Drop-in | Pre-school | Junior | Recreational | Women's Artistic | Adult

All our coaches are British Gymnastics Association and First Aid Qualified, also CRB cleared.

A two hour play session to enable parents/guardians to take a break while their children are supervised in a fun, safe and stimulating environment. The session consists of Softplay, Gym, Trampoline and informal Song & Dance.

Children should arrive with a drink and, if you wish, a small snack. Children must wear clothing suitable for this type of activity (t-shirt & shorts or track suit preferred). Strictly no jewellery.

Sessions must be booked in advance via the Club Office (see Contact us). This is to enable the Club to provide a correct child/coach ratio.

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Pre-school Gymnastics within the Club Programme commences at two years of age. The two to three years of age sessions are strictly parent accompanied. This is a fun filled and enjoyable activity which enables both parent and child to have fun. Children aged three years and above enter sessions unaccompanied. All sessions take place within a safe, controlled environment.

This activity improves and develops balance, coordination, motor skills and social and educational skills. A circuit of activities, accompanied by music, is utilised to ensure continuous movement and involvement.

All children work towards British Gymnastics Association recognised badges and certificates of achievement.

Suitable clothing for such activity is mandatory (leotard or t-shirt & shorts with no buttons or zips). Hair must be tied back with no hard bobbles / clips. Strictly no jewellery.

NB. If you assume Club membership – full Club uniform (see Club Shop) must be purchased from the Club and worn before commencing a second course.

Sessions must be booked in advance via the Club Office (see Contact us).

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All children work towards British Gymnastics Association recognised badges and certificates of achievement. At this level an element of competition exists and children can be invited to compete in the Club Annual Championships. This is not compulsory and children are free to continue to enjoy the activities offered purely as fun. Although all children are treated and progress as individuals, some children inevitably display the correct physical composition, aptitude and commitment to be invited to join one of the competitive teams / squads based within the Club. This, however, involves considerably more training and an increased level of commitment from both child and parent / guardian.

NB. If you assume Club Membership – full Club Uniform (see Club Shop) must be purchased from the Club and worn before commencing a second course.

Sessions must be booked in advance via the Club Office (see Contact us).

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Within our Club Programme, we have gymnasts training at Club, Regional and National level. Many of these children started within the Club at Pre-school and Recreational level.

To train within this discipline is extremely demanding in terms of time, commitment, effort and courage, but it can also carry the most rewards.  Very high levels of attendance at training sessions is required in this section.

Women’s Artistic Gymnastics disciplines consist of Vault, Asymmetric Bars, Beam and Floor.

VAULT

This is an exercise completed over a vaulting table 125 cms in height. A springboard is used to assist the gymnast. It is an explosive and dynamic exercise, the aim of which is to complete a movement over the vault – often incorporating a series of twists or rotations over the vault, showing height, length and accuracy, culminating in a successful, balanced landing.

ASYMMETRIC BARS

This exercise is performed on two asymmetric bars. One set high and one low. The gymnast works between the two bars, swinging and turning. Skills are also performed where the gymnast releases and re-grasps the bar.

BEAM

This piece of apparatus is a mere 10cm wide. It is 5metres in length and 125cm high. This apparatus takes a huge amount of courage and after years of training gymnasts can acquire the ability to perform jumps, spins and acrobatic elements, combined with dance and artistry. In competition, the routine must be between 70 and 90 seconds long.

FLOOR

This exercise is performed on a 12 x 12 metres sprung floor. The routine is choreographed to music enabling the gymnast to express themselves whilst performing dance, spins, leaps, jumps, acrobatic elements and tumbling. The routine lasts for between 70 and 90 seconds.

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At present we can only accommodate 16 adults per session - on a first-come-first-served basis. Ring the Club Office on 020 8697 2222 to check availability.                                           

A one hour session to enable adults to undertake a supervised activity period utilising gymnastic training and equipment to increase their fitness level and to learn basic gymnastics skills on individual pieces of apparatus. The sessions are suitable for complete beginners or returning gymnasts. They are also particularly suitable for dancers and performers wishing to learn elementary gymnastic moves to enhance their repertoire.