Dunedin Gymnastic Academy. GYM FOR ALL Recreational GymSports Programs Information Pack

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1 Dunedin Gymnastic Academy GYM FOR ALL Recreational GymSports Programs Information Pack

2 FUN, FITNESS & FUNDAMENTALS! Welcome to Dunedin Gymnastic Academy and the Gym For All programme! Gym for all (GFA) is about movement discovery, creativity, enjoyment and is all inclusive. Promoting fun, health and wellbeing. Gym for all offers everyone the opportunity to explore movement from preschoolers through to adults! We hope that this information pack helps to answer the questions you have about our recreational gymnastic programs. GYM FOR ALL PROGRAMMES Play Gym: The pre-school program is set up for pre-schoolers (under 5s), to have fun, explore and be challenged! PlayGym is a fantastic program that enhances childrens coordination, confidence and rhythm through a variety of fun activities, utilizing specialized pre-school equipment. Parents must be actively involved and closely supervise their children within our PlayGym classes. Kiwi Gym Fun: This class is designed for children aged 5-8 years starting out in gymnastics. The program is focused around the 7 fundamental movement patterns spring, landings, swing, locomotion, statics, rotation & manipulative (rope, ball, and hoop) skills. Gymnasts work towards the 6 Kiwi Gym Fun badges & certificates. Gym Sports NZ Incentive Award Programme: - Junior (7-10 yrs) & Senior (10-16 yrs) Sport Gym This program is designed for those 7years+ who would like to further develop their skills in gymnastics, trampoline or aerobics. Gymnasts learn skills, routines and conditioning activities throughout the year. There are 7 levels in the Incentive Award programme and participants work through the badge skills at their own pace. This is the program for our Sport Gym Gymnasts: Term 1: Sport Gym gymnasts learn Artistic Gymnastics Skills/Routines (Vault, Bar, Beam & Floor) Term 2: Sport Gym gymnastis learn Trampoline and Double Mini Trampoline Skills/Routines Term 3: Sport Gym gymnasts learn Artistic Gymnastics Skills/Routines (Vault, Bar, Beam & Floor) Gymnasts can participate in the Gymsport Festival event performing these routines Term 4: Sport Gym gymnasts learn Aerobics and Display Gymnastics (Rhythmic and Cheerleading) DGA Programs: - Parkour/Free Running - Sport Fit - Open Adults Gym These programmes have been designed and developed by the club. They are suitable for older children, teens and adults. Participants work towards their own goals rather than an award schedule, for full details on each of these programs please refer to the website: Gym For All.

3 DGA CLASS INFORMATION Clothing & Equipment Participants should wear close fitting, stretchy clothes that allows easy movement. T-shirts, singlet tops, shorts or footless tights are ideal. Leotards of any design may also be worn. In the winter months poly-props and tights/track pants are highly recommended. Jeans, skirts and clothing with a buckle or zip are not permitted in the gym as these items can get caught and damage out equipment. We have a selection of new and second-hand leotards available on the rack at our gyms. Keita McGowan our DGA club manager makes wonderful leotards you can contact her on admin@dunedingymnastics.co.nz to place an order. Participants in the trampoline classes must wear socks. Trampoline shoes are optional. Clothing that covers the elbows and knees is recommended. Long hair needs to be tied back out of the face and all jewellery/watches removed before the start of class. Please ensure that your child brings a drink bottle to their class as we do not have a drinking fountain facility. Location Dunedin Gymnastic Academy has three venues. Please check below to see which venue your child will need to attend: 256B Vogel Street - Kiwi Gym Fun - Boys & Girls Junior Sport Gym - Senior Sport Gym Monday & Wednesday - Recreational Trampoline - Parkour/Teen Freestyle 41 Willis Street - Pre School PLAYGYM Classes - Regional Competition Grades - Sport Fit Caledonian Gymnasium, Andersons Bay Road - Rhythmic Gymnastics - Aerobics - Competitive Trampoline Safety in the Gym Participants are not permitted on the equipment unless supervised by a coach. Before class participants must remain in the enclosed waiting area until called onto the floor by a coach. Siblings or friends not involved in the class must stay off the equipment at all times. Parents please ensure your children comply with these rules. 3

4 Club Newsletters & Information You will receive a DGA newsletter via within the last two weeks of term. The club may also contact you via in regards to upcoming events, new programs, fundraising and class registrations. All information ed out will be displayed on the club website, facebook page & notice board. If you change your address please let us know so we can keep in touch! Coaches & Parent Helpers In order to keep our fees down we rely on a number of volunteer coaches to assist with our classes. We welcome parent helpers in our Kiwi Gym Fun classes. As a parent helper you will work alongside a class coach to supervise an activity station. If you are interested in being involved please contact the GFA coordinator. Term Fees Must be paid via our online payment system. You can register and pay for classes on our website Payment options include credit card or internet banking. Term fees must be paid prior to the start of term (unless an alternative payment option has been arranged). Here is the link to our credit policy If you wish to discuss payment options or pay in installments please contact the financial administrator Marnie Green (marnie@dunedingymnastics.co.nz) Enrolling for the following term All participants are required to re-register for the following term. All returning members are ed a link to register in week 7 of the term. In week 9 registration opens to the public and those on the waiting list. Please book early to avoid missing out on a place. If you have a friend or sibling that would like to join a class please contact admin@dunedingymnastics.co.nz Please note that there are waiting lists for classes so they may not be able to join until the following term. Term Events Each program has its own award scheme or badge system. These are displayed on the club noticeboards in the gym. At the end of each term we hold a theme week to celebrate the end of the term. Children in our Kiwi Gym Fun classes are encouraged to dress up in theme. The class will consist of theme based games & activities. You will be informed of the term theme closer to the time. Questions or queries If you have any questions please feel to talk to the class coach after the sessions. You may also contact the GFA coordinator (see details below).

5 CLUB DETAILS AND KEY CONTACTS Dunedin Gymnastic Academy Location: 256B Vogel Street Postal Address: P.O. Box 1371, Dunedin Website: TERM DATES TERM ONE (11 weeks) Start: Monday 1st February Finish: Saturday 16 th April Public Holidays (No classes held): Saturday 6 th Feb Waitangi Day Monday 8 th Feb Waitingi Stat Day Otago Anniversary: Monday 21st March Easter: Friday 25 th -Monday 28 th March TERM TWO (10 weeks) Start: Monday 2nd May Finish: Saturday 9th July Public Holidays (No classes held): Queen s Birthday: Monday 6 th June TERM THREE (9 weeks) Start: Monday 25th July Finish: Saturday 24 th September TERM FOUR (9 weeks) Start: Monday 10th October Finish: Saturday 17 th December Club Manager: Keita McGowan Class bookings, venue hire, birthday parties general administration enquiries Phone: admin@dunedingymnastics.co.nz Financial Administrator: Marnie Green Fees & finance marnie@dunedingymnastics.co.nz Gym For All Co-ordinator: Gym For All enquiries: PlayGym/Kiwi Gym Fun & Sport Gym Anita Perkins Phone: gfa@dunedingymnastics.co.nz Trampoline/Parkour/Schools movemprove Coordinator: Andrew Forrest andrew@dunedingymnastics.co.nz Public Holidays (No classes held): Labour Day: Monday 24 th October Please note: There are no make up sessions for public holidays or missed FUN, FITNESS & FUNDAMENTALS!

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