TeamGym
TeamGym is a developing gym sport in Australia that utilises three apparatus. Tumbling is on an air track, Trampette (including Vault) uses mini trampolines to a crash mat and Floor. Teams can have a minimum of six and maximum of twelve members but depending on individual strengths, not everyone needs to perform on every apparatus.
For two apparatuses – Tumbling and Trampette, a routine consists of 2-4 passes. A pass is when all gymnasts in a team complete a skill/tumble in succession one after another (while increasing difficulty). Once the final member of the team has dismounted, the entire team will turn around and jog back to the starting point to complete their next pass and so on until the third pass is complete. Both apparatuses utilise music.
On Floor, the entire team performs a pre-choreographed routine to music incorporating gymnastic skills and combinations of choreography patterns linked together by movement and dance. Floor routines last approximately two minutes.
TeamGym has the flexibility to have a mix of boys and girls, skill levels & age groups which allows members to train and compete together on the same team.
TeamGym can be a stand-alone or an extension program to your childโs current class
- This program requires an assessment to enter
- Recommended skill level (but not limited to): Competitive MAG & WAG, Tumbler level 3+
- Junior TeamGym class recommended pre-requisite skills: Competent Handstand and developing round off, front handspring, front sault
- Advanced TeamGym class recommended pre-requisite skills: Back and forward handsprings and saults, developing forward and backward sault connections, basic saults with twists off trampoline
- Senior TeamGym: Must be 17+ years, previous gymnastics experience preferred:ย Front and back saults, handsprings, basic twisting of trampolines
Program details:
- 2 hour class, once per week
- Boys and Girls (10+ Years)
- Compulsory competitions
- Previous gymnastics experience required
- Entry by assessment of Physical Ability and Skills
- Gymnastics Australia qualified Coaches
Aims of TeamGym
- Focus on the three TeamGym apparatus: Air track tumbling, Trampette and Floor
- Incorporating additional apparatus including trampoline, tumble track trampoline, handstand handles and use of acrobatics
- Fun and friendship in a disciplined training atmosphere
- Progress and extend tumbling and trampette skill levels
- Compete at PIT Gymnastics Invitational, Victorian Championships
- Option to compete at Australian National Clubs Carnival
Program Content
- Specific skills and routines on competitive TeamGym apparatus
- Development of fitness and physical requirements
- Competitive based program
Training Hours and Uniform
- Attend one 2-hour class per week
- Compulsory competitions in second half of the year
- Club Leotard compulsory for training and competitions
- Bike shorts or Leggings can be worn over leotard.
- Uniforms available at the office
Competitions
PIT Gymnastics Invitational
- Held close to Term 3 school holidays
- Compete against other clubs in allocated level divisions
- Compete on three apparatus
- Held at PIT Gymnastics
Victorian Championships
- Held in early Term 4
- Compete against clubs from all over Victoria
National Clubs Carnival (Optional)
- Gold Coast
- Held around Term 3 school holidays
- Competing against teams from across Australia
Highlights from the 2024 PIT TeamGym Invitational!
Still don’t have any idea what itโs about??? Check out these clips:
Here are the pros from the 2024 European Championships:
Danish Men https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87_KtIPyttQ
Icelandic Women: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBejD9B8-is
Danish mixed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5EfxoIfHpc
Here are the PIT Senior Adult and Coach team at the 2024 Victorian Championships (also pros!!!): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv5qQLNAJpA
Enrolment and Tuition Fees
Bookings for classes can be made online via the website. PIT Gymnastics offers a trial class for all new participants. Trial lessons cost one class tuition fee, payable at the time of booking (Click on the ‘Book a trial’, you will be re-directed to our online booking portal).
If the gymnast continues in the class, you will be charged the club membership fee and the remainder of the month’s tuition. Monthly direct debit will then continue and your childย will be enrolled in this class for the rest of the calendar year.
Two weeks notification is required for cancellation of class in writing via PIT Gymnastics Membership Cancellation Form. Your direct debit will cease at the end of that respective payment cycle. Please submit this cancellation form electronically.
Club Membership Feeโ
A Club Membership Fee for each gymnast is payable on joining the Club and for each subsequent year. This Fee includes Club Membership, Registration with Gymnastics Victoria and Accident Insurance through to December of the current year, this fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Each child will receive a free club t-shirt with paid tuition and membership.
โRe-Enrolment
In November, you must re-book your child for the new year. The Club Membership fee is required to secure your booking for all members.
Display Dayโ
Gymnasts will have the opportunity to showcase their skills learnt throughout the year in a group performance when they participate in the Display Day.
