Gymnastics Adventure – Mat Mountain
End of session at A-Mazing Adventures in Regina, the kids enjoy this mountain climb. Followed by a big slide into the pit.
Here’s another photo of that set-up.
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Rick Mc
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Rick Mc
Flip Factory, Calgary
I dropped in on my old friend Darlene Traviss at her new facility, Flip Factory in N.E. Calgary.
Darlene Traviss
Darlene’s that rarity. An entrepreneur in socialist Canada. (Most gyms are parent governed in Canada.)
Her club is staying away from competitive Artistic gymnastics. But they offer just about everything else.
Preschool makes up about 60% of the membership.
Trampoline, Circus, Demo Team (Gymnaestrada), …
When construction is complete, here’s the goal:
5,600 square feet of gym space which houses: 4 full size trampolines, a 40′ tumble track, a 40′ x 40′ sprung floor exercise space, a large foam pit, indoor toboggan hill for preschoolers, 40′ bouldering wall, beams, low tight ropes, slack lines, bars (including a pit bar), lots of climbing ropes, rings and vaulting apparatus.
Typical rotations:
• Mission Impossible obstacle course
• Reverse Bungee: a giant jolly jumper
• Gladiators: semi-combative challenges
• Parkour on a dedicated circuit, complete with tramp wallSpecial Needs kids are welcomed:
Down’s Syndrome
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Cerebral Palsy
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Amputees
ADD and ADHD
Autism and Asperger’s
Brain injuries
An additional 2000 square foot mezzanine space houses our Tot Drop-In during the daytime. This area is filled with equipment specially designed for 1 – 5 year olds: Mats of all shapes and sizes, slides, climbing apparatus, ball pits and more. Equipment configuration and pieces change weekly. This gym is well padded and encourages movement and exploration. A seating area for parents built into the space makes it a perfect spot to hang out with friends while letting preschoolers burn off energy! The mezzanine space is cleared and available to other groups in the evenings.
A 750 square foot hardwood dance studio is used for our fitness classes and is also available to other groups.
Two spacious birthday party rooms are available for eats and treats after activities in the gym are finished up.
CONGRATULATIONS Darlene. I’m completely impressed.
Learn more about the gym at flip-factory.com
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Dana
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Jan Cerato
Flip Factory provided excellent Staff, Amazing Space & Fitness Programs for all the kids regardless of age. As a special bonus we all got to enjoy a Reptile Awareness Show in the studio. Great stuff Thx Dar & Team Flip?!
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Rick Mc
Rec Gymnastics – 90% reregistration
That’s the goal for the best programs in the world.
… I’ve only achieved it once, program wide.
Here’s some good advice on how to reach that high number:
• Keep Students Using Their Time Productively
• Minimize Waiting
• Make Sure They Learn and Are Successful
• Vary the Classes for Interest and Excitement
• The Eight Second Rule
• Use Supervised Side ActivitiesGymnastics Zone – Methods of Reducing Gymnastics Class Dropout
We want NO LINE-UPS with our Rec kids. Especially with boys who will invariably end up wrestling.
In my program I have a ‘no wrestling’ rule. The boys (especially) are not allowed to touch any of the other kids in the group, unless it’s required of the game or activity.
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Rick Mc
gymnastics – The Original Block
Here’s a piece of equipment that can be used by everyone in the gym. No more fighting over panel mats.
I was impressed by the videos of a variety of stations you can set up with it.
No more bottle necks setting up Circuits. Simply add an Original Block.
Cost $60. And check the other equipment on The Original Block home page.
Jan Cerato and 
Dana are discussing.
Rick Mc
gymnastics – TumblTrak Orbiter
Keep the advanced kids motivated with fun, safe inflatable equipment from TumblTrak.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Orbiter – $575
Rick Mc
gymnastics coaching CIRCUITS
A slideshow from my presentation on best practice when building circuits.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Awesome!