PCYC Young

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Beginner 1 GYMSTAR Program (1 hour)
This class is aimed at children aged 5- 7 years and includes the first two Steps in our GYMSTAR Program (S and T). Children are taught these skills each week as they move through stations specifically designed to increase their strength and improve on their gymnastics skills. Children can progress or move to the next Step after being assessed. Term 1 and 3 will have class assessments whilst Term 2 and 4 will have a competition assessment day. Generally, a child will take 6-9 months to move through a Step depending on their age and ability. Assessments involve each skill being analysed as Developing, Achieving or Excelling. Children need to receive no developing skills to move up.

Beginner 2 GYMSTAR Program (1 hour)
This class is aimed at children aged 8- 12 years or children who have completed the Beginner 1 program and includes the second two Steps in our GYMSTAR Program (A and R). Children are taught these skills each week as they move through stations specifically designed to increase their strength and improve on their gymnastics skills. Children can progress or move to the next Step after being assessed. Term 1 and 3 will have class assessments whilst Term 2 and 4 will have a competition assessment day. Generally, a child will take 6-9 months to move through a Step depending on their age and ability. Assessments involve each skill being analysed as Developing, Achieving or Excelling. Children need to receive no developing skills to move up.

GYMSTAR PLUS Program (1.5 hours)
This is the next step after your child has progressed through the GYMSTAR program and includes 3 levels- Bronze, Silver and Gold. Your child is taught skills on Vault, Bars, Beam (Girls), Parallel Bars and Floor which are then turned into routines. There are two opportunities for your child to compete their routines in Terms 2 and 4 at our Club Competitions. Children can move onto the next level if they receive a passing score on each apparatus. Assessments involve each skill being analysed as Developing (Green), Achieving (Red) or Excelling (Blue). Children need to receive no developing skills to move up. Generally, a child will take 12 –18 months to move through a Level depending on their age and ability. You may receive a progress report in Terms 1 and 3 to let you know how your child is progressing.

TUMBLING/ TEAM GYM (1.5 hours)
Your child may choose to attend this class after completing the GYMSTAR program. It has 4 levels- Bronze, Silver, Gold and Diamond. Your child is taught skills on the air floor and mini tramp which are then turned into routines. There are two opportunities for your child to compete their routines in Terms 2 and 4 at our Club Competitions. Children can move onto the next level if they receive a passing score on each apparatus. Assessments involve each skill being analysed as Developing (Green), Achieving (Red) or Excelling (Blue). Children need to receive no developing skills to move up. Generally, a child will take 12- 18 months to move through a Level depending on their age and ability. You may receive a progress report in Terms 1 and 3 to let you know how your child is progressing.
This class will also learn Team Gym routines- they compete on Floor, Mini-Tramp and Tumbling. It is a team event of 6-12 gymnasts and includes acrobatics. Children will get opportunities to compete at Regional and State Level. There is no assessment for the Team Gym component of this class.

FreeG (1 hour)
This is a fun class aimed at improving your child’s spatial awareness, coordination and strength in a safe environment. There are no gymnastics requirements to attend this class and you child will learn basic skills over equipment. Some rolls, handstand and cartwheels are taught as well as types of balances and jumps. There are no assessments or progress reports for this class.

Kindergym (45 min class)
This class is for children aged 18 months to 3.5 years. It is an adult involved class and involves moving through specifically designed circuits to stimulate and encourage your child to use gymnastics equipment and encompasses all the gross motor skills including locomotion, handheld apparatus, swing, spring, hanging and support. Each week we have a theme which makes it more fun and encourages participation. There are no assessments for this class. The format of the class is as follows-
5-10min Free Play on Equipment
10min Warmup and Group Activity
10min Circuit 1
10 min Circuit 2
5 min Cool Down/ Group Activity

Junior Gym ( 1 hour class)
This class is for children aged 3.5 to 5 years. It is an adult involved class and involves moving through specifically designed circuits to stimulate and encourage your child to use gymnastics equipment and encompasses all the gross motor skills including locomotion, handheld apparatus, swing, spring, hanging and support. Each week we have a theme which makes it more fun and encourages participation.  In this class we move into more instructor-based learning. There are no assessments for this class. The format of the class is as follows-
5-10min Free Play on Equipment
15 min Warmup and Group Activity
12.5 min Circuit 1
12.5 min Circuit 2
10 min Cool Down/ Group Activity

WAG SQUAD CLASS (2-4 HOURS)
After your child has passed the silver level of GYMSTAR PLUS they may be given the opportunity to attend the WAG Squad class where they will be taught the National WAG Levels Program, we currently have girls training Levels 3-5. This class is for girls only, although not compulsory it is recommended that your child attend both classes (4 hours) in order to have the required strength and conditioning to achieve the skills required. Routines are performed on vault, bars, beam and floor.
There will be two Club Competitions each year where your child can compete their routines. They will then be selected to attend “outside” competitions at other clubs, as well as getting the opportunity to compete at Regional and State Level. You may receive a progress report in Terms 1 and 3 to let you know how your child is progressing. At competitions your child will receive ribbons on each apparatus informing you of their progress- Blue (Excelling), Red (Achieving), Green (Developing) and White/ Pink (Working Towards). Your child must receive a blue or red ribbon on all apparatus to move into the next level. Generally, a child will take 1- 2 years to move through a Level depending on their age and ability.