Development Level
Development Level
All athletes selected in our Development Level Program required a high level of commitment. Gymnastics must attend every training session and any competitions set down in the competitive calendar.
Lesson Focus
Emphasis
A big emphasis is placed on
basics of strength
proper body positioning and shaping
Flexibility and basic gymnastic skill which are all approached in a positive, rewarding and focused atmosphere.
Etiquette
The lessons focus on proper gymnastics etiquette such as
standing attention
marching in line
presenting, etc
Physical Ability
All gymnastic athletes are given a booklet that includes information about
physical ability testing
flexibility
hardest worker award
skills progression.
Which has an achievement award system with a coloured ribbon system.
Competition Focus
Competition is all about having fun and enjoying the experience.
Its About
It is about learning hour to march from one apparatus to another and lining up in front of the Judge.
It is about learning to cheer for your team mates.
It is not about scores and results.
It is to prepare each athlete to have the best competition experience possible.
Prepare to Compete
Does this mean that every child will win a medal? No, of courses not. There can be 140 competitors in one level and there is only one first spot at the end.
It is the focus of each each to prepare their athletes to be able to compete to the best of their ability. This is done in training and on the competition floor.
Free to Mistake
Does this mean that they will never make a mistake? No it does not. Should the coach be upset if they make a mistake? Most coaches with experience know that all children will make mistakes. This is the best way to learn and gain experience.
Children must be free to make mistakes and not feel condemned for it. As they will already know and will be upset with themselves without anything coming from the coach or their parents.
Competitions
All classes will take part in competitions. However, the emphasis is on development not on being highly competitive.
Attending Competitions
Levels 1 – 4 gymnasts can attend the following competitions:
Invitations held at Splitz Gym venue.
Interclub events held in South East Queensland throughout the year.
Regional Championships for Level 3 and above.
Team Events
Team Events, including Team Challenge and Queensland Club Champions for Level 3 and above.
Awards
Awards
Each gymnast is given a booklet that has physical conditioning listed.
Each Ribbon Award has a list of texts that the girls perform to achieve each ribbon.
Awards Days
Held in Term 4. This event is to give the girls a fun event for the end of year.
We will hand out to girls ribbon that have achieved their goals.
End of Year Awards
Most Improved Development Gymnast
Based on the amount of:
skill
conditioning improvements made
commitment to training.
Most Outstanding Development Gymnast
Based on the points table below.
Points Table
WAG Gymnast of the Year Award |
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| Competition |
All Around and Team |
Apparatus |
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| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | |
| Splitz Invitiational | 8 | 6 | 4 | NA | NA | NA |
| Brisbane South Regions | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Junior State Championships | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Senior State Championships | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 |
| Border Challenge | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Border Challenge Selection | 5 points | |||||
| National Championships | 20 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 14 |
| State Team Selection | 10 point | |||||
For more information about our Gymnastics Development Level Program please contact our office.