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Gymnastics
The Cairns PCYC has a quality Gymnastics and Trampolining program conducting classes in Kindy Kidz, 1-4 years; Fun Gym, 5-8 years; and Recreactional Gym, 9 years and above and Trampolining for both boys and girls. The overall philosophy is to provide fun classes and develop Skills, Fitness, Flexibility and Confidence in Movement in a friendly non pressured atmosphere.
Our Gymnastics equipment includes Double Mini Tramps and two Olympic sized trampolines, a range of modified equipment for Kindy Kidz as well as the traditional range of gymnastics equipment.
We have recently added to our staff a fully qualified and very experienced Gymnastics Coach in John Straatsma who has already turned our Gymnastics and Trampolining program into a dynamic and successful program. Thank you and welcome John!
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Tae Kwon Do
The Cairns PCYC runs a Tae Kwon Do program for juniors and seniors. Our chief instructor, Clive Lee, holds a black belt second Dan rating in the sport. The activity has a good attendance throughout the year and caters to people of all ages.
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Boxing
The PCYC boxing program at the Cairns PCYC has been established in Cairns for the last 7 years. The club has recently acquired a boxing ring to use for training. The activity has good junior and senior attendees under Head Coach Phill Murphy, who has over 20 years in the sport. Phil is also an accredited judge, referee, and has had over 30 fights himself. His most recent at the age of 45. The sport is very popular with the girls who use the classes to shape up and get fit.
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Capoeira
Is a new sport recently established at the Cairns PCYC and is a Brazilian style martial Art. The sport incorporates dance and self defense and is very spectacular to watch. Two young brothers run the classes and the dedication and passion for the sport is very evident in there coaching.
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Circus
Patti Burnheim is the founding director and trainer of the new PCYC Cycas Circus classes. The classes incorporate circus skills including stilt walking, unicycling, diabolos, poi, plates, fire twirling, juggling, hula hoops, acrobalance, clowning, aerial and much more. Her aim is to educate, inform and inspire youth to accomplish something positive for themselves, while creating an interactive experience that encourages young people to value team spirit and appreciate a love for physical activity. The classes bring students of all ages, sizes and abilities together, enhancing their growth and development physically, mentally, emotionally and socially.
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