2.5 years old to 4 years old

This KinderGym class designed for 2.5 years old to 4 years old refines movements and further develops gross motor movement. Cognitive and social development comes into perspective. Children overcome hurdles, build confidence and work towards independence. Kids can then focus on key movements, improving core strength and working with their centre of gravity. Gym Tots learn to take turns, play with others, understand direction and start to follow instructions. Our budding gymnasts balance, swing, continue to develop upper body strength, and practice jumping. This is a parent/caregiver assisted class.

4 Years old to pre-prep

Gym Kids is for children from 4 years old to pre-prep who are looking for more challenges. Being a little older, our Gym Kids classes enjoy more independent exploration and discovery time with their coaches. This program refines movement, core strength and focuses on both lower and upper both strength. Listening and social skills develop as children interact with others within a group. Children learn to move their bodies in all directions with forward and backwards rolls, and develop both sides of the body through balancing exercises.

For children at school in Prep.

Skill Set:

Cartwheel pattern, Jump to front support, Beam basic mount & dismount, straight jump forward, travelling rebound jumps, Hold chin up on rings 5sec

For Beginner children with no gymnastics experience aged 6-7 years

Skill Set:

Forward roll down wedge to stand, from front support on low bar forward roll to stand, climb to handstand at wall, Beam forward and backward walking, Front support hold 3sec, half turn to rear support hold 3sec, standing hip flexion.

For Children with minimal experience aged 7-8 years

Skill Set:

Side cartwheel near vertical, tuck swing with re-gripping, Beam ½ turn on two feet, jump off two feet, hold rope in bent arm hang 10secs climb down to straddle sit, bridge with straight arms.

The Boys Step class is designed to develop power, strength and control. This class allows boys to become familiar with apparatus such as Pommel, mushroom, rings, Vault, and Parallel Bars. As the boys achieve their skills in the steps program they then move into the next level.

We know that every little boy and girl has real-life ninja powers! Children will never be bored at Ninja Gymnastics as they race, climb, crawl and jump through our ninja obstacle courses. Ninja classes offer the ultimate warrior challenge for little ninjas to build strength and agility while testing their muscles and endurance. Ninja Gymnastics classes boost children’s confidence, focus and determination. There are no pre –requisite skills required for Ninja Gymnastics!

We recommend that children aged five and above also spend some time in our core gymnastics classes, called Y Steps. These classes help children develop the foundations to further improve their health and fitness.

The Boys Step class is designed to develop power, strength and control. This class allows boys to become familiar with apparatus such as Pommel, mushroom, rings, Vault, and Parallel Bars. As the boys achieve their skills in the steps program they then move into the next level.

For Beginner children with no gymnastics experience aged 7-10 years and 10 years plus

Skill Set:

Forward roll down wedge to stand, from front support on low bar forward roll to stand, climb to handstand at wall, Beam forward and backward walking, Front support hold 3sec, half turn to rear support hold 3sec, standing hip flexion.

For children with 1 years’ experience in gymnastics. 8-10 years

Skill Set:

Backward roll to feet, pullover to front support, cast x3 series, point step walks on Beam, step hand stand fall flat back, Hold L sit 3-5sec.

Learn how to backflip and do tricks! Girls and boys combine passes and runs with tumbling skills to perform cartwheels, roundoffs, back handsprings, layouts, whips and tucks along a narrow sprung surface. Gymnasts learn how to perform fast-paced synchronised movements with incredible skill and talent. If your child loves to tumble, this sport is for them.

This class is suitable for children who have completed some beginner gymnastics training or have had some previous experience in acrobatics, cheer or dance. If your child has previously been enrolled with the YMCA or is currently enrolled with us, they should have completed Step 5 or above.

Our coaches adapt the program to suit the needs of all students, helping each individual reach their goals. Moves of varying difficulty are taught depending on class experience - ranging from mixed-level ability to intermediate.

For Children with at least 2 years’ experience 9-12 years.

Skill Set:

Handstand hold finish in lunge, pull over on low bar show dish shape 2sec, Lunge step in to split handstand at wall 10sec, straight jump drill, pike handstand fall to flat back, climb up 3m rope using legs up and lever down. Handstand roll with straight arms, glide swings, Beam straight jump dismount, L handstand drill, Vault straight jump with rebound, strep one bounce dive roll.

Who doesn’t want to train to be a ninja? YMCA Ninja classes are for enthusiastic children who want to learn cool tricks and moves under the guidance of qualified coaches. Work on agility, increase speed development and build fitness levels.

Our junior ninjas climb, swing, roll, jump and flip their way through every class, developing new skills in an encouraging and safe environment. These classes are designed to build and increase your child’s coordination, strength, flexibility, agility and overall physical fitness.