Tumble & GymNICEstics - Glad Movement

GymNICEstics – Movement That Feels Good

School Aged | 50-Min Weekly Class | Inclusive & Supportive Environment

GymNICEstics is gymnastics with a big ol’ heart. This program is built for kids who thrive with a slower pace, flexible structure, and lots of encouragement – a perfect fit for neurodivergent learners or anyone who needs more time, space, and kindness to feel confident in their body.

We explore gymnastics fundamentals like balancing, rolling, jumping, and climbing – but always with the focus on fun, friendship, and progress over perfection. Every child is supported to move in their own way, at their own pace, and to feel proud of every single step.

Expect smiles, small wins, and a whole lot of cheering – because at Glad, we don’t just build skills, we build self-belief.

Move kindly. Grow boldly. Shine brightly.

GymNICEstics Squad Program

Invitation-Based Training | Gymnastics + Tumble Development Pathway

The GymNICEstics Squad Program is designed for athletes ready to take their gymnastics and tumbling to the next level within a supportive team environment. Training combines traditional gymnastics apparatus (beam, bars, floor and vault) with tumbling and movement progressions, helping athletes build strength, coordination, flexibility and confident technique. Our coaching team brings over 20 years of combined coaching experience and more than 30 years of combined experience as gymnasts, allowing us to teach skills using strong biomechanical foundations and safe progressions.

Athletes in the program follow the ALP skill progressions from Gymnastics Australia, ensuring their development aligns with recognised national gymnastics pathways. At the same time, our squads are preparing to participate in Recreational Gymnastics Australia competitions from 2026, providing a fun and supportive competition experience that celebrates growth, participation and team spirit.

At Glad Movement, we believe strong athletes are built through positive reinforcement, psychological safety and consistent encouragement. GymNICEstics creates a space where athletes can challenge themselves, support their teammates and develop the confidence that comes from learning to move with control, strength and pride. 🤸✨

Beginner FlipStart | Entry Level Tumble

For the curious, the cartwheel-dreamers, and the flippin’ fearless first-timers.

Beginner FlipStart is the perfect entry point for kids aged 5+ who are brand new to tumbling and ready to learn their first flips in a fun, safe, and energetic environment.

🎉 This isn’t just rolling on mats — this is confidence in motion.
Every session is designed to break down the basics with playful precision. We focus on forward and backward rolls, handstand prep, and step-by-step cartwheel progressions — all while building strength, flexibility, and coordination that sets your child up for future success.

💚 It’s about learning how to move… and loving every second of it.

🧠 What makes Beginner FlipStart shine:

Small group coaching with big GLAD energy
Clear, supportive skill-building that meets each child where they’re at
Positive reinforcement that helps nervous starters grow into confident movers
A nurturing space where kids celebrate effort as much as achievement

This class is the launchpad into our tumbling pathway — from FlipStart to Flipsters and beyond. It’s not just about flips… it’s about creating a foundation for movement that lasts a lifetime.

🎯 Got a little legend who can’t stop cartwheeling in the lounge room?
Beginner FlipStart is their place to shine.

Walkover Warriors | Level 1 Tumble

For the cartwheel pros ready to raise the bar and flip into new territory.

Walkover Warriors is designed for athletes who’ve nailed the basics — rolls, handstands, and cartwheels — and are ready to take their tumbling to the next level with confidence, strength, and style.

🚀 This is where “Look at my cartwheel!” becomes “Did you see my back walkover?!”

Led by Coach Sarah, our legendary tumble mentor, this class dives deep into more complex skills like front and back walkovers, round-offs, handstand transitions, and bridges — all broken down into fearless, safe, and achievable steps.

💪 It’s skill progression, wrapped in celebration.

🧠 What makes Walkover Warriors shine:

Smart progressions that build strength, mobility, and technique
A focus on correct body shapes, drills, and transitions for long-term success
Positive, individualised coaching that turns doubt into determination
A culture of encouragement where bravery is the biggest flex

This is the bridge between beginner confidence and advanced potential — preparing athletes for Flipsters, handsprings, and beyond.

🎯 Got a tumbler who’s cartwheeling in their sleep?
Walkover Warriors is where they level up — and love every minute of it.

Flipsters | Level 2 Tumble

For the rising stars ready to flip higher, connect skills, and build serious momentum.

Flipsters is the next evolution in Glad Movement’s tumbling pathway — made for athletes who’ve already mastered foundational skills like cartwheels, walkovers, and round-offs, and are hungry for more dynamic challenges.

💥 This is where tumbling turns technical — and totally empowering.

In this level, athletes learn to connect movements, generate explosive power, and safely unlock iconic tumbling skills like front and back handsprings. It’s about control, flow, and finding your flipping groove — with guidance every step of the way.

🚧 Prerequisite Alert:
Athletes must have confidently achieved:

Handstands
Cartwheels
Forward & backward rolls
Bridges & walkovers
Round-offs

👊 What makes Flipsters elite:

Step-by-step drills for front & back handsprings
Linking round-offs with other skills for fluid movement
Punch fronts & backward roll transitions
Focused coaching on spatial awareness, body tension & control
Strength-building progressions that prep for twisting & layouts

Led by expert coaches who know how to challenge without overwhelm, Flipsters is where confidence explodes, combos connect, and future Twisters are born.

🎯 Ready to flip like you mean it?
Flipsters is where power meets precision — and your tumble story takes flight.

Twisters | Level 3+

For the fearless, the focused, and the flip-obsessed.

Twisters is the final stage in Glad Movement’s tumbling pathway — designed for dedicated athletes who’ve mastered handsprings, punch fronts, and connected skills, and are now ready to tackle layouts, twists, and next-level combos.

This is advanced tumbling with purpose — built around powerful body control, technical refinement, and the confidence to connect complex rotational skills like a pro.

⚠️ Prerequisite Alert:
To enter Twisters, athletes must have confidently achieved:

Front & back handsprings
Punch fronts
Round-off connected skills
Backward rolls to handstand
Fundamental backward rotational techniques

💪 What makes Twisters the peak:

Advanced skill chaining & rotational combos
Layout technique with full-body control & tension
Safe and supported twisting foundations
Strength & conditioning for elite-level power
Coaching that hones mindset as much as movement

Led by coaches who get what it takes to fly (and land safely), Twisters is for athletes who want to push the limits of what they can do — and feel like absolute legends doing it.

🎯 Ready to flip, twist, and OWN your movement?
Twisters is your next-level playground — and the view from the top is worth it.

Tumble Strength & Conditioning

For the strong-in-progress, the power-builders, and the flip-fuelled athletes.

Tumble Strength & Conditioning is Glad Movement’s specialty training class designed to supercharge your tumble skills — by building the strength, control, and flexibility needed to move with power and precision.

Because every great handstand, layout, or twist starts with a solid base — and that base is built here.

💥 This isn’t about lifting weights — it’s about lifting potential.

Through targeted drills, technique work, and mobility training, athletes will improve core control, shoulder and hip stability, explosive power, and body tension — all essential for safer, stronger tumbling at every level.

🧠 Why athletes LOVE this class:

Boosts power, endurance & injury prevention
Builds strength for skills like handsprings, layouts & twists
Increases body awareness & control
Complements all levels of tumbling — from beginner to elite
Led by coaches who understand what tumblers actually need

🎯 Want to level up your tumble game?
Tumble Strength & Conditioning gives you the power to land it — and the confidence to go for more.

Open Tumble (Ages 9+)

For the advanced movers who flip hard, train smart, and thrive on the tumble floor.

Open Tumble is Glad Movement’s elite-level training class for athletes aged 9+ who have confidently mastered front and back handsprings and are progressing into more complex rotational skills — including somersaults, layouts, and beyond.

This class is designed for athletes who want to refine technique, connect skills with control, and receive hands-on coaching in a focused, high-energy environment.

🔥 This isn’t about starting from scratch — it’s about sharpening what you’ve already got.

Led by the powerhouse Coach Sarah — former Level 10 gymnast and current competitive cheerleader — every session is tailored to support individual goals, with spotting, drills, and progression paths for each athlete.

⚠️ Important Info:

Prerequisite: Solid front & back handspring technique
Free trials are not available for this class
Entry may be denied if skill level doesn’t meet requirements
Casual sessions available via Punch Pass (pre-booking essential)

💥 Why Open Tumble is next-level:

Skill refinement with expert eyes & elite spotting
Supportive environment where goals are taken seriously
Drill progressions for somersaults, layouts & rotation control
Personalized coaching to help athletes progress safely & confidently

🎯 Want to flip higher, twist cleaner, and move with total control?
Open Tumble is where it all comes together — under the guidance of a coach who knows what it takes.

We don’t just hire coaches – we grow legends.

Our crew is made up of passionate, playful, purpose-driven humans who bring their full selves to every class. Whether they’re spotting a handstand, dancing during warm-up, or celebrating your kid’s first successful monkey bar swing like it’s an Olympic gold, they’re here to make every session feel like the best part of your week.

Each member of our team is personally trained and mentored by our founder, Sarah Blackmore, ensuring they carry the same high standards of safety, inclusion, and FUN that Glad Movement is built on. From Ninja Warriors and gymnastics pros, to cheerleaders, teachers, artists, and movement lovers – our team brings a wild mix of experience and energy into the gym every day.

What makes them special?

✨ They’re not just coaching movement – they’re building confidence, kindness, and community.
🧠 They know that every body learns differently, and they adapt with empathy, humour, and creativity.
🎉 They celebrate every win – big or small – with high-fives, happy dances, and the occasional foam pit cannonball.
💚 And most of all, they make Glad feel like home.

Whether you’re walking in for the first time or coming back for your 100th class, this crew will make you feel like you belong – and remind you that movement should always feel this good.