Competitive

Competitive Gymnastics demands commitment and dedication and a desire for the individual to be the best they can be - "always trying your best".  A few years of Gymnastics is the best preparation anyone can have for any other sport. Once you have trained as a Competitive Gymnast you will find other sport training "easy‟.

BIGAIR^® is home to Twisters (Twisters Tawa Gymnastic Club Inc). Twisters has developed a strong girls (WAG) artistic programme and is looking forward to a sucessful and satisfying 2012 competitive season. Gymnasts, families and coaches invest a huge amount of resource into the sucess of the Gymnasts lucky enough to compete in the National Competitive Programme. Entry into the Twisters competitve programme is by selection and is mostly based on the childs age, physical make up (often based on parents) and level of commitement demonstrated by the child and family.

Competitive squads train and compete by invitation only:

 

Timetable & Fees 

 

 

Womens' Artistic Gymnastics

Overview

Vault

During their 25m approach to the vault the gymnasts must develop the necessary power to complete all their aerial skills before landing. Upon take off from the springboard the gymnast explosively propels herself upwards, dynamically pushing off the vault to generate greater height and distance in the second phase of flight. This enables a higher level of acrobatic skill and extension to be performed prior to a stable landing.

Uneven Bars

Swinging movements are predominant on this apparatus. The movements are continuous with movement in both directions, above and below the bars. Release and regrasp elements are essential for maximum scoring. A controlled and often spectacular dismount ends the routine.

Balance Beam

This is a high risk apparatus. The gymnast performs on a 5m long and 10cm wide platform, performing acrobatic elements, leaps, jumps and turns in a spectacular series of combinations that demonstrate elegance, flexibility, balance and self control. The routine builds up to a dismount high point, often preceded by a dramatic acrobatic tumbling combination.

Floor

The floor exercise is choreographed to music, which enhances the performance in artistry and grace alternating between powerful acrobatic tumbling series of forward and backward elements and dance elements. The whole floor area should be used with the exercise varied in mood, tempo and direction. Individuality, originality, mastery and artistry of presentation are key ingredients for a high score.