Competitive Gymnastics

COMPETITION UNIFORM ORDER FORMS FOR WAG AND MAG

 

AGDA Girls Competition Uniform Order Form

AGDA Boys Competition Uniform Order Form

 

Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG)

 

AGDA competes in external competitions at Regional, State, National and International level. 

 

Our AGDA Competition stream consists of Three programs:

1. International QAS training we are proud to have four AGDA competitive members selected and training at the Queensland High Performance Centre with the Queensland Academy of Sport. These gymnasts are training for selections to International Competitions (Olympics).
2. AGDA Stars – this program is for gymnasts who have great commitment, talent and ability to reach the highest level of gymnastics and have the opportunity to experience Regional, State, National and International competitions.
3. AGDA Force – this program is for gymnasts who have great commitment , talent and the ability to reach a high level of gymnastics levels and experience Regional and State competitions.

Are you looking for a challenging, fun and safe sport for your daughter to turn herself upside down, rather than your house?

 

Women’s Artistic Gymnastics is the perfect sport to teach your daughter co-ordination and confidence, develop creativity and contribute to her general health and fitness.

Women’s Artistic Gymnastics:

• Enhances co-ordination, agility for body awareness and balance.
• Develops posture and confident  body movement, including the ability to land safely.
• Enhances creativity and builds self confidence for sport and life.
• Develops strength and flexibility for life’s constant challenges.
• Develops healthy minds and bodies for now and later life.

 

Give your daughter the right start in life. Let her experience Women’s Artistic Gymnastics and watch her grow into a happy, healthy and responsible young adult.

It’s our responsibility to approach our AGDA parents if we notice a child with competition ability. 

 

The decision to join an AGDA Competition team once your child has been invited is completely up to the Parents.  We support all decisions made by our AGDA families and our goal is to give each child the best opportunity possible at their chosen sport and level.

 

Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) is composed of four components as explained below…

 

VAULT 

 

Vaulting shows off the gymnast’s athletic qualities, as the movement is performed after a run up of about 20 metres. The gymnast must put both hands on the table. As far as marking is concerned, the judges will evaluate the complexity of the movement, the position of the body, and the landing, which must be perfect.

 

UNEVEN BARS

 

The uneven bars are by far the most spectacular apparatus of the competition. Imagine the strength, the precision, the rhythm, the concentration and the courage that these girls need to perform their exercises with such simplicity. The gymnast moves from one bar to the other, alternating grip changes, releases and regrasps, saltos and changes of direction with circular swings.

 

BALANCE BEAM

 

The beam has a certain magic about it. many people wonder how the gymnasts manage to perform on an apparatus where balance, acrobatic sequences with or without flight elements, gymnastic jumps and turns all play a role. It is an exercise not only of flexibility, but also of concentration, rhythm and expression.

 

FLOOR

 

They fly, do pirouettes, touch the floor and then leap high again into the air. This exercise is the public’s favourite and they are ready to clap as soon as the music begins. Many gymnasts will tell you that they have had their greatest ovations when performing floor exercises to music. The floor is the area where a gymnast can fully express all her grace, her personality, and her technique, combining acrobatics, gymnastics and dance.

 

At AGDA we have a fantastic trial program called Pre-comp Team.

 

This Pre-Comp Team is a chance for gymnasts to trial the comp style program for one term.  At the end of this term gymnast must make the decision to either continue with competitive gymnastics or move to Progressions to Purpose. 

 

Our AGDA staff will support any decision you decide to make and will help you find the program most suitable for your child.

 

Competitive gymnasts are the most positive, dedicated, self driven and focused people you will meet.  These gymnasts train hard and play hard together.  We don’t have gym friends we have GYM FAMILIES!

 

So come be apart of the AGDA Family today!

 

 

Men’s Artistic Gymnastics

 

GYM BOYS:

 

This is a recreational, intermediate level class that meets once a week for 1 ½ hours.  Students will begin to learn simple gymnastics routines on the different apparatus.  This course is for students who have been in our P2P programs as well as for students between the ages of 8 and 11. 

 

PRE-COMP GYM BOYS: 4-6 years old

 

This program meets once a week for 2 hours for intermediate level students.  This is the stepping stone to our team program.  Students are admitted to this course by recommendation only.

 

MG RECREATIONAL LEVELS TEAM: 9-15 years old

 

This program meets once a week for 2 hours for intermediate level students. Students will learn gymnastics routines on the different apparatus from the National Levels Program.  This course is for students who have been in our P2P programs as well as for students between the ages of 9 and 15. 

 

MG COMPETITIVE 

 

This advanced level course is a recommendation only course meeting twice a week for 2 hours each session. 

 

Students will build upon previously learned skills on all apparatus and will be participating in meets outside the club. 

 

Are you looking for an action packed sport that burns energy and keeps active boys entertained?

 

Men’s Artistic Gymnastics is the perfect sport to teach your son focus and self-discipline – skills that can assist with their learning and concentration.

Men’s Artistic Gymnastics:

• Builds strength and prepares the body for the challenges in life
• Enhances co-ordination and agility, allowing the body to move like lightning
• Develops posture and confident body movement, including the ability to land safely
• Challenges the mind and body to reach new goals
• Develops healthy minds and bodies for now and later life

 

Give your son the right start in life. Let him experience Men’s Artistic Gymnastics at Australasian Gymnastics and Dance Academy and watch him develop into a strong, confident and happy young man.  

 

Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) is composed of six components as explained below…

 

FLOOR

This is an exercise in pure acrobatics, alternating between powerful tumbling series and the composure necessary for balance and strength elements. The gymnast endeavours to display virtuous rebound height, whilst connecting the elements of their routine with gymnastic artistry.

 

 

POMMEL HORSE

Routines on this apparatus are characterised by circular movements of the body with legs together (circles) and pendulous swings with the legs separated (scissors). Gymnasts also show a spectacular combination of these skills called flairs. Throughout the routine the gymnast performs smooth combinations of these movements, turning and travelling along the horse. Utilising all parts of the horse, while maintaining an extended body line and straight legs.

 

 

RINGS

This apparatus is known for it’s difficulty of strength and swinging elements. The free moving quality of the rings makes it difficult to remain stationary during held elements, where any movement of the rings incurs a penalty. During his performance, the gymnast should demonstrate control, strength and balance in the presentation of forward and backward swings and strength holds parts. The gymnast’s dismount allows him to show his aerial abilities prior to landing.

 

 

VAULT

The gymnasts during their twenty-five meter approach to the vault must develop the necessary power to complete all their aerial skills before landing. Upon take-off from the board the gymnast explosively propels himself upwards, dynamically pushing off the table to generate greater height and distance in the second phase of flight . This enables a higher level of acrobatic skill and extension to be performed prior to a stable landing.

 

 

PARALLEL BARS

A predominately swinging apparatus, that is interspersed with only a few held or strength elements. Swings are completed above and below the bars and consist of acrobatic flight elements, changes of direction and swing types. The gymnast’s routine ends in a dramatic dismount off the side or the end of the bars.

 

 

HORIZONTAL BAR

This is a very spectacular apparatus, largely due to the acrobatic releases and re-grasp flight elements. The routine is based on swinging parts without stops, and includes extended forward and backward giant swings, combined with near bar elements, changes of direction and grip, as well as the release and re-grasp movements. The high dismounts from the bar allows the gymnast to show his acrobatic talents and landing prowess.

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