Gymnastics

Learn Gymnastics

Gymnastics is a fun and focused sport for children of all ages.

Gymnastics develops balance, coordination and confidence, body movement, building on self-esteem, strength and flexibility, preparing the body and mind for life’s challenges.

At Whitlam, we offer students a safe environment that caters for personal growth and development for children. If this sounds like what you’re after, then give gymnastics a try today!

*Our gymnastics program runs on an ability-based enrolment system. All new members will begin on a Red or Copper level, depending on their age, and will work through the levels as they progress.

Levels (5-8 years) Red > Orange > Yellow > Green > Blue > Purple

Levels (9-12 years) Copper > Bronze > Silver > Gold > Platinum

What is Gymnastics?

Gymnastics is a sport that combines strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination through various physical exercises. Beginners typically start with basic skills such as forward rolls, handstands, cartwheels, and basic bar or beam work. It’s a great way to develop overall fitness, discipline, and body awareness. Gymnastics classes focus on learning proper techniques and building a strong foundation to progress safely to more advanced skills.

Little Gym

Little Gym 1    45 minutes | 18 months to 2.5 years

From walking to the age of 2.5years, this parent assisted group is a foundation program that develops basic movement through creative childhood teaching approach, engaging gymnasts in both structured and non-structured learning.

Little Gym 2    45 minutes | 2.5 to 4 years

Our parent assisted 2.5 – 4-year-old gymnastics begins to focus on basic gymnastics skills, aiming to develop a greater understanding of the body. It teaches essentials such as a safe landing techniques, rotation, balance and dominant movement patterns in a structured class that helps stimulate learning.

Little Gym 3    45 minutes | 4 to 5 years

Our 4+ preschool aged gymnastics transitions into an independent learning class that focuses on school readiness through both physical and mental development. Not only will these gymnasts learn more advanced movements such as handstands and cartwheels they will also further develop their listening and social skills, build confidence and have fun along the way! This program heavily promotes school readiness.

COST: 45 minutes – $14.60

BOOKINGS: Required – A free come and try lesson is available allowing your child to get a feel for the program and booked into a suitable class and level.

School Age: Gymnastics for All – 5 years +

Junior Rec    1 hour | 5 Years to 8 Years

Our Junior Rec classes are for primary school children aged 5 to 8 years who want to have fun whilst developing gymnastics skills, learning cool tricks and most importantly, how to do them safely!

Intermediate Rec    1.5 Hours | 9 Years to 12 Years

Our Inter Rec classes are for primary school children aged 9 to 12 years who want to learn gymnastics skills, have fun and socialise. Gymnasts within these classes will follow a written program based on a set of competency skills that provide each gymnast with new challenges and person goals allowing each gymnast to work towards a level best suited to their individual ability.

Senior Rec    1.5 Hours | 13 Years +

Our Senior Rec classes are for children aged 13 – 17 years and are designed to teach a variety of skills. Gymnasts within these classes will communicate their goals with coaches who will then support them in working through a variety of drills, games and activities to best cater for their individual needs.


COST: 1 hour – $15.20, 1.5 hours – $20.90

BOOKINGS: Required – A free come and try lesson is available allowing your child to get a feel for the program and booked into a suitable class and level.