Our two children have been members of this gymnastics club for a number of years, attending multiple classes a week and progressing through both social and competitive programs.
Sadly, one of our kids, who has been enrolled in WAG for the past 2 years, has experienced the very nasty side of competitive gymnastics courtesy of coaching staff. Said coaches provide zero feedback to parents unless prompted, and seem to enjoy using threats of relegation to lower level classes as ways to motivate young and impressionable students.
Despite receiving praise and high scores in Gala Days at the club, coaches have communicated that our 9 year old, gymnastics obsessed child, doesn't have, and never will have the upper body strength needed to progress at the club and should move to a different club. No interest in extra support or suggestions of ways to improve. Very disappointing to hear from a community facility that is subsidised by the Canada Bay council, for which we are a rate payer. Unless you want your kids exposed to a toxic unsupportive environment, avoid the competitive gymnastics program here and go elsewhere. read more