Artistic Gymnastics Program

 

Convener      Mrs Alex MacKellar

Coaches       Mrs Alex MacKellar         Level 3

                     Mr Yi Ming Tan                Level 1

                     Mrs Melinda Goodwin Choreographer

Support Staff:

Mr Nathan Parnham Level 2 Strength and Conditioning

Peter Knapman - Physiotherapist

Mr Robert Brown Sport Psychology

Aim

Westfields Gymnastic School is an elite gymnastics program that has been established to provide children in the western suburbs of Sydney the opportunity to participate in a developmental program that will enable them to progress quickly to a high level of International Gymnastics.

 

Courses Offered

The program includes comprehensive strength, body conditioning, stretching and flexibility, ballistic kicking, handstands, ballet technique and combinations along with lead ups on vaulting horse, uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise. As gymnasts approach competition season intensive routine training is compulsory.

 

Course Structure

The gymnastics program is an intensive training program that runs for 51 weeks of the year, 30 hours per week, training twice a day, 6 days a week. Fees are charged and paid for in monthly instalments.

 

Competition Schedule

State Championships (Stage 3/4 - Junior & Senior)   

National Championships 

Regional Invitational (Level 1-3)

National Clubs Championships

Regional Trial 1 (Level 1-3)

Regional Trial 2 (Level 2)  

State Championships (Level 1 -3) 

Canberra Cup Junior / Senior