Trampoline Skills Workshop with Scott McDonald
Join us at Mokara Gymnastics Academy on April 6, 2026 for a special Trampoline Workshop with Scott McDonald, a trampoline and acro expert and former Cirque du Soleil performer. Athletes will develop stronger flipping, twisting, and bar skills through trampoline training designed to improve air awareness, control, and technique. Sessions are tailored for a range of skill levels, giving gymnasts a unique opportunity to learn new progressions and elevate their performance.
Our Special Guest
Trampoline and acrobatics expert and former Cirque du Soleil performer with extensive experience in trampoline education and aerial training. He has worked with athletes and performers at all levels, combining technical expertise with creative progressions. Scott brings world-class knowledge of trampoline and acrobatic movement.
Schedule
3:00 – 4:00 PM
Trampoline for Bars (MAG & WAG)
For Competitive Artistic Gymnasts
Use the trampoline in new ways to unlock bar skills. This workshop focuses on handstand bouncing and kaboom drills to help athletes develop control for pirouettes, releases, and other advanced bar elements.
4:30 – 6:00 PM
Level Up Flips (No experience required)
Entry Level: Beginner – Intermediate
Take your flipping skills to the next level using trampoline training. Athletes will learn new drills to improve air awareness, takeoff technique, and landing positions while building confidence with flipping progressions.
6:00 – 7:30 PM
Twisting Skills 101
Competitive Level: Intermediate – Advanced
This workshop focuses on developing strong twisting technique. Athletes will learn how twisting works, how to properly spot twists, and how to safely progress toward advanced twisting skills such as doubles, triples, and twisting saltos.
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FAQs
The workshop is run in a station-based format, where participants rotate through different stations working on specific drills and skills. This keeps everyone engaged, active, and constantly learning throughout the session.
For safety and space reasons, parents won’t be able to be inside the gym. However, we have a large viewing window and multiple screens outside so you can comfortably watch your child during the session.
We’ll have a mix of ages and experience levels across our recreational and competitive workshops. Participants will be grouped by age and ability as closely as possible, so they’re learning alongside others at a similar level.
Yes! The Level Up Flips workshop is an entry level class.