risk sports, meaning that athletes are prone … Continue reading Injury Prevention For Lower Back Pain

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How To Do A Handstand To Chest Roll

A handstand to chest roll is a great skill to learn when transitioning from a standing position, to laying flat on the floor. Our friends at Beats Per Minute Performing Arts show us how to execute this skill, and with practice, how different variations can be performed within the sports of gymnastics, acro and dance! View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dance … Continue reading How To Do A Handstand To Chest Roll

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State Events

Gymnastics State Events for June 2022

Check out the following state events for the month of June.  NSW: 4th-5th: Hunter Region – WAG L3-8 & TRP Zone 4 Qualifier @ PCYC Cessnock 5th: Met West Region – TRP Qualifier @ SGAC 5th: Southern Region – Rainbow Festival @ Gymtastic Kids- Wollondilly Leisure Centre 10th-12th: Tamworth Gymnastics – Country Capital Cup 18th: Far North Coast Region – Team Gym @ PCYC Grafton … Continue reading Gymnastics State Events for June 2022

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From the Vault

From The Vault: Laurie Hernandez

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

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Why It’s Good For Kids to Compete in a Gymnastics Competition

Competing in gymnastics or any other competitive sport is highly recommended to kids of all ages. It provides a rewarding challenge for them and teaches them some important life lessons! Here are some other reasons why gymnastics can be good for kids. Working towards a competition means that gymnasts will start to take the time to fine-tune and perfect their technique within a given deadline. … Continue reading Why It’s Good For Kids to Compete in a Gymnastics Competition

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Motivational and Inspirational Gymnastics Quotes

On a surface level, gymnastics is a complex sport that requires strength, flexibility and agility. But it also requires athletes to have patience, develop perseverance and be open-minded about the sport and opportunities that might come their way. Despite what we see at the Olympics or any other competition, there is a lot of preparation mentally AND physically that goes on behind the scenes. Whether … Continue reading Motivational and Inspirational Gymnastics Quotes

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Gymnastics Competition Prep Tips for Parents and Gymnasts

Competitions can be nerve-racking even for the most seasoned competitors (and their parents too) – so we thought we would give some tips and hints for a smooth competition day! Here is a list of competition prep tips for both gymnasts and parents, in order to help make competition time as stress-free as possible. 1. Get up early and have a nutritious breakfast. Ensure that … Continue reading Gymnastics Competition Prep Tips for Parents and Gymnasts

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Club Focus

Club Focus: Jimboomba Gymnastics Club

‘Club Focus’ is all about recognising the amazing work that clubs and coaches are doing to keep the sport of gymnastics ticking! This week, we wanted to shed light on Jimboomba Gymnastics Club, a not-for-profit gymnastics club based in Queensland whose mission is to empower gymnasts to be the best they can be.   How did your club start? JGC celebrated their 20 yr official anniversary … Continue reading Club Focus: Jimboomba Gymnastics Club

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Gymnastics Pre-Season Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

The competitive year for the sport of gymnastics is well and truly underway! This is when everything learnt and gained throughout this time will all count! If you are new to competing in gymnastics, these are some common mistakes you should avoid when planning out your pre-season training regime. 1. Over Training or Under Training  According to Tim Gabbett, it is crucial to apply the … Continue reading Gymnastics Pre-Season Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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