CLASSES
BOOKINGS REQUIRED - NO WALK INS
CLASS PROGRESSION
 The
Academy provides Artistic gymnastic programs for children aged 2½ to 5
years and also for children of school age. Prospective students
commence with a paid two (2) lesson introductory course to decide if
they enjoy the sport. This introductory course also provides us with
the opportunity to assess your child & position them into a class
of appropriate age & ability grouping. After this 2 lesson introductory period if the student
chooses to continue, Annual Registration fees, Support Group levies and
Lesson Fees for the balance of the current term must be paid. All fees
are payable in advance. Please refer to the "Fees" section on this web
site.
Gymnastics is a year-round sport, not seasonal
like many other sporting pursuits. Beginners can commence at any time
of year. Our program operates on 6 terms per year of approximately 8
lessons in duration. Classes are conducted on all school holidays with
the exception of the Christmas period where we are closed for 4 weeks.
Classes are not conducted on the following public holidays - Australia
Day, Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Monday, Anzac Day, Labour
Day, Queen's Birthday and Exhibition Monday. Classes are conducted as
per usual on all school "Pupil Free Days".
PLEASE NOTE:
- In the majority of Academy classes the coach to gymnast maximum ratio is 1 : 10.
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In our Girls & Boys 5 – 6 years beginner program & Pre-Prep
Flyer girls & boys our coach to gymnast ratio is generally 1 : 8.
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Accredited Assistant Coaches (volunteers and paid employee’s) and Gym
Leaders (volunteers) are also utilised to assist our resident staff in
their duties and provide valuable feedback and assistance with group
management.
CLASSES AVAILABLE
TINY TWISTERS
 Tiny
Twister gym is a place where children are given the opportunity to
explore & develop their physical potential before going to school.
It is a non-competitive program aimed at supporting & improving
your child's motor skills and self confidence in relation to body
management. A fun & safe environment is provided so children can
learn to develop independence and gain new skills at their own pace.
Fun, Fitness & Friendship is the underlying philosophy of the
program. Our Tiny Twister Program is divided into 2 sections :-
| PROGRAM |
GENDER |
AGES |
TIMES |
| KINDY-KIPPERS
(Parent/Adult assistance required) |
Boys & Girls |
For 2 ½ to 4 year olds |
Tuesday or Friday
10:30-11:15am |
| PRE-PREP FLYERS |
Boys & Girls |
For 4 to 5 year olds |
Tuesday or Friday
11:30-12:30pm |
| Note:-
weekday afternoon classes & Saturday Morning classes are available for children attending full time Prep Year. |
BEGINNERS GYMNASTICS
Recreational classes for Beginners aged 5 - 12 years are conducted on
weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Children aged 5 - 9 years
generally commence with a 1 hour lesson per week. Children 9 - 12 years
generally commence with a 2 hour per week class. GYMNAST'S WITH PREVIOUS GYMNASTICS EXPERIENCE
 Gymnast's
with previous gymnastics experience are offered a "free" assessment
class to provide us with the opportunity to assess your child &
position them into a class of appropriate age & ability grouping. They then complete a 2 lesson introductory term before paying fees as mentioned above.
ACADEMY PROGRAMS
The Lawnton Academy recognises a clear distinction between Recreational and Competitive
gymnastics. Most children will enter in the Academy Program via the
Recreational Program. From this program gymnasts are selected for our
Competitive Program via talent spotting by the coaching staff. It must not be perceived that there exists a difference
in technique, quality, training method or level of physical preparation
required between the Recreational & Competitive programs. The only
difference is in the number of years taken to achieve a particular
skill, as a function to the number of hours devoted to training on a
weekly basis. Each gymnast, irrespective of which program they are
involved in, is considered a unique individual with a unique potential.
WAG Class Progression Chart
MAG Class Progression Chart
Australian Women's National Program
Australian Men's National Program
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