Buckley Gymnastics Club

Bob a Job reminder

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Web team

By Becca and the club’s fundraising team

Hands with coins How’s the Bob a Job fundraising been going? There’s still some time left to do a few more chores to raise funds for the club before the money is due to be collected in by Saturday 23 September.

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Rain fails to dampen spirits

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Web team

Intermediate class gymnasts put on a performance for parents at the weekend after their planned display at a carnival at Ysgol y Waun, Gwernaffield, was affected by the wet weather. Coach Emily said all the coaches, including Shelley, Julie and Jo, were proud of their efforts.

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Competition success

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Web team

Betty, Amelia, Ceri, Bella and Shelley

Well done to Amelia and Bella who competed in the Out of Age Level 3 competition in Cardiff on Sunday, writes head coach Ceri.

It was a big step up with some girls competing more difficult skills but they did well with Amelia finishing 2nd on beam and 4th overall and Bella 4th on vault and floor.

Thank you too to Betty for her support on the floor and to Shelley for judging.

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Straddle: Move of the month

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Web team

This month we’re focusing on straddle and working towards a straddle press. Why don’t you give it a go too?

Step 1

Sit in a nice wide straddle. Toes pointed. Knees pressed into the ground. Back straight. Ask the gymnast to show you a ‘rainbow’ (sweeping from toe to toe over the top of the head); then ‘raindrops’, (patter hands on ground); and sunshine, (hands sparkling above head)

Step 2

From hands up in ‘sunshine’ bring hands down on either side of one thigh. Lift leg off the ground keeping knee straight and toes pointed. The movement should be in the hip, not by leaning backwards. Lift 5 times, rest, repeat and then repeat with the other leg.

Step 3

Bring hands up into ‘sunshine’ then place in front on the mat. Hands flat on the floor with thumbs facing forwards. This time lift both legs. Try not to rock backwards. Movement should be in the hip. Keep knees straight and toes pointed. Repeat 5 times, rest and go again.

Step 4

Hands back in the middle (flat with thumbs facing forward), lift bottom off the floor 5 times, rest and repeat.

Step 5

Straddle press: This time its bottom and feet off the ground at the same time! Hold for 5 and then rest.

Step 6

Stretch it out: Hands above head arms squeezing the ears and fold forward from the hips. Keep the back straight and arms squeezed towards ears. Then back up again, keeping ears squeezed and back flat.