AUSTRALIAN LEVELS PROGRAM
The National Levels stream has been designed to assist all gymnasts to develop strong foundational gymnastics skills and physical preparation, at the same time provide a competition structure. This system allows the gymnast the flexibility to move from level to level, pathway to pathway, based on their own abilities and goals. There are ten levels where the gymnast has the opportunity to compete at Club, Regional, State, and National levels, followed by Junior and Senior International categories.
Check out our National and International Gymnastic Associations websites for a more extensive description of the gym-sports we offer.
- Gymnastic Australia 'What are our Gymsports'
- Federation Internationale de Gymnastique & go through the disciplines tab
- FIG Gymnastics and Olympic youtube channels to watch International events recordings
How do I become a 'Squad'/Competitive Gymnast:
Entry into these squads is by invitation from our coaching team. Our recreational and competitive coaches are always on the lookout, assessing the quality of our programs, and seeing what members are ready to take the next step in the pathway from recreational to competitive gymnastic training.
In addition to our constant scouting for talent and readiness, we also run invite and open 'Come and Try' days in set periods of the year. During this, Coaches are on the lookout for “coachability”- so things such as listening skills, focus, attention, response to feedback, ability to make corrections, a willingness to try new things, and so on. New members are welcomed, so we can find the best recreational or competitive program for you, with current members receiving advice on how they can continue to develop within their current program, or be invited to join a new program, be it competitive or recreational.
- Check out our Club Portal for our Parent Handbook!
- Second-Hand Uniform Marketplace (Facebook Link)
DGC Gym-Sport Class Descriptions Below:
Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) encompasses the Vault, Balance Beam, Uneven Bars and Floor apparatus for competition events, with Trampoline, Strength/Conditioning and Flexibility training assisting skill development, athleticism and injury prevention. Pathways into our WAG programs are most often from our recreational Tumblers or Girls Only programs.
Men's Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) encompasses the Floor, Pommel Horse, Rings, Vault, Parallel Bars and Horizontal Bar apparatus for competition events, with Trampoline, Strength/Conditioning and Flexibility training assisting skill development, athleticism and injury prevention. Pathways into our MAG program are most often from our recreational Tumblers and/or Boys Gym Steps program.
Power Tumbling is the perfect sport for gymnasts to develop air/special awareness and the basis of all flips. Tumbling gymnasts will use air tracks, the sprung floor, trampolines, pits and more to develop aerial awareness and tumbling skills. Alongside Squad training, Tumbling gymnasts need to train Strength/Conditioning and Flexibility programs, assisting skill development, athleticism and most importantly, injury prevention. Pathways into our Tumble programs are most often from our recreational Tumblers or Girls Only and GfA Spring programs.
Nationally and Internationally, the Tumble gymsport comes under the 'Trampoline Sports' umbrella. Tumbling offers an exciting competitive option for gymnasts at the club, state and national level. Many of our WAG, MAG and TeamGym gymnasts also choose to train and compete Tumble.
