23 gymnasts representing PCYC Queensland at the National Clubs Gymnastics Carnival soared to new heights and left coaches, and supporters buzzing with pride.
Hosted by Gymnastics Australia last week, National Clubs was the first qualifying event for the Australian National Championships 2026.
Gymnasts from PCYCs Redcliffe and Caboolture represented PCYC Queensland in trampolining.
PCYC Redcliffe Gymnastics Program Leader Alex Lucas is thrilled about his student Harry Tedford being selected to represent Australia at the Junior World Age Championships for Tumbling and Double Mini Trampoline.
“We are so proud of Harry, and we can’t wait to cheer him on as he takes the international stage!” Alex said.
Rhythmic gymnasts representing PCYC Logan also competed at the 2025 National Clubs Gymnastics Carnival, impressing coaches and supporters alike with their talent and dedication.
A standout performance came from Aira Kim, who was named Overall National Champion and took top honours in the Ball and Clubs apparatus.
PCYC Logan’s Rhythmic Gymnastics Coaching Team, led by competition coach Kitti Csernyanszky, was thrilled with the team’s results and the athletes’ hard work throughout the event.
“We are so proud of this team for supporting each other and shining on the national stage. Congratulations to our Rhythmic superstars!” Kitti said.
Gymnasts from PCYC Toowoomba competed in the Junior Artistic State Gymnastics Championships held last week at the Sleeman Sports Complex at Chandler.
PCYC Toowoomba Gymnastics Program Leader Felicia Platz said they had a large team representing PCYC Toowoomba at this four-day event hosted by Gymnastics Queensland.
“PCYC Toowoomba had a record of 25 gymnasts competing at State Championships this year, and 17 of them made the Darling Downs Team – out of 18 available spots!” Felicia said.
“We had athletes who competed individually and who represented the Darling Downs in the Regional Team Challenge, and we are so proud of them all.”
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PCYC Pine Rivers was a hub of tumbling, flipping and fun during their Gymnastics Showcase Carnival on 13 September.
In a high-energy day as much about community as it was about skills, 70 gymnasts and their families cheered each other on at the club’s first gymnastics showcase.
The event was designed to showcase the progress and success of all gymnasts, giving athletes a chance to demonstrate what they’ve learned in a fun and supportive environment in front of their friends and family. It was a celebration of the effort and growth each young person has made in themselves.
Club Manager PCYC Pine Rivers Paula Sargent said the event was a huge success and a credit to the team spirit of the participants.
“Our Gymnastics community at PCYC Pine Rivers is truly something special, and it was wonderful to bring everyone together to showcase the skills and progress they’ve made,” she said.
“The carnival was such a fun and high-energy day – it really showed how incredible gymnastics is as a sport. Watching everyone in action reminded me how much strength, flexibility, and confidence it builds. I’m so proud of our gymnasts; they lit up the space with their passion and skill, and I think we all left feeling totally inspired.”
PCYC Pine Rivers team members were happy to see so many families and friends supporting the gymnasts and cheering them on throughout the day.
The Showcase doubled as a fundraiser, with every dollar raised going back into helping PCYC Pine Rivers deliver great outcomes for young people in the community.
We’re proud to share the latest exciting development in our youth pathways at PCYC Queensland!
After a successful pilot, we’re officially rolling out our new Coaches of Tomorrow program for young gymnasts aged 12 to14.
This age group is where we often see a drop-off in participation, and we wanted to find a way to keep our young people connected with the sport, and with PCYC more broadly.
We came up with a coaching program that introduces young people to the world of coaching, from foundational skills and planning sessions, to understanding responsibility, leadership, and even getting started with things like Blue Card applications.
The feedback from our pilot group was amazing and we’re now rolling it out across all clubs that offer Gymnastics.
With this program we are building confidence, creating pathways to paid work, and helping young people see a future in the sport they’ve grown up loving.
This initiative is a brilliant example of how we can support young people to stay active and involved, both in sport and beyond. And while they stay connected to PCYC, as gymnasts and then as coaches, these terrific young people will also have access to our other youth programs which offer even more leadership and development opportunities.
We can’t wait to see more young leaders come through this program and grow with us!
Around 370 young gymnasts flipped, tumbled, and cheered their way through a day of excitement and energy at PCYC Queensland’s annual gymnastics carnival, held on 14 June at PCYC Logan.
The fun, inclusive event for PCYC gymnasts of all ages and levels from 12 clubs across southeast Queensland focused on participation, encouragement, and team spirit, with a sprinkle of competition.
“It was such a fun event that really focused on teamwork, the great Gymnastics community we have here at PCYC, and having fun,” said Maree Calder, PCYC Queensland State Sport and Recreation Manager.
“While our gymnasts are immensely skilled and many are very dedicated to their sport – we also focus on the joy of moving your body and working as a team. Our carnival is a celebration of that.”
Events included routine displays, skill circuits, and fun challenges designed to highlight the gymnasts’ progress and enjoyment of the sport.
PCYC Queensland CEO Phil Schultz said the event was a huge success.
“While there was a competitive element and the skills on display were impressive, the focus on building confidence, having fun and community really made this event a standout,” he said.
“It was terrific to see so many athletes, families and friends supporting our gymnasts.
“We want to really embrace the fact that gymnastics is not just about perfect routines, but about participation, perseverance, and passion – and we saw a lot of that at this event.”
Throughout the day, awards were presented to recognise gymnasts of all levels.
Budding gymnasts from across the region showcased their skills earlier this month, with PCYC Dalby hosting its Regional Gymnastics Carnival that saw 80 gymnasts from PCYCs Dalby, Fernvale and South Burnett participating in an inclusive competition for all levels.
Foundation and Beginner gymnasts all walked away with a participation certificate and medal, and Intermediate and Advanced gymnasts were awarded Gold, Silver or Bronze on each apparatus and then received an overall medal depending on their scores.
This carnival was an example of how PCYC Queensland’s Gymnastics program is changing the face of a sport renowned as tough and high-stakes. It’s doing this simply by focusing on joy, health, and personal growth – with a little competitive spirit sprinkled in.
PCYC Dalby’s Club Coordinator Claire Gordon said the Dalby Regional Gymnastic Carnival allows recreational gymnasts the opportunity to have a competition experience without the same stress as an official competition.
“We want people to feel welcome and included, regardless of their skill level,” she said.
“It was absolutely fantastic to see our gymnasts of all levels trying their best and having fun while being able to have a go at a competitive event.
“We want everyone to feel that they belong at a PCYC gymnastics class whether or not they are interested in competing. It is an incredible way for young people to explore the amazing things their body can do, move it in a healthy, fun way, and connect with each other and our awesome coaches.”
