PIT A PATS is a Kindergym program designed by the coaches at PIT Gymnastics to cater for the needs of 2-4 year old boys and girls. The program is run by experienced, qualified coaches who have accreditation with Gymnastics Australia.
To young children, our gym is like a huge indoor adventure playground! It is permanently set up and safe, with multiple sets of bars, beams, rings, tramps, an enormous variety of assorted shaped mats plus soft shapes to add colour and interest. One of the most exciting places in the gym is the trampoline leading into the pit full of soft foam blocks! Equipment is either modified to suit little hands and feet, or lowered to the ground for safety reasons.
- The Themed Program and equipment layout is changed every 2 weeks to challenge and stimulate the imagination of young children.
- It is a parent/carer participation program with the key role of the coach being to teach and demonstrate the activities, but with the parents actively participating in helping their child, eg. holding a hand on the beam, repeating instructions, giving praise. Apart from the benefits of receiving individual attention, children of this age love having their Mum or Dad join in – we know that this is important, so we make it fun for the grown-up’s too!
- Class sizes consist of 1 coach teaching 12 PIT-a-PATS
The class involves:
- Gross motor skills such as swinging, springing, rocking, rolling, jumping and landing
- Fine motor skills
- Cross patterning
The benefits are:
- balance
- co-ordination
- strength
- locomotion
PIT A PATS is based on a 50 minute class where the emphasis is on having fun with a parent or carer, whilst at the same time improving body control through movement experiences relevant to their development.
Enrolment and Tuition Fees
Bookings for classes can be made online via the website. PIT Gymnastics offers a trial class for all new participants. Trial lessons cost one class tuition fee, payable at the time of booking (Click on the ‘Book a trial’, you will be re-directed to our online booking portal).
If the gymnast continues in the class, you will be charged the club membership fee and the remainder of the month’s tuition. Monthly direct debit will then continue and your child will be enrolled in this class for the rest of the calendar year.
Two weeks notification is required for cancellation of class in writing via PIT Gymnastics Membership Cancellation Form. Your direct debit will cease at the end of that respective payment cycle. Please submit this cancellation form electronically via email or in person at the front office.
Club Membership Fee
A Club Membership Fee for each gymnast is payable on joining the Club and for each subsequent year. This Fee includes Club Membership, Registration with Gymnastics Victoria and Accident Insurance through to December of the current year, this fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
Each child will receive a free club t-shirt with paid tuition and membership.
Re-Enrolment
In November, you must re-book your child for the new year. The Club Membership fee is required to secure your booking for all members.
December Display
Gymnasts will have the opportunity to showcase their skills learnt throughout the year in a group performance when they participate in the December Display.
