Gymnastics
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Play. Roll. Jump. Swing. Flip. Twist.
Gymnastics is a fun way to develop the fundamental motor skills required to progress into other forms of physical activity.
Qualified coaches strive to bring out the best in each child by fostering teamwork, building self-confidence and improving coordination.
Membership
Cost: from $16.45 per week (paid fortnightly on an ongoing direct debit)
Membership benefits:
- Class with a qualified gymnastics coach
- Ongoing memberships – your child will be automatically re-enrolled each term
- Unlimited access to our pool facilities, including outdoor pools during outdoor pool season
- Access to BALC School Holiday Program during school holiday periods
- Summer period free suspension available in January
Recreational programs
Assisting in the development of active children and supporting the dreams of budding gymnasts.
Through a variety of different levels our recreational program provides all children from ages 4 years to 16 years the opportunity to improve skills fundamental to their development specific to gymnastics and in other forms of physical activity.
Our recreational program also provides an encouraging and supportive platform for those gymnasts wanting to improve their skills with progression pathways offered if gymnasts are wanting to consider competitive gymnastics.
A yearly $35 Gymnastics Victoria registration fee also applies to all recreational gymnastics classes.
Gymnastics Program
These classes focus on inclusion, fun and development of motor skills. Incorporating a large variety of gymnastics apparatus, all classes are 55 minutes unless otherwise specified.
Roll | 4yrs – 6yrs
Our introduction class, teaching children the basic gymnastics skills.
Jump | 6yrs – 8yrs
Developing the basic skills further into performing the core skills of gymnastics, including apparatus.
Jump Plus | 7yrs – 9yrs
Continuing to developing the basic skills into performing the core skills of gymnastics, including apparatus.
Swing | 9yrs – 12 yrs
Developing technique, strength & flexibility alongside learning more complex skills.
Glide | 8yrs – 12yrs
2 hour class
Mastering the basic technique and beginning to work on advanced skills.
Flip | 9yrs – 16yrs
Mastering the basic technique and beginning to work on more advanced skills.
Twist | 10yrs – 16yrs
2 hour class
Mastering more advanced skills and working on sequencing skills.
Barani | 12yrs – 16yrs
2 hour class
For competent participants with a focus on individual and linked advanced skills across all apparatus.
Ninja Program
Combining key gymnastics kills and parkour, with a focus on learning to performs skills safely while challenging the body. Using the same apparatus as our gymnastics program, our Ninja classes focus on running, jumping, swinging, and climbing, with ninja and parkour-specific movement patterns. All classes are 55 minutes unless otherwise specified.
Mini Ninja | 4yrs – 5yrs
A great introduction to our Ninja program for preschool children where they will learn key gymnastics skills, some parkour and ninja movements, and how to perform skills safely.
Ninja Red | 5yrs – 7yrs
A combination of skills from our Jump gymnastics program and introductory parkour and ninja skills. A great alternative to our mainstream gymnastics classes for students that enjoy the spontaneous and creative nature of parkour.
Ninja Yellow | 7yrs – 9yrs
Continue to develop parkour skills including vaults, jumps and rolls.
Ninja Green | 8yrs – 12yrs
More complex parkour skills with a focus on continuous movement.
Ninja Blue | 9yrs +
90 Minutes
Working on combining all previous skills and creating smooth and efficient movement patterns across different surfaces and situations.
Other Programs
Tumble – NEW!
A new class for kids aged 8-12 years with some previous gymnastics or dance/acro experience. It is expected that gymnasts are capable of handstands, cartwheels and bridges. Tumble will focus on intermediate tumbling and acrobatic skills to stand-alone or compliment previous dance training, including walkovers, roundoffs, handsprings, aerials and more!
Time: Thursday 5:30pm – 7pm
Teen Gymnastics
Teen Gymnastics is an exciting program for young people aged 12-17 years. Whatever your goals for participation may be – learning a new skill, stress-relief or spending more time with friends – Teen Gymnastics will cater for you. Work closely with our experienced coaches to develop a customised exercise experience using our awesome equipment – sprung floor, trampolines, foam pits and more!
Teen Gymnastics is inclusive of all abilities, non-competitive, social and most importantly – FUN!
Classes are casual and need to be booked through the member portal. Classes run during school terms
Time: Thursday 7pm-8pm
Access All Program
A fully inclusive class providing the opportunity for those gymnasts with special needs to learn a range of gymnastics skills based on their ability. This 45 minute class also assists those gymnasts preparing to enter the hustle and bustle of the recreational program.
Please contact our Gymnastics Program Officer to enquire.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available by negotiation with our friendly gymnastics team. Our instructors can take lessons for people of all ages and abilities.
Fill out our private lesson enquiry form below and someone from our gymnastics team will be in touch with you.
ENROL IN GYMNASTICS LESSONS ONLINE
Gymnastics enrolments are available to book via the BALC Online Portal.
Please click here for instructions on how to enrol your child via the Portal.
Find out what class will suit your child best in our gymnastics levels chart.
For more information or assistance with the BALC Online Portal, please contact our Customer Service Team on 5334 2499.