Richmond Gymnastics Association was started in 1969/70 when two women, Shirly Bakaway and Judy Rithaler had a vision: Build it and they will come'. The ladies saw a need for recreational gymnastics for Richmond girls and boys. Their dream became a reality when the Thompson Community Center was started and wanted a program to keep the children fit and active in the community.
Starting with classes once a week, the club progressed and started to hold some Competitive gymnastics classes at Burnett school. The program was so successful that need for a full-time facility became necessary. With the help of committed individuals such as George Bodgt, Harvey and Laura Moore and the Richmond Leisure Services, RGA program was installed into the Sea Island Forum in the mid 70's.
Starting with classes once a week, the club progressed and started to hold some Competitive gymnastics classes at Burnett school. The program was so successful that need for a full-time facility became necessary. With the help of committed individuals such as George Bodgt, Harvey and Laura Moore and the Richmond Leisure Services, RGA program was installed into the Sea Island Forum in the mid 70's.
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A girls-only class for athletes looking to take their gymnastics to the next level. Athletes focus on strength and flexibility conditioning, as well as basic skills across all 4 women's events. Athletes are only accepted if they register for both classes of the week.
Athletes are willing to take gymnastics a little more seriously, learn to stay focussed and disciplined, want to become stronger and flexible, and really enjoy learning a wide variety of skills.Any participant registered in our recreational program are welcome to register for Firecrackers if they are willing to take their training up a notch!
Athletes are willing to take gymnastics a little more seriously, learn to stay focussed and disciplined, want to become stronger and flexible, and really enjoy learning a wide variety of skills.Any participant registered in our recreational program are welcome to register for Firecrackers if they are willing to take their training up a notch!
If you Home School your child regularly or are currently not having your child attend school, get your child to the gym for their physical activity. The classes are structured as per the age group and kids learn the proper way of engaging in a sport while doing conditioning, increasing strength, flexibility and having fun.
Our coaches are certified by NCCP in gymnastics, and have a parkour coaching certification in partnership with the World Freerunning Parkour Federation (WFPF). All classes are co-ed unless specified otherwise. According to the WFPF (World Freerunning Parkour Federation), parkour is the act of moving from point "a" to point "b" using the obstacles in your path to increase your efficiency."
Want to try gymnastics for the first time as an adult? Or do you want to return to the sport after some time away and simply continue to keep up your skills? Whatever the case, RGA's adult gymnastics and conditioning class may be the right fit for you! Each class then includes an instructor-led warmup, guided progressions on skills, conditioning, and a cooldown.
This is one space where alternately gifted children have an opportunity to participate in an organised sport under the expert guidance of our trained coaches. Benefits include physical fitness, confidence, increase in self esteem and, respect while being in a safe, fun, goal-oriented, inclusive environment.
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