Y COMPETITIVE

Our Y Competitive program sees talented boys and girls become young gymnastics athletes. Y Competitive is open to children and teenagers aged 7+ who have the passion and drive to compete in local, regional, state and national events. See gymnasts grow as they take to the floor in front of coaches, judges and crowds.

Each class in Y Competitive program is run by experienced coaches to help gymnasts reach their full potential. Our Y Competitive gymnasts work hard to take home gold at competitions but are also gracious in defeat.

Our Y Competitive program follows the Gymnastics Australia Levels program. This means gymnasts have the opportunity to compete at Level 3-Level 10 national events, depending on age and skill.

Gymnasts must be aged 7+ years and meet physical ability entry testing requirements. Please contact your local YMCA gymnastics centre for further guidance.

Get Set To Roll Through Our Y Competitive Gymnastics Program

Boys	Gymnastics (Artistic)	Event Opportunities
Level 2-6	Junior Australian Levels Program	Local and state
Level 7-10	Senior Australian Levels Program	Local, state and national

Girls	Gymnastics (Artistic & Rhythmic)	Event Opportunities
Level 3-6	Junior Australian Levels Program	Local and state
Level 7-10	Senior Australian Levels Program	Local, state and national

Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG)

Australian National Level 7-10

Age: Dependant on ability
Eligibility: Gymnasts must meet competitive criteria and pass Australian National Level 6
Physical requirements: Set out by each program’s manager, in line with Gymnastics Australia Levels program and Queensland LEAD physical ability guidelines.
Class duration: 2-4 hours, depending on level and centre
Coach to gymnast ratio: 1:10
Class frequency: 2-5 times per week, depending on level and centre
Uniform: YMCA training leotard and full YMCA competitive uniform

WAG Competitive classes inspire gymnasts to master movement and reach Australian National Level 10. Training between 16-20 hours per week, our gymnasts learn to perfect performance on the vault, bars, beam and floor. These exceptional gymnasts have the athletic capabilities to perform complex routines with confidence, strength and precision.

Opportunities to compete individually and in team events are opened up to all WAG athletes. Competition schedules include club, regional and state. Gymnasts compete in national events by qualification only.

Classes are offered by selection only. Please contact us for more information.

Men's Artistic Gymnastics (MAG)

Australian National Level 7-10

MAG Competitive classes help gymnasts advance from Australian National Level 7 through to Level 10. Gymnasts selected into MAG Competitive train between 16-20 hours per week in order to reach peak performance.

Gymnasts master six competitive apparatus in MAG including high bar, pommel, floor, rings, vault and parallel bars. With no room for error, these highly-skilled gymnasts display exceptional focus and discipline. These skills are a must to execute challenging routines with precision, strength, power and flexibility.

MAG athletes compete both individually and in teams in scheduled club, regional and state competitions. Gymnasts compete in national events by qualification only.

Classes are offered by selection only. Please contact us for more information.

Rhythmic Gymnastics

Age: Dependant on ability
Physical requirements: Set out by each program’s manager, in line with Gymnastics Australia Levels program.
Class duration: 2-4 hours, depending on level and centre
Coach to gymnast ratio: 1:10
Class frequency: 2-5 times per week, depending on level and centre
Uniform: YMCA training uniform and full YMCA competitive uniform

Rhythmic gymnastics is the perfect sport to explore a love of dance, movement and gymnastics in an encouraging environment. The sport combines classical dance, ballet and gymnastic techniques. This female-only sport merges routines of flawless precision with music and apparatus into a breathtaking display of skill, grace and artistic wonder.

Performers demonstrate coordination while completing complex pivots, turns and balances to precision-timed choreographed routines. Gymnasts use ropes, hoops, balls, clubs and ribbons to gracefully move through routines set against music.

Our rhythmic gymnastics program works under the Australian Levels Program and is taught by qualified and experienced coaches.

Rhythmic gymnastics is offered as part of the Y Competitive program at Caloundra and Stafford. The program is offered by invitation only after a trial class. Please contact our Caloundra or Stafford Gymnastics Centres for more information.

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Y Steps

A non-competitive gymnastics program for children aged from school age up to the teen years to develop the foundations of gymnastics. Children are encouraged to move through the Y Steps program and achieve new skills at their own pace.

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Want To Organise A Gymnastics Birthday Party?

We are kitted up to host birthday parties that will not be forgotten. It is double the fun but no clean up required. Our gymnastics parties are an energetic & unique spin on a traditional birthday event.

*This service is not available at YMCA Acacia Ridge.

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