SGAC GYMNASTICS FOR ALL
INFORMATION AND POLICIES
CONTENTS 1. Why Gymnastics for All? 2. Gym Fun and Gym Skills 3. Intermediate Gym Skills and Advanced Gym Skills 4. Teen Skills and Adult Gym 5. Learn, Refine, Perform 6. Grading FAQ 7. Upgrading 8. Gym Sport Event 9. Competitive Assessments 10. Uniform 11. Uniform continued 12. Key Reminders 13. Policies
KEY CONTACTS customerservice@sgac.com.au 02 9851 5811 Always happy to assist at our customer service desk
WHY GYMNASTICS FOR ALL? Gymnastics for All is for everybody. It’s the recreational entry point into gymnastics classes, where the basics of landing, rolling and being upside down are developed. We offer recreational classes for 5 year olds all the way to adults who are interested in gymnastics. Take on physical challenges and learn some new skills along the way. Our programs have been designed to cater for all stages of physical, social and cognitive development. As children progress and become more confident with these basic steps they are far more likely to continue doing other physical activity throughout their lifetime.
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GYM FUN 5 - 7 YEARS Develop FUNdamental skills such as balance, coordination, endurance, and key shapes. Whilst the focus is on fun and participation, children will learn a wide range of skills such as handstands, cartwheels and rolls.
GYM SKILLS 7 - 11 YEARS Further develop skillspecific training to create a talent base where children can progress into developmental programs. This program focuses on specific components such as flexibility, muscular strength and power.
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INTERMEDIATE GYM SKILLS INVITE ONLY Taking that next step in our recreational program, Gym Intermediate provides gymnasts who have successfully completed the skill testing process a more challenging session that still filled to the brim with fun.
ADVANCED GYM SKILLS INVITE ONLY Gym Advanced is those who have aced our skill testing process and are ready for a more challenging class.
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TEEN SKILLS 13 - 17 YEARS Focus on improving overall fitness as well as develop gymnastics specific skills such as flexibility, coordination, strength, and conditioning. Sessions are similar to Gym Advanced but with a clear focus on fun and inclusivity.
ADULT GYM
18+ YEARS Adult classes are perfect for beginners to experienced ex-gymnasts. We tailor the session to your goals and provide advice and encouragement to see you succeed.
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LEARN, REFINE, PERFORM At all levels of gymnastics, there is nothing quite like the thrill of learning a new skill. As part of our recreational program, we learn, refine and perform skills across all the gym sport apparatus. Our expert coaches spend week 1 and 2 incorporating 6 new skills into the session. Week 3 and 4 is for refining these 6 skills to ensure they are performance ready. Week 5 our coaches grade the skills and you will receive a progress report email. We then repeat the process weeks 6 - 10 with 6 new skills. That’s 48 new skills every year!
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GRADING FAQ Will I still be able to access the 2023 Skill list and see my childs completed skills? You will still be able to see the skills your gymnast obtained in 2023 through the members portal.
Why did SGAC change the skill list for 2024? We are committed to providing the best program possible to all our members. We have reviewed the 2023 skill list and made changes to help development and skill acquisition. In the case of Advanced and Teen Skills, harder skills have been introduced to ensure every gymnast is being appropriately challenged. What happens if grading week falls on a public holiday? The grading will be postponed and rescheduled in a more appropriate week and we will communicate this to all members
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UPGRADE Upgrading from your current class to the next level is subject to Completion of the Grading process Performances at the Gym Sport Competition Coaches and team leaders discretion We will contact you when your gymnast is ready to move up.
RADE G P U TIME!
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GYMSPORT COMPETITON Twice a year SGAC hold an In-House Gymnastics Competition. This competition allows our recreational and non competitive gym sport programs the opportunity to compete in a pressure free and fun environment. This event is a great way for the gymnasts to show the result of their hard work during the year and most gymnasts find competing very rewarding and enjoy the experience. Gymnasts will learn a series of routines during their weekly classes and are then given the opportunity to register in the weeks prior to the event. They will perform a routine on each apparatus and be rewarded with certificates, ribbons, medals and/or trophies for their efforts.
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COMPETITIVE ASSESSMENTS For gymnasts who love the bars, beam, rings and vault we offer the chance to be part of our competitive Women’s (click here to book) and Men’s Artistic Program. Click here to book For the thrill of jumping high and learning how to fly, our world class Trampolining Program will be perfect for you. Click here to book If dance and team work is more your type of sport, Acrobatics (Click here to book) and Team Gym (Click here to book) provide fantastic opportunities to get that leotard on and compete on the big stage.
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2024 UNIFORM Club uniform is to be worn for all training sessions Uniform is available to be purchased from customer services as well completed a uniform order request the SGAC Website Unisex Singlets are $30 and require 4 - 5 manufacturing time if out of stock
Boys training shorts are $29.99 and require 4 - 5 weeks manufacturing time if out of stock
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Female crop top is $45 and require 8 weeks manufacturing time if out of stock
Female Leotards are $75 and require 8 weeks manufacturing time if out of stock
Girls Training shorts are $29.99 and require 1-2 weeks manufacturing time if out of stock
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KEY REMINDERS To ensure we have a safe and respectful gym environment, please see the following reminders. 1. Only water is permitted. Water must be in a plastic bottle that cannot shatter if dropped 2. Entry into the gym is only permitted when instructed by SGAC staff 3. Parents/ Guardians are not permitted downstairs unless participating in a Kinder or SNAP class 4. All gymnasts should be in SGAC red uniform 5. All personal items such as bracelets, watches and phones should be left with a parent/guardian 6. All Jewellery should be removed and left with a parent/guardian 7. Hair should be tied back and not obstructing the gymnasts view 8. Long hair should be tied up in a way that it does not reach the ground when performing a handstand
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POLICIES Please click on the policy below for more information
Membership Terms and Conditions Gymnastics Hall Rules Conditions of Entry Child Safe Child Friendly Policy Class Make-up Policy Refund Policy Code of Conduct Parents and Guardians Gymnastics for All Handbook
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