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The Launceston PCYC Trampoline Sports program currently caters for 130 athletes from the greater Launceston area and employs three fully qualified and three trainee coaches. The program consists mainly of a levels based program centring on competitive athletes.
There are many different classes operating within the Trampoline Sports area catering for athletes of a diverse range of abilities:
Bouncers The one hour per week bouncers class is designed for beginner athletes from the age of 5 up. A core element of this class is basic trampoline safety applicable to the backyard tramp. Parents if you’re worried about your child on the backyard tramp then this is the class for you! Key elements of safety looked at in this class are:
Through this class athletes become competent and capable users of trampolines.
Beginners The beginners program is for those athletes who achieve have achieved good spatial and aerial awareness and would like to progress to competitive trampoline sports. Level 1 athletes have two opportunities throughout the year to compete in Gymnastics Tasmania run competitions as well as numerous Launceston PCYC testing sessions. Basic skills athletes learn how to control in the beginners class are:
The Beginners class runs for one hour per week.
Juniors Following the levels scheme the juniors class is designed for level 2 athletes and provides two opportunities for competition through out the year. Athlete’s focus on combinations of skills on the trampoline and double mini trampoline and begin to learn the aerial awareness necessary for basic front and back somersaults. The juniors class runs for one and a quarter hours once a week.
Intermediates Intermediates train for one and three quarter hours once a week and are working at level 3 and 4 competitively. Athletes have 4 opportunities to compete throughout the year. It is during their time in intermediates that athletes master basic front and back somersaulting skills.
Lower Seniors Level 4 - 6 athletes participate in the lower seniors program and compete regularly throughout the year. Opportunity is given to athletes to compete interstate depending upon previous competition results. This class trains in two hour sessions twice a week and currently boasts a number of level 4 - 6 state champions.
Upper Seniors Level 5 - 7 athletes who are competing strongly in their age and level divisions are eligible for the upper seniors class. These athletes train for 5 hours a week in two two and a half hour sessions. Once a week these athletes also have access to the international standard Euro Trampoline. Currently the majority of athletes in this class have positions in numerous state identification squads and are invited to compete interstate on average twice a year.
Advanced The pinnacle of Launceston PCYC trampoline sports this class caters for elite athletes working at or above level 7. Athletes train for 7 hours per week and have access to the international standard Euro Trampoline. Currently this class boasts a member of the 2005 Australian Team, two national champions and four 2005 national first placings as well as other national finalists.
Display Day Each year in third term the Launceston PCYC Trampoline Sports program showcases the work of the year in a fun filled display day. In 2005 the display day was titled Blockbuster and featured hit songs from well known movies. 2005 saw over 100 athletes participating in the non-competitive display day.
Perpetual Awards 2005 sees the introduction of four perpetual trophies for Trampoline Sports athletes. These trophies are a way to honour the outstanding work that goes on in the club over the year. The perpetual trophies are awarded for:
Equipment The Launceston PCYC Trampoline Sports program utilise a range of exciting equipment in the teaching of trampoline sports and are constantly fundraising towards the purchase and upgrade of new equipment. Currently the club uses:
Our up to date equipment allows the club to host a number of Gymnastics Tasmania run events each year including State Championships, State Trainings, Coaching Courses and Clinics and Judges workshops.
Coaching Staff For the children who wish to further develop their skills and move into the competitive side of gymnastics.
Interstate Representation Launceston athletes have represented Tasmania or Australia at the following international competitions:
In 2006 we have a number of athletes trialling for selection into the Australian team for the Indo Pacific Championships to be held in Pretoria, Republic of South Africa.
Contact For further information or to book your child in for trampoline sports please contact Leigh Oswin at the PCYC on 03 6344 2411 or come in and see us at the club at:
148 Abbott Street,
(cnr Wentworth & Abbott)
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