Gymnastics for Children who are Blind or Vision Impaired

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EKGA's Blind Gym program caters for children that are Blind or have a visual impairment.   

​In our classes the children use:

• Balance beams

• Trampolines

• Foam pits

• Bars

• Rings

• Climbing Ropes

• Foam shapes and wedges

• The tumbling floor

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Children begin with basic skills such as safe landings, rolls and hangs and progress through to handstands, cartwheels, somersaults, swings, twists, rope climbs and more!  

This helps the kids to work on skills such as fall prevention, falling without getting hurt, balance (and how to regain it), spatial awareness as well as developing strength, flexibility and coordination.

 

We have a one to one ratio for the participants, meaning each child has a sighted coach assisting them throughout the entire class.  Our staff are qualified Gymnastics coaches, that have “on the job” training working with children that are blind or vision impaired. 

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For some children a one on one class might be the answer and for others joining a group class with a guide to assist will work well. Once we know more about our child we can advise what the best option is. 

Please complete our GYMNAST PROFILE form to give us as much information about your child as possible. 

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For more information about what the program involves please give us a call or send us an email  and one of our team will be in touch.