Headstands & Handstands – Beginner to Advanced
Headstand is prerequisite for Handstand for reasons of SAFETY.
If you are not yet comfortable in Headstand, don’t start Handstands.
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Reopening REC Gymnastics classes after COVID-19
To start we should be super cautious in order to reassure parents that their children are SAFE at the Gym.
For example, see how this organization plans to do it.
Kem’s Gym and Inciardi School of Dance
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Drop-in Jump and Play Gymnastics
Parents of preschool children love drop-in Gymnastics.
It’s an indoor padded playground.
Be sure your insurance company covers this kind of class.
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Introducing Salto Backwards
Many adults show up to Gymnastics class to learn a ‘flip’.
Here’s one way to get them started without spotting.
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teaching safe rope climb
by site editor Rick McCharles
Rope climb is a wonderful activity.
But one of the biggest mistakes I see in gyms is coaches putting young kids up high on ropes too soon. … We’ve all heard of or seen children falling.
Climbing high is not necessary nor efficient for fun and fitness.
I was compelled to put together a video of how to introduce children to rope climb. Without putting them into a situation where a small mistake could be a big injury.
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(via Gymnastics Coaching)
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teaching SAFE LANDINGS for all sports
Kidskills Australia developed the IMPACT Safe Landing Skills video to enhance children’s and athletes movement potential and prevent injury.
IMPACT is a body management program used to develop safe landing skills utilized in recreational, physical and sporting activities.
Sadly, the video produced by Tasmanian coach Charles Minster seems to be no longer available.
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Climbing UP and DOWN
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teaching salto forwards
I really like how Coach Tony teaches front flips at his Gym.
The demonstator is an adult practicing Parkour / Ninja.
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SAFETY – Casting from a Bar
Before you cast high, teach kids what to do if they lean too far forwards.
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Special Needs PLAY Gym in Sydney, Australia
Shine Shed is a large new indoor play centre which is build for children and adults with special needs and for their families and friends too. …
The Shine Shed offers a unique sensory play experience designed to meet the needs of children, teens and young adults with special needs. Limited numbers, caring staff, friendly and understanding environment. A great activity for the whole family. We welcome everyone – with or without special needs
Recreational Gymnastics 
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