2024-04-19 05:21
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2024-04-16 01:32
Carly Patterson, born on February 4, 1988, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a former American artistic gymnast who left an indelible mark on the sport during her competitive career.
From a youn… Read More
2024-04-01 23:56
Welcome to April! A new month means new gymnastics events! Take a look at what’s happening in your state & let us if you’re attending any by commenting below…
NSW
Apri… Read More
2024-03-26 22:38
Gymnastics bars are one of those iconic apparatuses that require a large amount of strength, flexibility, and precision from athletes. Working the bar can lead to incredible achievements, bu… Read More
2024-03-23 23:00
Fear is a natural part of every gymnast’s journey, and when it comes to the Balance Beam, it’s no different. As you navigate through gravity-defying leaps, bounds, and twists, it… Read More
2024-03-08 03:21
Welcome back to The Gym Spot – your go-to destination for all things gymnastics!
Whether you’re a gymnast practicing at home or a dedicated club owner, taking care of your equipm… Read More
2024-03-07 02:23
Club Focus looks at the grassroots of Australian gymnastics, specifically the people and organisations that keep the sport ticking! This month, we welcome Ace Collective, a sports and aerobi… Read More
2024-02-28 23:25
Welcome to March! A new month means new state gymnastics events! Will you be attending any? Let us know by commenting below…
NSW
March 9th: Acrobatic Gymnastics State Trial 1 @ Sydne… Read More
2024-02-21 22:07
February’s Club Focus shines a spotlight on YMCA Caloundra! With over 6500 registered gymnasts, YMCA Caloundra fosters a thriving community by encouraging all participants to follow th… Read More
2024-02-13 02:45
Meet Li Xiaopeng, a legendary figure in the world of gymnastics whose journey to Olympic greatness is nothing short of inspiring.
His talent quickly caught the attention of coaches and… Read More
2024-02-07 01:09
Welcome back to The Gym Spot, your go-to source for all things gymnastics! Today we shine the spotlight on the Acro Balance Trainer.
Acro Balance Trainers aren’t just your average gym… Read More
2024-01-31 02:13
Welcome to a new year of gymnastics! The state events for February are as follows:
New South Wales
February 24-25: Men’s Artistic State Trial 1. Levels 7-Senior. @ Sydney Gymnastics C… Read More
2024-01-18 00:41
Welcome back to The Gym Spot’s Club Focus; a blog that focuses on sharing stories of different Gymnastic clubs and organisations across Australia. This month, we shift the focus to PCY… Read More
2024-01-09 04:42
Are you eager to dive into the world of gymnastics but feeling a bit uncertain about where to begin?
The right equipment can be your perfect companion on this exciting journey.
Starting gym… Read More
2024-01-02 00:14
Born in Des Moines, Iowa in 1992, Shawn Johnson started gymnastics at a very young age, beginning formal training at around the age of three. Her natural talent and dedication quickly became… Read More
2023-12-19 05:29
This months club focus shines a spotlight on Saints Gym Club. Founded in 1978, SGC is the only club in the eastern suburbs of Adelaide and trains 400 members!
How did your club start?Saints… Read More
2023-12-08 03:15
Mastering the splits requires dedication and consistent effort! By learning the right techniques and sticking to a structured approach, you can make significant progress in your flexibility… Read More
2023-11-28 08:00
Introducing Grace to the 2023 Gymnastic Direct Ambassador team! Grace is a proud student at Perth Gymnastics Academy in WA where she has the most fun with her friends.
What do you love most… Read More
2023-11-23 07:30
Located at the University of Sydney, Camperdown, The Sydney Uni Gymnastics Club (SUG) creates a fun-filled environment for gymnastic enthusiasts of all skill sets. President and head coach… Read More
2023-11-22 04:35
Meet Myla, one of Gymnastic Direct’s newest ambassadors. Myla is a seven-year-old gymnast who is passionate about challenging herself and constantly improving.
What do you love most ab… Read More
2023-11-19 23:28
Introducing Beau! Beau loves his sport and finds some of the happiest moments in his career to be during competition.
What do you love most about gymnastics?
The thing I love most about my s… Read More
2023-11-15 23:36
Welcoming our newest ambassador, Holly! Holly transitioned from gymnastics to cheerleading this year and absolutely adores her sport.
What do you love most about gymnastics?
I love how inclu… Read More
2023-10-04 23:18
Welcome to another Club Focus feature! This week, we would like to shine the spotlight on AcroPals and explore what makes them stand out in the world of acrobatics.
1. How did your… Read More
2023-09-30 21:00
Happy Sunday! Check out some of the gymnastics events happening across the country this October.
NSW
5th: Women’s Artistic Level 3-4 Training Day @ Manly Warringah Gymn… Read More
2023-09-04 23:54
Introducing our newest Club Focus feature, Mareeba Gymnastics! Read on to learn more about their remarkable programs, inspiring stories, and the vibrant community that makes this gymnastics… Read More
2023-08-28 05:46
This week, we’re turning the spotlight onto a local gymnastics club in the Hunter Region – Kurri Kurri Gymnastics Club. Despite its small size, this club has built a reputation f… Read More
2023-08-22 06:51
Located in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, East Gymnastics Edgecliff began in 2012 when Director Natalie Hunter couldn’t find a gymnastics club for her child in the area. With a f… Read More
2023-08-15 03:44
This week’s Club Focus spotlight shines on Gold Medal Gymnastics and the passionate duo behind it, Liz and Bogdan Uruci. Read on as they share an insight into their journey&n&hell…Read More
2023-08-01 02:58
August brings new gymnastics thrills! Don’t miss the action-packed events happening near you this month.
NSW
5th-6th: ACR Intermediate State Trial 2 @ Sydney Gymnastic & Aquatic Ce… Read More
2023-07-20 00:24
In our latest Club Focus feature, we had the pleasure of speaking with Stacey White, the owner of Flex Gymnastics & Cheer. With a focus on holistic development and a… Read More
2023-07-13 01:51
Our Club Focus spotlight this week is Reach Gymnastics, located in Pakenham and Emerald Victoria. From how the club started to some of the objectives of their program, owner and directo… Read More
2023-07-02 23:49
Happy July! Get ready for a new month filled with exciting state, regional and club events. Take a look at the list and discover what’s happening near you.
NSW
2nd:… Read More
2023-06-15 01:51
Learning to do a cartwheel becomes easier when you break it down into simple steps. To master the cartwheel, it’s crucial to practise each step individually before combining them. Bugh… Read More
2023-06-01 03:28
Get ready to shine, gymnasts! It’s another month packed with incredible gymnastics state events. And wait, there’s more! We’ve added the regional and club events to the li… Read More
2023-05-26 04:44
Born on September 30, 1981, in Los Angeles, California, Dominique Moceanu displayed an extraordinary talent from an early age. At the remarkable age of 14, she played a crucial role in secur… Read More
2023-05-19 00:12
Welcome back to The Gym Spot’s Club Focus segment, where we delve into the stories of various gymnastics clubs and community centres across Australia. This week, we had the pleasure of… Read More
2023-05-01 00:01
New month, new state events! Who’s ready for the Australian Championships?
VIC
7th: MYC Senior Invitational @ MYC Gymnastics
20th-21st: Border Challenge Trial (Level 6 & 7) @ State… Read More
2023-04-03 00:14
Happy April! Check out some of the gymnastics state events happening this month across the country.
NSW
15th: Rhythmic Gymnastics State Team Australian Championships Preparation Day @ S… Read More
2023-03-23 04:07
Welcome to this week’s Club Focus, where we turn the spotlight on Glitz Gymnastics Academy. In this blog, we’ll take a closer look at what the club is doing to make a differ… Read More
2023-03-01 01:59
Happy March! Get ready for a month filled with exciting events – check them out below.
NSW
th-5th: AER State Trial 2 @ PLC Sydney
4th-5th: RG State Trial 2 @ Valentine Sports Par… Read More
2023-02-01 01:24
Happy February! Get ready for a month filled with exciting events – check them out below.
NSW
18th-19th: Aerobic Gymnastics State Trial 1 @ PLC Sydney
18th-19th: Rhythmic Gymnast… Read More
2023-01-20 02:46
Ever wondered how simple exercises can help increase your Core Strength and Stability?
We all know that a strong core can help with balance and stability, but did you know that a strong core… Read More
2022-11-22 00:43
Developing a proper handspring form is vital for gymnasts, cheerleaders, and dancers as it’s a foundational skill for many complex manoeuvres. To improve your technique in no time, try… Read More
2022-11-01 03:16
Happy November! We’ve got lots of exciting events around the country this month — check them our below!
NSW
12th-13th: Junior State Championships @ Sydn… Read More
2022-10-12 05:52
To prevent injury in sports such as gymnastics, cheerleading, acrobatics and dance, it is crucial to condition on a regular basis. Conditioning has various physical benefits, which include s… Read More
2022-09-30 23:00
Check out the following state events for October.
NSW:
15th-16th: Acrobatic Gymnastics Junior State Trial 2 @ Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatic Centre
15th-16th: Rhythmic Gymnastics Juni… Read More
2022-09-27 05:28
Gabrielle Christina Victoria Douglas, known as Gabby Douglas is a retired American artistic gymnast. She was the all-around individual champion during the 2012 Summer Olympics and the 2015 W… Read More
2022-09-16 01:14
Kalani joins us as one of our newest brand ambassadors! From back full twist to a double backflip, Kalani loves to challenge herself and try new skills. Read on to get to know her more… Read More
2022-09-13 01:55
Introducing our 4-year-old gymnastics superstar, Zoe! From learning kips to standing up from a bridge, get to know her gymnastics goals and her biggest inspirations.
View this… Read More
2022-09-07 05:06
Let’s welcome Ivy, our new ambassador who is passionate about all things acro and dance. Ivy loves to challenge herself, and we can’t wait to see her dominate the stage with… Read More
2022-09-07 03:15
Meet Kayne, Gymnastics Direct’s 2022 Brand Ambassador. Kayne loves to train outdoors, and his backyard gym setup is every gymnast’s ultimate dream! From his goal to compete at th… Read More
2022-09-02 02:33
Gymnastics Direct is happy to welcome one of our newest ambassadors, Elisha! We have been following Elisha’s gymnastics journey on Instagram for quite some time now, and we’… Read More
2022-08-31 03:30
Check out the following State events for September.
NSW:
9th-11th: State Club Championships @ Sydney Gymnastics & Aquatic Centre
9th-11th: MAG/WAG State Club Championships @ Sydne… Read More
2022-08-17 04:39
This week, Nutrition and Dietetics Student Kieran Woodford takes us through the importance of hydration for young athletes and their recommended daily water intake.
According… Read More
2022-08-11 05:47
For this week’s Club Focus, we’d like to introduce Natimuk & District Gymnastic Club, a club located in the small town of Natimuk, Western Victoria. Big thanks to Head C… Read More
2022-08-03 05:07
Did you know that our legs can experience 4-17x our body weight when we are tumbling or coming down from working on an apparatus? This is why it’s important to ensure that we monitor t… Read More
2022-07-29 06:26
Check out the following state events for August.
VIC:
7th: BTYC MAG Invite: Level 1-4 @ BTYC Gymnastics
7th: EKGA TRP Interclub Competition @ EKGA
7th: Judges Invitational Level 5 &nda&hell…Read More
2022-07-21 05:54
The Achilles tendon connects the muscles in the calf (gastrocs and soleus) to the heel bone (calcaneus). It is one of the thickest tendons in the body.
The Achilles, calf and foot act… Read More
2022-07-15 04:36
If you have a child that loves and breathes gymnastics, then this is for you! From D.I.Y crafts to gymnastics-related challenges, we have put together a list of fun things that will keep the… Read More
2022-07-07 03:10
According to Physiotherapist Dani Davey, weight-bearing exercises such as handstands, bridges, planks and tumbling can cause frequent wrist pain in gymnasts, cheerleaders, acrobats and dance… Read More
2022-07-01 05:10
Well-known in the gymnastics community as ‘Awesome Dawesome‘, Dominique Dawes an artistic U.S. gymnast and was a part of the U.S. gymnastics team for 10 years. Throughout her gym… Read More
2022-06-30 05:37
Check out the following state events for the month of June.
NSW:
5th-10th: NSW Country Championships @ Armidale City Gymnastics Club
23rd-24th: Acrobatic Gymnastics Intermediate State Trial… Read More
2022-06-22 00:18
Introducing Dani from Edgeworth Physio!
Dani graduated from the University of Newcastle in 2012, and and she works mostly with gymnasts, dancers, aerialists, cheer leaders and hypermobile p… Read More
2022-06-16 05:06
A handstand to chest roll is a great skill to learn when transitioning from a standing position, to laying flat on the floor. Our friends at Beats Per Minute Performing Arts show us how to e… Read More
2022-06-08 02:30
One of the biggest components that contributes to the sport of gymnastics is balance. Balance is defined as the body’s ability to control its centre of gravity over its base of support… Read More
2022-06-01 03:42
For this week’s Club Focus, we would like to feature Flying Yogis! Read on to get to know the foundations to which they have started this unique program of yoga and acrobatics.
Ho… Read More
2022-05-31 00:21
Check out the following state events for the month of June.
NSW:
4th-5th: Hunter Region – WAG L3-8 & TRP Zone 4 Qualifier @ PCYC Cessnock
5th: Met West Region – TRP Qua… Read More
2022-05-27 04:02
Laurie Hernandez was born on the 9th of June, 2000 and is a renowned, American artistic gymnast. During the year of her debut as a senior gymnast, she competed as a member of the US women&rs&hell…Read More
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