Competitive Program
Our competitive programs are offered by invitation only and gymnasts within our recreational programs may be talent scouted for our competitive streams. We offer competitive programs for Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG), Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) and Trampoline Sports (TRP & TUM).
Alternatively, if a gymnast would like to try competitive gymnastics, a coach assessment can be arranged. If you have a gymnast with previous competitive training, please contact reception on 6263 3460 or reception@hga.org.au.
WAG - Women’s Artistic Gymnastics
WAG Junior Development Squad
The WAG Junior Development Squad is an invitation-only program designed to introduce gymnasts to the first of the required skills for the Gymnastics Australia Foundation Level 1 in Women's Artistic Gymnastics. Gymnasts within these classes are taught the first basic skills across the four women’s apparatus: beam, uneven bars, floor and vault, and may have the opportunity to represent HGA both within the Academy as well as regionally. This program introduces gymnasts to basic conditioning, flexibility and strength - all of which are essential in the development of the gymnastic skills required for competition.
WAG Development Squad
The WAG Development Squad is a fast track program for WAG Foundation Level 2 gymnasts. Placement within the Development Squad is by invitation of the senior coaching staff, and continuation within the squads is dependent upon the gymnast maintaining a suitable standard of gymnastic development. Development Squad training is centered heavily upon conditioning, flexibility and strength development to ensure these gymnasts will cope with the demands of both training and competitions in the future. Gymnasts within the Development Squad compete both within the Academy as well as regionally.
WAG Junior & Senior Competitive Squads
In Juniors & Seniors, gymnasts prepare to pass Level 3 and above for WAG. To pass to the next level, gymnasts must compete in a State-based Levels Test, with State appointed Judges. Within Seniors, the gymnasts have the opportunity to compete within the State as well as Nationally. Senior training is based upon the gymnast developing the necessary strength, flexibility, conditioning and then developing the skills.
MAG - Men’s Artistic Gymnastics
MAG Junior Development Squad
MAG (Men’s Artistic Gymnastics) Junior Development squad is an invitation-only class. This class introduces young boys to the fundamental skills and techniques required for competitive MAG. It focuses on all 6 MAG apparatus (floor exercise, pommel horse, still rings, vault, parallel bars and horizontal bar). This squad is intended to facilitate the development of gymnasts that we consider to possess a considerable degree of ‘natural talent’ for the sport of gymnastics. Further, the squad will provide greater strength and flexibility challenges, as well as a more advanced level of skill development.
MAG Development Squad
This is a competitive class where boys continue to improve on their conditioning, flexibility and strength within these classes. Gymnasts start learning the routine requirements for the MAG Level 1-2 routines within this class. The skills they are learning are essential in the development of routines. Boys are taught the routines across all six men’s apparatus: vault, pommel, parallel bars, floor, high bars and rings.
MAG Junior and Senior Squads
Athletes withing the MAG Junior and Senior Squads train to compete at Level 3 or above. To pass to the next level, athletes must compete in a State-based Levels Test, with State appointed Judges. S they progress, the athletes have the opportunity to compete both within the Academy and the State wtih a later goal of competing at Nationals. MAG training is based upon the athletes developing the necessary strength, flexibility, and conditioning as well as developing skills.
TRP/TUM - Trampoline Sports
TRP, TUM, DMT & SYN (Trampoline, Tumbling, Double Mini-Trampoline and Synchronised Trampoline)
Gymnasts within these classes will have the opportunity to compete at club, regional and state competitions.
If your child has previous trampolining or tumbling experience or is transferring from another GymSport, please consult our admin team prior to enrolment at reception@hga.org.au.
Trampoline Development Squad
Designed to fast-track gymnasts into competition, this class focuses on skill development, technique refinement and competition preparation. Participation in the Trampoline Development Squad is by invitation only and is aimed at gymnasts who are serious about progressing in Trampolining and competing.
These classes focus on skill and routine development across individual Trampoline, Double Mini-Trampoline, Synchronised Trampoline.
Trampoline Junior and Senior Squads
These classes cater for gymnasts already involved in the Trampoline program who have achieved a minimum grading level of the Australian Levels Program (ALP) Level 3. Classes focus on skill development, technique refinement and routine execution across individual Trampoline, Double Mini-Trampoline and Synchronised Trampoline.
TRP/TUM Development Squad
Designed to fast-track gymnasts into competition, this class focuses on skill development, technique refinement and competition preparation. Participation in the TRP/TUM Development Squad is by invitation only and is aimed at gymnasts who are serious about progressing in Tumbling and competing.
These classes focus on skill and routine development across individual Tumbling and up to Level 2 Trampoline, Double Mini skills.
TRP/TUM Intermediate Squad
The intermediate TRP/TUM squad is a stepping stone between development and junior squad, focusing on building tumbling techniques and some trampoline skills.
TRP/TUM Junior Squad
These classes cater for gymnasts already involved in the TRP/TUM program working Level 4 Tumbling and up to Level 3 Trampoline. Gymnasts in this class wishing to also compete in Trampolining are recommended to also join a Trampoline Dev or Junior class.
Tumbling Senior Squad
These classes cater for gymnasts already involved in TRP/TUM program focusing on Tumbling only from Level 5+. Gymnasts within this class will have the opportunity to compete at club, regional and state competitions.
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