INTRODUCTION

YMCA Geelong is a charitible, not for profit incorporatedassociation. Through our programs and services to the greater Geelong region weprovide our community with an opportunity to be healthier, happier andconnected.The YMCA is a global organisation that works locally todevelopment stronger communities through leadership opportunities partneringother community, private and government organisations and address social changein over 120 countries worldwide.

Each Y looks and feels a little different, that's becausewe have different community needs, but we all aspire to make a difference anddelivery on our Mission.Established in Geelong in 1953 YMCA Geelong currently own3 key facilities, Newtown Stadium (Gymnastics and Court Sports) North Geelong,YMCA Camp Wyuna at Queenscliff and manage Bannockburn Recreation Centre &Bannockburn Community Sports Stadium in partnership with the Golden PlainsShire.

YMCA Geelong also operates a range of community programsand services within the City of Greater Geelong.

The YMCA All Abilities program is designed for childrenand adults of all abilities. The aim of the program is to develop life skillsincluding confidence, self esteem, body awareness, movement foundations, alongwith strength and flexibility.

All theparticipants have the opportunity to learn and progress at their own abilityand time taking into account their activity level and concentration span.  Gymnastics is a great foundation for allother sports along side personal confidence and life skills. We have a very dedicated and experience team of coachthat work in our all abilities program with many years of experience workingwith children and young adults with disabilities.

AVTIVITES

We are proudly affiliated with Gymnastics Victoria,Gymnastics Australia and its new movement initiative; LaunchPad!

LaunchPad embodies the belief that fundamental movementis the keystone to developing skills necessary to be successful in any chosensport and provides many additional learning and developmental benefits. TheGeelong YMCA is now an accredited LaunchPad provider for the Geelong region andits surrounding areas. The LaunchPad initiative highlights the importance offun and enthusiasm in a child’s participation and learning of new fundamentalmovement skills.

All the Geelong YMCAPre-school Programs are designed for children of all abilities to experiencemaximum FUN while being active in play-based activities. All Pre-school classespromote the exploration of movement within a safe, supportive and stimulatingenvironment which is the foundation of a child’s learning, with parental/carerassistance.

GYMNASTICS AT THE Y

Gymnastics is about learning tomove, develop skills and self-confidence as well as staying physicallyactive  and  mentally challenging yourself to try new things.

This all occurs under theguidance of qualified coaches in a  socially inclusive, safe environment.

Our program is designed to caterfor beginners who are looking at participation and activity to those who aspireto the National and even international stage.

Intro Gym

Classesrun for one hour once per week and the programs main aims include; self esteem,confidence, listening skills, body awareness, class discipline and basic bodyshapes applicable to all movement based skills across many sports.Thisprogram is aimed at 4 and 5 year olds who are able to follow instructionwithout parent assistance. Participants may be new beginners or graduates ofthe Ed Gym program.

Gym Safe

TheYMCA Gymsafe program is designed for children aged 6-14 years. The ten levelprogram involves all apparatus and gymnastics disciplines. The

aims of theprogram are to develop life skills including; confidence, self esteem,discipline, body awareness, strength and flexibility and movement foundationsfrom which the basis of all other sports are formed.

AllGymsafe and Intro Gym gymnasts are invited to attend the Club Championships inDecember. Theprogram is taught in a non-competitive format so each participant has theopportunity to learn and progress at their own pace. The skills learnt during Gymsafe classes provide a sound foundation in gymnastics which allow the childto progress onto higher gymnastics levels or to use the skills they haveacquired in other sports.

This is a fun event where gymnasts show family and friends what theyhave learned via a recreational competitio

n format. All participating gymnastsreceive a medal and certificate.

Twisters

10-13year old Beginners!

Twistersis a recreational gymnastics program for girls and boys aged 10-13 years withminimal gymnastics experience. The Twisters Program involves a 90 minute classonce per week. Girls will learn skills and routines using the vault, unevenbars, beam, floor and trampoline.

Boyswill use Parallel Bars, High Bar, Pommel, Rings, Vault, Floor & Trampoline.Two assessment days are held each year in June and December.  These optional events are in a friendlycompetition format.  Each

participantreceives a medal and certificate and will have their routines judged by anofficial judge.

Ribbons will be awardedfor placing on each apparatus.

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