Men's Artistic Gymnastics (MAG)
"Daring skills of strength and power on six apparatus"
Are you looking for a challenging, fun and safe sport for your son?
Men's Artistic Gymnastics is the perfect sport to teach your son focus and self-discipline - skills that can assist with their learning and concentration.
Men's Artistic Gymnastics:
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Builds strength and prepares the body for the challenges in life
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Enhances co-ordination and agility, allowing the body to move like lightning
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Develops posture and confident body movement, including the ability to land safely
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Challenges the mind and body to reach new goals
Develops healthy minds and bodies for now and later life
Sessions
See the timetable for days and sessions.
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Apparatus
Men's Artistic Gymnastics uses the following equipment: Floor, Vault, Parallel Bars, Rings, High Bar and Pommel Horse/Mushroom.
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Floor
Pommel Horse
Rings
Vault
Parallel Bars
Horizontal Bar
Our gymnasts also regularly use the Olympic sized trampoline and tumble trampoline to assist in spatial awareness training, amongst other training aids.
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​Men's Artistic Gymnastics is for:
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​​Children - Boys ages 6+ who have completed the Gym Mix program. See Lil' Gym for programs suitable for boys aged 6 and under.
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Teenagers - Young men aged 14 and over may enjoy the recreational teens class if they're just starting out in gymnastics. If they'd like to transfer to the MAG program for more training or to seek competitive pathways, this is upon discussion and approval from the head coach.
Adults - Men aged 18 and over are eligible for the adult program.
Moving to Maryborough from another club? Contact us for a case-by-case evaluation to see where your gymnast would align with our programs.
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Please note - for entry into our competitive programs, proof of passing is required to be supplied.
Pathways of Men's Artistic Gymnastics at Maryborough GymSports
3 streams are available under the watchful eyes of 3 accredited MAG coaches so whether you're looking for a fun fitness activity, cross training or competitive, we have something for you!
Programs:
Foundational MAG
This is the starting point for boys in the MAG program. There are 3 sub levels of beginner, intermediate and advanced foundation. This program teaches skills specific to Men's Artistic Gymnastics on each apparatus in a fast paced, engaging class.
MAG Excel
​​For boys who have completed the foundational training and would like to keep working on their craft in a non - competitive program. Attendance starts at 5 hours per week in the topaz level.
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Competitive MAG
Pre-competitive MAG - by invite only - approx 4 - 6 hours per week, subject to age.​ ​
For boys who are excelling at the basics and has showed they'd be a suitable candidate for competitive MAG. Emphasis is on execution of routines showing strength, control and flexibility.
Competitive MAG - Members pursue refined excellence and aim to get zero deductions from the judges. These athletes are working skills for their current level, but also building skills for the future long-term development of being a competitive athlete.
Skill difficulty increases with level, thus the training load will increase with each level too. ​Boys work off the National Program of the Australian Levels Program (ALP).
Here the gymnast aims to showcase exemplary technique, expressive dance and control of the apparatus whilst.
Boys train with the aim to qualify to enter into prestigious competitions like the State Championships and eventually National level competitions.
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In 2023 MGS re-entered the competitive MAG scene after a decade out! Competitive MAG is a fantastic, supportive environment for boys to learn additional focus, attention to detail, confidence and responsibility.
Reap the benefits of other classes! All MAG boys are able to participate in other classes at MGS to develop their strength, coordination and skills.
Our newest MAG coach is a highly experienced exercise physiologist, so this is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to get involved in MAG with such highly trained coaches!