 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!
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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 Term 3 is competition season for FCGC with many opportunities for our gymnasts to participate in various competition formats. Competitions are a fantastic way to challenge gymnasts and provide many opportunities to develop skills for life.
Our program provides a gradual introduction to competition from participation, to competing to achieve a score, to competing as part of a team, to competing individually against others. FCGC supports gymnasts through the competitions creating the opportunity for positive competition experiences that develop skills that will serve them well throughout their lives. Some parents are concerned that competition may place too much pressure on kids to be their best and can cause unnecessary stress and leave children feeling disappointed if they don't measure up. To shield kids from disappointment, many well-meaning mums and dads avoid competitive situations altogether. Child development experts point out that positive competition experiences are good for kids. Besides setting them up for wins and losses later in life—hey, they won't always land that big promotion—competitive activities can help them develop important skills they'll use well into adulthood such as: 1. Following rules 2. Performing in public (dealing with nerves and distractions) 3. Empathy (being able to win and lose gracefully) 4. Dealing with disappointment (especially publicly) 5. Develop tenacity and persistence (not giving up when things get tough) 6. Value of hard work and the understanding that sometimes we have to work harder the others. 7. Focus and concentration (especially when there is a lot going on around us) 8. Accountability, Independence and Responsibility 9. Perspective (this is something I do, not who I am) 10. Positive attitude towards competition (it can be fun and challenges us to be better). This will open up opportunities for them in the future. Entires for all competition are taken via our Customer Portal - https://app.iclasspro.com/parentportal/fcgc1/camps?camptype=161 |
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