Development Squads

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Development Squads

RGA runs three development squads:

• Mixed bridge- boys & girls aged 4yrs+ train 2 hours a week

• Girls bridge- girls aged 6yrs+ train from 4 & ½ hours to 6 & ½ hours a week

• Boys bridge- boys aged 6yrs+ train from 4 hours to 6 hours a week

Gymnasts are selected from the RGA pre-school classes if they show gymnastic potential. They are also selected from recreational classes, summer camps & Easter camps and trialled in the appropriate age groups.

Once in the development structure, gymnasts progress from 2 hours to 4 hours to 6 hours, depending on their age and rate of personal progression. Once gymnasts are old enough they will be trialled in the 3 competitive squads to determine their suitability for each. Then based on this trial, gymnasts will be selected for the most appropriate squad by the senior squad coaches.

Gymnasts in Girls Bridge & Boys Bridge compete in internal competitions to prepare them for possible entry into a competitive squad. The mixed bridge gymnasts participate in a display for all internal RGA competitions.

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