Class Closures
Did you know that classes run all year round at Showgrounds and Torquay? You heard that right! Gymnastics is on every week so the kids can keep up with their gymnastics, even through school holidays! That being said, we do close for public holidays. If you’re ever unsure of our closure dates, please visit our Important Dates page on the website.
For Northcote, we break for the first week of each school holidays and the second week run our classes as per usual.
COVID
Twisters is seeing a rapid resurgence of COVID numbers, this is having a very large effect on our ability to run all of our classes. We do absolutely everything within our power to find a coach for every class, every day. It has rarely gotten to the point where we have to cancel classes, but sadly, it is happening. We really appreciate your understanding in what we are trying to survive at the moment. Your child will not always have the same coach each week, while this is our goal, it feels a little far away at this point in time. In the case that we do need to cancel your class, you will receive an email and text message from us as early as we can.
Northcote 5-Minute Parking
A quick reminder to Northcote parents, if you are planning to stay at Twisters for more than 5 minutes, please park in one of our unlimited parking spots, or out along Beavers Road and walk into the gym. Parking labelled as “5 minute zones” must be respected and left available for other patrons to pick up and drop off children.
If you have ever wondered why we have such strange class start times. It was born out of trying to make the carpark available to all for drop off and pick up. Classes are staggered to ensure a park is available to all, so please respect this organisation by not remaining in a 5 min park longer than the allowed time. We appreciate your cooperation with helping to ensure our car park stays as smooth running as possible!
We’re Hiring
Thank you to the wonderful people that have applied for coaching work at Twisters! Our Showgrounds facility is still looking for more staff so if you know anyone 15 years and over that loves kids and movement, we would love for them to apply.We are also on the lookout for a new Customer Service Officer to man our front desk at both Showgrounds and Northcote. If interested please email Finlay on admin@twistersgym.com.au. Can’t wait to have you as part of our team!
Car Engines
A reminder to turn your car off when waiting for your child at Twisters. Even if you are just waiting for a few minutes, we would appreciate it if all cars can be turned off to avoid everyone breathing in the toxic fumes.
Cancellations and Makeup Tokens
Thinking of cancelling your child’s Twisters membership?
A quick reminder that we require 14-days written notice. You can submit a ‘Drop’ request through the Parent Portal or email us at admin@twistersgym.com.au.
We cannot refund you for unused makeup tokens, they hold no monetary value and are given as a grace to current members for classes you have had to miss. They must be used when your child has an active enrolment with Twisters. This means that you cannot cancel your membership and then continue to use makeup tokens.
Child Safety Corner
Child Safeguarding
As with all online communication tools, Child Safeguarding must be front of mind. Gymnastics Australia is launching a new National Integrity Framework in 2022 and Twisters will adopt these updated policies. This may mean there are some updates to these guidelines along with our other child safeguarding practices. Child safeguarding means how we keep everyone safe and happy and establishes rules of behaviour. The Gymnastics Australia information includes a line that we really like – it’s not how we talk about child safeguarding that is important, but that we talk about child safeguarding.
Important Dates
👉 April 10th | classes cease at Northcote
👉 April 11th – 24th | April holiday program and workshops
👉 April 15th – 18th | April Easter public holidays no classes at Showgrounds & Torquay
👉 April 19th | classes back on at Northcote
👉 April 25th | Anzac Day public holiday
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Gymnast of the Month
Congratulations to our March Gymnasts of the Month!
Showgrounds March GoM | Evie
Here is what Coach Elena had to say…
I have coached Evie for nearly a year now and every class she comes in eager to learn with a big smile! She manages to make everyone in the class laugh and giggle including myself. Evie always has a great story to tell and keeps us updated for what she’s up to for the rest of the day!She is fearless and always willing to give new skills a try! That is one of the many reasons I love to watch her progress through all the skills! Well done Evie!
When did you start gymnastics? Last year
What is your favourite thing about gymnastics? The trampoline!
Do you do any other activities? Yes, swimming and Aus Kick
What is your favourite movie? Frozen
What is your favourite food? Lollies
Favourite gymnastics skill? Candle Sticks
What gymnastics skill have you always wanted to learn? Handstands and cartwheels
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose? To freeze
What do you want to be when you are older? Doctor and ice cream lady
Torquay March GoM | Astin
Here is what Coach Bri had to say…
Astin was nominated for Gymnast of the Month because of his positive attitude and non stop sense of fun in class. He always comes to class with a giant smile on his face. He’s always sure to wave and say hello and goodbye to all the staff in the gym. Astin has been in our Tinies program in Torquay right from the beginning and his progress is really starting to show! We can’t wait to see more of his progress and growth, well done Astin!
When did you start gymnastics? Six months ago.
What is your favourite thing about gym? Jumping
Do you do any other sports? Skateboarding
What is your favourite movie? Frozen
What is your favourite food? Biccies
Favourite gymnastics skill? Bunny Hops
What gymnastics skill have you always wanted to learn? Climbing to the top of the rock wall
If you could have any superpower, what would you choose? Flying
What do you want to be when you are older? Skateboarder
