Safe and supportive gymnastics coaching
Designed to cater for a wide range of abilities, our Gymnastics program is coached by a highly qualified group of Gymnastics Australia accredited coaches, many of whom have years of experience in coaching and competing. We offer classes for all levels from Kindergym through to international WAG level.
MLC provides a welcome space for MLC students, and the local community, to get active, learn skills, have fun and participate in competitive and non-competitive classes. Our coaching team fosters a lifelong love of sport and movement.
MLC offers an extensive program to all children in Kindergym and GFA. Commencing from 2.5 years, all children can develop their gymnastics skill through a holistic, progressive curriculum. For those who have a desire to test their skill, MLC offers gymnasts the opportunity to be involved in the Gymstar program, at both Titan and Halo levels, as well as at the Interschool Gymnastics – primary and secondary levels.
The Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) program provides gymnasts the ultimate in competition, with MLC being represented at all Levels from 4 to Senior International.
Recreational
Our Gymnastics For All (GFA) program has a progressive curriculum that ensures gymnasts have an opportunity to develop basic skills, and essential conditioning to support success and progression through a wide range of gymnastics skills. Gymnasts use all the gymnastics apparatus; Vault, Bars, Beam, Floor, P-Bars, Rings and Trampoline.
Student development is tracked using our Progress Reports once a term. The key skills for each level are assessed by the gymnasts' coach and a certificate is taken home so families can keep track of improvements,
In Term 2 and 4, GFA athletes are given the opportunity to be involved in our mid year competition and end of year Club Championships; a chance to show off skills to their families, in a fun atmosphere!
Our program is structured by age group to ensure gymnasts are learning and challenged alongside their peers. The GFA program runs 10 levels, catering for ages 4 to 17. This structure is broken into Foundation levels, Intermediate Levels and Senior Levels.
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Foundation |
Intermediate |
Senior |
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GFA Junior (4YO Kinder) |
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Level 5/6 GFA – 1.5hrs (Years 5/6) |
If at any point the coaching staff believe that a gymnast has the potential to move into our Competitive Program, they will be recommended for an assessment with the Head Coach.
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For enquiries, please email gfa@mlc.vic.edu.au
MLC Gymnastics Kindergym lessons provide a safe and fun environment for children to develop gross and fine motor skills through jumping, climbing, rolling, swinging, balancing and much more! The sessions commence with a short period of free play followed by a structured group warm up and structured activity circuits.
The gym is full of music and colour with the children utilising all of the gymnastics equipment including vault, bars, beam, floor, trampolines and foam pit. Children learn to use their whole bodies, enhancing their coordination and spatial awareness while increasing their strength and body control. Not only do the children move physically but they are also challenged to think creatively and strategically, developing their decision-making abilities to attempt new things, overcome challenges and problem solve as they work their way around each of the activity stations.
Kindergym classes are offered to the MLC Kindle students once a week, and external classes are available to the public on Wednesdays and Thursdays during the school term. The program is structured by age groups; 'Jumping Joeys' is for 2.5 to 3 year olds and 'Springer Roos' is for 4 to 5 year olds. Parent/Carer involvement is required for Jumping Joeys groups, whilst children in the Springer Roos groups are encouraged to work more independently with the coaches.
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For enquiries, please email kindergym@mlc.vic.edu.au
MLC Gymnastics is excited to offer a three-day School Holiday Program over each holiday period, from 8:30am - 4:30pm. The MLC Gymnastics Holiday Program is for children in Prep, or above, enrolled in the MLC Gymnastics program, and also the local community!
Participants are involved in several structured gymnastics classes throughout the day, in addition to supervised free play, in the gym and on the inflatables, craft activities, games, and a movie!
For enquiries, please email gfa@mlc.vic.edu.au
Competitive
Gymstar and Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) programs provide opportunities for selected gymnasts to participate in sanctioned events, in a level suited to their skill level and desire. Training anywhere from 2 to 26 hours per week, both Gymstar and WAG programs have an incremental level system with different divisions so that gymnasts are able to achieve success, aligned with their goals and level of commitment.
The Gymstar program allows gymnasts to develop through Levels 3 to 10, with a commitment of 3 to 9 hours per week. Coaches promote an environment that teaches the gymnasts to take control of their own learning and development, ensuring gymnasts know how to build on their individual skills and strengths.
With 6 available apparatus to develop their skills, gymnasts regularly showcase their progress in a supportive and challenging competition environment, against their peers from other Gymstar programs.
For enquiries, please email gymstar@mlc.vic.edu.au
Gymnasts who demonstrate natural power, flexibility, and grace, may be offered an opportunity to develop their gymnastics skill in the WAG program.
Competing in Level 4 to Senior International, with a commitment of 12 to 26 hours per week, WAG has a strong focus on the technical execution of skills, and the ability to demonstrate artistry in performances. Gymnasts compete in a series of events, culminating in a state or national competition. Some of the best gymnasts in the International program also have an opportunity to represent their country.
For enquiries, please email wag@mlc.vic.edu.au