Whether you want to try gymnastics for fun or you wish to perform competitively, YMCA Stafford Gymnastics welcomes all ages and skill levels! Our fun-filled classes begin for little crawlers and span through to adult gymnastics lessons. Classes include KinderGym, Traditional Gymnastics (Steps), Competitive Gymnastics, Tumbling, Ninja Gymnastics, Adult Gymnastics, Special Needs Gymnastics and casual Gym Play classes. Our experienced coaches will help your children (or you) grow and shine! Our Gymnastics Pathways will give you an overview of our classes on offer and future pathways for your children.
KINDERGYM
Fun movement classes, perfect for toddlers to 5 year olds. KinderGym creates opportunities for children to enjoy both free play and structured activities in a fun, nurturing and safe environment.
We offer different classes for different age groups:
- Casual Gym Bubs classes (see casual bookings)
- Gym Tots (Toddler Gymnastics): 2 years old - 4 years old
- Gym Kids: 4 years – 5 years old
GYM TOTS (2 years old - 4 years old)
This KinderGym class designed for 2 years old to 4 years old refines movements and further develops gross motor movement. Cognitive and social development comes into perspective. Children overcome hurdles, build confidence and work towards independence. Kids can then focus on key movements, improving core strength and working with their centre of gravity. Gym Tots learn to take turns, play with others, understand direction and start to follow instructions. Our budding gymnasts balance, swing, continue to develop upper body strength, and practice jumping. This is a parent/caregiver assisted class.
GYM KIDZ (4 years old - 5 years old)
Gym Kidz is for children from 4 years to 5 years old who are looking for more challenges. Being a little older, our Gym Kidz classes enjoy more independent exploration and discovery time with their coaches. This program refines movement, core strength and focuses on both lower and upper both strength. Listening and social skills develop as children interact with others within a group. Children learn to move their bodies in all directions with forward and backwards rolls, and develop both sides of the body through balancing exercises.
Y STEPS
Our Y STEPS program helps children develop strength, flexibility and athletic ability. These classes are perfect for school-age beginners, right through to developing junior-level gymnasts.
Learn MoreStep 1 (For Beginner children with no gymnastics experience age to 6.5 years)
Forward roll down wedge to stand, from front support on low bar forward roll to stand, climb to handstand at wall, Beam forward and backward walking, Front support hold 3sec, half turn to rear support hold 3sec, standing hip flexion.
Step 2 (For children with minimal experience age 6.5-7.5 years)
Skill Set: Side cartwheel near vertical, tuck swing with re-gripping, Beam ½ turn on two feet, jump off two feet, hold rope in bent arm hang 10secs climb down to straddle sit, bridge with straight arms.
Step 3 (For children with 1 years experience in gymnastics age 7-8 years)
Skill set: Backward roll to feet, pullover to front support, cast x3 series, point step walks on Beam, step hand stand fall flat back, Hold L sit 3-5sec.
Step 4 (For children with experience age 8-10 years)
Skill set: Handstand hold finish in lunge, pull over on low bar show dish shape 2sec, Lunge step in to split handstand at wall 10sec, straight jump drill, pike handstand fall to flat back, climb up 3m rope using legs up and lever down. Handstand roll with straight arms, glide swings, Beam straight jump dismount, L handstand drill, Vault straight jump with rebound, strep one bounce dive roll.
Step 5 (For children with 2 years experience age 9+ years)
Skill set: Handstand hold finish in lunge, pull over on low bar show dish shape 2sec, Lunge step in to split handstand at wall 10sec, straight jump drill, pike handstand fall to flat back, climb up 3m rope using legs up and lever down. Handstand roll with straight arms, glide swings, Beam straight jump dismount, L handstand drill, Vault straight jump with rebound, strep one bounce dive roll.
Step 6 (For children with at least 2.5-3 years experience age 9+ years)
Our Y STEPS program helps children develop strength, flexibility and athletic ability. These classes are perfect for school-age beginners, right through to developing junior-level gymnasts.
Step 7-10 (For children with at least 3 years experience)
Our Y STEPS program helps children develop strength, flexibility and athletic ability. These classes are perfect for school-age beginners, right through to developing junior-level gymnasts.
Pre-teens (Beginner entry 10+ years)
Entry level for teens with no gymnastics background to gain fundamental gymnastics skills. To transition into the YMCA Steps program.
Boys Step 1-2 (5 - 7 Years)
The Boys Step class is designed to develop power, strength and control. This class allows boys to become familiar with apparatus such as Pommel, mushroom, rings, Vault, and Parallel Bars. As the boys achieve their skills in the steps program they then move into the next level.
Boys Step 3-4 (7 - 10 Years)
The Boys Step class is designed to develop power, strength and control. This class allows boys to become familiar with apparatus such as Pommel, mushroom, rings, Vault, and Parallel Bars. As the boys achieve their skills in the steps program they then move into the next level.
Boys Step 5-6 (For children with 2.5yrs experience age 9+ years)
The Boys Step class is designed to develop power, strength and control. This class allows boys to become familiar with apparatus such as Pommel, mushroom, rings, Vault, and Parallel Bars. As the boys achieve their skills in the steps program they then move into the next level.
Y GYM SPORTS
Y Gym Sports classes are a high-energy, high-fun alternative to traditional gymnastics classes. Try out any of our exciting classes, including Ninja for kindy and school-age children and tumbling & trampoline!
Y COMPETITIVE
Our Y Competitive program sees talented boys and girls become young gymnastics athletes. WAG Competitive classes inspire gymnasts to master movement and reach Australian National Level 10. Contact us to learn more.
CASUAL CLASSES
Not able to commit to weekly classes? We offer casual drop-in sessions for Gym Bubs (under 3s), Gym Play (under 5s) and Adult Gymnastics. Come to one session or many! Book online today.
FairPlay vouchers are one of the initiatives of the Activate! Queensland program by Queensland Government to improve physical literacy in the early years and promote more opportunities to be physically active within communities.
YMCA is proudly a registered activity provider of this program. Parents, carers or guardians can apply for FairPlay vouchers valued up to $150 for your child/ren (aged 5-17).
These vouchers can be used towards payment of gymnastics fees at any YMCA Gymnastics centre. For detailed information on how to apply click here.
