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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24/9/2018 07:46:06 pm
I was sooo scared at my first ever comp... All of things in the article above were on my mind! I was new to my gym, didn't really know people that well, hadn't competed before... etc... Oh did I mention I was 48 at the time?... Yep. You're never too old to start! Now 3 years later I have competed in many different comps at lots of different gyms including two Australian Masters games in South Australia and Tasmania. I competed on Saturday at the Gymstar Open comp (my first Gymstar comp) and loved it! And even though I am now the ripe old age of 51, I wasn't the oldest competing. Do your self a favour! sign up for the next comp that comes your way. Young or old, it's a blast!
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Coach Maygan
24/9/2018 09:54:17 pm
Hi Andrew,
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Zoanne
24/9/2018 08:04:40 pm
First time for Charlotte at Gymstar 2 - she said she was feeling a bit nervous but quickly settled in and had fun. She enjoyed the overall experience - new friends , good time supporting the team , got a chance to watch others. She had great fun , it’s a nice vibe ...well done FCGC
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Coach Maygan
24/9/2018 09:51:10 pm
Hi Zoanne,
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