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Gymnastics for Boys
Maroochy Beach Gymnastics Club building boys for the challenges of life.
Maroochy Beach Gymnastics is open to all school-aged boys, regardless of age, ability or physique.
Men’s Gymnastics has been proven to:
Boys participate in 6 apparatus under the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Program:
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.
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.
This apparatus is known for its 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.
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.
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.
The Boys’ Levels Program is a skill-based program open to all school-aged boys, regardless of age, ability or physique. Maroochy Beach Gymnastics Levels program exists to build strength, skill and character through gymnastics and to promote healthy, active, happy children!
More about our Boys’ Levels Gymnastics Program.
Boys displaying aptitude and natural talent may be invited to the competitive MAG stream, learning advanced levels of the National Development curriculum and potentially representing the Club at regional, state, national and international competition.
More about our Boys Competitive Gymnastics Program.
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