New Classes for Term 4

Our FreeG, GymFun, GymSkills and GymReach classes are all growing rapidly - we now have 130 new members and are pleased to open new classes next term.

Gym Fun/Skills: more classes to be available on Wednesdays and Saturdays, including a boys-only class on Saturdays

Pre-Gym/Fun: a new class for 4-5-year-olds
Rhythmic Recreation: a new class, more coming soon!
We are also expanding our Gym Reach, Development and Squad programs

If your child is enjoying their class, we'd appreciate you telling friends and family about PGA so that we can continue to grow.

Term 4 Re-Enrolments

Just a reminder for our families enrolled in term-based classes (GymFun, GymSkills & FreeG) that Term 4 enrolments need to be confirmed soon. To reduce the administrative burden on parents and to ensure that we can offer your child/ren the same class day and time, PGA will auto-enrol all students. We already have waiting lists for some classes, so this system allows us to secure class positions for existing members before offering places to new families. If your child is not returning to PGA next term, or if they would like to move to one of our new classes, please advise us by Monday, 20 September 2021.

School Holiday Training & Programs

Perth Gymnastics Academy is pleased to announce three new holiday gymnastics classes for kids. These are casual classes that are available to book online. No gymnastics experience is required, so it is a great opportunity to bring friends along and introduce them to gymnastics at PGA - more information is below!

Coach Updates

Perth Gymnastics Academy now has 12 coaches that coach each week, plus relief coaches available when needed. All PGA coaches are trained and accredited through Gymnastics Australia and we are proud to offer coaching pathways to our senior athletes. A special congratulations to current and former Squad 1 athletes, Olena Edmeades, Taya Lewis-Smith and Hannah Tarzan who completed their Beginner Coach Accreditation earlier this year. Coaches interested in joining PGA can find out more and apply here.

New Member Benefits!

Ascend Physio offers PGA athletes a 20% discount on physiotherapy services with specialist physiotherapist Jo Norcott.

Jo is a WAIS and Gymnastics Australia preferred physiotherapist who has worked with gymnasts for over 17 years. An internationally successful gymnast herself, Jo has a keen interest in paediatrics, joint hypermobility and postural issues.

Ascend is conveniently based at HBF Stadium. Please click here to book an appointment with Jo.

Class Updates & Notable Mentions

GymFun Update

Our first term of Gym Fun at PGA has been a great success. Our Wednesday 3:45 – 4:45pm class has booked out and we have opened a new Saturday 1:30 – 2:30pm class. Thank you to all the families who have supported the club. The children have been learning the Dominant Movement Patterns (DMPs) of gymnastics; static shapes, spring, landings, rotation, locomotion, swing and hand apparatus. It's been great to see the children’s confidence and coordination grow each session.

FreeG Update

This fast-paced class is also new to PGA and has received great feedback from its members. First developed by British Gymnastics, FreeG fuses traditional gymnastics and acrobatic tricks, with kicks and leaps made famous through martial arts and brought to worldwide attention by festival performances and stunt actors. Our FreeG members have made some great progress on their somersault development and have raced to improve their times in the parkour time trials.

GymReach Notables

All the girls are working hard developing new skills, progressing extremely well. Over the last few weeks there have been some milestones achieved, including:

Rose back walkover on high beam
Lexi work level 5 bars beautifully
Taylor getting her fly spring on trampoline
Maddie and Chloe hurdle handstand flat back on vault
Grace level 2 handstand flat back, with lovely technique
Sophia shapes and body tension getting better all the time

Squad 1 Notables

Olena - double Arabian off air track to soft standard, progress of Toe Tkatchev on bars is improving, and Onodi on beam
Hannah - great to see you working toe on Tkatchev on bars
Alex - progressing new skill upgrades on all apparatus and great improvement in all areas of her latest physical test results
Ursula - competed Endo in her bar routine for the first time at Judges Invitational, achieved Toe on toe-off 1/1 turn back on bars, and improved technique in pak on bars
Summa - working hard on her toe on toe-off on bar, and swing ½ turn shapes on bars improving
Chloe - returning from injury however has continued working hard in her program

Well done to those athletes that competed at the recent Judges Invitational. Some new skills were performed for the first time, and current routine improvements were seen with improved quality throughout

Squad 2 Notables

Jasmin - side aerial on high beam and tour jete leap on floor
Addy - back tuck on high beam and handspring front layout off rod floor onto soft mats
Indi - tsukahara tuck vault from the mini trampoline onto vault table, and double front tuck off trampoline into the pit
Charlotte - round off back tuck dismount off beam and spotted giants on wooden bar
Amber - front full twist off trampoline, front tuck x 2 on floor, and front aerial to soft mats

Well done to Addy, Indi and Charlotte on their results at the Judges Invitational Competition. All three athletes delivered consistent performances across all apparatus - special mention to Charlotte for placing 2nd on Floor, 6th on Beam and 3rd AA.

Development 1 Notables

The girls continue to work hard and we are seeing big improvements:

**Hester** achieved her kip on uneven bars with beautiful technique
**Annalisa** got her pike on jump to bar with beautiful technique
**Allegra** was vaulting over the vault table with some assistance
**Sunny** achieved her back walkover on beam
A big welcome to **Simona,** who recently joined Development 1, having moved to Perth from Italy! Well done also to all the girls for their results in their recent competitions - special mentions to:
Judges Invitational
**Mia** (L5) placed 5th on Beam and 5th on Floor
**Grace** (L4) placed 1st on Beam, 5th on Vault and 3rd AA
**Allegra** (L4) placed 5th on Bars
**Sunny** (L4) placed 5th on Vault
WAG Series 3 & 4
**Mia** (L5) placed 2nd on Beam and sixth on Vault
**Grace** (L4) placed 2nd on Beam, 5th on bars, 5th on floor, 6th on Vault, and 4th AA

Development 2 Notables

In Development 2. all the girls are working hard on their foundational skills and we are seeing huge improvements across the board. A special mention to Saige, who got her round-off last week for the first time

Development 3 Notables

Kit, Chelsea and Eva all achieved their bridge from standing without assistance. Well done to all the girls, keep up the good work.

Upcoming Events and Competitions

It has been wonderful to see our PGA athletes and families coming to support each other at competitions. It's also a great opportunity for some of our developing gymnasts to come and find out what competitions are all about, and cheer on their PGA friends - as a Gymnastics Australia and PGA Member, it is free to come and watch!