PINETOWN GYMNASTICS CLUB
Gymnastics is one of the most fundamental and exciting of all physical activities! It develops basic co-ordination, flexibility, strength, personal discipline, and self-confidence. Your investment in gymnastics will benefit you for years. Pinetown Gymnastics offers high-quality instruction for all ages and performance levels. Our club has the highest membership in Kwa-Zulu Natal, and is also the best equipped Our club boasts the highest membership in KZN, and is also the best equipped.
MISSION STATEMENT / OBJECTIVES
• To advance, promote & improve gymnastics in all aspects of the club:
• Affiliate to, and co-operate with the KwaZulu Natal Gymnastics Union
• Select and train teams and individuals to represent the club / Province / Country in competitions and displays
• Social responsibility – actively pursue regional & national guidelines, with funding & local initiatives within the club
• Partnering with the local council, Department of Sport & Recreation and National Lotteries Distribution Trust Fund
OUR ACHIEVEMENTS
Luke James National Senior men's team member - placed 3rd overall at the 2024 African Championships in Morocco with gold medals for his floor and vault final routines and a bronze medal on the horizontal bar.
Demi Robbertson came 3rd overall in Level 9 at Gym Games 2019
Charles Phillips achieved 2 medals at the Trisome Games (down syndrome multi-code games) in Turkey - Gold for his parallel bar final routine and bronze for his horizontal bar routine in the T21 senior men's division
CLASS CATEGORIES & TIMES
Levels 1 - 3
At least 1.5 hours per week but preferably 2 x weekly sessions especially from Level 2 and up.
What will be taught:
Specialization in a Gymnastics Discipline – competitions that allow the gymnast to measure performance.
Levels 4 - 8
Level 4 will be at least 3 hours per week.
Level 5&6 will require at least 4 hours per week.
Level 7&8 will require at least 6 hours per week.
What will be taught:
Becoming a Consistent Competitor against others in provincial and national events – selection for provincial teams and national teams at regional events.
Level 9 & Olympics
At least 6 sessions per week at a minimum of 18 hours.
What will be taught:
Internationale Excellence and Podium Performances locally and internationally – selection for national teams.
NATIONAL LOTTERY COMMISSION
Pinetown Gymnastics would like to express their gratitude to the National Lotteries Commission for their continued support with equipment provision, minor building refurbishment, and uniforms.
