have more FUN at Gymnastics
by site editor Rick McCharles
At Gymnastics Ontario Coaching Congress 2016 I did a presentation on the Art and Science of Fun.
See my presentation notes online.
Updates from September, 2016 Toggle Comment Threads | Keyboard Shortcuts
-
Rick Mc
-
Rick Mc
CONTEST – Group Running
by site editor Rick McCharles
Small groups hold wrists, run together without breaking up.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
See ALL the Games posted so far on the Rick McCharles Tumbl Trak Fitness Games YouTube channel.
-
Rick Mc
CONTEST – Hobble Hopping
by site editor Rick McCharles
TEXT
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
See ALL the Games posted so far on the Rick McCharles Tumbl Trak Fitness Games YouTube channel.
-
Rick Mc
Standing Long Jump CONTEST
by site editor Rick McCharles
Ask kids to jump as far as they can. Then try to jump further.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
See ALL the Games posted so far on the Rick McCharles Tumbl Trak Fitness Games YouTube channel.
-
Rick Mc
Scissor Jumping
by site editor Rick McCharles
Jump continuously, alternately crossing the feet.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
See ALL the Games posted so far on the Rick McCharles Tumbl Trak Fitness Games YouTube channel.
-
Rick Mc
Gymnastics – Introducing Backward Roll
by site editor Rick McCharles
Children have disproportionately LARGE heads relative to their body. Backward rolling can be awkward for them.
Here’s the best way to do them safely.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
This is one of 170+ Fitness Games and Activities. See more on my Tumbl Trak Fitness Games playlist.
-
Rick Mc
Gymnastics contest – CANDLE roll to jump
by site editor Rick McCharles
A good lead-up drill to forward safety rolls.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
This is one of 170+ Fitness Games and Activities. See more on my Tumbl Trak Fitness Games playlist.
-
Rick Mc
Introducing Forward Shoulder Roll
by site editor Rick McCharles
Before teaching forward safety rolls, be sure kids know how to stand up smoothly, absorbing force over time and body surface area.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
This is one of 170+ Fitness Games and Activities. See more on my Tumbl Trak Fitness Games playlist.
-
Rick Mc
-
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
Jan Cerato and 
Dana are discussing. 
Reply