Sport
26 April, 2025
PCYC gym’s 100th member
PCYC Innisfail are jumping for joy after four-year-old Indie Briggs became the 100th member to join the gymnastics program, one that has been consistently growing and attracting more young people, who don’t need to travel to Cairns to perfect their skills.
From cartwheels, splits and tumbles to working in teams and building friendships the PCYC gymnastics program tackles all the angles of the sport for children to reach their goals.
“It’s really a great achievement, especially because we work so hard and in a small town like Innisfail reaching 100 gymnasts and get to show people what gymnastics is like is a great opportunity,” said gymnastics coach Sienna Broccardo.
Ms Broccardo has been teaching from four-year-olds to 18-year-olds for two years with PCYC Innisfail and she says it has been particularly exciting to see the slow but consistent grow of gymnastics.
“It’s a beautiful community. Every time the kids see you, they run up to you and give you high fives. The kids love being around each other and the way the programs run at PCYC is amazing and it, not only shows them how to do a skill, but helps them develop friendships,” she said.
“We have noticed the growth, there’s been rapid growth in the past couple of months and it’s great to see how much the kids love it.”
PCYC gymnastics member Charlotte Dinen, 11, said it was fun to learn new tricks.
“I feel really happy and excited when I come to gymnastics,” she said.
“I have always wanted to do it and I love learning how to do all these tricks safely. My favourite activities are the bar and floor work. My coach Sienna is the best and everyone is really nice.”
100th member Indie Briggs, 4, said she was really enjoying learning skills and making friends.
“It feels good and exciting to be the 100th member,” she said.
“I like the moves and it’s fun to make friends and the coaches are very nice. I’m really excited to learn how to do a cartwheel.”
