Gymastics squad at Umina PCYC

Umina Beach PCYC has put together its first gymnastics squad that will compete in state stream competitions after qualifying its routines at sanctioned events.

These participants will be the first to represent Umina Beach PCYC all over NSW.

The events will feature dynamic displays of agility, strength, courage and coordination.

"The squad is beneficial to the girls by keeping them fit and strong, as well as offering young people the chance to become a leader-trainee coach with the support of gymnastics NSW and PCYC Umina Beach," said coach Chrissy Vyas.

Squad member Leela Cross has also been selected to attend Gymnastics NSW's professional development conference in January.

"Leela is not just a great gymnast, she has shown great leadership skills and as a leading youth development organization.

"We want to mentor and provide as many opportunities for our members to develop into tomorrow's leaders and citizens as we can, including through PCYC's Blue Star Leadership Program," said club manager Allison Carpenter.

Umina Beach PCYC Gymnastics launched a year ago with afterschool recreation gymnastics and has grown to include school holiday workshops, squad, springnastics (trampoline and other spring apparatus), circuit training fun (Tuesday mornings for adults) and in 2013 will include rhythmic and WAG, tumbling, music and movement for babies and parents and school sport.

Media Release, 10 Dec 2012

Allison Carpenter, Umina Beach PCYC