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Gymnastics for Kids: Can My Child Join as a Beginner?
Can your child join gymnastics with no experience? Here’s how IWG Foundations welcomes school-aged beginners alongside experienced gymnasts, with small classes and activities adjusted to their ability.
4 days ago3 min read


Choosing a Competitive Gymnastics Club: Why Culture Matters
Choosing a competitive gymnastics club involves more than levels, training hours and facilities. We look at how coaching, culture, progression and athlete wellbeing shape the environment we're building at Inner West Gymnastics.
Oct 56 min read


Gymnastics for Pre-Service Teachers: Why Practical Experience Matters
Practical gymnastics gives pre-service teachers an opportunity to experience movement, observe coaching decisions and connect HPE theory with safe delivery.
Oct 35 min read


Gymnastics strength & conditioning for young soccer players: introducing Athlete Extension
Developed through conversations with Enfield Rovers and local families, Athlete Extension brings gymnastics-based strength and conditioning to boys aged 10-14 who play soccer.
Sep 303 min read


Inner West Gymnastics at the 2026 National Clubs Gymnastics Carnival
We’re cheering on 13 Inner West Gymnastics athletes competing at the 2026 National Clubs Gymnastics Carnival on the Gold Coast. Follow along with schedules, results and event updates.
Sep 251 min read


Celebrate at IWG: Kids’ Birthday Parties in Sydney’s Inner West
There’s a lot to organise for a birthday party. We can take a fair bit of it off your hands. Explore our seven active and creative party options, with food, activities and a team to host.
Sep 194 min read


8 Months In: The Different Ways Our Sydney Gymnastics Venue Can Be Used
Eight months after opening, we’re discovering how our Sydney gymnastics venue can support universities, schools, course providers and visiting teams.
Sep 54 min read


Want to Learn a Cartwheel or Handstand? Try Our New Skills Clinics
Does your child want to learn cartwheels and handstands? Our new school holiday skills clinics give children dedicated time in the gym to learn, practise and improve these popular gymnastics skills with the support of our coaches.
Aug 293 min read


Is My Child Too Young for Toddler Gymnastics? A Parent's Guide to Kinder Gym in Sydney's Inner West
Wondering what gymnastics actually looks like for a toddler? Here's how Kinder Gym at IWG grows with your child from age two to five.
Aug 225 min read


What Kids Learn From Competing in Gymnastics
What does a kid actually walk away with after a gymnastics competition, medal or not? Here's what kids learn from competing in gymnastics, on the podium and off it.
Aug 95 min read


Benefits of Gymnastics for Kids: More Than Just Learning A Skill
What actually happens when your kid does gymnastics, beyond learning a cartwheel? We break down the real benefits, strength, balance, brain development and confidence, backed by research and coaches with over 75 years combined experience. If your kid can't stop doing flips at home, this one's for you.
Jul 255 min read


Gymnastics Club in Strathfield: The Origin Story Behind IWG
Every gym has a story about how it started. Ours started with an off-the-cuff comment over dinner.
We asked our founder, Mary-Lou Labruna, to share how one dinner conversation turned into a gymnastics club in Strathfield. This is her story, in her own words.
Jul 172 min read


Welcome to IWG- Gymnastics classes in Sydney's inner west
Every gym has a first day. Ours was the first week of January 2026. There was no grand opening. No ribbon cutting. Just a group of people who believed that the inner west deserved a gymnastics centre built around athletes, and a lot of work to do. Inner West Gymnastics Centre (IWG) is a Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) club in Strathfield South, Sydney. We offer gymnastics classes for children from age 2 through to high-performance competitive WAG. If you've been searching f
Jun 273 min read


School holiday gymnastics programs in Sydney's inner west What's on at IWG these July holidays
What's on at IWG these school holidays in Sydney
Jun 273 min read
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