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Gymnastics - Artistic

Our gymnasts excel under a group of dedicated and highly experienced coaches whose expertise allow the students to participate in a safe and nurturing environment.

PLC Sydney provides a holistic training program for students from Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12. The artistic training schedule accommodates all apparatus, including floor, uneven bars, balance beam and vault. The program offers training for recreational, kindy gym and elite gymnasts to perfect their skills.

Junior School Program

Our recreational programs aim to introduce girls to the fun and movement of Gymnastics. The focus is on developing confidence and body awareness.

Students progress from this class to Foundation (level 1 and 2) or then through to our competitive programs. These programs are designed for girls with an interest in Artistic Gymnastics.

Talented athletes will be identified during the classes and offered more intensive lessons. These gymnasts may have the opportunity to represent PLC Sydney on the IPSHA team.

Senior School Program

Senior School students can elect to participate in the Senior Gymnastics program which is designed for girls who wish to:

try Gymnastics
maintain their strength and flexibility
participate in the National Level Program that caters for the elite and competitive level gymnasts

Talented athletes will be identified during the levels program for inclusion in the PLC Sydney IGSA representative team.

Overview

Membership: Pre-Kindergarten to Year 12

Cost: Club membership based on NSW Affiliation Fees. Gymnastics sessions are dependent upon squad level. An annual NSW registration fee is compulsory for all gymnasts on top of class costs. View detailed costs.

When:

Term 1: Wed 29 Jan - Fri 11 April
Term 2: Tues 29 April - Fri 6 June
Term 3: Tues 22 July - Fri Sept 26
Term 4: Tues 14 Oct - Fri 28 Nov
Training - view training schedule, Thompson Hall

2025 Competitions

Term 1

ICR L5-7 Clinic: Mar 2
ICR L8+ Feedback Competition: Mar 8
ICR L3/4 Clinic: Mar 30

April School Holidays

Level 8+ State Trial 1: Apr 12 &13

Term 2

Level 8+ State Trial 2: May 3 & 4
ICR L5-7 Invitational Border Feedback Competition: May 18
Level 8+ State Championships: May 31 & Jun 1
Tamworth CCC: Jun 6 -8
Border Trial (L7): Jun 15

July School Holidays

Australian Championships: Jul 5-17
Level 5-7 State Trial 1: Jul 19 & 20

Term 3

Level 5-7 State Trial 2: Aug 16 &17
ICR L3/4 State Trial 1: Aug 24
Level 5-7 State Championships: Aug 30 & 31
Level 5+ State Clubs: Sep 12-14
ICR L3/4 Trial 2: Sep 21

Term 4

Level 3/4 state Championships: Oct 31-Nov 2
ICR Level 8+ Clinic: Nov 9
State Challenge Cup: Nov 15 & 16

Leotards

All leotards are sold in the gymnastics office which is located in Thompson Hall
Recreational & Semi-Competitive: Red Short sleeve PLC Sydney leotard
Level 3 & 4: Short-sleeved competition leotard
Level 5+: Long-sleeved competition leotard
All Aerobic: Long-sleeved competition leotard

Equipment: Gymnasts in Level 3+ will require the following pieces of equipment

Foam roller and elastic for stretching
Spray bottle
Gloves and straps for metal bar
Chalk and chalk container
Hand guards and wrist bands

Staff: Ms Marie Bannister mbannister@plc.nsw.edu.au 02 9704 5701