33
16.50
/per 1 hour
/per half hour class
38.50
/per 1 hour CASUAL class
Enrolment fees
Casual
open gym
25
20
/per session
/for current athletes
Deals
20% off second sibiling
for enrolments only
Term 4 Special
50% off more than one recreational class
30
15
/per 1 hour
/per half hour class
35
/per 1 hour CASUAL class
Enrolment fees
Casual
To see what time a class runs click the arrow next to the class name and you will see the times available. The time can then be clicked to book in on our portal.
Timetable
10% off second sibiling for enrolments only
10% off for more then one recreational class
$28
$15
/per 1 hour
/per half hour class
$34
/per 1 hour CASUAL class
Enrolment fees
Casual
To see what time a class runs click the arrow next to the class name and you will see the times available. The time can then be clicked to book in on our portal.
Timetable
Open Gym
6.30 - 8pm
/per 1 hour
$20
Do you want to start Cheerleading?
Intro to Cheer
(4-10yrs)
This class will teach the basics of cheerleading so that you can feel comfortable moving into a cheer team later on. The skills learnt in this class include the basic principles of a cheerleading routine such as jumps, stunting and dance.
No experience or commitment needed for this class! This is a fun, recreational class to learn the skills in cheerleading
Novice
This class will teach the foundation skills for tumbling.
Skills Required: No skills required!
Skills Learnt: Forwards roll, L handstand, cartwheel and bridge, as well as handstand with assisted equitment and backwards roll down a wedge.
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L1 WALKOVER.
l1
Walkover
Learn your front and back walkover
Skills Required: Handstand, back limber, bridge kickover and cartwheel step-in.
Skills Learnt: Front walkover, back walkover, switch kick backward walkover and roundoff.
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L2 BACK HANDSPRING
l2
back handspring
Time to learn Back Handsprings!!!
Skills Required: Front and back walkover, and roundoff.
Skills Learnt: Dive roll, front and back handspring. Back walkover to handspring, cartwheel BHS, roundoff BHS and roundoff BHS series
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L3 ADV BHS/TUCKS.
l3
ADv Bhs/tucks
Flipping time!!! Front tucks, back tucks, aerials, and more.
Skills Required: Back handspring, roundoff with minimum 3 BHS series.
Skills Learnt: Punch front tuck, BHS series, BHS step out-BHS, round-off back tuck, roundoff BHS back tuck and aerial.
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L4 TUCKS/LAYS
l4
tucks/lays
Standing back tuck, Layouts...
Skills Required: All level 3 skill are needed to join this class.
Skills Learnt: Front punch front tuck step out, back tuck, BHS back tuck, double BHS back tuck, carthweel back tuck, roundoff back tuck, round off layout, rount off BHS layout, round off whip to tuck and round off whip to layout.
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L5 TWISTING.
Flyer (strength & Flex)
This class will involve a range of activities that will focus on increasing flexibility, balance, control, and body awareness skills needed to be the best cheerleading flyer you can be!
No previous experience required. A great class for flyers in a cheerleading team to improve their skills.
Acro/tumble
(for Dancers)
Our Acro Dance class is designed for dancers looking to build the strength, flexibility, technique, control and confidence needed to safely perform acrobatic skills within dance. Dancers work through structured progressions suited to their ability, from foundational skills through to more advanced movements.
Skills may include: Rolls, cartwheels & handstands, Walkovers & limbers, Aerials & headsprings, Leaps & floor skills & Balances, chest rolls & flexibility-based movements.
With a focus on technique, strength, flexibility and safe progression, Acro Dance helps dancers expand their skill set and take their performance to the next level.
Open Gym
-
Twisting, arabian...
Skills Required: All level 4 skill are needed to join this class.
Skills Learnt: Double BHS, layout, standing full (level 6), arabian, full twist and double twist.
Twisting (L5)
This class will involve a range of activities that will focus on increasing flexibility, balance, control, and body awareness skills needed to be the best cheerleading flyer you can be! No previous experience required.
Flyer
Standing back tuck, Layouts...
Skills Required: All level 3 skill are needed to join this class.
Skills Learnt: Front punch front tuck step out, back tuck, BHS back tuck, double BHS back tuck, carthweel back tuck, roundoff back tuck, round off layout, rount off BHS layout, round off whip to tuck and round off whip to layout.
Tucks/lays (l4)
Monday 4 - 5pm
Saturday 11 - 12noonTuesday 4 - 5pm
Saturday 10.30 - 11.30am
Tuesday 5 - 6pm
Saturday 9.30 - 10.30am or 11.30am- 12.30pm
Saturday 10.30am - 11.30am
Wednesday 5.30 - 6.30pm
Term 3 timetable
monday 22nd July to Saturday 28th September
Monday 4 - 5pm
Saturday 11.30 - 12.30pmTuesday 4 - 5pm
Saturday 10.30 - 11.30am
Tuesday 5 - 6pm
Saturday 9.30 - 10.30am or 11.30am- 12.30pm
Saturday 10.30am - 11.30am
Wednesday 5.30 - 6.30pm
Term 4 timetable
Monday 4 - 5pm
Saturday 11.30 - 12.30pm
Wednesday 4 - 5pm
Saturday 10.30 - 11.30am
Wednesday 5 - 6pm
Saturday 10.30 - 11.30am
Tuesday 6 -7pm
Saturday 9.30 - 10.30am or 11.30am- 12.30pm
Monday 4 -4.30pm
Tuesday 5 - 5.30pm & 6 - 6:30pmWednesday 4 - 4.30pm
Thursday 5.30 - 6pmSaturday 12 - 12.30pm
Term 1 timetable
Monday 3rd of February to Saturday 12th April
Monday 4 - 5pm
Saturday 11.30 - 12.30pm
Wednesday 4 - 5pm
Saturday 10.30 - 11.30am
Monday 5 - 6pm
Tuesday 5 - 6pm
Wednesday 5.30 - 6.30pm
Thurday 5 - 6pm
Saturday 9.30 - 10.30am or 10.30 - 11.30am
Monday 6.30 - 7.30pm
Tuesday 4.30 - 5.30pm
Thursday 6 -7pm
Saturday 9.30 -10.30am or 11.30am- 12.30pm
Tuesday 6 -7pm
Saturday 9.30 - 10.30am or 11.30am- 12.30pm
Monday 4 -4.30pm
Tuesday 5 - 5.30pm & 6 - 6:30pmWednesday 4 - 4.30pm
Thursday 5 - 5.30pm* & 5.30 - 6pmSaturday 10.30 - 11am
*this flyer class is for level 3 skills and above
Term 2 timetable
Term 1 2026
Monday 2nd February to Thursday 2nd April
Term 2 2026
Monday 20th April to Saturday 4th July
There will be no classes Saturday 25th and Monday the 27th of April due to ANZAC Day long weekend
there will also be no classes Monday the 8th of June due to the King’s Birthday public holiday
Term 4 2026
Monday 12th October to Saturday 19th December
tumbling
floor-based gymnastics
Term 1
Monday 3rd Feburary to Saturday 12th April
$27
/per 1 hour class
$32
/per half hour class
Enrolments
10% OFF SECOND SIBILING APPLIED ENROLMENTS ONLY
$32
/per 1 hour CASUAL class
one-off casual
session
No discounts or vouchers can be applied for casual class
no casual bookings for half hour classes
$20
/per casual session
Cheerleading
open gym
fridays
5 - 7pm
do you want to start cheerleading?
contact reception to be assessed and trial a team!
l3 Adv BHS
/Tucks
l3 ADV BHs/TucKs
Flipping time!!!
Front tucks, back tucks, aerials, and more.
Skills Required: Back handspring, roundoff with minimum 3 BHS series.
Skills Learnt: Punch front tuck, BHS series, BHS step out-BHS, round-off back tuck, roundoff BHS back tuck and aerial.
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L4 TUCKS/LAYS
Flyer (strength & Flex)
Flyer
Take your cheerleading skills to the next level with our Flexibility, Strength & Flyer Skills Class!
This class is designed to help athletes build the strength, flexibility, balance, and body control needed to become confident and successful flyers. Through targeted conditioning exercises and technique training, athletes will develop the foundations required for higher-level skills and improved performance in stunts.
No previous experience required. A great class for flyers in a cheerleading team to improve their skills.
Intro to cheer
(4 - 10yrs)
Intro to
cheerleading (4 - 10yrs)
This class will teach the basics of cheerleading so that you can feel comfortable moving into a cheer team later on. The skills learnt in this class include the basic principles of a cheerleading routine such as jumps, stunting and dance.
No experience or commitment needed for this class! This is a fun, recreational class to learn the skills in cheerleading.
l1 walkover
Novice
This class will teach the foundation skills for tumbling.
Skills Required: No skills required!
Skills Learnt: Forwards roll, L handstand, cartwheel and bridge, as well as handstand with assisted equitment and backwards roll down a wedge.
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L1 WALKOVER.
l1 walkover
Learn your front and back walkover
Skills Required: Handstand, back limber, bridge kickover and cartwheel step-in.
Skills Learnt: Front walkover, back walkover, switch kick backward walkover and roundoff.
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L2 BACK HANDSPRING
l4 Tucks/lays
Class
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Friday
Thursday
Saturday
Novice
l2 Back
handspring
l2 Back
handspring
Time to learn Back Handsprings!!!
Skills Required: Front and back walkover, and roundoff.
Skills Learnt: Dive roll, front and back handspring. Back walkover to handspring, cartwheel BHS, roundoff BHS and roundoff BHS series
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L3 ADV BHS/TUCKS.
l4 Tucks/lays
Standing back tuck, Layouts...
Skills Required: All level 3 skill are needed to join this class.
Skills Learnt: Front punch front tuck step out, back tuck, BHS back tuck, double BHS back tuck, carthweel back tuck, roundoff back tuck, round off layout, rount off BHS layout, round off whip to tuck and round off whip to layout.
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L5 TWISTING. (avaliable in the holidays)
Flyer
Take your cheerleading skills to the next level with our Flexibility, Strength & Flyer Skills Class!
This class is designed to help athletes build the strength, flexibility, balance, and body control needed to become confident and successful flyers. Through targeted conditioning exercises and technique training, athletes will develop the foundations required for higher-level skills and improved performance in stunts.
No previous experience required. A great class for flyers in a cheerleading team to improve their skills.
OPen Day
Come train, improve your skills and have fun in our facility with the guidance of our Senior Coaches!
Tumble, Stunt, Fun And MORE!
Whether you’re working on a new skill, perfecting your technique, or just want to train with your friends, Open Gym is the place to be!
Come ready to work. Leave feeling stronger. Recommended for 6 years and up and athletes work on skills.
Acro/tumble
for dancers
open gym
Acro/Tumble
(for Dancers)
Our Acro Dance class is designed for dancers looking to build the strength, flexibility, technique, control and confidence needed to safely perform acrobatic skills within dance. Dancers work through structured progressions suited to their ability, from foundational skills through to more advanced movements.
Skills may include: Rolls, cartwheels & handstands, Walkovers & limbers, Aerials & headsprings, Leaps & floor skills & Balances, chest rolls & flexibility-based movements.
With a focus on technique, strength, flexibility and safe progression, Acro Dance helps dancers expand their skill set and take their performance to the next level.
Please note tumbling starts week 2 of the term as the dates noted
There will be no classes Monday the 9th of June due to Kings Birthday Public Hoilday
MOnday 12th october to Saturday 19th December
term 4 2026
term 3
SATURDAY
Timetable is subject to change depending on demand
enrol for the term
/per 1 hour session
33
16.50
/per half hour session
one-off casual session
38.50
/per 1 hour session
no discounts or vouchers can be applied for casual classes
open gym
/per session
Book online or pay on day
No Discounts eligable
25
20
/for current athletes
deals
20% off second sibling for enrolments only!
Term 4 Special
50% off more than one recreational class
l4 Tucks/lays
Flyer (strength & Flex)
Flyer
Take your cheerleading skills to the next level with our Flexibility, Strength & Flyer Skills Class!
This class is designed to help athletes build the strength, flexibility, balance, and body control needed to become confident and successful flyers. Through targeted conditioning exercises and technique training, athletes will develop the foundations required for higher-level skills and improved performance in stunts.
No previous experience required. A great class for flyers in a cheerleading team to improve their skills.
l3 Adv BHS
/Tucks
l3 ADV BHs/TucKs
Flipping time!!!
Front tucks, back tucks, aerials, and more.
Skills Required: Back handspring, roundoff with minimum 3 BHS series.
Skills Learnt: Punch front tuck, BHS series, BHS step out-BHS, round-off back tuck, roundoff BHS back tuck and aerial.
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L4 TUCKS/LAYS
Class
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
l1 walkover
Novice
This class will teach the foundation skills for tumbling.
Skills Required: No skills required!
Skills Learnt: Forwards roll, L handstand, cartwheel and bridge, as well as handstand with assisted equitment and backwards roll down a wedge.
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L1 WALKOVER.
l1 walkover
Learn your front and back walkover
Skills Required: Handstand, back limber, bridge kickover and cartwheel step-in.
Skills Learnt: Front walkover, back walkover, switch kick backward walkover and roundoff.
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L2 BACK HANDSPRING
Novice
l2 Back
handspring
Intro to cheer
(4 - 10yrs)
Intro to
cheerleading (4 - 10yrs)
This class will teach the basics of cheerleading so that you can feel comfortable moving into a cheer team later on. The skills learnt in this class include the basic principles of a cheerleading routine such as jumps, stunting and dance.
No experience or commitment needed for this class! This is a fun, recreational class to learn the skills in cheerleading.
l2 Back
handspring
Time to learn Back Handsprings!!!
Skills Required: Front and back walkover, and roundoff.
Skills Learnt: Dive roll, front and back handspring. Back walkover to handspring, cartwheel BHS, roundoff BHS and roundoff BHS series
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L3 ADV BHS/TUCKS.
l4 Tucks/lays
Standing back tuck, Layouts...
Skills Required: All level 3 skill are needed to join this class.
Skills Learnt: Front punch front tuck step out, back tuck, BHS back tuck, double BHS back tuck, carthweel back tuck, roundoff back tuck, round off layout, rount off BHS layout, round off whip to tuck and round off whip to layout.
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L5 TWISTING. (avaliable in the holidays)
Please note tumbling starts week 2 of the term as the dates noted
There will be no classes Monday the 9th of June due to Kings Birthday Public Hoilday
MOnday 20th July to Saturday 26th September
term 3 2026
term 3
SATURDAY
Timetable is subject to change depending on demand
Class
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
Novice
l2 Back
handspring
Intro to cheer
(4 - 10yrs)
Intro to cheerleading (4 - 10yrs)
This class will teach the basics of cheerleading so that you can feel comfortable moving into a cheer team later on. The skills learnt in this class include the basic principles of a cheerleading routine such as jumps, stunting and dance.
No experience or commitment needed for this class! This is a fun, recreational class to learn the skills in cheerleading.
l4 Tucks/lays
Novice
This class will teach the foundation skills for tumbling.
Skills Required: No skills required!
Skills Learnt: Forwards roll, L handstand, cartwheel and bridge, as well as handstand with assisted equitment and backwards roll down a wedge.
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L1 WALKOVER.
l1 walkover
Learn your front and back walkover
Skills Required: Handstand, back limber, bridge kickover and cartwheel step-in.
Skills Learnt: Front walkover, back walkover, switch kick backward walkover and roundoff.
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L2 BACK HANDSPRING
l2 Back handspring
Time to learn Back Handsprings!!!
Skills Required: Front and back walkover, and roundoff.
Skills Learnt: Dive roll, front and back handspring. Back walkover to handspring, cartwheel BHS, roundoff BHS and roundoff BHS series
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L3 ADV BHS/TUCKS.
l3 ADV BHs/TucKs
Flipping time!!!
Front tucks, back tucks, aerials, and more.
Skills Required: Back handspring, roundoff with minimum 3 BHS series.
Skills Learnt: Punch front tuck, BHS series, BHS step out-BHS, round-off back tuck, roundoff BHS back tuck and aerial.
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L4 TUCKS/LAYS
Please note tumbling starts week 2 of the term as the dates noted
There will be no classes Monday the 9th of June due to Kings Birthday Public Hoilday
MOnday 20th April to Saturday 4th july
term 2 2026
term 3
SATURDAY
Timetable is subject to change depending on demand
There will be no classes Saturday 25th and Monday the 27th of April due to ANZAC Day long weekend
there will also be no classes Monday the 8th of June due to the King’s Birthday public holiday
l4 Tucks/lays
Standing back tuck, Layouts...
Skills Required: All level 3 skill are needed to join this class.
Skills Learnt: Front punch front tuck step out, back tuck, BHS back tuck, double BHS back tuck, carthweel back tuck, roundoff back tuck, round off layout, rount off BHS layout, round off whip to tuck and round off whip to layout.
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L5 TWISTING. (avaliable in the holidays)
Flyer
This class will involve a range of activities that will focus on increasing flexibility, balance, control, and body awareness skills needed to be the best cheerleading flyer you can be!
No previous experience required. A great class for flyers in a cheerleading team to improve their skills.
Class
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Saturday
Novice
l2 Back handspring
l4 Tucks/lays
Please note tumbling starts week 2 of the term as the dates noted
There will be no classes Monday the 9th of June due to Kings Birthday Public Hoilday
MOnday 2nd February to thursday 2nd April
term 1 2026
term 3
SATURDAY
Timetable is subject to change depending on demand
Please note tumbling starts week 2 of the term as the dates noted
There will be no classes Monday the 9th of June due to Kings Birthday Public Hoilday
Timetable term 2
Monday 5th May - Saturday 5th July
class
Intro to Cheer
4-10yrs
foundations
Novice
L1
Walkover
L2 Back handspring
L3
adv bhs/tucks
l4 tucks/lays
Flyer
Cheerleading
open gym
SATURDAY
friday
5 - 7pm
saturday
SATURDAY
* This flyer class is for level 3 skills and above.
There will be no classes Monday the 9th of June due to Kings Birthday Public Holiday
enrolments
$28
$15
/per 1 hour session
/per half hour session
10% off second siblings for enrolments only
one-off casual session
$34
/per 1 hour session
no discounts or vouchers can be applied for casual classes
Cheerleading open gym
$20
/per casual session
do you want to start cheerleading?
contact tolisi@aussiegems.com.au to be Assessed and trial a team!
enrol for the term
30
/per 1 hour session
15
/per half hour session
10% off second siblings for enrolments only
10% off for more then one recreational class
one-off casual session
35
/per 1 hour session
no discounts or vouchers can be applied for casual classes
Cheerleading open gym
20
/per casual session
do you want to start cheerleading?
contact tolisi@aussiegems.com.au to be Assessed and trial a team!
Our Classes
Tumbling is a floor-based gymnastics program, that will focus on all floor skills and does not use any of the apperatus, unlike gymnastics.
The classes are skill based, and below you will see which skills are required to join each class, and once your child has achieved those skills they will progress to the next level.
We offer trials for all our classes, just contact us to book in at info@aussiegems.com.au or 029451 5706.
April Holiday tumbling
Monday 13th - Thursday 16th April
Or click the class to book!
Mondays & Wednesdays
tuesdays & thursdays
3.45 - 4.45pm
3.45 - 4.45pm
April Holiday tumbling
Monday 13th - Thursday 16th April
Or click the class to book!
Mondays & Wednesdays
tuesdays & thursdays
3.45 - 4.45pm
3.45 - 4.45pm
l2 Back handspring
Time to learn Back Handsprings!!!
Skills Required: Front and back walkover, and roundoff.
Skills Learnt: Dive roll, front and back handspring. Back walkover to handspring, cartwheel BHS, roundoff BHS and roundoff BHS series
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L3 ADV BHS/TUCKS.
l4 Tucks/lays
Standing back tuck, Layouts...
Skills Required: All level 3 skill are needed to join this class.
Skills Learnt: Front punch front tuck step out, back tuck, BHS back tuck, double BHS back tuck, carthweel back tuck, roundoff back tuck, round off layout, rount off BHS layout, round off whip to tuck and round off whip to layout.
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L5 TWISTING. (avaliable in the holidays)
l3 ADV BHs/TucKs
Flipping time!!!
Front tucks, back tucks, aerials, and more.
Skills Required: Back handspring, roundoff with minimum 3 BHS series.
Skills Learnt: Punch front tuck, BHS series, BHS step out-BHS, round-off back tuck, roundoff BHS back tuck and aerial.
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L4 TUCKS/LAYS
Flyer
This class will involve a range of activities that will focus on increasing flexibility, balance, control, and body awareness skills needed to be the best cheerleading flyer you can be!
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L5 TWISTING. (avaliable in the holidays)
Intro to cheerleading (4 - 10yrs)
This class will teach the basics of cheerleading so that you can feel comfortable moving into a cheer team later on. The skills learnt in this class include the basic principles of a cheerleading routine such as jumps, stunting and dance.
No experience or commitment needed for this class! This is a fun, recreational class to learn the skills in cheerleading.
Novice
This class will teach the foundation skills for tumbling.
Skills Required: No skills required!
Skills Learnt: Forwards roll, L handstand, cartwheel and bridge, as well as handstand with assisted equitment and backwards roll down a wedge.
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L1 WALKOVER.
L1 Walkover
Learn your front and back walkover
Skills Required: Handstand, back limber, bridge kickover and cartwheel step-in.
Skills Learnt: Front walkover, back walkover, switch kick backward walkover and roundoff.
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L2 BACK HANDSPRING
L2 Back Handspring
Time to learn Back Handsprings!!!
Skills Required: Front and back walkover, and roundoff.
Skills Learnt: Dive roll, front and back handspring. Back walkover to handspring, cartwheel BHS, roundoff BHS and roundoff BHS series
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L3 ADV BHS/TUCKS.
L3 ADV BHS/TUCKS
Flipping time!!! Front tucks, back tucks, aerials, and more.
Skills Required: Back handspring, roundoff with minimum 3 BHS series.
Skills Learnt: Punch front tuck, BHS series, BHS step out-BHS, round-off back tuck, roundoff BHS back tuck and aerial.
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L4 TUCKS/LAYS
l4 TUcks/LAYS
Standing back tuck, Layouts...
Skills Required: All level 3 skill are needed to join this class.
Skills Learnt: Front punch front tuck step out, back tuck, BHS back tuck, double BHS back tuck, carthweel back tuck, roundoff back tuck, round off layout, rount off BHS layout, round off whip to tuck and round off whip to layout.
Once all skills in the level are achieved the coach will let you know and it will be time to move up to L5 TWISTING.
l5 twisting
Twisting, arabian...
Skills Required: All level 4 skill are needed to join this class.
Skills Learnt: Double BHS, layout, standing full (level 6), arabian, full twist and double twist.
This is our highest level class!
Flyer
This class will involve a range of activities that will focus on increasing flexibility, balance, control, and body awareness skills needed to be the best cheerleading flyer you can be!
No previous experience required. A great class for flyers in a cheerleading team to improve their skills.