Community
7 August, 2022
"Gazza's Goss: It’s a Balancing Act in Mossman!"
VISITORS to the Douglas Shire that venture North beyond Port Douglas are always glad they made the extra effort, not only to experience the beauty and tranquillity of the World’s Oldest Rain Forest, but to stop off and enjoy natural attractions like the Mossman Rain Trees or Gorge.
They may even wish to stop for a coffee or taste the locally produced Tropical wines of Shannonvale.
Locals will know, however, that apart from its beauty spots, Mossman is very much the engine room of the Shire, being home to the Council Offices, Sugar Mill and much more.
The ‘much more’ we talk about, includes numerous sports facilities, many of which we have discussed in Gazza’s Goss before.
One that came to my attention is the Mossman & District Gymnastics Club, which has been part of the Douglas Shire for over 50 years. The club is a community based, not for profit sporting organisation, delivering gymnastics in a fun, friendly and inclusive environment.
You may well be thinking that this sport is only for the young and flexible, but that is certainly not the case.
Mossman & District Gymnastics Club, in fact, offers classes and fitness programs for all ages and abilities, from babies through to senior citizens, raw beginners to high level competitive gymnasts. These programs include recreational and competitive gymnastics classes for boys and girls, plus under 5’s specialised movement and foundation gymnastics programs known as Kinder gym, Mini Gym and Baby Gym. Then there’s FreeG Ninja Warrior, Track and Tumble and children and adult aerial skills.
If you are a little more advanced in years, don’t feel left out as you may wish to try Move for Life, an accredited, specialised gymnastics mobility program for senior citizens
The club is always keen to involve the community and provides Sporting Schools Programs which offer gymnastics to local schools, kindy and day-care centres in the Douglas Shire and nearby Shires.
Hot off the Press is that three of the club’s competitive gymnasts, Lena Schmidt (Level 5), Indie Baird (Level 4) and Jasmin Sayed (Level 6), have qualified for the Gymnastics Queensland WAG Junior State Championships. These gymnasts, their families, coaches and judges will head down to Brisbane in September, along with any other gymnasts who may qualify between now and August.
If you’re keen to get involved or maybe even arrange a birthday party at the club’s facilities, you will find them online or at 3 – 7 Mill Street, Mossman.
I’m off to practice my handstand, so for now it’s Gazza signing out.
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