Due to last weeks’ flooding, the PCYC Bowen had to cancel their Gymnastics Come and Try Day, but the dedicated team are encouraging everyone in the community to come down and experience a free trial at one of the gymnastic classes instead.
Last week the local PCYC was used as an emergency shelter for over 400 people affected by the flooding and due to the lengthy clean-up process the centre was unable to host the Come and Try event which was due to be held last Thursday.
“We opened our doors in a crisis to support the community and now we are asking the community to support us,” said Sergeant Michelle O’Regan from the Bowen PCYC.
“By coming along for a free trial and registering for one of our gymnastics classes, you can in-turn help us keep our doors open.”
Bowen has one of the most advanced gymnastic facilities in a PCYC anywhere in Queensland, boasting a competition grade spring floor, a nine-metre tumble tramp, 12 metres of air track, a variety of bars and much more.
Over $300,000 has been invested in the facility.
Weekly classes include the Kinder Gym with Ebonee Zahn for children five and under.
This class offers adventure based learning where gym skills are made fun.
“This is a great way for kids to learn gross and fine motor skills while having so much fun that they don’t even know they are learning!” said Ebonee.
The PCYC also offers a Fitter For Life over 50’s Fitness Class with Tracey Hivon who has been teaching seniors fitness classes for over 20 years.
The goal of this class is to increase mobility, fitness and balance.
Beau Brooker teaches a range of gymnastic classes to students from four-years-old right through to adults.
He also teaches parkour which has become very popular.
“Gymnastics is a different fitness option for people,” he said.
“It’s a different way to challenge yourself and increase your core fitness and strength.”
Beau’s classes are held after school most days of the week and families looking to enrol are recommended to call the PCYC on 4786 1383 to find out which will best suit their needs.
The other classes are open to walk-ins.
WHAT: Kinder Gym at PCYC Bowen
WHEN: Mondays 9.15am to 10am or Wednesdays 10am to 10.45am
WHAT: Fitter For Life Over 50’s
WHEN: Tuesdays 8am to 8.45am and Thursdays 8am to 8.45am and 5.30am to 6.15pm
WHAT: General Gymnastics and Parkour
WHEN: Most days after school
Sergeant Michelle O’Regan, Gymnastics Coach Beau Brooker and Kinder Gym Coach Ebonee Zahn. Photo credit: Rachael Smith
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