Eligibility: Pass Step 3 (or have equivalent skill)
Class duration: Step 4 – 1.25 hours | Step 5 – 1.5 hours | Step 6 – 2 hours
Coach to gymnast ratio: 1:8 to 1:10 (depending on centres)
Class frequency: Step 4 and 5 – once per week | Step 6 – option to come twice per week
Uniform: Tight-fitting clothes are recommended to be worn – no hoods/cords/jewellery. YMCA T-shirt, training leotards and singlets are available to purchase for all members and are the best option to wear.
Find out why gymnastics is considered a high-energy, thrilling and rewarding sport in Step 4-Step 6. Gymnastics lessons will become more challenging at this stage, as children improve their skills and expand their abilities for junior levels.
Children aged eight to 12 will get hands-on practice trying more advanced movements using a range of gymnastics equipment. Our qualified and passionate coaches will guide your children through exercises such as cartwheels, handstands and walkovers – to name a few! Our supportive one-on-one coach feedback allows children to develop their performance, while team activities help friendships flourish.
Determination in these steps pays off, and children who complete Step 6 will be on their way to developing Australian National Level 3 equivalent skills. From Step 5, children are also given a chance to shine in our YMCA end of term events and end of year showcases.
Gymnastics classes after Step 6
Those who wish to elevate their gymnastic ability in our artistic disciplines (Men’s and Women’s) can move onto Step 7, where they can refine their skills. From Step 7, children have the opportunity to try out for our Y Competitive program.
If you love gymnastics as much as we do but don’t want to train competitively, we encourage you to join our Y Gym Sports program.
Contact your nearest YMCA Gymnastics centre
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