Activities for kids age 3-7
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Calgary Gymnastics Centre is one of many clubs that uses MySkillChart.com software for Rec Report Cards.
You can use their default levels … or upload your own program.
Calgary Gymnastics Centre, for example, uses the Canadian badge system.
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By site editor Rick McCharles .
The most popular YouTube video I ever posted as this one from a Gymnastics Adventure 2012 year end party.
Don’t tell Tumbl Trak I used my Air Mats in the water. 😀
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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)
One of the best resources most gymnastics coaches have never seen:
• 60 lesson plans
• for age 5-11
• easy to follow
• inexpensive — about $1 a lesson.
Keith Russell, the driving force behind the excellent Canadian gymnastics coaching materials, is the principle author.
The graphics are clean & easy to understand. Gene Schembri, the man who developed many fantastic Australian coaching materials, did the illustrations.
Each of the 60 lesson plans is a 4 page, self-contained pull-out:
• 1 page of warm-up activities
• 1 page of teacher directed learning,
• 1 page of student exploratory learning
• 1 page of repetition and reinforcement material (from previous lessons)

Up Down All Around lesson plans were originally written for the school environment. I am one of many coaches who adapts them for use in gymnastics clubs.
• continuity week-to-week
• variety of games
• comprehensive approach
Parents love them. Coaches have a base plan from which to teach. (Modify as needed, depending on the individuals in your class.)
These lesson plans are professional, taught in Universities, endorsed by school boards. Written by world experts. What more could we ask?
So where can you get more information on these lesson plans? Check the official website: Ruschkin.org
HI I am a coach for 1st Class Gymnastics in Annapolis, MD. I use this site all the time and I just wanted to give you a shoutout. Thanks for all of your support and help!!!!!!
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Check out this video of Recreational gymnastics in Moscow from 2010.
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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.
Click PLAY or watch a sample on YouTube.
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