Our Classes
Gymnastics is a sport that is not just for a year, but for your whole life. What do we mean by that? Gymnastics is known to not only improve physical aspects associated with sport, but also enhance many aspects used in everyday life. Benefits include flexibility, coordination, body awareness, physical strength, balance, self-motivation, discipline, cognitive learning, social skills and work ethic. Each program aims to give your child the most of the benefits associated with gymnastics, specific to that age and level.
Beginner Gymnastics
- KinderGym (Parent Participation) Ages 2-5 (Girls & Boys) – 45min
- Pre-Prep Ages 4-5 (Girls & Boys) – 45min
- Prep Gym Ages 5-6 (Girls & Boys) – 1 hr
- After Prep Ages 6-7 (Girls) – 1 hr
- General Gymnastics Ages 7-13 (Girls & Boys)
KinderGym (Parent Participation)
Once your child has reached the stage of being able to listen and actively follow basic instructions, they can come try our structured KinderGym class. In this parent-participant class, you are right there on the floor guiding your child along a multitude of different activities, sharing in their joy of learning in their early years. KinderGym is the first stepping stone to allowing children to build their independence and overcome personal obstacles through learning and play. KinderGym aims to improve skills such as coordination, balance and strength in a fun, colourful environment.
Pre-Prep
Pre-Prep is a transition class aimed to aid in the changeover from play-based Kindergym to real gymnastics. This class is for children who have actively progressed through KinderGym, or, are new to gymnastics but are able to work independently. Pre-Prep introduces boys and girls to more formal gymnastics skills and movements through a variety of circuits and apparatus. With the help of our instructors, this class is perfect for allowing pre-schoolers to build upon their new-found confidence at their own pace. Parents are to be in the spectating area for this class, but may be present on the floor nearby if their little one is working through separation anxiety.
Prep Gym
The Prep class is designed for boys and girls who are confident in working independently and being on the floor by themselves. This class is a more fast-paced and harder version of the Pre-Prep class and continues to focus on gymnastics basics whilst still incorporating play and having fun. ‘’Preppies” are challenged through a multitude of activities across various apparatus and circuits, strongly encouraging independent learning and overcoming personal obstacles. They also learn to interact and work alongside their fellow peers!
After Prep
The After Prep class is designed for children who have the maturational and skill development required to work more formally at a young age. This class expands on the skills learnt in the Prep Gym class and instils in children the work ethic required in the next stage of competitive-style classes. Peer interaction is taken to a new level in this class with children at times needing to work together in activities to achieve common goals. This allows children to not only develop their teamwork skills, but also be taught of responsibility and the role they play when working in a group environment.
General Gymnastics
It is never too late to start gymnastics! The general gymnastics class is perfect for primary school-aged children who have never done gymnastics but would like to start. This class introduces boys and girls to basic gymnastic skills and movements across multiple apparatus. General gymnastics aims to challenge and improve their coordination, core strength, body awareness and movement patterns which are not only useful in gymnastics but a multitude of other sports and life activities.
Advanced Gymnastics
- General Gymnastics Advanced (Girls) Ages 6+ (Girls) – 1.5-2hrs
- Tumbling Ages 7+ (Girls &Boys) – 1.5 hrs
- Women's Artistic Gymnastics Ages 6+ (Girls) 3+ times per week
- Acrobatic Gymnastics Ages 6+ (Girls & Boys) – 3+ Times per week
- Elite Acrobatic Gymnastics Ages 6+ (Girls & Boys) – 5+ Times per week
General Gymnastics Advanced (Girls)
Girls that have already mastered basic gymnastics skills and are ready for a new challenge will be invited to join the General Gymnastics Advanced classes.
These classes focus on the Australian National Level program in Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG). Girls within these classes will begin learning skills and routines for each apparatus (beams, bars, floor and vault) within national levels 1-5, as well as focus on general physical development. Attendance is required only once per week, but more than once is advisable, making this the perfect class for those who are no longer beginners but have busy schedules.
In Term 4 of every year, gymnasts are given the opportunity to showcase their hard work in Academy’s largest competition of the year involving several other clubs. Depending on the level, children are also given the opportunity to compete at several regional competitions throughout the year.
Tumbling
Boys and girls who have mastered basic gymnastics skills and have a preference towards being on the floor, trampoline and tumble track will be invited to join the tumbling class.
This class is perfect for those yearning to learn how to flip, tumble and spin safely using correct technique. This class focuses on teaching the basics of tumbling as well as nationally recognised levels 1-6. Attendance is required only once per week, with more than once being advisable for quicker development.
Students of certain competitive levels are also given the opportunity to attend several regional competitions throughout the year.
Women’s Artistic Gymnastics
Girls who have mastered basic gymnastics skills and are ready to commit coming multiple times per week will be invited to join the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) classes. These classes focus on National Levels 1-7 of the WAG National Level Program in a more formal and competitive setting.
In Term 4 of every year, gymnasts are given the opportunity to showcase their hard work in Academy’s largest competition of the year involving other clubs. Depending on the level, children are also given the opportunity to compete at several regional and state competitions throughout the year.
Acrobatic Gymnastics
Boys and girls who have mastered basic gymnastics skills, have the preference and skill ability to work with others, and can commit to coming multiple times per week will be invited to trial this class. In Acrobatic Gymnastics, children must work together in a set group (of 2 or 3) and perform routines consisting of dance, group skills and individual skills. This is a competitive class where children are expected to attend multiple competitions per year. Competitions consist of regional and state level competitions, with Levels 4 and above also required to attend a National Club Championship.
Elite Acrobatic Gymnastics
The Elite Acrobatic Gymnastics class is the highest level class offered at Robertson Gymnastics Academy. This class is by special invitational only and is for children who possess the skill level and work ethic required to work at a highly competitive level. Children in this class are required to attend multiple regional and state level competitions, as well as a National Club Championship. Children in this class have a personal goal to compete internationally and represent Australia.
