Competitive Gymnastics
What Competitive Gymnastics at PCYC NSW has to offer
Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG)
WAG is one of the most well-known forms of gymnastics – the kind you would commonly see in the Olympics on TV. It is a competitive sport for girls of all ages comprising four apparatus: beam, bars, floor and vault. Athletes will work on skills, dance and tumbling for each of these apparatus, as well as developing strength, flexibility and handstands.
Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG)
MAG is a traditional competitive program for boys, building strength, control and power. Boys will learn skills and routines on six apparatus: floor, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars and horizontal bar. This is a great outlet for boys of all ages to channel their energy in a constructive and disciplined way.
Rhythmic Gymnastics (RG)
Rhythmic Gymnastics is another type of gymnastics you may have seen in the Olympics, combining balance, strength and flexibility along with coordination and musicality to create entertaining and skilful routines. Gymnasts will learn to perform using a number of apparatus including rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon.
Trampoline Gymnastics (TRP)
Does your child love to bounce and dream of flipping? Trampoline Gymnastics is for both males and females and includes amazing feats of athleticism whilst flipping and twisting through the air! Athletes start by learning safe jumping and landing techniques and progress through to more advanced skills and combinations, including somersaults. Trampoline gymnastics also includes Double Mini Trampoline — a fast and explosive combination of trampoline skills including a run up and landing — and Power Tumbling, where athletes flip their way down a track.
Acrobatic Gymnastics (ACR)
A spectacular group sport where athletes perform incredible lifts, throws and balances on their partners’ hands, feet and shoulders. Gymnasts perform choreographed routines combining dance, group skills and individual elements such as tumbling. Acrobatic gymnastics blends strength and flexibility with showmanship and teamwork to produce spectacular performances!
TeamGym (TG)
TeamGym is relatively new to Australia and is a fun and social way to showcase a variety of gymnastics skills in a team environment. Teams consist of 6–12 athletes who perform three routines to music – floor (comprising dance and acrobatic elements), tumbling (a series of forward and backward skills from rolls and cartwheels to flips), and mini tramp (jumps, turns and somersaults!). Teams are split into divisions based on skill level, catering from complete beginners to advanced gymnasts.
FreeG / Parkour
FreeG (Freestyle Gymnastics) and Parkour programs are new and innovative opportunities for young people to creatively develop new skills while staying fit and active. Classes include running and jumping over obstacles, as well as tricking and flipping skills. Athletes can run obstacle courses using their new skills, with pathways into competitive time trials and Ninja Warrior-style activities.
Performance Gymnastics
Performance Gymnastics is a team sport, offering groups of gymnasts the chance to train together and create entertaining routines for spectators. Performance opportunities continue to grow — from local community events to state competitions, corporate showcases and even international festivals and events.
