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Q1. What are the benefits of gymnastics?
Extended participation in gymnastics classes provides children with many physical and psychological benefits. Skills children gain from participation in gymnastics will continue benefiting them throughout their lives.
Physical Benefits Solid foundation for fitness An increase in muscular strength, flexibility and endurance Correct body alignment The ability to fall and roll safely (excellent training for all sports) Increased agility and coordination reducing injury and improving performance Cross training sport for martial arts, swimming, diving, skating, cheer, and dance
Psychological Benefits A NASA study showed that gymnasts have highly developed "vestibular mechanisms" which increase general learning - academic as well as physical! Learning to listen and follow directions Building self-esteem and confidence Goal-setting skills and concentration Helps develop social interaction with peers Attention to detail Perseverance A confident self image and a positive attitude as they realize the astounding capabilities they possess Gymnastics is the only sport that works total body strength, flexibility and aerobic development. Gymnastics enhances gross motor skills. Self-discipline is developed due to the very nature of the sport. Self-confidence is built through individualized goals and accomplishments. For any other sport, gymnastics is a way of developing strength and giving athletes that "added edge". Early training results in increased kinesthetic awareness
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Q2. What is JAGA/USAG?
JAGA stands for Jamaica Amateur Gymnastics Association. The JAGA is the sole national governing body for the sport of gymnastics in Jamaica. The designation comes from the following organizations, Jamaica Olympic Association (JOA), International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG) and Government of Jamaica.
JAGA provides compulsory routine Lv1-3 for floor and bars. These routines are designed for children and adult beginners used in local competitions.
USAG stands for USA Gymnastics. The USAG is the sole national governing body for the sport of gymnastics in the United States. USAG program includes Lv 1-10, Elite for women¡Çs gymnastics Lv 4-10 and Elite for men¡Çs gymnastics program. USAG is a popular program used in international competitions, in the Caribbean and the USA. For details, please visit the website here.
http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/pages/index.html
Q3. Do gymnasts compete internationally?
YES! Our competitive teams have been making great achivements in international competitions!! Please click here for the reports of international competitions.
¡úObserver...Jamaican gymnasts impress at Florida event (April 21st, 2011) ¡úTVJ Smile Jamaica...Young gymnasts return winners! (January 31st, 2011) ¡úGleaner...Gymnastics trio set sights on Olympics (January 29th, 2011) ¡úGleaner...Golden gymnasts - Jamaicans strike gold at top US event (January 27th, 2011) ¡úObserver...J'can gymnasts cop International team trophy (January 26th, 2011)
Of course, gymnasts are required to train hard to compete in the international competitions. For example, Lv 1-3 gymnasts need to train 2-3hours, 2-3days weekly to do well in their level. Lv4-6 gymnasts need to train 2-4 hours, 3-4days weekly. When gymnasts reach level 6 and up, they basically need to train 3-4 hours almost every day to do well in their level or to move up the level.
It is certain that gymnasts will get a great experience and unforgettable memories by competing internationally! This is one of our main achievements in the competitive gymnastics program. However, It is not so easy for gymansts to reach this level. Gymnasts might take couple years to be able to compete abroad. Please make a lot of effort to achieve it!
Q4. Is there any possibility of getting injuries?
There are possibilities to get injured at any level and any kind of sports. However, the more difficult skills gymnasts do, there are more possibilities to get injured. I strongly recommend competitive gymnasts to have sports insurance. Most gymnasts have joint pain when they start competitive gymnastics. Gymnasts will do injury prevention program in the class to avoid it. The joint supporter is also useful to decrease pain.
Q5. Is NGFC registered company?
YES We are a registered company. Our Certificate number is 3837/2008. We are also registered as a private educational institute by Ministry of Education since 2008.
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