July 2024 Newsletter

O-Torquay-Gymnastics

Northcote Carpark 
A quick reminder to please only park in our marked Twisters car spaces and not in any other businesses along the driveway. Our undercroft is a drop off/pick up zone only, for after school and weekend hours, to keep traffic moving. If you intend to stay for longer than 5-minutes, you’ll need to find a spot for your car outside of the undercroft or park on Beavers Road or surrounding streets and walk into the gym. We really appreciate your help with this!

Policy reminder
You can access our important policies and procedures via our website at any time. Some important policies include the Northcote Transport Policy and Fee Policy. These might assist you with any queries you may have throughout the year.

Team Twisters in support of Team Australia!
To celebrate the Olympic games in Paris, and to show our support for Team Australia, we have a number of activities going on at Twisters.
:green_heart: All rec classes have an Olympic theme running in class from 22 July-4 August
:yellow_heart: Green and Gold Week – dress in green and gold to show your support for Team Australia 29 July-4 August
:green_heart: Design your own leotard here and share on socials or bring into the gym to go on display!
:yellow_heart: Take a photo with our Olympic-inspired photo frame and share it to our socials or tag us in your post
Follow us on facebook or instagram for details,  more activities, and photos of all the fun!

Important Dates
👉 August 1st | Monthly membership fee will be charged

* If you ever need to check important dates to pop into your calendar or to plan accordingly, you can find those on our website, here.

Get Social!
Do you follow Twisters on Instagram or Facebook? We post throughout the week with exciting gymnast skill features, reminders of gym closures and important information, skill progressions and so much more!
Loads of great content, so come and follow along!
📲 Instagram | @twistersgym
🤳 Facebook | @TwistersGymnastics

Gymnast of the Month
Congratulations to our Gymnasts of the Month!

Northcote GoM | Talitha

Here is why Coach Indigo nominated Talitha…
Well done Tally for Gymnast of the Month! Tally has been doing amazing this year and has shown her passion for gymnastics through her involvement and determination, and by always coming to class with a smile on her face. During class Tally helps her friends and goes out of her way to make new gymnasts in the class feel welcome. Great job on working so hard on your bridge kick overs and cartwheel to handstand Tally. I look forward to seeing what skills we will work on next! Congratulations!

When did you start gymnastics? Around 2023
What is your favourite thing about gym? The beam, floor, and bars!
Do you do any other activities? Swimming
What is your favourite food? Lamb and steak
Favourite gymnastics skill? Needle kicks on the beam
What gymnastics skill have you always wanted to learn? Front flips
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose? Flying
What do you want to be when you are older? Doctor or Nurse

Showgrounds GoM | Alessandra

Here is why Coach Phoebe nominated Alessandra…
I nominated Alessandra because she is such a fun, enthusiastic, and hardworking member of class. She is always at training and is always wanting to try new things. She has been working so hard and has achieved so many new skills this past term. Alessandra always brings the fun and energy, and I am so happy to be able to award her Gymnast of the Month! Congratulations Alessandra!

When did you start gymnastics? This year
What is your favourite thing about gym? The movement
Do you do any other activities? I used to do swimming
What is your favourite food? Pizza
Favourite gymnastics skill? Back walkovers
What gymnastics skill have you always wanted to learn? Front flip
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose? To read minds
What do you want to be when you are older? A gymnast!

Torquay GoM | Lewis

Here is why Coach Holly nominated Lewis…
I have nominated Lewis to be Gymnast of the Month as he consistently tries his best to practise his skills and display the core values we promote here at Twisters. Lewis is very polite, has amazing manners and a beaming smile. He is always respectful to his coaches and classmates and gives everything his best go, even if it is something new. Lewis always comes into the gym with a smile, spreading joy throughout the gym. Lewis is very deserving of this award, I am so proud of how far he has come. Keep shining Lewis!

When did you start gymnastics? When I was 4
What is your favourite thing about gym? Stretching and the monkey bars
What is your favourite movie? Cars
What is your favourite food? Ice cream and chips!
Favourite gymnastics skill? Front flips
What gymnastics skill have you always wanted to learn? Backflips
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose? Cars
What do you want to be when you are older? A cricket player

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