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Motueka Recreation Centre,
Wakefield School & Lower Moutere School

Welcome to Riwaka Brooklyn Gymnastics Club

A long and proud history delivering the 7 fundamental movement patterns, spring, landing, locomotion, rotation, statics, swing and manipulative skills.

Qualified professional and trained coaches delivering in various venues within our region.

It's great fun !!

Weight bearing sports increase bone density, stronger bones reduce the risk of injury and osteoporosis later on in life.

Increase self-esteem, by using positive feedback and encouraging ideas to improve.

Gymnastics burns calories and works all of your muscles.

We develop skills which will help in all other sports.

Develops coordination by crossing mid-lines.

It improves strength & flexibility.

Improves posture.

Improves balance.

Make new friends.


Monday 

Monday @ Wakefield

3.30 - 4.15pm - Junior 4 - 6  $100

4.30 - 5.30pm - Intermediate  $110

5.30 - 7.30pm - Comp $150

To make a class booking please complete the Sign Up form on this website. For more information on this and other classes please scroll down to the Class Information Section.

Riwaka Brooklyn Gym Club reserves the right to cancel any class that does not have a sufficient number of registrations. Families will be notified if this happens.

Tuesday 

 

Tuesday at Motueka Rec Centre

3.30 - 4.15 Junior 4-6  $100

4.30 - 5.30 Intermediate 7-9  $110

5.30 - 7.30 Comp $150

To make a class booking please complete the Sign Up form on this website. For more information on this and other classes please scroll down to the Class Information Section.

Riwaka Brooklyn Gym Club reserves the right to cancel any class that does not have a sufficient number of registrations. Families will be notified if this happens.

Wednesday 

Wednesday at  Wakefield School

3.15 - 4pm - Junior 4 - 6  $100

4 - 5.30pm - Mixed $130

To make a class booking please complete the Sign Up form on this website. For more information on this and other classes please scroll down to the Class Information Section.

Riwaka Brooklyn Gym Club reserves the right to cancel any class that does not have a sufficient number of registrations. Families will be notified if this happens.

Thursday 

Thursday @ Riwaka School

10 - 10.45 Homecare $5 per class

11 - 11.45am - Preschool $5 per class

Thursday @ Motueka Rec Centre

2 - 3pm Homeschooling  $10 per class

3.30 - 4.15 Junior 4 -6  $100

4.30 - 5.30 Intermediate 7 - 9 $110

5.30 - 7pm Senior Boys 9+  $130

To make a class booking please complete the Sign Up form on this website. For more information on this and other classes please scroll down to the Class Information Section.

Riwaka Brooklyn Gym Club reserves the right to cancel any class that does not have a sufficient number of registrations. Families will be notified if this happens.

Bank Details

All classes must be booked by Sign up form and fees must be paid at the time of booking into
Westpac Bank 03 06930114800 00. Please use your child's name as a reference.

Sport start funding is also available from Sport Tasman, which is up to $30 per child, per term.

See the Tasman Sport website here for more info or contact Kirsty: info@rbgc.co.nz or 022 0385250 for more information.

 

  • About Riwaka / Brooklyn Gymnastics Open or Close

     At Riwaka / Brooklyn Gymnastics Club (RBGC);

    We provide a safe friendly environment for your child to participate in one of our gymnastics programs at Wakefield School Hall, at the Motueka Rec Centre and Lower Moutere School.
    ​​​We deliver well balanced structured classes, that suit all abilities​​.
    We have : qualified, experienced, encouraging and enthusiastic coach
    small classes 
    family friendly environment, Family Discount
    focus on individual's basic and advance skills
    option to enter Regional Competitions
    regular social events during the year​​​​​​​


    Our Coach - Stephanie Young

    Stephanie began her coaching career in 2002 at Gymnastics Nelson where she started coaching recreational classes. Over this time Stephanie got involved with the competitive - Women's Artistic Gymnastics - WAGS. Stephanie also swapped over to coach Men's Artistic Gymnastics - MAGS Competitive. Under Nelson Gymnastics Stephanie has coached Trampoline Adult Classes and runs birthday parties at the facility. She has catered for school groups and developed programmes for kids with disabilities.
    Over the years Stephanie has picked up a lot of Sport and Gymnastics qualifications:

    She is qualified Play Gym Leader, which has enabled her to work with pre-school children to develop their Fundamental Skills. These include hand eye co-ordination, jumping, landing and much more.
    Her Rec Certificate enables her to work with all ages and abilities, even with kids that have disabilities and special needs.
    A Junior Artistic WAG and MAG qualification means she is able to coach competitive gymnasts and take them to competitions.
    Other training and qualifications are a Level One Golf, Kiwi Sport Run-Jump-Throw and she always has updated First Aid Certificate.

    ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Club History 

    Riwaka Brooklyn Gym Club has a long standing history in the Motueka region. Formed originally by Kaye Bisley in the early 1970's, many local children went through the club to achieve their Grade 1, Grade 2, Iron, Bronze, Silver, Gold or Elite Incentive award batch.
    An enthusiastic bunch of parents proudly fundraised for equipment and supported development of the club.
    Club has been in storage after a shift from its original home and now the Club offers gymnastic classes from Motueka Rec Centre and Wakefield School Hall.

     

  • Parents Code Of Conduct Open or Close

    Parents Code Of Conduct

    • Parents must ensure their child is fit to partake in gymnastics activity.
    • Do not force an unwilling child to participate in sports
    • Parents must bring their child/children into the gym and come into the gym to collect them at the end of the class.
    • It is the responsibility of the parent to look after their child until the class commences and then immediately following the end of the class.
    • Teach your child that honest effort is as important as victory so that results are accepted without undue disappointment
    • Encourage your child to always listen to the coaches
    • Parents are to ensure their child is appropriately dressed for their class
    • Parents are expected to ensure payments of training fees are paid on time
    • For health and safety reasons parents are not at any time allowed on the floor(except for preschool classes).
    • Recognise the value and importance of coaches
    • While in the gymnasium every effort will be made to ensure the safety of all class members. It is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to ensure their safety while in the waiting area.
    • Parents/guardians are kindly requested to make sure that children do not bring items of value such as watches with them.
    • Parents should promote good sportsmanship at all times.
    • Remember children are involved for their enjoyment not yours
    • Remember that children learn best by example
  • Events / Fundraising Open or Close

    Quiz Night Fundraiser at Mapua Sprig & Fern

    11th(Wed) November 2020 

     - we are looking for donations from businesses for prizes for raffle being sold at Quiz Night

    ​​​​​​Motueka Starlight Parade

    ​​​​​​​December 2020

    HOW CAN YOU HELP

    • Riwaka/Brooklyn Gym Club is a non-profit organisation.
    • We rely on fees, grants and fundraising to maintain our facility, deliver quality programs, up skill our coaches and upgrade our equipment.
    • We call upon parents during the year to help support our major fundraising efforts and our many other activities.
    • This is a great way to meet other parents and get to know coaches and staff plus be part of the Riwaka Brooklyn Gym Club community.
  • Class Information Open or Close

    JUNIOR GYM - for 5 to 6 years old 

    Our Junior Gymnastics programme is designed to develop strength, co-ordination and confidence through fundamental gymnastics skills and movements. Gymnasts work their way through our Skills Award Programme(SAP) as they gain new skills and competencies. The class starts with a group warm up on the floor (with Parents if needed), then fun gymnastics-based circuits including skill of the week and group activity.

    SENIOR GYM - for 7 years and over

    Our Senior Gymnastics class focuses on working through our Skills Award Programme (SAP) from the basic to advance skill where they can work to develop strength, co-ordination and confidence through their gymnastics skills. The class starts with a group warm up on the floor, then gymnastics-based circuits including skill of the week and group activity at the end of session.

    TUMBLING and more

    This class focuses on providing gymnasts with the skills necessary to become good tumblers. Beginner tumbling will work on strengthening handstands, cartwheels, bridges, and rolls, as well as basic drills for round offs, and walkovers. Tumbling is a form of gymnastics performed without props or equipment, also referred to as floor gymnastics. Common moves performed in tumbling include flips, somersaults, tucks, handstands and handsprings. Other equipment such as beam or bar is sometimes used as an addition to tumbling.

    RECREATIONAL(REC) COMPETITIVE - 5 years and over

    ADVANCE RECREATIONAL(REC) COMPETITIVE 

    The Recreational Competitive programme provides an opportunity for gymnasts who are ready to work on routines for inter club and regional competitions. This class is best suited for gymnasts who wish to experience the challenges and excitement that competitions provide without the intensity of training that the national competition structure requires. This class is best suited for gymnasts who enjoy a more social training atmosphere while training to achieve competition skills and routines.

    REC COMPETITIVE levels are KIWI FUN, GRADE 1, GRADE 2, IRON, BRONZE, SILVER, GOLD, ELITE.
    Gymnasts will need to achieve minimum Level 5 in Skills Programme.  

  • Prizes / Awards Open or Close

    2019 Prizegiving

    Coach Award Cup: Eve Lloyed she a very enthusiastic person, she works had and give her all

    Special Mention – Grace Mathewson when she is in class, she very enthusiastic and she give everything a go and she is enjoy and enthusiastic in the class

    Over Consistency Cup: Shaylee Manson is an enthusiasm gymnast and goes out there and give it her 100%

    Special Mention- Maddy Wray in class she works hard and give the skills a go and try to get it right and does well in her competition  

    Sportsmanship Cup: Ilonka Blomfield (Rec Comp) she willing to shown and help others out  

    Special Mention Grace Harvey (Rec comp- show willing to help the younger gymnast out if need be

    Karetai Family Cup: Josh Spencer  for doing Just Gym competition and coming Frist. He did really well for his very first competition  Special Mention: Vince Cameron- for doing well at TOTS competition and coming Frist

    Most Improved Cup : Pearl Lovegrove  has grown in herself and this year Pearl has had been confident to compete in Competition

    Special Mention- Ben Lusty he has improved so much on following direction and giving it go

    Special Mention- Paige Waldron for overcoming a lot challenge in her gym  

    Most Promising Cup: Cassie Imer  work hard  and give it her all in her gym class and has commitment to her class  and the programmes all year round  

    Special Mention Lily-Mae Kennedy has stay in the club all year and has grown in her skills and commitment to the class and the programmes.

    Highest Achiever Cup: Sybella Etheridge  

    Marlborough Champ Blenheim – 3rd over all  

    Top of the South in Nelson -4th over all  

    Just Gym in Nelson – 3rd over all

    Special Mention – Leah-Rose Robinson

    Marlborough Champ Blenheim – 2rd over all for her very first competition  

    Special Mention -Jasmine Lusty  

    Marlborough Champ Blenheim – 2rd over all very first competition  

    Top of the South in Nelson - 5th over all  

  • What to wear Open or Close

    What to wear

    • T-shirt and shorts
    • Nice comfortable loose-fitting clothing
    • Leotards are optional

    For Safety We Ask That:

    • Hair must be tied back.
    • No jewellery, belts, dresses, skirts, stocking socks or crop tops

    What To Bring

    • Drink bottle (with water)

    Motueka Classes: Participants and gymnasts ONLY within the stadium please.

    • Parents and siblings are invited to view the activity and classes, however in the interests of safety and concerntration children will not be permitted to run around and play within the stadium whilst classes are in action.

    Riwaka Brooklyn Gym Club reserves the right to cancel any class that does not have a sufficient number of registrations. Families will be notified if this happens.

  • Club Apparel Open or Close

    Riwaka / Brooklyn Gym Club Tshirt

    • The Club T-Shirt is a UNIFORM at Regional Competitions 
    • It's also great to see our gymnasts wearing Club T-shirts at training and within the community.
    • ORDER by email, Facebook message or talk to us in class.
    • ORDER EACH TERM BY WEEK 2!!!
    • T-SHIRT only $40.00 
    • T-SHIRT with NAME $46.00
    • T-SHIRT HIRE $10

    Westpac Bank 03 06930114800 00.
    Particulars : Child’s First Name
    Reference: T-Shirt (or Tshirt Hire)

    Styles

    • 1. STAR                           
    • 2. WAVE​​​​​​​

    Sizes

    • Child - 6, 8, 10, 12, 14
    • Adult - S, M, L, XL
  • Competitions Open or Close

    Competitions

    Open To All Members

    • 13th September 2020 - Nelson - Just Gym

    Westpac Bank 03 06930114800 00.

    Particulars :Child’s First Name
    Reference: JustGym

    Due to Covid 19, all other competitions were cancelled.

  • Bank Details Open or Close

    Bank Details

    All classes must be booked by Sign up form and fees must be paid at the time of booking into
    Westpac Bank 03 06930114800 00. Please use your child's name as a reference.

    Sport start funding is also available from Sport Tasman, which is up to $30 per child, per term.

    See the Tasman Sport website here for more info or contact Kirsty: info@rbgc.co.nz or 022 0385250 for more information.

  • Club Rules Open or Close

    Only enrolled members are allowed on the equipment and only during their scheduled session with their coach. No food to be eaten in the hall, this includes gum. Please be quiet when waiting for a class to start/finish, siblings are not allowed to run around causing a distraction. 
    By enrolling in a term of gymnastics you are agreeing to pay the whole term fees. Parents must enrol for each term. 

  • Policies Open or Close

    Discounts policy: 

    We have a discount for families with more than one child doing gymnastics with us each term or if a child chooses to do more than one class a week.
    2 gymnasts each term = $20 discount
    3 gymnasts each term = $40 discount
    To claim your discount, fees must be paid in full before the start of term, this discount does not apply to the tumble tots or home school classes.

    Up to $30 Sport start funding is also available from Sport Tasman for people with a community services card who have children 5 years or older doing gymnastics, for more information see the Sport Tasman website for more info or contact Kirsty  riwakabrooklyngymclub@gmail.com 

    Refund policy:

    Refunds are given at the discretion of the committee. We ask that a letter and doctors note are given to the committee for consideration. The committee only meets four times a year, so there can be a bit of a wait sometimes.

    Inclusion Policy:

    Riwaka Brooklyn Gymnastics Club has an inclusion policy which means that wherever possible children with disabilities, whether physical or mental will be included into all our classes. We do offer two special needs sessions for children who would prefer a quieter class with smaller groups and a higher coach to gymnast ratio. Please see the timetable for more information.

Contact us

If you would like more information please fill in this form. Riwaka / Brooklyn Gym Club will get back to you as soon as possible. If you would like to make a class booking please use the online sign up form on this website.