Competitive Gymnastics
ABOUT OUR competitive options
MGI has a long history of performing well in competitive gymnastics. Whilst the competitive pathways do require more commitment by both the families and athletes, they also provide some of the best communities you will be a part of.
How Competitive Pathways Work
Start
Child starts in a general recreational class
Child is identified by a coach as possessing talent, and placed on an assessment list
Parents are notified of the child's ability and an invitation to a testing event is given
Depending on age and ability, parents are notified of the best course of action moving forwards
TEAM GYM
Team Gym's season starts in Term One with athletes typically being assessed over Term One and Two.
Team Gym athletes are typically aged 7+
Team Gym athletes are grouped into the following divisions: Junior, Intermediate, Senior, and Open
Team Gym trains year round leading to a competition season in Term Four
At the completion of the season Team Gym athletes are reassessed and moved into the appropriate division for the next years season
EXCEL
The Excel season starts in Term Four with athletes typically being assessed over Term Four.
Excel athletes are typically aged 7+
Excel athletes are grouped by skill level. With athletes typically starting at level 2
Excel trains year round, with competitions occurring in Term Three
Based on competition performance, Athletes are moved up a level at the completion of the season
ARTISTIC
The artistic seasons runs from Term Three through to Term Two. With athletes being assessed at an event held in Term Three
Athletes are invited either into PreCompetitive or Level/STEP One. These athletes are aged 5-6
Artistic competitive is a year long commitment, with training occurring in during the holidays
The Artistic competition season runs during Terms One and Two
Based on their performance during competitions, Athletes are invited to move up Levels/STEPs at the completion of the season
It is worth noting that Artistic competitive is our most elite pathway at MGI, and as such we only invite a small number of athletes to trial each year.