Newsletter First quarter 2025
Welcome to a brand new year at Gymac! As Head Coach, I’m excited to kick off 2025 with renewed energy and a deep sense of pride in how far we’ve come. On behalf of the entire team, I wish all our families and supporters a year filled with health, happiness, and success. We’re looking forward to taking on new challenges, continuing to grow together, and creating unforgettable gymnastics experiences. This year promises to be full of exciting developments—new projects, special events, and shared moments that will strengthen our Gymac community. Before we look ahead, it’s important to acknowledge everything we achieved in 2024. It was a year of growth, dedication, and great progress, and I truly believe 2025 will take us even further. Let’s make it an inspiring year—together.
— Jakub Samsa, Head Coach
Gym Upgrades: A Better Space to Welcome You
Over the past few months, we’ve made several exciting changes to our gym in order to provide our athletes with a more comfortable, functional, and inspiring training environment. One of the biggest updates has been the removal of a partition wall, which allowed us to significantly expand the main hall. This new, open layout offers a more spacious and versatile space for our gymnasts.
New functional hanging area
We’ve also added a brand-new functional hanging area, along with dedicated zones for rings, high bars, and weight training—broadening the possibilities for strength and skill development. Our trampolines and beams have been reorganized to improve flow and create better structure during training sessions.We have also moved our aerial skills & hoops corner This area is tailored to optimize safety and performance.
The trampolines and beams have been reorganised
Our trampolines and beams have been reorganized to improve flow and create better structure during training sessions.
New Aerial corner
We have also moved our aerial skills & hoops corner This area is tailored to optimize safety and performance.
These improvements are all part of our ongoing commitment to meet the needs of both beginner and advanced gymnasts, and to create a training environment that motivates,supports, and inspires.
January- A Dynamic Start with Judges’ Training in Artistic Gymnastics
The month of January kicked off on a high note with an intensive judges’ training program that brought together our dedicated coaches and several passionate gymnast moms. Organised by the African Gymnastics Union (UAG), this training covered both Men’s and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics and marked a significant step forward for the development of the sport in Mauritius. The Women’s Artistic Gymnastics course was led by Dr. Nehad Zayed, while the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics sessions were conducted by FIG Expert Dr. Mohamed Ali, a member of the FIG MAG Technical Committee. The training ran across two sessions—first from December 6 to 8, then again from January 20 to 22—delivered in a focused and enthusiastic learning environment.
A memorable presidential visit
On January 19, Gymac had the great honour of hosting a distinguished visit from Dr. Ehab Amin Esawy, President of the African Gymnastics Union (UAG), accompanied by Mrs. Nehad Zayed and Mr. Ah Ling, President of the Mauritius Gymnastics Federation. This special occasion offered our gymnasts the exciting opportunity to showcase their skills through a series of demonstrations spanning various technical and artistic levels. The atmosphere was filled with pride, energy, and enthusiasm as our athletes performed in front of esteemed guests.
It was also a moment to shine a spotlight on the efforts of other local clubs, who joined the event with incredible spirit and passion. The success of the day was made possible thanks to the unwavering dedication of our staff and the continued support of our amazing Gymac parents.
This event marks a significant milestone in our shared mission to elevate Mauritian gymnastics on both the African and international stages
Classes Classes Updates
From our Parents & Tots classes to Kids Gymnastics, Adult Gymnastic, Aerial Silks and Special Needs, we’ve seen a significant increase in participation across all age groups during this quarter.
Increase in participation
From our Parents & Tots classes to Kids Gymnastics, Adult Gymnastic, Aerial Silks and Special Needs, we’ve seen a significant increase in participation across all age groups during this quarter.
Pilates
We are happy to hare Talia from ZoePilatics has officially joined us as our new Pilates instructor.
Trampoline
We’ve expanded our class offerings this quarter with the introduction of Trampoline led by our dynamic Coach Cathy.
New Ballet instructor
We’re also delighted to welcome a new Ballet instructor Jane to the Gymac team, adding grace and artistic expression to our growing range of classes. Stay tuned for more details and class times!
Homeschoolers
Our coach Gigi is offering gymnastics classe to Homeschoolers
Holiday Camp
We were excited to host our first-term school holiday camp at Gymac, welcoming between 15 to 20 children each day. The camp was filled with fun, movement, and discovery, offering a dynamic mix of activities that kept the kids engaged and active throughout the week. It was a fantastic opportunity for young participants to experience the Gymac spirit during the school break!
Social Events Celebrated
Valentine’s Week Celebrating Love, Friendship, and Community at Gymac
As we all know, February is the month of love—and at Gymac, we embraced the spirit wholeheartedly by turning Valentine’s Day into a full week of celebration. From February 12 to 17, our gym was filled with warmth, joy, and meaningful connections as we honoured the many forms of love that bring our community together.
Throughout the week, members were invited to bring a partner, friend, or loved one to join them in fun and engaging sessions.
Women's Day: An evening in pink
Women make this world a better place. Women can be anything—strong, graceful, bold, nurturing—and at Gymac, we believe in celebrating every aspect of their power and potential.
To honour Women’s Day, we hosted a special evening where members were invited to bring along a woman who inspires them to share a joyful and active moment together. The gym was filled with positive energy, connection, and appreciation for the incredible women in our lives.
We ended the evening with a convivial aperitif, celebrating the strength, elegance, and resilience of the women who shape our community.
Other Updates #5minuteshandstandchallenge
We launched an exciting 5-minute Handstand Challenge with our competitive squads, pushing strength, balance, and determination to the next level! We’re proud to share that five of our gymnasts successfully completed the full challenge, showcasing incredible focus and endurance.
To spread the spirit of friendly competition and motivation, we also challenged other clubs across the island to take part and share their own handstand journeys. Let’s continue to inspire one another through movement, discipline, and a love for the sport!
Gymac X Engel & Völkers Mauritius
We’re proud to announce our partnership with Engel & Völkers Mauritius, with Gymac featured in their quarterly property magazine under the Lifestyle section. This collaboration highlights the connection between well-being, movement, and quality living—values we both strongly believe in. We’re excited to share our story with a wider audience and continue building a stronger, healthier community together.
New- Team Members
Nawsheen Herburrun – Marketing Manager
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of our new Marketing Manager, Nawsheen Herburrun. With her strong background in real estate and expertise in digital and social media marketing, Nawsheen brings a fresh perspective and valuable experience to the Gymac team. We’re excited to have her on board and look forward to the creative energy she’ll bring to our community and brand!
Adarsh Bundhoo – Part-time & Junior gymnastic Coach
We’re pleased to introduce Adarsh Bundhoo, a dynamic young athlete who practices weight training, workouts and martial arts. He’s joining our coaching team as a gymnastics assistant. He is also in charge of equipment maintenance.
A strong start to the year- A Quarter of Growth, Purpose, and Progress
A Strong Start to the Year – A Quarter of Growth, Purpose, and Progress
The first quarter of the year has been one of remarkable growth, productivity, and meaningful development for Gymac. From facility enhancements to increased community engagement, we’ve made important strides in creating a more dynamic and supportive environment for all.
With the expansion of our training space, participation in key gymnastics events, and the introduction of new activities, we’ve strengthened both our physical offerings and our community spirit. These shared experiences have reinforced our belief that gymnastics is more than just a sport—it’s a space where people connect, grow, and celebrate one another.
As we move into the second quarter, we carry this momentum forward with renewed purpose and enthusiasm. Exciting changes to our schedule are on the horizon, along with the launch of new classes—stay tuned for some great surprises ahead!
We can’t wait to share these next chapters with you.
See you soon in the gym,
The Gymac Team
