Programs and Events
Recreational Gymnastics
Recreational Gymnastics is a sport for every one, regardless of age, gender or ability. It is the perfect activity to prepare children for long-term participation in sport and develops vital life skills.
The recreational program covers the 6 Dominant Movement Patterns (DMP’s) in gymnastics. These include Landings, Locomotion, Spring, Swing, Rotation and Static. We include these in the Term Unit Plan, Lesson Plans and even have Theme Day’s which focus on a particular DMP for that session e.g. Landing Day.
Each session commences with a game to allow the gymnasts to start the session in a fun and positive way, whilst getting to know the other gymnasts and preparing them mentally for the session ahead (helping them to switch their focus from school to gym). This is followed by a warm-up to prepare the gymnasts physically for the skills they are about to attempt. The children are then divide into groups of 8 to 10 per group and they rotate on the different apparatus including, trampet, vault, bars, beam, special skills and tumbling. Each session concludes with a cool down activity.
Development Squad
Although Jollettes Gymnastics' emphasis is on Recreational Gymnastics with access for children of ALL skill levels, we recognise that some of our members reach a stage where they might benefit from learning more challenging skills and a longer training session (Generally 2 hours per week instead of 1). Whilst our focus is still primarily on having fun (there are other gymnastics clubs such as WAIS to whom we can refer members if they want to move up to the more stringent competitive gymnastics), our Development Squad members do take part in our In-House competitions (both locally and Jollettes-wide). These competitions give them a chance to show off the skills they have mastered and provides a little friendly competition. Our Development Squad members also take part in various displays throughout the year. Look for us at your local Community Show.
Our Development Squads are usually filled via invitation. Our Development Squad and Head Coaches are always looking out for gymnasts who might be ready to join the squads. Periodically, gymnasts will be asked to "try out" for the squad. These tryouts often take place towards the end of the year to fill spots left vacant by current squad members who might be leaving. As the Development Squads are generally restricted to a specific number of members to allow for the most effective coaching ratio, there are times where gymnasts might be ready for the squad but the squad isn't ready for them. We try to keep these delays as short as possible.
The following Jollettes centres host Development Squads. Please click on the individual Location to obtain contact details.
Armadale | Clarkson | Kalamunda | Mandurah | Swan View
Airfloor Tumbling
Have fun and learn tumbling skills on the New ‘AirFloor’, an inflatable tumbling track with a spring similar to a trampoline. Enjoy a fun-filled hour of physical fitness learning basic spring, landing and tumbling skills on a safe, soft surface designed to alleviate jarring to the body.
Unlike the Recreational Gymnastic program that is conducted in a basketball court size venue, the AirFloor Tumbling Program is mobile with all equipment transported in a trailer and easily set up in smaller venues similar to primary school undercover areas and small local community centres.
This program incorporates the use of the specialized equipment from Europe and the USA, like mini bars and beam, the AirFloor, Launch Pad and backflip chair. Matting is used under all equipment to maintain a safe environment for the children.
In-school provider
Jollettes Gymnastics has a fun and exciting AirFloor Tumbling program for your students. The AirFloor is an inflatable tumbling track imported from Europe. We’re offering your students the opportunity to have a 1/2 hour of fun physical fitness, learning basic gymnastic and tumbling skills on a safe, soft surface to alleviate jarring to the body.
We can customise the program to meet the needs of the students and school community. We assist in the provision of information on each student that has a clear link to the K-3 syllabus outcomes to assist teachers’ assessment and reporting requirements.
When required we will evaluate lessons with teachers and / or other school staff as to any feedback regarding the program’s effectiveness. We also provide professional learning opportunities for teachers to enable them to develop their skills in this area.
We provide activities to meet the stage of development and learning needs of each student and aim to provide alternative activities for students who can not participate due to physical, socioeconomic, cultural and / or religious backgrounds.
Jollettes Gymnastics provides specialised gymnastic equipment to be used in the lessons. Equipment is evaluated and maintained constantly to ensure the safety of the students. We provide links to local community groups so the students can continue gymnastics outside school time.
Staff Training and Accreditation Program (TAP)
In 2010, Jollettes gymnastics launched a brand new training and accreditation program, which has been developed exclusively for our club, to improve the skills of our coaches and volunteers. The system is designed around the successful colour award program for participants already existing within Jollettes. Now coaches and volunteers can access information on how to coach and develop each skill, including video footage, key coaching points, safety aspects and developmental tools. In this way they are constantly learning new ways to assist our members. Along with this TAP program, coaches attend regular hands-on training workshops as well as being mentored by their Franchisee, Head Coach and other senior coaches during our gymnastics sessions.
EVENTS
With the events mentioned below, information on when they will be held is shown on the Term Calendar / Newsletter. Notes will be distributed for all special events.
Colour Awards
Although Jollettes Gymnastics focuses on Fun and Fitness instead of competition, everybody needs goals to aim for to achieve personal satisfaction. That’s where our Colour Award scheme comes in.
Colour Award Procedure
Purchase a Colour Award Card from the Front Desk Administrator $4.00. Students 5 years and under commence on the Purple Colour Award card. Students 6 years and over commence on the Yellow Colour Award card. Colours following are – Blue, Orange, Red, Green, White, Silver and Gold.
Skills will be assessed on all apparatus with each skill being a progression to the next colour. If the student is having difficulty with a skill, the assessor will place their initials under the box marked 1 meaning they need more work on that particular skill to progress successfully through the Colour Award Scheme.
Gymnasts will be awarded with a coloured stripe once they have completed a 2 or 3 level on each skill in their Colour Award. Colour stripes are to be sewn on to the left hand side of the gymnast’s leotard or t-shirt.
Colour Award Days can be quite busy so we do ask parents if you have any quires regarding the assessment of your child, please see your Head Coach prior to the commencement of the class.
Theme Days
Bring-a-Friend Day – the children are asked to bring a friend along to have a go at gymnastics. Friends come along at a discounted rate.
Bring-a-Parent Day – the children are asked to bring a parent along to have a go at gymnastics.
Star Day – Please bring along a coloured texta, crayon or pencil as the children will complete skills and then colour the corresponding number within their Star Sheet.
Teddy Bear Day - gymnasts are asked to bring in a Teddy Bear to enjoy a fun filled gymnastics session. All Teddy Bears receive a Certificate at the end of the lesson
Circus Day – gives the children an opportunity to experience some exciting circus activities, which are incorporated into the lesson on each apparatus.
Summer Dayz - gymnasts will incorporate skills and games into a fun-filled summer / beach theme. Gymnasts are encouraged to wear bathers and to bring a towel (for non water activities), along to the gymnastic class
Extreme Gym / Gym Challenge
Gym Challenge – move over Gladiators we have the Jollettes ‘Gym Challenge’. Lots of fun activities to give every child a sense of achievement and the enjoyment of the challenge. Many of the different centres include Award Presentation within this day.
Landing Day - gymnasts will concentrate on landings from all apparatus. Landings are a vital part of gymnastics and other sports. We teach landing drills to reduce the occurrence of injuries. Students will receive an achievement certificate on completion of this fun session
Swing’n Spring into Spring - gymnasts will participate in many activities centred around Swinging and Springing. Apparatus will be used to develop strength and co-ordination to enhance the gymnast’s ability to SPRING.
Leap into Locomotion - gymnasts will participate in many activities centred around the Dominant Movement pattern of locomotion. Apparatus will be used to develop strength and co-ordination to enhance the gymnast’s ability to move along in different ways.
Rolling Rotation – rotation is another of the 6 Dominant Movement patterns in gymnastics. Apparatus will be used to develop forward, backwards and side rotation activities.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Development Squad Competition
This competition is designed to allow our more advanced gymnasts to compete on four apparatus and create their own routines. It is not designed to be highly competitive, but to concentrate on participation as well as performance, and promote a sense of achievement. Awards will be given for first, second and third place achievers on each apparatus in each age group.
Jollettes Gymnastics Display Spectacular
Jollettes presents a Display Spectacular featuring children from all the Jollettes venues with special guest performances from the National Cheerleading, Tumbling and Rhythmic Champions. This is an excellent opportunity for your child to show you and your family their talents. This wonderful event will boost their confidence and self-esteem while they enjoy the benefits of participating in the largest Gymnastics performance in Western Australia
Gym a thon
To help raise funds we occasionally hold a fun-filled circuit event, the “GYM-A-THON”. The event is held during the gymnast’s normal gymnastic session. All gymnasts will, spring, land, swing, rotate and balance through our action-packed circuit, incorporating a variety of gymnastic equipment, station cards and hand held apparatus.
Tumblethon
To help raise funds occasionally we hold a “TUMBLETHON”. The event will be held during the gymnast’s normal gymnastic session. Gymnasts participating in the “TUMBLETHON” will be encouraged to perform 50 Forward rolls, 50 Cartwheels and 50 Tuck Jumps during the Tumbling Rotation.
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