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This Week’s Routine
Your First Class Essentials Kit
We can’t wait to welcome our gymnasts back to the gym ❤️
Whether it’s your child’s first class or they’re returning with excitement, we’ve put together a First Class Starter Pack to make sure everyone feels confident and ready to roll 🤸♀️
Here’s what to bring for a smooth first gymnastics class:
💧Water bottle: we have a drink fountain, but a labelled bottle is always handy
👚Comfy clothes: t-shirt or leotard, anything that is easy to move in works great! Our Active tees and jumpers are available for purchase too ❤️🖤
👱♀️Hair tied back: out of the way for safe fun!
👣Bare feet: No shoes needed
🚫💍 No jewellery: safety first!
😁 Big smile: Our friendly coaches are pros at calming first-day jitters 💛
Active Gymnastics Merchandise
Our Active Gymnastics merch drop is here ❤️🖤
Perfect for layering up this Winter ❄️
Merchandise is available to try-on and purchase at reception.
$20 T-shirts
$30 Crewneck Jumpers
$85 Tracksuit Sets (jacket and pants)
Our crewneck jumpers are a winter favourite:
warm, comfy and perfect for before or after class.
Upcoming Events
🏆 Border Challenge
This weekend, Scarlet from Coach Ally’s squad will be representing WA in Level 7 at the Border Challenge in Queensland!
We’re so proud of this incredible achievement and wish Scarlet the best of luck as she competes interstate. Go Scarlet! ❤️
🤸♀️ Level 2 and 3’s Getting Comp Ready
Our Level 2 and Level 3 competitive squads have been working hard in preparation for their first competition.
They’ll be representing Active at the upcoming event on Sunday 27 July, and we’re so proud of everything they’ve achieved so far. We can’t wait to cheer them on! Families are welcome to come along and show their support. Spectators are encouraged 🎉 The ticket purchase link is listed below ⬇️
Wearing your Active merch, wishing them good luck in the gym, or giving a big cheer on the day all helps make their first competition experience extra special. ❤️✨
Vital Take Off Competition
Venue: State Gymnastics Centre (Loftus Recreation Centre, Leederville)
Date: Sunday, 27 July
Time: Session 1 – 8.30AM, Session 2 – 12.15PM
Athletes please refer to the Competition email to locate your correct session time.
🗓️ Important Dates
21 July Term 1 classes begin
27 July Level 2 Competition
9-10 August WAG Series 1
Gym Kids Weekly Skill Focus
Next week in Gym Kids, we’re building the foundations for big skills across beam, bars, vault, and floor.
Gymnastics is a progression-based sport, which means the shapes and techniques taught in Gym Kids classes continue to support our gymnasts as they advance.
Each drill is designed to break complex skills into smaller, achievable steps. This helps gymnastics build confidence, improve technique, and stay safe while learning.
Here are a few of the activities you might see in our Gym Kids classes next week:
Beam Focus: Front Support Mount and Walks
This week, Gym Kids will be working on balance and coordination on beam. These drills help gymnasts stay focused, steady, and confident while moving along the beam.
Roll Ball Along Beam
Drill: Gymnasts roll a ball along the beam whilst walking.
Focus
Maintaining balance while multitasking with controlled upper body movement.
Builds
✅ Full body coordination
✅ Focus and concentration
✅ Core and posture control while balancing
Bars Focus: Front Support and Casts
This week, gymnasts are learning how to cast and hold front-support on the bar.
Standing Jump to Front Support
Drill: Gymnasts stand on a block and jump up to land in front-support on the bar.
Focus
Learning how to mount the bar with strength and control from a static position.
Builds
✅ Leg power and body tension
✅ Straight-arm support and shoulder strength
✅ Timing and coordination
Vault Focus: Hurdle and Jump
This week on vault, Gym Kids are learning how to use a hurdle step. This is the key movement that links a run-up to the take-off on the springboard.
Hurdle to Two Feet in Hoop
Drill: Gymnasts start on one foot, jump onto the springboard with two feet, then land in a hoop on the floor.
Focus
Practising the hurdle motion that prepares gymnasts to vault.
Builds
✅ Coordination between running and jumping
✅ Leg power and timing
Floor Focus: Handstands and Cartwheels
This week, gymnasts are working on handstand and cartwheel entries. These drills build strength, control, and body awareness to help gymnasts approach skills safely and with confidence.
T-shape Bean Bag to Box
Drill: Gymnasts start in a lunge, reach forward into a T-shape, and place a bean bag on the box without lifting their back foot.
Focus
Learning the correct body shape and control when entering a handstand.
Builds
✅ Shoulder and core engagement
✅ Straight body line from fingers to back foot
✅ Controlled forward weight shift
Questions or Feedback?
Have a question about classes or need a hand with enrollment? Email us at [email protected] or chat to our friendly team at reception. We are always happy to help.
Loving your experience at Active Gymnastics? We would love to hear from you.