Tumbling Programs at Pittwater Sports Centre

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Here at Pittwater sports centre we are excited to be introducing a Tumbling Program. This program is fun, fast, full of energy and based specifically on flips and somersaults. There will be several classes running throughout the week to suit ALL ages and abilities.

Our tumble program is overseen by 2x World Champion Tumbler - Samantha Palmer

What is Tumbling?

Tumbling comes under the discipline of Gymnastics but is a sport in its own right. Tumbling consists of elements such as round-offs, back flips, whips and somersaults both double and twisting. Only hands and feet are allowed to touch the tumble track.

It is performed in competition on a 25m long dynamic track, normally made from carbon fibre rods. Two passes are performed in the preliminary rounds and a furthur two in the finals.

During training Tumblers train not only on the tumble track but on trampolines, the long tramp and on floor doing rebound work. Tumbling involves power, skill, strength and agility.

About our programs

Tumbling Fun

For those who want to try tumbling for fun, learn the basics and have a good time. The session lasts for 45 minutes and is packed full of the different aspects of Tumbling. It is a fantastic way to keep fit, be active and learn the basics to take further if you wish!!

Tumbling Fun Times

Mon & Wed 4.45-5.30pm

Tumbling Tigers

The Tumbling Tigers is the next step for those wanting to learn a little more, the tigers will all be able to round off before starting the class. During the time as a tiger you will learn the preparation for a back flip and move onto a full back flip (at the individual pace of each tumbler). Then you’re ready to step up the training! The tigers class runs for 1.25 hours, giving more time to concentrate on the skills.

Tumbling Tigers Times

Fri 4.00-5.15pm

Thurs 5.30-6.45pm

Aerial Flyers

The flyers are at the stage of learning aerial work, somersaulting both forwards and backwards and putting together harder skills. The flyers train for a total of 3 hours a week, two sessions of 1.5 hours, they take a portion of their training to focus on strength, one of the most important aspects of a tumbler. The class is a brilliant way to work on the skills they currently have and learn a whole new range, tumbling today is increasing in popularity so be sure to get involved!

Aerial Fliers Times

Weds 5.30-6.45pm

Entry into our Squad and Team classes are by selection only. If would like for your child to be assessed please email our Head Tumbling Coach Samantha Palmer at samp@nbg.com.au to arrange a suitable day and time

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The history of tumbling

Up comming events -

Fundraising for a Tumble Track

Tumble Program Manager

Tumble News...

21/06/10: Don't forget to book now for Term 3, spaces are filling up rapidly so be sure to secure you place.

18/06/10: We have 5 squad Tumblers that will be flying down to Tasmania in just over 4 weeks to compete in the National Clubs Championships. They are on track following a training program and are looking forwards to representing Northern Beaches Gymnastics for the first time at this annual event. We wish them the best of luck.

17/05/10: COME AND JOIN US FOR OUR BIRTHDAY! To celebrate the Birthday of Northern Beaches Gymnastics we are holding on open weekend. Come and try Tumbling between 12-2pm on Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd May!

27/04/2010: The first week of Tumbling has set off to a flying start! We have the Tumble fun girls and boys learning fantastic jumps, rolls and speedy movements.

Our Tumbling Tigers are perfecting cartwheel work and getting round off's ready to flip from! In just one week they have learnt some fantastic skills, peanut rolls and front flips into the foam pit.

Ariel Fliers are rocket high with front somersaults and back flips. They have been linking together some skills to step up their tumbling!!

25/04/2010: The new program started in Week 1 of Term 2 2010. We have classes with all ages and abilites for both boys and girls. There are still spaces available in classes so be sure to book in to secure a spot. The program is becoming increasingly popular!!

Tumble News...

21/06/10: Don't forget to book now for Term 3, spaces are filling up rapidly so be sure to secure you place.

25/05/10: We have a camera man from foxtel who has kindly offered to donate some time to the tumbling program and film various classes. He will be in the gym Friday 28th May to take footage for a promotional DVD of our Tumbling program. Very exciting news for us. Once filmed, edited and finalised we will have copies available here at NBG.(All participants taking part have signed permission from parents to be used in promotional marketing)

17/05/10: Northern Beaches takes Level 3 & 4 titles in the Ryde Levels competition! Another successful day on Sunday 16th May 2010. Holly Ovenden came out Level 3 Tumbling Champion and Lisa Bushnell took a flying lead in Level 4. To read a full report on the competition visit the competitive tab on the NBG home page.

09/05/10: A HUGE WELL DONE to all Tumblers who competed Sunday 8th May in our first ever Tumbling competition. We had a very successfull and fun day at KSTP Tumbling Club in Windsor. Mackenzie Nelle came out on top placing 1st in Level 3, Holly Ovenden placed 2nd and Olivia Copeland 3rd in Level 3A. Olivia also competed in U11's and placed 2nd and Alexa Collins placed 2nd in level 4. Congratulations to them all and also to Imogen Simonik and Olivia Massy who also competed. We are looking forwards to travelling to Ryde on Sunday 16th for our second competition!

03/05/2010: We had a fantastic training day Sunday with six of the squad girls out at Windsor. They tried out a carbon fibre competition Tumbling Floor, practiced skills in the bungee rigs and bounced all day long! We are now getting ready to compete at our first competition on Saturday May 8th. Best of luck to everyone competiting.

Windsor Tumbling Training day

On Sunday 2nd May some of our Tumblers headed to Windsor for the day to train in a fantastic venue full of Air Floors, Rigs and competition Tumbling strips. They had a great day and got some brilliant practice in.

MONTHLY BONUS BALL

Most of you will be aware we are fundraising to buy a brand new competition Tumble Track.

Every month we will have a Bonus Ball prize draw, there are numbers available to buy between 1 and 200. Each ball (number) will cost $5.00. Once you have bought a number you are placed in the draw to win. On the 31st of the month we will draw out a winning ball. The person with the ball (number) picked will win:

$200.00 CASH PRIZE!!

The remaining proceeds will go towards the track. Come and buy your numbers today and help us raise enough money.

29/04/2010: Six of our High level Tumblers will be driving out to Windsor on Sunday 2nd May to have a two hour long training session on a competition tumbling floor. This will be their first experience on the tumble track and they will get a chance to train with some high level tumblers from around NSW. This will be a fantastic experience for them.

28/04/2010: The Junior Squad and High level team are in preparation for competition. A selected number of each will be heading off to competition soon against many other Tumbling clubs from NSW. We wish them the best of luck!

27/04/2010: The first week of Tumbling has set off to a flying start! We have the Tumble fun girls and boys learning fantastic jumps, rolls and speedy movements.

Our Tumbling Tigers are perfecting cartwheel work and getting round off's ready to flip from! In just one week they have learnt some fantastic skills, peanut rolls and front flips into the foam pit.

Ariel Fliers are rocket high with front somersaults and back flips. They have been linking together some skills to step up their tumbling!!

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