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TESTIMONIALS

“Love the Kinder gym class! Lots of activities and great themes, the only problem is when we have to leave! ”

Jenna

“We are really starting to see a difference in our daughter. Her strength, flexibility and confidence are all growing, and our friends are even commenting on how fit she looks! ”

Steve

FAQS

Are the coaches trained?
All staff are at least level 1 coaches (except trainees who are undertaking supervised training, and completing Gymnastics Australia approved coaching courses) Some staff actually have level 2 and level 3 FIG coaching qualifications. In addition, all staff undergo a working with Children background check before working for us.
Can I stay and watch?
Yes! Parents are allowed to stay and watch all non competitive classes (but please don’t take video or photos). With competitive gymnastics, parents may only view from 6:30pm onwards, and with cheerleading by invitation only. For our Kindy Kids Club program, we encourage parents to drop off and pick up after the class. Our Kindy Coordinators are trained pre-school teachers, and experience tells us children are more focussed and less distracted when parents aren’t there. If you want to see how your child is doing, pop in 15 minutes or so before the end of class.
Can my child try a class first to see if they like it?
Yes! We encourage all new members to come along and pay for a single trial lesson to make sure they enjoy the class before enrolling for the term, and paying fees and registration.
Does my child need a uniform?
No, not for non competitive classes. You may purchase one if you chose, but it’s purely optional. With competitive Gymnasts, a leotard, or cheer outfit, along with club tracksuit and bag are required for competitions. Prices are available from reception.
How much do classes cost?
The cost of each class is outlined here on the website. Term fees are paid in full at the start of each term (eg class fee x number of weeks in the term). Registration for a calendar year is paid at the beginning of the year, or the second visit for new members.
If my child likes their trial class and wants to join up, what do I do?
Nothing after the trial class! We encourage you to go away and have a have a chat with your child. We will save a spot for your child in that class for the following week. When you return, you’ll need to pay for the remainder of term fees (pro-rata) and an annual registration fee. Please note: if you do want to join up, but can’t make the second week, make sure you contact us or your child will lose their spot in that class.
What do I need to bring on my child’s trial lesson?
Please bring a completed enrolment form (or complete the online enrolment form), money for one lesson, a pair of socks and comfortable clothing such as shorts and T-Shirt (not excessively loose or baggy). Please don’t bring your child with clothing with buckles or clips. Also, remove all jewelry (stud earings are acceptable) and tie long hair back.
What should my child wear to gymnastics?
Comfortable clothing that is not too lose and a pair of socks for the trampoline. For example shorts and a T Shirt. Long hair should also be tied back so it doesn’t fall over the face, and all jewellery should be removed (stud earrings are okay, but anything else should be removed).
When do new members pay their fees?
After participating in a trial class, full fees (pro-rata for the remainder of the term) and Registration for the year are due on the second visit. Your child will not be able to participate in the class unless payment is received.

LATEST NEWS

Gymnastics Back on from June 13th

Thursday, June 04, 2020

Dear Families,
We have received great news today that Gymnastics centres can reopen from Saturday 13^th June!
There will be a range of new policies and procedures that need to be adhered to, as well as restrictions on the number of participants in the Gym at any one time. We will be setting up a dedicated web page and sending out more information shortly.
In the short term, it seems likely that class sizes will be restricted to 10 participants, so we will be restructuring our regular class timetable so that we can maximise the opportunity for all of our members to recommence in their Gymnastics class.
In the meantime, can we please ask you to send a quick email to carmel@carmelandcogymnastics.com.au responding “yes we will restart Gymnastics from June 13^th”, along with your child’s name, and your contact number.
We will then put together a class timetable with a few options for days & times (this will depend on the number of Gymnasts wanting to start back from June 13^th) and open classes up for online booking through our website.
For Kindergym, we will hold off until term 3 to restart as this operates on a casual basis, and we can only have 10 participants at a time, making it difficult to manage numbers. All Kindergym 10 visit pass holders, will have their card expiry date extended by 4 months.
Athletes in competitive squads will be given allocated training times for their specific squad, to ensure all Squad Athletes receive an opportunity to recommence training.
More information will follow soon!

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Gymnastics Back on from June 13th Thursday, June 04, 2020

Gymnastics Closure

Monday, March 23, 2020

Dear Parents,

As most of you are by now aware, the Australian government has shut down all non-essential services, which includes Gymnastics clubs.

There is a lot of uncertainty about how long the shut down will be enforced, but we will most certainly ride out the storm and re-open once we are allowed!

This is an extremely difficult time, for our wonderful coaching team, and ourselves, and the wider community in general, particularly those who are at higher risk from COVID-19 – so please take care and keep yourselves safe.

We really appreciate your support, and our coaching team will miss the smiling faces in the gym every day. We cannot wait until we get the green light to start training again!

We will be communicating via email and facebook to keep you updated on all developments, and of course when we find out we can re-open. We will also be sending conditioning plans out to squad parents to ensure strength and flexibility are maintained, as well as some instructional videos of gymnastics specific skills that Parents will be able to help their children with.

Please keep social distancing, and self-isolating if required. This is the only way that Australia can get on top of this virus, and children can resume their normal sporting lives.

Kind Regards,

Carmel & Co Gymnastics Coaching Team

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Gymnastics Closure Monday, March 23, 2020

Parent Viewing Suspended until further notice

Friday, March 20, 2020

Carmel & Co Gymnastics continues to remain open, but in light of recent guidelines set by the Australian Government and Gymnastics Australia, we are minimising the number of people in the gym at any one time.

To implement this, we need your help. With the exception of our under 5 years Kindergym Program, no Parents or spectators will be allowed to stay and watch classes.

Please drop off and pick up your child at the end of class promptly. Our staff will be providing assistance for the wellbeing of your child, involving guiding them to the hand wash station, and then into the appropriate class group.

We will continue to do our best to provide gymnastics for your children, so your co-operation would be greatly appreciated.

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Parent Viewing Suspended until further notice Friday, March 20, 2020

Classes are still running

Thursday, March 19, 2020

Gymnastics Classes are still running

Dear Parents & Caregivers,

In the current COVID-19 pandemic facing Australia and the world, Carmel & Co Gymnastics staff and Parents need to be vigilant in enforcing good hygiene practices in our Gymnastics Centre. Although we are under the "100 people gathering for non-essential events" rule, we can further minimise the potential for transmission of viruses by adopting the following practices until further notice:

Children with the slightest of coughs, temperature, running nose or who don't feel well must not attend training. Children who appear unwell will be sent home immediately.
We discourage parents from being upstairs in the viewing area - it's a far better option to drop off and pick up. (except Kindergym which requires Parental involvement)
Coaches & Children must wash or sanitise hands before training, after bathroom use, before and after break.

Social Distancing:

There will be no more Partner conditioning (eg Partner squats, handstands etc)
All Children must bring there own drink bottles - Drinking from the tap is strictly prohibited.
Coaches will keep spotting to a minimum.

Cleaning & Sanitation:

Bathrooms, benches, sinks, taps, toilets, drink stations are all disinfected before morning and afternoon sessions.
Hard floors are disinfected before morning and afternoon sessions.
Soft floors / and carpeted mats are sprayed with sanitiser daily.
Vinyl mats, boxes, wedges, shapes and wall bar pads are all wiped down with disinfectant daily.

As the situation continues to evolve on a daily basis, we will notify you via email if anything changes.

Kind Regards,
Carmel & Andrew Blades
Carmel & Co Gymnastics

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Classes are still running Thursday, March 19, 2020

Carmel & Co Gymnastics Open Day - Sunday 2nd February

Monday, January 27, 2020

We will be holding an Open Day this Sunday 2nd February from 10:00am until 1:00pm for anyone interested in finding out more about our programs.

We will have a number of circuits set up and demonstrators present to give you a taste of some of the classes we have to offer such as Kindergym, Recreational Gymnastics, tumbling and trampolining, Street & Parkour, Women's and Men's Artistic Gymnastics.

Our friendly coaching staff we be available to answer any questions you have, so come down, meet the team and try some Gymnastics!

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Carmel & Co Gymnastics Open Day - Sunday 2nd February Monday, January 27, 2020

Great Results in Hawaii

Friday, January 22, 2016

Congratulations to all of our gymnast that competed over the past 4 days in Hawaii !! You all were Amazing !! We had great results from all of our levels across the competition!! Thanks to all our supporters who helped get us here, and cheered on the girls throughout the competition !!

Competition results;

Zarah Ingram level 3, 1 st Floor, 2nd Vault, 5 th overall
Mischa Goedde level 4, 5 th bar, 6 th floor, 7 th overall
Emma Darcy level 4, 4 th floor, 6 th bar 8 th overall...
Skye Tiernan level 4, 8 th bar, 11th overall
Micaela East level 4, 2 nd bar, 2nd beam, 3rd floor, 3rd overall
Cian Strong 4 th bar, 4 th beam, 7th overall
Rylee Te-Ahuru level 4, 6th vault, 8 th floor, 8 th overall
Jordyn Burnett level 4, 2nd floor, 8 th overall
Indianna Lucas level 5, 1st beam, 1st floor, 5th bar, 2nd overall.
Marli Pass level 5, 1st bar, 2nd floor, 6 th vault, 2 nd overall.
Ruby Pass level 7, 6 th vault, 6 th beam, 6 th floor, 6 th overall
Shiira De Horta level 7, 2nd bar, 3rd beam, 4 th floor, 2nd overall
Miranda Blades level 8, 4 th bar, 4 th beam, 6 th vault and 4 th overall.

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Great Results in Hawaii Friday, January 22, 2016

2015 Awards Presentation

Monday, November 23, 2015

On Saturday 12th December we will be holding our Annual Gymnast Awards Presentation at the Shellharbour Club. This is always a great event for the kids, with all gymnasts attending receiving their trophy on the day, as well as a DJ for the after awards party!. It will start at 10:30am and finish at 1:30pm.

Tickets are $16 per person (Under 3 years free) and are on sale from Carmel & Co Administration from Monday 23rd November until Friday 4th December. We can only sell 180 tickets so don't miss out.

For more information, you can get a booking form here.

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2015 Awards Presentation Monday, November 23, 2015

Weekend IL Competition Results

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Well done to all of the WAG International Level Gymnasts who competed at the Club on Sunday 30th August. We had Gymnasts from Manly Warringah Gymnastics Club, Australian Academy of Gymnastics, Sydney Gymnastics Centre and of course Carmel and Co.

This was the first competition for many of our youngest Gymnasts and they all put in a fantastic effort. Special mention to Indiana who finished 1st in IL4, and Chelsea, Zarah and Georgia who came in 1st, 2nd and 3rd in IL2. Awesome stuff!!

Top row left to right: Indiana Lucas, Ciyana De Horta, Aurianna Galiatsatos, Georgia Kyriazopolous. Bottom Row Left to right: Chelsea Criado, Cianna Little, Zarah Ingram, Annabelle Gibson and Addison Corcoran. Banding results are available here.

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Weekend IL Competition Results Sunday, August 30, 2015

Good Luck at Nationals

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Congratulations to Olivia Falconer, Miranda Blades, Robert Fassone and Zac Paplauskas who are all off to Nationals in Melbourne next week to represent NSW!

Unfortunately, Emmy Withers will not be able to compete at Nationals due to injury, despite qualifying at bothe State Trials, and State Championships.

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Good Luck at Nationals Tuesday, May 12, 2015

WG State Trial 2 Results

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

State Trial 2 for International Level 7 to Senior Gymnasts was held on Saturday 21st March as SGAC.

In IL Level 7, Ruby Pass & Shiira De Horta performed well. Shiira 2nd on Vault and 3rd on Bars for an 8th All Around. This was Ruby's first competition in over a year, and she performed well for her first Competition in her new Level.

In IL Level 8, Emelia Withers finished 2nd All Around, with 1st on Vault, 2nd on Bars and 3rd on Floor. Emelia will join Miranda Blades in representing NSW at National Championships in Melbourne in May. Miranda Blades finished just behind Emmy with a 3rd All Around. Apparatus highlights for Miranda were 3rd on Beam, and 4th on Vault and floor.

Team Mate Olivia Falconer finished 5th on Floor, for an 8th place All Around.

A full list of results can be found on the Gym NSW results section of their website

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WG State Trial 2 Results Wednesday, March 25, 2015

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Staff

Carmel Blades	WAG Head Coach & Owner	ph: 4297 4400
Robert Fassone	MAG Head Coach	ph: 4297 4400
Andrew Blades	Director & WAG Coach	ph: 4297 4400
Karen McDonnell	Administration	ph: 4297 4400
Emma Taylor	WAG Coach	ph: 4297 4400
Jahcai McCormack	WAG, Tramp & Rec Coach	ph: 4297 4400
Ben Alhovirta	WAG, MAG & Tramp Coach	ph: 4297 4400
Mikajla McDonnell	WAG & Cheer Coach	ph: 4297 4400
Lauren Priest	Recreational & Kindy Coach	ph: 4297 4400
Tayla Davis	Recreational & WAG Coach	ph: 4297 4400
Kayleigh Falconer	Recreational & WAG Coach	ph: 4297 4400
Elle Hills	Recreational & WAG Coach	ph: 4297 4400
Mackenzie Hunt	Recreational & Cheer Coach	ph: 4297 4400

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