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About Western Districts Gymnastics Western Districts Gymnastics Club is a permanent gymnastics facility located in Bardon, approximately 5km west from the Brisbane city centre. With affiliations to both Gymnastics Queensland and Gymnastics Australia, the club has recreational classes catered to boys and girls from ages 2 – 5 (pre-schoolers), and recreational and competitive gymnastics classes for school-aged girls. All of our coaches are fully accredited with Gymnastics Australia, and all hold current Blue Cards and Senior First Aid qualifications. Our team is led by head coach Kirsten Cole, who is highly experienced and respected within the gymnastics community; in 2015 she was awarded the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics National Coach of the Year. Our highly successful competitive program includes gymnasts ranging in levels from 1 – 10, and boasts 12 State Champions. We welcome new gymnasts (entry level or experienced) at any point throughout the year. The gym itself is set amongst trees with a great outlook, plenty of free parking, and is well equipped.

Western Districts Gymnastics Club

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Our values align with our club’s motto – Fun, Fitness, and Friendship! Recreational Classes

KinderGym 2-4 Years, Girls and Boys

60min

KinderGym classes are held on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings. A KinderGym qualified coach writes the program and it is theme-based. The aim of this program is to develop children’s

perceptual motor skills, social awareness, balance, co-ordination, gross and fine motor skills as well as their social, emotional, and language development skills.

By introducing gymnastics in the early years, we aim to help each child discover the joy of physical

activity and develop their self esteem by accomplishing the age-appropriate tasks offered. Parents or caregivers accompany the children on the floor, offering physical and emotional support and

guidance. The program incorporates floor, bars, beam and vault circuits in a fun and safe environment.

Pre-Prep Mini Gym Girls and Boys entering Prep in 2018

60min

Our Pre-prep Mini Gym children are often at an age where they want to assert their independence but also want to know that their parent/caregiver is not far away. In this one-hour weekly class

parents are required to be on hand should their child need them, but do not need to take part in the class otherwise.

Our pre-prep Mini Gym classes encourage the children to be active listeners and learners on their

own. The slightly more structured environment fosters the children’s ability to take directions from the coach whilst still provide an opportunity for children to grow, share, take turns, set goals and take

risks within a fun and safe environment. Children develop at their own level with new successes and achievements every week within a learn through play based program.

2017 KinderGym & Pre-Prep Mini Gym Timetable Tuesday 9:15am - 10:15am Tuesday 10:15am - 11:15am Thursday 9:15am - 10:15am Thursday 10:15am - 11:15am

Friday 9:15am-10:15am Friday 10:15am - 11:15am

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Mini Gym Girls in Prep in 2017

60min

Our Mini Gym program provides movement based opportunities for our gymnasts to explore and develop their physical abilities in a safe and well supervised environment.

This is a one-hour after school class that builds on the children's’ own repertoire enhancing muscle strength, coordination, flexibility, and balance.

The Mini Gym program is an extension of their pre-prep skills of offers a fun environment with the challenge to strive for sound skills, which are the foundation body management awareness.

2017 Mini Gym Timetable Monday 3:45pm - 4:45pm Tuesday 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Wednesday 3:45pm - 4:45pm Thursday 3:45pm - 4:45pm Friday 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Junior Girls Girls in grades 1-2 in 2017

60min

Our junior girls classes have been designed to cover the level 1 skill set developed by Gymnastics Australia and is used as an entryway into the foundation level of gymnastics.

Children within these classes cover a range of movement patterns proven to boost physical and cognitive development.

This 1-hour per week class assists the children in developing self-confidence, body awareness, general strength and physical coordination in a fun, friendly and non-competitive environment.

2017 Junior Girls Timetable Monday 3:45pm - 4:45pm Monday 4:45pm - 5:45pm Tuesday 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Wednesday 3:45pm - 4:45pm Wednesday 4:45pm - 5:45pm Thursday 3:45pm - 4:45pm Friday 3:45pm - 4:45pm Friday 4:45pm - 5:45pm

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Intermediate Girls Girls in grades 3-4 in 2017

1.5 hours

Our intermediate girls classes have been designed to cover the level 2 skill set developed by Gymnastics Australia and focuses on refining body control and awareness.

Our intermediate girls program assists in developing the gymnasts’ self-confidence and body awareness, while building on their general strength, flexibility and coordination.

2017 Intermediate Girls Timetable Monday 4:45pm - 6:15pm Tuesday 4:45pm - 6:15pm

Wednesday 4:45pm - 6:15pm Wednesday 5:45pm - 7:15pm

Thursday 4:45pm - 6:15pm Friday 4:45pm - 6:15pm Friday 5:45pm - 7:15pm

Senior Girls Girls in grades 5+ in 2017

2 hours

Our senior girls class is a recreational age based program that covers a variety of the level 2 & 3 skills set developed by Gymnastics Australia.

This 2-hour per week class is designed to challenge the gymnasts to further develop their strength, flexibility, coordination and self-confidence while experiencing all 4 apparatus.

2017 Senior Girls Timetable Monday 6:15pm - 8:15pm

Tuesday 6:15pm - 8:15pm Wednesday 6:15pm - 8:15pm Thursday 6:15pm - 8:15pm

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Teen Tumbling Girls in high school in 2017

1.5 hours

Teen tumbling participants work on building on and developing strong tumbling foundations in order to progress towards higher level acrobatic movements and skills. The class includes a strength and conditioning component to ensure the participants improve functionality in their pursuit of tumbling success. This is a great class for the ex gymnast, competitive cheerleader, or acrobatic performer

ready to hone in on their skills, strength and body awareness.

2017 Teen Tumbling Timetable Monday 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Extension and Development Programs Extension Groups

By selection only 60min - 2 hours

Our extension programs have been designed to further develop and broaden the girls overall gymnastics skill set and ability.

Gymnasts who show a keen interest in furthering their gymnastics mixed with some natural ability and enthusiasm are selected to join one of our many extension programs.

The extension programs allows and encourages gymnasts to follow a more challenging skill set developed by Gymnastics Australia, while continuing to train in a fun and safe environment.

Gym Skills By selection only

60min - 6 hours per week (dependent on level)

Our gym skills program has been designed to allow selected gymnastics to further develop and extend their gymnastics skills in a more detailed and structured environment.

The classes follow a range of level 1-4 skill set developed by Gymnastics Australia and allows each individual gymnast the opportunity to broaden their self-confidence, body awareness, flexibility and

strength.

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Team Gym By selection only 3 hours weekly

Team gym is a fun and exciting gym sport that is relatively new to Gymnastics Queensland. It provides an opportunity for gymnasts of all ages and abilities to perform a gymnastic based skill set

across 3 different disciplines; Floor, Tumbling and Single Mini Tramp.

It is common for the performance to demonstrate effective teamwork, innovative choreography and performance incorporating tumbling and acrobatic skills.

The characteristics of team gym competitions include a friendly atmosphere and strong team spirit that captivates it audiences.

Competitive Program By selection only

Western Districts competitive squad program offers a range of by selection classes that provides a ongoing pathway through the Australian National Levels program (Levels 1-10) and vary from

2-20hours per week.

Our squad program has a strong focus on developing physical strength and flexibility, positive attitudes and detailed technique, all while embodying our club motto of Fun, Fitness and Friendship.

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WDYC Fees Schedule Our fees are set for a 12 month period and reviewed annually by our committee.

Recreational classes from term 1 will run from Monday Jan 30 through to Friday March 31 which represents a 9 week billing cycle. Public holidays will show as a discount on your invoice. All fees are

GST inclusive. NOTE: the gym is open on pupil free days but not on public holidays.

HRS/Week Class Type Cost Per Week Term 1 & 4 (9weeks)

Term 2 & 3 (10 weeks)

1 Kinder Gym, Pre-Prep Mini Gym, Mini Gym, Junior Girls, Junior Girls

Extension, Gym Skills 0

$15.00 $135.00 $150.00

1.5 Intermediate Girls, Intermediate Girls Extension, Teen Tumbling

$21.75 $195.75 $217.50

2 Senior Girls, Senior Girls Extension $28.00 $252.00 $280.00

3 Gym Skills 1, Team Gym $33.75 $303.75 $337.50

4 Gym Skills 2 $39.00 $351.00 $390.00

Fees are non-refundable and payable in advance within 2 weeks of the child's first class each term. an admin fee of $20 will apply to all accounts that have not been paid within this time.

In addition to Term class fees an annual (one off) fee of $100 is payable. This fee is paid upfront to confirm enrolment, and is shown as a credit on your first invoice. This fee covers Club, State, and

National affiliation and insurance. This fee is payable by all recreational and squad gymnasts going the club this term. Members will be insured for the 12 month period (Jan-Dec) with Gymnastics

Australia.

Makeup classes will be arranged in the unlikely event of a cancelled class by WDYC for any reason. They cannot be offered for gymnasts absences due to the limitation on class size. Makeup for morning classes can be arranged by prior agreement provided classes are not at full capacity.

How to book a class To book into a class, go to the website www.wdgymnastics.com.au and click on the enrolment tab. Follow the online enrolment procedure. Please note that a payment of $100 per child is required at the time of registration for all gymnasts in order to secure placement. The fee is non-refundable and

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covers the cost of club membership, Gymnastics Queensland registration and insurance. The payment will show as a credit on the term 1 invoice.

For further information, please phone our office on 07 33698843. Alternatively you can email us at wdycenquiries@internode.on.net

If the office is unattended, please leave a message and we will endeavour to return your call promptly. The office will be closed for 3 weeks over the Christmas and New Year period.

Classes are limited in size due to our strict coach/athlete ratio and preference for places will be given in order of enrolment application and payment of deposit.

Payment Methods

Insurance Gymnasts are insured with Gymnastics Australia as part of registration payment. Parents are required to complete a medical information section on the enrolment form upon joining the club. It is their responsibility to notify coaches of any medical conditions e.g: Asthma, allergies, behavioural difficulties or physical disabilities that may affect training. We also need to be make aware of any child custody/court orders which may have bearing on your child’s attendance.

Cheque/Cash

Make cheque payable to Western Districts Youth Club & either pay in person or post to PO Box 10, Ashgrove, 4060.

Direct Debit (Westpac)

BSB: 034-034 AC: 106829

Please put members surname on the statement line.

Please note this is our preferred form of payment

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Address:

Purtell Park, Lorward Ave, Bardon, QLD, 4065

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PO Box 10, Ashgrove, QLD, 4060

Office Opening Hours Monday: 9am-5pm

Tuesday: 9am-5pm

Wednesday: 9am-5pm

Thursday: 9am-5pm

Friday: 9am-5pm

In the case of accidents, parents will be notified as soon as possible. The club keeps an accident register and all insurance claims must be registered with the appropriate sport insurer within 30 days.

Contact us

Email:

wdycmanger@internode.on.net

wdycaccounts@internote.on.net (Accounts- Jake Rooks)

wdycenquiries@internode.on.net (General Enquiries)

Website: www.wdgymnastics.com.au

Phone: 07 33698843

ABN: 27 331 031 998