GYMNASTICS is one of the big winners in the sporting sphere following Tuesday's announcement of gyms reopening from June 13.
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Under the new government restrictions groups of 10 individuals can be spread out within a facility, with up to 100 people allowed inside at any given time.
The city's leading gymnastics clubs, like Aspire 2795 and PCYC Bathurst, are busily preparing schedules and a return to training based on the guidelines released on Monday by Gymnastics NSW.
The number of people able to enter is dependent on the club adhering to the one person per four square metre rule and 1.5m physical distancing requirements.
The thoughts of competitive gymnastics are still a long way away but the ability to get back inside and work face-to-face with students is a change welcomed by Bathurst coaches.
Aspire coach Sophie Godleman said it will be great to be able to offer indoor classes soon but the important thing is to maintain safe practices.
"We've been doing some Zoom sessions and more recently we've been doing some outdoor stuff. There's now going to be a lot of new measures for indoor activities, like dropping off kids and using sanitiser," she said.
"We have to make sure that we're always keeping it clean, safe and healthy for everyone.
"It was nice for me, and I know other coaches felt the same, that it was nice that have that online contact with the kids. Parents said just having that little bit of interactivity was great for the kids.
"We had to keep activities safe and minimal but we were still able to do a lot of strength and flexibility work."
Godleman also welcomed the release of the returning to training guidelines put forward by the governing body prior to the announcement.
"Gymnastics NSW have put together some information sheets and an induction for when we get back together so people know what it's going to be like," she said.
"We've been doing all the background work, making sure all the new procedures will be able to be put in place.
"Gym NSW have been very good with all their communication throughout all this. I've been very impressed with that."
Gymnastics NSW stated that they will continue to work with the NSW Government and Department of Health to ensure that clubs are equipped with the best information and resources as they prepare to begin classes.
Following the announcement Chief Executive Officer of Gymnastics NSW, Aaron Bloomfield, thanked all NSW clubs in how they have handled the unprecedented times.
"I want to commend our clubs on the way that they continued to support their athletes and members in this time of unpredictability. The June 13 start date provides time for our clubs to work through the Return to Gymnastics Plan and ensure the highest levels of hygiene practises, athlete wellbeing and member safety," he said.
"The closure of our clubs happened so suddenly. With two weeks to prepare, I am confident that Gymnastics NSW will return on June 13 better than ever."