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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 2024: Feb 1 - April 12
Term 2 2024: April 30 - June 8
Term 3 2024: July 23 - Sept 27
Term 4 2024: Oct 15 - Nov 29
Training - view training schedule, Thompson Hall
Competitions
Term 1
Level 7+ feedback comp: Feb 10
WAG Level 8+ Trial 1: Feb 24 & 25
WAG Level 8+ Trial 2: Mar 9 & 10
WAG Level 7 Border Feedback comp: Mar 17
WAG Level 8+ State Champs: Apr 5-7
Term 2
WAG State Team Training: Apr 27 & 28
WAG Border Trial: May 5
Australian Championships: May 10-22
ICR Level 3&4 Clinic: 2 June 2
Tamworth CCC: June 7-10
ICR Level 5-7 Invitational: June 23
Term 3
WAG Metro Trial: Aug 10 & 12
ICR Level 3&4 Trial 1: Aug 18
WAG Level 5-7 State Champs: Aug 24 & 25
Level 5-7 State Clubs: Sept 6-8
ICR Level 3&4 Trial 2: Sept 25
Term 4
WAG L3&4 State Champs: Oct 25-27
IPSHA: Oct 31
IGSA: Nov 1
ICR L7+ clinic: Nov 3
Challenge Cup: Nov 9-10
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
Sign Up: To sign up online, please click here.