Words We Use in Under 5’s programs
Who do I contact if I have a question?
What information is available on nutrition for children?
Questions about Junior Gym Carnivals
Below is a list of commonly used words (and their meanings) you will hear during any morning in our centre.
On the Train – This is when we hop into a line behind the leader and move safely around the gym.
Airplane Arms- This is when you hold your arms straight out to your sides to help balance.
Land and Present– Hands are placed out in front of you with bent knees, arms then lift straight up in the air.
Freeze - This is another way we say, "Stop!" A freeze is done super fast and your hands are placed out in front of you.
Balance Beam- A gymnastics apparatus. A 10cm wide beam covered in thin leather used to perform feats of balance. This is a female only event in competition however used by both boys and girl at a recreational level.
Bear Walk - Walking on all fours with the legs kept straight. Also accompanied by the occasional loud growl.
GCGC – Our Gym! Gold Coast Gymnastics Club
Scorpion – Hands flat on the floor with one leg raised at the rear in the air.
Floor Area- The sprung floor is where games, warm-ups, and some of our circuits take place.
Foam Pit- A large whole in the ground similar to a swimming pool, filled with foam cubes.
Forward Roll– Stretch tall then place the hands beside the feet, tuck the head under and roll over. Usually performed on a wedge with youngsters.
The Circuit– Activities set out in order to allow the gymnast to rotate around the equipment.
Rocket Ship Jumps – A straight body with arms in the air, hiding the ears.
Star-Pencil- Arms out, legs open to shoulder width, Arms in, legs in.
Let’s Do Nippers– This is done in a group, lying face down with hands under the chin, the aim is to jump up on the command and turn around running fast in the alternative direction.
Pike- This position is done by sitting down with your legs out straight in front of you, and your feet together.
Rings- A gymnastics apparatus. Two rings hanging side by side. Height is adjustable.
Ropes - Ropes that hang from the ceiling, used for climbing or swinging.
Crab Walk - This is done by walking the hands and feet forward or backward with the bottom raised.
Straddle- This is done by sitting down with your legs straight and opened in a "V" shape. Emphasis on straight legs and wide "V".
Trampoline - A strong, taut sheet, usually of canvas, attached with springs to a metal frame and used for springing and tumbling.
Tuck- This is done by sitting down with your legs bent and tucked into your chest. Emphasis on legs being tucked in all the way to your body.
Tumble Tramp - A 2 metre wide trampoline that can be made very long. Built in 10' increments. GCGC Tumble Tramp is 15 metres long.
Uneven Bars - A gymnastics apparatus. Two bars that run parallel but are uneven in height. This is a female only event in competition.
GA (Gymnastics Australia) - The national governing body for the sport of gymnastics.
Wedge Mat - A foam mat shaped like a wedge or hill. Often used for rolling down.
Wallbars– A ladder type wall bar fixed securely onto the wall, used for various exercises.
Jelly Beans Carnivals – A special event where the parents, family and friends get to spectate inside the gym watching their child participate in a fun environment. The children rotate around the gym, usually lasts for about an hour and each child receives a participation award. Takes place once each term.
Sticker Books - Each morning our under fives gymnasts bring in their sticker books, we have a special box with the coaches name on it. A sticker and a stamp is placed in the book each week. New books are issued on the first visit of the following term.
Area |
Contact Person |
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Fees, bookings, classes, accounts, payments, uniforms, chalk, tape, handguards etc. and any other administrative matters. |
Administration office |
haylee@goldcoastgymnastics.com
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Gymnastics enquiries about Under 5’s (MM, Smarties, Jelly Tots, Jelly Beans) or Pre-Levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold) |
Julie Dykes |
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All enquiries about Trampolining, Adults, Cheerleading, Private lessons |
Administration office |
haylee@goldcoastgymnastics.com |
Gymnastics enquiries about Boys Pre-levels,MAG & MAG CTeams, Cleaning, Promotion & marketing |
Brett Wood |
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Venue & Equipment |
Andrew Biggs |
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Birthday Parties, Day Camps, TGIF |
Haylee McLeod |
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Events / trips |
Jane Wilson |
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Projects, sponsorship, funding, grants, traineeships, Schools & groups. Employment / HR |
Lorraine Bassett |
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Gymnastics enquiries about your child in WAG CTeams or WAG L1-3 |
Nadia Maddalena |
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Child & member protection, Health & Safety Club 10 Accreditation |
Nicole Brunker |
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Management Committee |
Julie Cuff (Secretary) |
Ensuring good sleep and nutrition for your child can make everybody’s life easier - yours, the coach, the child and I’m sure also the school teacher. Nutrition can affect concentration and ability to learn as well as energy and recovery from exercise. Go to the 2 links below for a good starting point to find information about child nutrition;
Also worth a mention: the book Deceptively Delicious by Jessica Seinfeld. It’s more than just a cookbook - it’s a ‘how to’ manual for getting your kids to eat more veges without knowing it.
http://pediatrics.about.com/od/nutrition/Nutrition_for_Children.htm
http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/habits.html
What happens at a Carnival?
•Parents and friends are invited to come and be seated in the grandstand and view the gymnasts showing what they have been learning in class.
•There is a $2 spectator fee for adults when you enter the grandstand. The gymnasts enter with their parents and have a seat in the grandstand. Please don’t be late as the carnivals will start right on time.
•The gymnasts will be called from the grandstand to meet their leader the parents remain seated. It is unlikely the gymnasts will be in a group with their regular coach, however all of our leaders are qualified and trained in this area.
•A short stretching session will commence before the children move to their first apparatus station.
•Upon completion of all apparatus stations the children will sit and view a demonstration from some higher level gymnasts.
•Each group will be called up to receive their award from their leader.
•When the final group has received their award, all children will return to the stands to meet their parents.
How long does the carnival go for?
Usually about 2.5hrs starting around 9.00am on a Sunday morning and we are finished by approx 11.30am Sometimes if we have large numbers we will run 2 sessions on the 1 day, an early morning carnival to start about 8.30 and a late morning carnival to start about 11.00am. You will be advised if this is going to happen closer to the date of the carnival.
How many Carnivals are there each year?
We will run 1 Jnr Gym Carnival in Term 1, a Novice Interclub for Recreational Boys (MAG) & Girls (WAG) Levels 1 to 3 in Term 2 and a Pre Levels Carnival (for bronze, silver and gold pre levels boys & girls) in Term 3
What should my child wear?
The yellow registration T Shirt and dark shorts or short sleeve training leotard / 2 piece set or normal gymnastics clothes.
Why is there a closing date?
In order to organise an event, including the sessions, groups, rotations, coaches and support staff, the event manager needs to begin with the number of entrants.
What if I miss the closing date?
Any late entry applications will be considered by the event manager on a case by case basis. If the event manager is able to accept the late entry, a late fee of $20.00 will apply in addition to the entry fee.
