Programs - Recreational Activities

There is a new theme each week and the Coach provides a structured environment that is arranged to stimulate and challenge children 1.5 - 5 years of age to have fun whilst achieving new skills.

Under the guidance of the Coach the children participate alongside their Mums and/or Dads in a variety of activities, with an emphasis on the development of gross motor skills and co-ordination.

Activities include songs and movement to music, games and activities to make them familiar with gymnastic equipment.

This is an introduction to gymnastics for pre-school aged children 4 - 5 years of age.  The program is structured to develop the basic skills of gymnastics in a fun and challenging manner while helping to develop gross motor skills and co-ordination.

Junior Gym differs from Kinder Gym in that the children are involved in a student group situation under the guidance of a coach. Mums and Dads are welcome to watch. In this group situation children develop their learning skills as well as physical strength, co-ordination and the ability to interact socially with other members of the group.

Classes are limited to 8 children per coach and are 45 minutes in duration.

These classes are for participants between the ages of 10 & 16 who are either trying gymnastics for the first time or are retired from competition and still want to enjoy the sport.

This is a motivating class that focuses not only on strength and flexibility but also on the skills the class members wish to learn.

Gymnasts in this class are exposed to all the Olympic apparatus but each can choose which they would prefer to spend the most time on, all under the supervision of an experienced and competent coach.

Classes are of 2 hours duration and there is one session per week

Tricking is the informal name of a relatively new underground alternative sport movement, combining gymnastics, breakdancing, martial arts and other activities to create an aesthetic blend of flips, kicks, and twists.

Tricking incorporates a variety of moves from different arts such as backflips from gymnastics, cheat 540 kick from Taekwondo, butterfly twist from Wushu and double leg from Capoeira. Tricking is recognizable by its flashy kicks, complex flips and twists, and its highly stylized movements which separate it from other arts. An individual who practices tricking is typically referred to as a "tricker" or "trickster".

Morgan and Jono have been studying tricking since 2003 and are now two of the top trickers in Australia and the most qualified for teaching this sport because of their broad knowledge and experience.

The classes cater for all skill levels from beginners to advanced. Each new student is taught from the ground up on the foundations of gymnastics acrobatics, martial arts, and tricking specific tricks. Each class is categorized in age groups from 8-13yo in the intermediate tricking class, 14-17yo in the senior tricking class, and 18+ in the adult tricking class. The learning progression that is taught is structured to suit all levels of talent and the range of equipment within the Manly Warringah Gymnastics Club facilities are used to assist the development of the student’s skills.

The personal achievement of gaining a new trick is always highly celebrated by the whole group because each student knows how challenging tricking can be.

These classes cater for gymnasts from 17 years up and the difficulty is tailored to the individual's ability. You are never too old to have a try.

The first part of the session is spent on a warm-up including strength, flexibility and basics, then the gymnasts nominate their preferred activity for the rest of the time. Coaches are constantly working and trying to get the best from each participant so your are guaranteed to learn new skills and find muscles that you never thought you possessed.

So if you are an ex-gymnast or have never done gym but always wanted to be able to do a somersault or cartwheel or you simply want to get fit and have a six pack then come along and have a go.