The inside mindset of an All Around Commonwealth Games Champion Georgia Godwin and our nine Aussie medalists. Just last week the Commonwealth Games 2022 kicked off in Birmingham with 13 gymnasts from Australia competing. These five girls in our WAG team kicked off the competition with Georgia, Kate, Romi, Emily, and Breanna smashing an amazing competition and placing second as a team. Australian Gymnastics Team – Silver Medal Georgia Godwin – Gold Medalist All Around | Gold Vault | Silver Beam | Silver Bars The next coming day in the All Around Georgia Godwin debuted with a smashing 53.550 ..read more

Everyone knows someone who spends more time on their hands than their feet. Did you know that aside from being 100 times more fun than standing on your feet, handstands are in fact a skill that will benefit you more than when you’re upright? Upper Body Strength Shoulder, arm and upper back strength are improved when performing handstands. Developing significant strength to balance a handstand takes work. At Jets Gymnastics we prepare kids safely for handstands with drills starting with simple activities such as bunny hops and L-handstands then moving to handstands against a wedge “Spiderman ..read more

Independent Play– Transition from Comets to Meteors and Getting Ready for School Taking that ‘next step’ up into our Meteors class (unassisted) can be a wonderful way for your child to experience some independence and improve their social & emotional development as well. You may notice your child will become more comfortable spending time away from you and is ready to interact with other children and be less reliant on you for help. How do you know they are ready for an Independent Class? They may also be starting to show signs of misbehaving or defying you, even the quiet children w ..read more

HOW DO KIDS LEARN THROUGH PLAY?  There are many benefits of playing whether it be in a structured setting like Jets Gymnastics Mini Jets classes or an unstructured setting. Both forms of play are vital components of the normal development of a child by: Enhancing cognitive, physical & language development Improving their social/emotional awareness “Physical exertion has been shown to help kids observe & retain what they learn!” (‘How kids learn through play’, The Swaddle)  We try to include as much play time as we can into our Jets Gymnastics Classes s ..read more

Have you ever of heard of gymnastics food? According to Sports Dietitians Australia there are specific foods and snacks that benefit gymnasts, which include a selection of lean proteins for muscle repair and recovery, as well as carbohydrates, calcium and vitamins and minerals. A healthy diet is the key to ensuring your body is energised and your mind maintains focus and concentration during your training session. Here are 5 nutrient-rich foods and snacks dietitians recommend that you should eat, whether it’s in the car on the way to training or during the day at school. Yogurt Yoghurt is ..read more

This past weekend in Fort Worth Texas, the National final was held for the NCAA College gymnastics! The amazing teams of Oklahoma, Florida, Utah, and Auburn, competed in the Final Four where they had to battle for victory. The scores were tight, however Oklahoma claimed their 4th title from the past seven years!! The team scored a grand total of 198.200 out of 200. Oklahoma’s success was celebrated together with the All Around Title awarded to Trinity Thomas from Florida. Trinity achieved a 39.9 AA and a perfect 10 routine on Floor. Check out these highlight routines from the Final Four! Trini ..read more

Four gymnasts who competed at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games made history by all scoring a perfect 10 within 48 hours! The athletes – Auburn’s Suni Lee, UCLA’s Jordan Chiles, Oregon State’s Jade Carey and Utah’s Grace McCallum all earned their perfect scores. Check out the inspiring routines here. We love seeing gymnasts doing what they love in the fun filled college gymnastics competition scene! Auburn’s Suni Lee (Bars) UCLA’s Jordan Chiles (Floor) Oregon State’s Jade Carey (Bars) Utah’s Grace McCallum (Bars) Written by ~ Sienna Pavitt (ALP Level 10 Gymnast & Jets Media Coordinator ..read more

  In Australia, transport injuries are the most common cause of child injury death & second most common cause of injury related hospital admission for children for children aged 0-14 years. Sadly, a large contributor to this is the fact that 2 in 3 child car seats are not being used correctly.    1: THE LAW   In Victoria, children under 7 years old must be restrained in an appropriate child restraint or approved booster seat when travelling in a motor vehicle. Children over 7 years & under 16 must be restrained in a booster seat or adult seat bel ..read more

What if we told you that physical activity & motor development during the ‘foundation years’ (0-5yrs old) lays the foundations for much of a child’s acquired physical literacy at later stages of development? Apart from the obvious benefits gymnastics brings, such as having fun, developing strength, flexibility and coordination, there are many other less visible factors that will enhance your child’s learning experiences while participating in Gymnastics. Click here to see how our members put their energy to good use at Jets and in life! SELF ESTEEM/CONFIDENCE Learning to try and master ..read more

Research has found that parents play a significant role in shaping the way their child feels and thinks about their bodies. Statistics tell us that children as young as 5 can feel unhappy with their bodies. This means starting to boost your child’s body image while they’re young can significantly impact how they feel about themselves as they grow up. ARTICLE SOURCED FROM https://www.commonsensemedia.org/blog/5-ways-parents-of-preschoolers-can-raise-a-body-positive-kid Here are five practical ideas to help your child develop a positive body image and resources to help. Avoid stereotypes in y ..read more