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Why comps and meets aren’t so scary!

24/9/2018

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What a fantastic weekend full of competitions we had here at FCGC. It was so good to see all our gymnasts “big” and “smaller” show off their skills, and be acknowledged for their hard work. If you couldn’t make it down, it was a great turn out! We had many other clubs compete at our venue over Saturday and Sunday. It really helps to build the sense of community within this sport.

We had our Adults Gymstar Open Comp on Saturday, and our 1-4 competition/meet on Sunday.
It was jam packed with hard working gymnasts and fun, exciting routines. Next competition season, try to head down to support our gymnasts, and enjoy the opportunity to watch a great social sport for yourselves!

If you’ve ever thought about entering yourself or a gymnast into a Gymstar Comp, you are already on the right path. 

It can be a daunting thing to think about! 

The most frequent things we hear from our gymnasts are things such as “who’s going to be there?”, “I’ll be embarrassed”, “I’m scared of the judges”, “I’ve never been to that gym before, It’s too scary” and many more.


As valid as these concerns may be, it’s also best to think about why we might be concerned with them in the first place. There just might be a solution to help ease and comfort the gymnast, and get them excited to perform their routines.


Let’s address some of these concerns together!

  • Judges are there to help you along your gymnastics journey. They will base your routine on only what you present to them. That is not to say you haven’t performed some amazing routine run throughs in practise, or training. Only what you have demonstrated on that day. Your results can be used as an excellent guideline for what aspects of a routine or skill you could work on, and what you do really well!
  • A new venue can be a bit disorienting at first. However you would be surprised just how quickly you can acclimatise to new surroundings. By the time you leave the gym, you won’t even remember that you hadn’t seen it before. Participating at new gyms is also a nice way for you to be introduced to new equipment. You might find you do really well on a different beam, or it’s not so scary to vault in that gym. You never know unless you try!
  • Feeling embarrassed is a normal feeling we all have experienced, and it’s something we all can relate too. There is nothing to be embarrassed about competing in a competition. Everybody is there for the same reason. Each participant has arrived to do their best, show off their skills, and be involved in the sport of Gymnastics. As gymnasts, we all have and will experience very similar things. Wether it be forgetting parts of a routine, landing on your bottom, injury or nervousness. We are all in this sport together, and each clap is a very sincere clap of encouragement.
  • Who’s going to be there? What do you do if you are the only one of your friends competing, and you feel terrible just thinking about it? Think about who will be there. Yourself! You are about to demonstrate your amazing skills, and you will be able to remember it forever and ever! You can tell your friends about it next time you see them, and tell them how awesome you were! Not to mention you will have fabulously supportive coaches to encourage you through out your entire day. They will be there to guide you through rotations of apparatus, talk to you before and after your event. They will be cheering loudly for you, and be the first ones to hi-5 you when you’re done! 


Remember if you’re feeling nervous and unsure, talk to a coach about it. They will be more than happy to talk to you, and think of ways to help you feel at ease. Our coaches may even be able to introduce you to other gymnasts and coaches who will be there on the day.

Not to mention you can receive awards, medals and lollies on the day!


Have you attended a competition, meet or challenge this season as a gymnast or a participant? How was your experience? Let us know in the comments.


Signing off for now,
Coach Maygan
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​How to keep up Gymnastics over the Holidays:

17/9/2018

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Keeping your little gymnasts active over the school holidays is a wonderful way to keep them entertained and healthy. It is also a terrific way to keep them progressing in their gymnastic journey. Gymnastics doesn’t need to stop because they are not currently in the gym. Here are some ideas on how to keep practising skills for their return to the Gym in Term 4:
  • Holiday Programs: Here at FCGC we offer a School Holiday Program that will encourage learning, participation, creativity and co-ordination. Participants will be given time throughout their day to play, create arts & crafts as well as working through gymnastics rotations under the guidance of a Coach. This is a new and exciting way for gymnasts to experience gymnastics outside of their usual structure. Allowing for growth, confidence and independence.
 
  • Parks: Being outside as a child is such a fun and joyous occasion. Invite some family and friends along and make a day of being at a park you enjoy. These Spring Holidays will be an exciting time to enjoy a picnic and get your little gymnasts to explore the playground equipment. Exploring new pathways on different equipment is also a wonderful way for your gymnasts to understand their body movements better.
 
  • Home: You don’t need a lot of space to help your gymnast continue to work on their skills at home. Any floor space available can be used for strength conditioning, flexibility and injury prevention. Thankfully with our access to the internet, finding amazing at home drills is easier than ever! Have an open conversation with your gymnast about what they would like to work on improving and help them find some fun drills they can work on. You might even like to join in. Have a fun plank holding competition or a sit up challenge together. Make it enjoyable to really feel the benefits of such a social sport.
 
  • Trampolines: If you have access to a trampoline, this is also another super fun and beneficial way to keep your gymnast active and working on their skills. Trampolines are so fun, that most of the time you forget you are even working out! There are plenty of fun games to play on trampolines also. Be mindful of course, that supervision is key. As fun as trampolines are, we still need to ensure safety!
 
  • Pets: Spending playful quality time with a pet is not only physically beneficial, it is also mentally beneficial. A lot of studies in recent times have shown that exposure to animals over a period can improve mood, decrease stress and assist in socialising.
These are just a few ideas you can use these Spring Holidays. If you are interested in attending our Holiday Program here at FCGC you can find all relevant information on our website.

What are some fun holidays activities you like to do with your friends or family?
Let us know in the comments!

Signing off for now,
Coach Maygan
 
 
 
 
 
 

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What working with Toddlers has taught me

10/9/2018

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Working with Toddlers is a very rewarding experience, but of course it can be a challenge at times. It is such a joy to be able to come in to work, knowing you can help these little people to grow and learn in a safe fun environment. 
While I am helping our little gymnasts to learn new social skills, gymnastic skills and character growth... they are also helping me to learn.  
Here a few things I have learnt: 
  1. Patience - When we speak to older gymnasts, we can use full sentences. That way we both can communicate our goals, needs and feedback. It isn’t always that easy with a toddler. You really need to observe their individual needs and listen to what they are trying to tell you verbally or with their body language. If you get too impatient and try to rush a task along, they will get lost and overwhelmed. So, its super important you take your time, and allow them to learn at their own pace and support them for as long as it takes. 
  1. Persistence – Every week our little gymnasts will return to the gym, ready to attempt new and old skills again. There may be a skill that they don’t like, are afraid of, or aren’t yet capable of completing. However, each time they will do their best, and eventually they will progress and achieve their skills! This is the same for us as grown-ups. We will have challenges in our lives, inside and outside of the gym. If we keep trying, we will progress and overcome our challenges. 
  1. Problem Solving – Occasionally we will be faced with a problem, or a challenge in a class. Where we will quickly have to find an adaptation to a skill, or a resolution that will comfort and progress our little gymnasts along in their learning journey. The ability to think quickly, and resolve a problem is a “skill for life” that we can use inside and outside of the gym once again! 
  1. Confidence – Toddlers are so confident in about everything they do. It is amazing to see. If it is a brand-new skill that they haven’t seen before, they will try their hardest and no matter the results, they will be proud and confident in their ability. This positive, confidence building thinking is something we all should aspire to possess. 
  1. Happiness – Everything is better when you have a smile on your face, and a good attitude. Sometimes we all can get a bit down. It is a part of our being’s as humans. However, how we try to resolve this for ourselves if where the true happiness lies. Find that one thing that truly makes you happy. That truly brings you joy. Make sure you are making time for yourself to be happy and joyful. Just like our little gymnasts on trampoline or hanging upside down! 
 
Have you got a child enrolled in one of our Play Skills programs? Have they taught you anything?  Let us know in the comments! 

Signing out for now, 
Coach Maygan 
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The power of “Yet”

3/9/2018

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Yet. It is such a small word, with such a big impact.

There are two very common forms of mind set we often see. A “Fixed Mind-Set” and a “Growth Mind-Set”. The way we view ourselves and our achievements can be reflected back to either of these two forms of mind sets. Having a fixed mind set can mean you think of yourself as is, without much room for growth. A growth mind set can mean you think of yourself as changing, and believe your skills will change and grow as you learn.

The use of our language can directly impact others, and ourselves when it comes to our developmental learning and our motivation!

Using phrases like “yet” or “not just yet” can really set a goal and boost ones motivational levels.

If a gymnasts says “I can’t do that!”, it’s best to encourage them to say “I can’t do that - yet!”

 It also means that with guidance they will continue to learn, and persist in their journey to succeed.

This simple change of language shifts their mindset from fixed, to a growth mind-set. Which will encourage them to learn over time. It is very important we are helping our gymnasts to keep in mind that every attempt they make, will contribute to their long term learning and their goals. 
Sometimes it can be challenging for our gymnasts to understand this concept. With help from their coaches and their trusted adults, we can guide them to the understanding that patience, persistence and perseverance in our actions and our words will set them up for success!


What do you think about today’s blog post? Please comment any of your experiences with positive language, and the power of “yet” below, we would love to hear your stories.


Signing off for now,
Coach Maygan.
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