Layers = warmth!
Winter is well and truly underway, and feeling extra chilly this year! Please dress your child for the weather, our Torquay and Northcote facilities are not heated, but layers can be your best friend. The kids can wear them until they’re warm and then just remove a layer as needed.
Northcote Car Park Reminder
A quick reminder to please only park in our marked Twisters car spaces.
Our undercroft is a drop off/pick up zone only, for after school and weekend hours. Now that the cold, darker weather is in full swing, please consider your fellow Twisters attendees by using the drop off/pick up zone wisely so that everyone can be dropped off close to the door. If you intend to stay for longer than 5-minutes we kindly ask that you find a spot for your car outside of the undercroft, or park on Beavers Road, or surrounding streets. During our daytime Tiny Tornadoes classes, parents are welcome to park in the undercroft car spots. We really appreciate your help with this!
Parent Surveys
We are getting some great responses to our surveys that are being sent out via email. If you haven’t received a survey yet, don’t worry! They’re only coming out a little at a time so that we can ensure we read through all of your feedback. When you do receive a survey, we ask that you take the 1 to 2 minutes to complete it, and please be open and honest with your feedback regarding our venues and our coaches. We really appreciate your responses to these surveys!
You asked, we listened!
In response to recent feedback & queries regarding makeup tokens, we wanted to provide you with some reminders –
Makeup tokens are a benefit of having an active enrolment with us here at Twisters, you will receive a makeup token every time you mark an absence in advance when you have to miss your child’s class due to illness, holiday, or any other reason.
👉Make up tokens hold no monetary value and cannot be used in lieu of fees.
👉You need to have an active membership with Twisters to use your tokens.
👉Make up tokens have a 90-day expiry from the date they are issued.
iClassPro App Reminder
We have a wonderful, easy to use app for parents! The iClass Pro app allows parents to book in make-up classes, mark their child absent, request to transfer their class and book into holiday programs. If you haven’t already, you can download the iClassPro App from your app store and get started right away!
👉Make sure you search for exactly that – ‘the iClassPro app’.
👉Then, and this is very important, ensure you put in the correct organisation name, which is ‘twistersgym’ – all lower case and no spaces. You’ll know you’re in the right place because the landing page is purple (if the landing page is red, you’re trying to get into the Canadian Twisters).
👉Lastly, you just need to enter your Parent Portal credentials and you’re set!
Important Dates
👉 June 30th | Northcote closes for term 2 holiday
👉 July 1st | Monthly membership fee will be charged
👉 July 8th | Northcote returns for regularly scheduled classes
* 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 | Leonard
Here is why Coach Caylie nominated Leonard…
I nominated Leonard for Gymnast of the Month because he comes to class every week ready to work hard and make us laugh. He is constantly cracking jokes and always has me and coach Lucy laughing – I don’t think he even knows how funny he is! Leonard takes on feedback really well and is open to trying new drills. He is a great teammate, always cheering on and supporting the others in class, especially during his favourite – floor is lava! He comes each week ready to work hard. I look forward to my Tricksters class every week as I know it is going to be so much fun. Congrats Leonard, you deserve it!
When did you start gymnastics? At the end of 2022
What is your favourite thing about gym? It’s so fun to do flips and jumps!
Do you do any other activities? Swimming and interschool sports
What is your favourite food? French fries
Favourite gymnastics skill? Flipping
What gymnastics skill have you always wanted to learn? Cartwheels
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose? Anything I draw comes to life
What do you want to be when you are older? Not sure!
Showgrounds GoM | Elliot
Here is why Coach Caylie nominated Elliot…
I nominated Elliot for Gymnast of the Month because her love for gymnastics beams from her every time she enters the gym! She loves a challenge, implements feedback straight away, and strives to be better each week- she even practises at home! On top of her dedication to gymnastics, she is a great friend and teammate to everyone in the class. She makes us all smile and laugh with her witty comments, keeps everyone on track, and is an excellent role model. Congratulations Elliot, this is very well deserved!
When did you start gymnastics? Since I was 3 years old!
What is your favourite thing about gym? Flips
Do you do any other activities? Swimming
What is your favourite thing to do other than gymnastics? Swim at the beach
What is your favourite food? Spaghetti
Favourite gymnastics skill? Front flips
What gymnastics skill have you always wanted to learn? Back handspring
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose? Teleportation
What do you want to be when you are older? Marine biologist
Torquay GoM | Henry
Here is why Coach Evelyn and Courtney nominated Henry…
We nominated Henry for Gymnast of the Month for his amazing personality and excitement he brings to every ninja class. Henry is such a bright person who always comes in with a smile on his face. He is so respectful to his coaches and peers. He is always cheering his fellow ninjas on and shows just as much excitement when his classmates achieve something. Henry is always trying his hardest when participating in class and tries his best in all challenges presented to him. Henry is very deserving of Gymnast of the Month.
When did you start gymnastics? A term ago
What is your favourite thing about gym? Flipping around
Do you do any other activities? Jitz, a type of Jiu Jitsu!
What is your favourite movie? Avengers
What is your favourite food? Brownies
Favourite gymnastics skill? Flipping
What gymnastics skill have you always wanted to learn? Backflips
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose? Shape shifting
What do you want to be when you are older? A park ranger