​Flying Angels Gymnastics Club

Squad Guidelines and commitments

 

Squad groups are selection only, current members in other disciplines may trial for our Mens Artistic groups, however, we ask for parents to manage their expectations, as well as the gymnast. A member of our team will approach the parents of children who we feel have the physical and psychological attributes necessary to take part in Mens Artistic gymnastics and invite the children for a trial. Although a coach may have selected your child for a trial in the Mens Artistic program, they may not necessarily be successful but will always have the chance to try again.

 

Gymnasts must be committed to a high number of hours, which will increase as the gymnast becomes older. 

Squad members will need to participate in extra training sessions and camps. We offer competitive opportunities to the gymnasts which gives them the opportunity to represent the Club. They will be selected for competitions, which are Regional, National, and International, that include, individual, twin (as a paired team), and team competitions. As well as displays, that may be for outside establishments, festivals, and abroad. Missing any competitions, tests and other important events, having poor attendance, and or tardiness will mean moving over to the General gymnastics discipline. Parents must inform us of reasons for absence or late arrivals in advance of their child training session.

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Squad members must be on time for training sessions, ready with the correct training attire, hair out of the face, and all the essentials which can be seen above [TRAINING ATTIRE] and [SQUAD RULES]

Gymnasts must do their home program, which is both inclusive of flexibility and strength & conditioning.

 

Gymnasts are regularly tested by participating in competitions and grading events. If gymnasts are not able to perform the required skills they will not be entered for competition. The happiness and welfare of children are paramount and we will not push gymnasts to a level that is perceived to be beyond their reach. The club will also not enter children for a competition that could set them up for failure, this would not fair be to the gymnast.

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When your child is first selected for a squad we like to put some emphasis on fun. However, your child will be encouraged to challenge themselves and work on developing and perfecting skills rather than just achieving them.

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If you wish to discuss the progress of your child please make an appointment to speak to your gymnast’s personal coach with one of our admin team, which can be before or after your child training session.

It is not the head coaches duty to coach all gymnasts within Mens Artistic Squads, the head coach is there to facilitate all coaches to guide all gymnasts in the right direction that is tailored to their specific needs.