Waitakere Gymnastics caters for both competitive and fun gymnastics.

Our coaches ensure our gymnasts are getting the best training options possible and that each gymnast makes real progress. The structure of the gymnastics programme ensures fun, progress, challenges and consolidation of learned gym skills. Children are assessed throughout the year by coaches and moved to another group if the next stage of gym is needed for their on-going development.

Philosophically, the structure of the gym programme credits youngsters with their keen desire to learn, acknowledges the need to progress and not remaining doing the same thing forever, avoiding boredom for the gymnasts. The programme employs a true gymnastics base so that gym skills are keenly focussed on. The programme also provides direction for parents wondering where their child might be going in terms of progress and provides opportunities for every child at Waitakere Gymnastics to achieve.

Please ask at the office if you are unsure about the best programme for your child and an appointment will be made for you to meet with one of our coaches.

Gymnasts generally follow the programme below:

• Preschool
• Gym Fun
• Recreational
• Competition Levels
• Teens
• Adults

Preschool:
General gymnastics skills for children aged 2-5 years

Gym Fun:
The Kiwi Gym Fun Programme is followed including strength, flexibility and explosive power skills in preparation for the next stage.

Recreational:
Improving skills learnt, developing new skills including strength, flexibility and explosive power skills in preparation for the next stage.

Competition Levels:
Some early Levels suit some children’s abilities and often are perfect for children who join Gym at an older age.
Other Level categories suit children who demonstrate a willingness to train several hours per week and who have also been assessed to surmise whether the child can physically manage the requirements of certain level Gym programmes.

We train our gymnasts to compete in the Womens Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) or Mens Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) competitions.

Gymnasts start at level 1 and can progress through to level 10. Competitions usually start at level 2.

There are usually between 4 & 8 competitions each year depending on the gymnasts level. Competition season runs from early May through to mid August each year.

Teens:
For any teenager who would like to learn gymnastics skills age 12-18 years

Adults:
For any adult over 15 years wishing to work on their gymnastics skills for whatever reason.

Dress Codes
Shorts and T-shirts are worn by Preschool, Recreational girls and boys and Levels boys, The T-shirt and shorts must not be baggy.
Girls are expected to wear a training leotard if doing levels gymnastics.
Please ensure hair is tied back off the gymnast’s face, this includes boys if the hair is long.
Every child needs to bring a clearly labelled water bottle to training. This can be stored in the fridge located inside the gym.