COMPETITIVE RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS

According to Gymnastics Australia’s RG National Levels Program, there are 10 Levels in total. Level 1 being an entry level and level 10 – the most difficult. In general, gymnasts progress one level per year. However, for some gymnasts it may be necessary to spend 1.5 or 2 years in the same level, in order to achieve the necessary skills to progress. Sometimes gymnasts are offered to skip one level, due to their extremely fast improvement, dedication and skills development.

Alongside the Australia’s RG National Levels Program, there is also an International/Elite stream of Rhythmic Gymnastics that follows the Federation of International Gymnastics (FIG) code of points. Participation in International competition stream requires a significantly higher level of commitment and competency. Gymnasts that are seen to show true potential for this elite program, have a high level of commitment, perseverance and dedication, will have the opportunity to be selected and invited to join our development squad.

FOUNDATION PROGRAM: LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2

Minimum age – 6 years 
These exciting and active classes are designed to introduce girls to competitive rhythmic gymnastics. It provides a fun, fast-paced and supportive environment for young gymnasts to explore different aspects of our sport.

Our Level 1-2 program includes safe and effective rhythmic-gymnastics-style stretching, foundational ballet skills and fun dance steps. Girls learn basic RG body skills: turns, balances, leaps and foundational pre-acrobatic elements.

Gymnasts will learn Level 1 and Level 2 club choreographed routines – Free Hand, Hoop and Ball. Girls will have the opportunity to participate in Gymnastics NSW competitions and to display their skills at the Miss Rhythmics End of Year Performance.

Expected commitment: 
LEVEL 1: minimum 1 class per week, 2hrs long. We recommend 2 x 2hrs classes per week for the most effective learning and faster progress.
LEVEL 2: 2 x 2hr Rhythmic gymnastics classes per week (min 4 hrs in total).

NATIONAL LEVEL 3 AND LEVEL 4

Minimum age – 7 years 
The focus of Levels 3 and 4 competitive classes is to establish correct body techniques and apparatus handling to provide the foundation for growth and progression to higher level programs.

Our Level 3-4 program includes great exercises to help gymnasts build a strong and flexible body. An excellent conditioning program will encourage fitness, with a focus on learning amazing rhythmic gymnastics skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Program includes more complex ballet skills and dance steps, learning intermediate-level turns/pivots, balances, leaps and pre-acrobatic skills.

Gymnasts will continue learning new skills with Rope, Hoop and Ball. They will be introduced to 2 new and exciting RG apparatus – Ribbon and Clubs.

Gymnasts will learn Level 3/Level 4 routines, choreographed by our experienced coaches to a music set by Gymnastics NSW. Levels 3-4 gymnasts will have an opportunity to compete in their beautiful Miss Rhythmics club’s leotards, in purple-pink colours and sparkling with diamantes, at Gymnastics NSW invitational competition and NSW Junior State Championships.

Expected commitment: 
LEVELS 3-4: 2 classes per week – 2 x 3hr (min 6 hrs in total).
Level 3-4 classes already include at least one 1hr of Ballet class per week.

Also, gymnasts in Levels 3-4, who would like to improve their performance and dance skills, and improve flexibility, have an opportunity to take additional weekly classes of more advanced format: Advanced Flexibility class (2hrs) and Advanced Dance class (1h).

NATIONAL LEVELS 5 – 6

Minimum age – 8 years

A dynamic, highly-structured program for intermediate-level gymnasts that have progressed through Levels 3-4 rhythmic gymnastics program or have moved from another related discipline (Dance, Physie, Artistic gymnastics etc.) and possess qualities and competencies required for this level of training and competition.

Our Level 5-6 program offers a customised approach to each gymnast as an individual, and fosters their development in a highly enjoyable, yet challenging environment. In these classes students work on improving flexibility and strength, balance and coordination through a specially-designed stretching and conditioning program. Levels 5-6 gymnasts gain intermediate level skills in all facets of rhythmic gymnastics whilst embracing the ‘’fun, fitness and friendship’’ philosophy.

Gymnasts in Levels 5-6 practice handling of all 5 RG apparatus: Rope, Hoop, Ball, Clubs and Ribbon. There is an opportunity to practice and compete individually and in groups at a variety of events at NSW State level, including Intermediate State Championships; travel interstate with our club’s team and being selected to represent Miss Rhythmics at Gymnastics National Clubs Carnival (NCC) which is held each year in September on Gold Coast.

Expected Commitment for LEVELS 5-6:  min 3 days per week – 3 x 3hr RG classes per week. Weekly 1hr Ballet class with qualified and experienced RAD ballet teacher is included in the program. Advanced Flexibility class and Dance classes are included in our Level 6 program and offered to Level 5 athletes as additional classes.

Testament of excellence of Miss Rhythmics’ classes and programs are the amazing results:

• In 2022 and 2023 our club’s gymnasts became Overall National Champions in Level 5 Junior – Sharon (2022) an Nora (2023). Jodie became L5 Jnr National Champion with Hoop and Bronze medallist overall. Miss Rhythmics Level 5 Jnr team was awarded First place Team-All-around Trophy in 2023.
• Our Level 5 Senior gymnast – Zimo – is the National Champion 2023 with Clubs and Runner-up Overall Champion.
• 2023 Level 6 Junior National Champion is our athlete Ivy and Chanel is the Runner up Champion, with Katalina winning Silver medal for her Ribbon routine. Our Level 6 Jnr team, consisting of the 3 gymnasts, won First Place for Team-All-around results at Nationals 2023.
• Our Level 6 Snr team also came first all-around at NCC 2023, with Isabella taking Gold for Ribbon, Olivia – Silver. Olivia became overall Runner Up L6 Snr champion and Isabella took third place out of 44 competitors.

NATIONAL LEVELS 7 – 10

A very demanding and challenging program requiring a perseverance, dedication and self-discipline. Skills difficulty and mastery become progressively more complex, requiring a great deal of practice to gain necessary coordination, strength and flexibility.

From Level 7 onwards gymnasts can compete with their own individual routines, skilfully created by our creative, top level coaches. Gymnasts can participate in individual and multiple competitions at NSW State and Nationally. Level 10 athletes have an opportunity to be selected to represent NSW team at the RG Australian Championships.

LEVELS 7-10:  min 4 days per week, 3-4 hrs per class

In 2023 Miss Rhythmics has Level 7 National Junior Overall Champion (among girls 2012-2010 YOB) – Sharon and Level 8 National Junior Overall Champion (among girls 2011-2009 YOB) – Mia.

DEVELOPMENT and PRE-DEVELOPMENT SQUADS –
FUTURE RG STARS

Age – 6-7 (pre-development) and 8-9 (development)

Gymnasts for this program are identified as having unique qualities and natural talents that may be developed further for the elite/international stream of rhythmic gymnastics.

Development is intended to specifically prepare gymnasts for the possibility of competing and performing at elite levels in the future. Natural talent, high standard of flexibility and body skills, and parental commitment and support are required to join one of these squads. Children with natural aptitude will be provided with careful guidance to help them understand correct technique which will allow them to achieve advanced skills. Those who wish to join these squads should book individual session with our head coach for skills’ assessment.

Commitment: 3-4 days per week – 2 x 2.5hrs RG class per week. Regular weekly individual classes and additional classes in pre-competition season may be required.