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COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS

Competitive gymnastics is an exciting and tough sport that mixes strength, flexibility, and creativity! Athletes perform amazing routines on the balance beam, uneven bars, floor, and vault, showing off their. Judges watch and score their performances based on how hard the moves are and how well do them. This sport helps build fitness and teaches discipline and teamwork for gymnasts of all ages!

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Our Competitive Gymnastics (WAG) program is for gymnasts who are ready for more challenge, commitment, and competition. Gymnasts are invited into this stream from our Recreational and Development WAG programs based on their skills, focus, and readiness.

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What does training look like?

Competitive athletes train several times per week with a focus on:

  • Safe and correct technique on vault, bars, beam, and floor

  • Strength, flexibility, and body control

  • Learning and polishing competition routines

  • Building confidence, resilience, and teamwork

Attendance and effort are very important in the competitive stream, as skills build from one session to the next.

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Competitions

Gymnasts in this program take part in:

  • Local and invitational competitions

  • Selected regional, state events and national events (where appropriate for their level)

The focus is on personal bests and learning, not just medals. Coaches help gymnasts set realistic goals and celebrate progress after each event.

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Expectations for families

Because this is a higher‑commitment pathway, we ask families to:

  • Support regular attendance and punctuality

  • Communicate with coaches about absences or concerns

  • Be aware of competition dates, fees, and uniform requirements

  • Encourage a positive attitude toward effort, learning, and teamwork

WAG Level 3

For younger or newer competitive gymnasts who are just starting in the competition pathway. 

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  • Focus on strong basics, confidence on all four apparatus, and polishing simple routines for club and regional events.

  • Compulsory 6 hours of training/week

WAG Level 4

For athletes progressing into higher‑level skills and longer training sessions.

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  • Focus on more complex skills and connections, routine refinement, and preparing for regional and selected state competitions.

  • Compulsory 9 hours of training/week

WAG Level 5+

For committed, experienced gymnasts training at an advanced level.

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  • Focus on higher‑level skills, strength and conditioning, and strong performances at regional, state‑level and national-level events.

  • Compulsory 12 hours of training/week

STARS

This program offers extra challenge and support for gymnasts who are ready to commit to higher training expectations.

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Entry is by invitation only and gymnasts must meet specific criteria before being offered a place.

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How to Join the Competitive Program

Entry into our Competitive Gymnastics program is by assessment and coach recommendation. This helps us make sure each gymnast is placed in a group that is safe, appropriate, and enjoyable for them.

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Typical pathway

Most gymnasts enter the competitive stream by moving through these stages:

  1. Recreational classes

    • Building basic skills, confidence, and a love of gymnastics.

    • Coaches start to identify gymnasts who may be ready for competitive training.

  2. Development WAG (pre‑competitive)

    • More structured training with a focus on good technique, strength, and discipline.

    • Coaches start to identify gymnasts who may be ready for competitive training.

  3. Competitive WAG (Comp Level 3, Comp 4, Comp 5)

    • Gymnasts are invited into a squad that matches their skills and readiness

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What coaches look for

When we consider a gymnast for the competitive program, we look at:

  • Skill level and body control

    Can they safely perform the required skills and shapes for the next level?

  • Coachability and focus

    Do they listen, stay on task, and accept corrections?

  • Attitude and resilience

    Do they keep trying when skills are challenging?

  • Commitment

    Is the family able to support the expected training hours and competition dates?

Age is a guide, but readiness and attitude are more important than birthday.

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How to express interest

If your child is keen to join the competitive program:

  1. Talk to their current coach after class or via email.

  2. Let us know you are interested in an assessment or trial for the competitive pathway.

  3. The coaching team will:

    • Observe your child over a few sessions, and / or

    • Offer a trial in a Development or Competitive squad if appropriate.

You will then be given feedback on:

  • Whether the competitive stream is suitable right now

  • Which level or squad would be the best starting point

  • Expected training hours, costs, and competition commitments

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When assessments happen

  • We usually conduct testing at the end of each term, however children generally move classes/calendar year.

  • In some cases, gymnasts may move mid‑term if there is a clear safety or progression need and space in the appropriate class.

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