Recreational Programme
Pre-School – Play Gym
Parent/caregiver participation for pre school sessions is required.
Casual Preschool sessions – free play and explore. No registrations required.
Monday Casual Class (bring an adult); Walking – 4 yrs; 9.00am – 10.00am pay as you go $5
Friday Casual Class (bring an adult); walking – 4 yrs; 9.00am – 10.00am pay as you go $5
Semi structured preschool session – partly coached:
Wednesday 1-4 yrs Music and movement (semi structured); 9.15am to 10.00am either term registration or casual. registered $7 per session, casual $8 per session.
Fully Coached preschool sessions: (must have a parent involvement).
Monday 3-4 yrs – 2.00pm – 2.45pm
Thursday 2-4 yrs; 2.00pm – 2.45pm
Saturday 2-4 yrs; 9.15am – 10.00am
Saturday 3-4 yrs; 10.00am – 10.45am
Recreational Gym
Recreational Gymnastics combines all apparatus and sessions are designed to improve and develop fundamental skills in a non-competitive environment
Gym fun: Designed for 5&6 year old beginners to experience gymnastics and to gain confidence. We cover the fundamental movement patterns of gymnastics in a structured, coach led session while still providing a fun, ‘give it a go’ experience.
Monday Gym fun, 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Tuesday Gym fun, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Wednesday Gym fun, 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Thursday Gym fun, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Saturday Gym fun 5 – 9 years, 11.00am – 12.00pm
Gym fun plus: This class is an extension from Gym fun. It is designed for 5&6 year old’s who are very confident in the gym and want to build on their skills learnt in the ‘Gym fun’ classes. This class is not for beginners, unless advised by a coach
Tuesday Gym fun plus, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Wednesday Gym fun plus, 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Thursday Gym fun plus, 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Saturday Gym fun plus, 5 – 9 years, 11.00am – 12.00pm
7 to 9 years
Gym skills: Designed for 7-9 year old’s to experience gymnastics and gain confidence. We cover the fundamental movement patterns of gymnastics in a structured, coach led session while still providing a fun, ‘give it a go’ experience.
Monday Gym skills, 4.30 – 5.30pm
Tuesday Gym skills, 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Wednesday Gym skills, 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Thursday Gym skills, 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Saturday Gym skills, 5 – 9 year old’s, 11.00am to 12.00pm
Gym skills plus: This class is an extension from Gym skills. It is designed for 7-9 year old’s who are very confident in the gym and are ready to build on their skills learnt in the 7-9 years ‘Gym skills’ classes. This class is not for beginners, unless advised by a coach.
Monday Gym Skills Plus, 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Tuesday Gym Skills Plus, 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Wednesday Gym Skills Plus 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Thursday Gym Skills Plus, 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Saturday Gym Skills Plus, 5 – 9 years, 11.00am – 12.00pm
Tri series – Recreational competition for gymnasts that want to compete for enjoyment but are not in the competitive squad.
Monday 6.30 – 7.30pm Tri Series Class – Age 9+ (For Gymnasts who wish to attend Tri Series Competitions)
10 years & over
Wednesday, 10+ gymnastics 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Thursday, 10+ gymnastics 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Parkour Gym – Gymnastics version of Parkour
This is a ‘Freestyle Gymnastics’ class with elements of parkour, tricking, gymnastics and flips.
This class is for those that want to learn but do not want the perfect pointed toes.
Monday 8 yrs – 10 yrs , 5.30pm – 6.30pm
Monday (selected by coaches only) 6.45pm to 7.45pm
Tuesday 7 yrs – 12 yrs, 5.30pm to 6.30pm
Tuesday 9 yrs – 17 yrs, 6.45pm – 7.45pm
Aerobics
Aerobics is a great class to join if you have a competitive spirit. But even if you don’t you can still take this class to keep you fit and strong to assist you with other activities you do. Aerobics has a strong focus on strength and flexibility that is important no matter activities you undertake in life.
Currently not running
Tumbling
Before registering a child into Tumbling they must attend at least two terms of Gym Fun / Gym Skills leveled gymnastics.
If you wish to register your gymnast into tumbling please email coaches@whanganuigymclub.co.nz and we will advise if your child is ready for Tumbling.
Friday tumbling beginners and Intermediate (two separate classes according to ability) – 7+ yrs, 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Tumbling Squad (Selected by coaches only) 4.30pm – 6.30pm
Recreational Trampoline –
Recreational Trampoline solely focuses on skills on the Trampoline and development of co-ordination and spatial awareness
Monday 9yrs – 18 yrs, 5.30pm – 6.30pm
SPECIALTY CLASSES
Term 4, 2024 only
Danish rhythmic experience Tuesday 5.30pm to 6.30pm with our exchange coach from Ollerup.
8-14 years
Danish gymnastics experience Wednesday 5.30pm to 6.30pm with our exchange coach from Ollerup.
9-17 yrs
Adult Class
Must be 18 and over for this class, presently no coaching will be available but other gymnasts are on site for reasons of health and safety. Use of the entire gym club and equipment is available.
Session begins with a group warmup and then casual use of equipment.
Thursday, 6.45pm – 8.00pm
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Selected Groups
For all inquiries regarding competitive groups, please contact our Head Competitive Coach.
competitive@whanganuigymclub.co.nz
Competitive
Artistic
Tumbling Squad
Recreational & Competitive Selected only
Friday Tumbling squad, 4.15pm – 6.15pm (selected)
Tuesday 5 – 9 years Gymnastics achievers (Selected only) 3.30pm to 4.30pm
Wednesday – EXCEL 5.30pm to 7.00pm
Parkour Gym (Selected only) Wednesday 6.30pm – 7.30pm