GYMNASTICS FOR ALL
We deliver gymnastics, trampoline, freestyle gymnastics, as well as fitness, football, tennis, dance, multi-sports, etc – sport in general in our clubs and in local schools – either as part of the school curriculum (PPA) and/or after-school clubs.
Who can join the Gymnastics class?
If you are aged 9 and over.
AFFORDABLE OPPORTUNITIES
12+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
GYMNASTICS FOR ALL
(GFA)
Gymnastics for all embraces all aspects of gymnastics and is accessible to everyone.
Rather than focusing on just general gymnastics (Floor and Vault main disciplines), GfA incorporates all of the gymnastics disciplines including freestyle, acrobatics, aerobics, rhythmic, trampoline and tumble as part of our comprehensive program. But why stop there?! GfA can also cross link disciplines such as performing a beam routine with rhythmic hand apparatus.
It’s about creating a maximum of opportunities for gymnasts to experience a range of skills and disciplines whilst experiencing the fun and enjoyment of taking part and the great feeling of achievement at the level of their your child’s choice. Individual and group activities take place to also encourage social interaction and self – confidence.
Our classes offer children aged 4 years (must be in full time school) to 14 years a structured gymnastics session including the GfA programme.
CLASS STRUCTURE
OUR COMPREHENSIVE 1-HOUR RECREATIONAL PROGRAM
10 min (all children) – Cardio to warm-up and attendance register
Gymnasts start with a cardio/conditioning and flexibility warm up based on running games which build stamina and increases the blood flow in the body.
20 min – Balance, Strength, Flexibility, Posture, Coordination and Rise Gymnastics
Gymnasts will be split in 4 colour groups according to age and ability and will cover the following stations over a cycle of 2 weeks.
Week 1 – Red/Blue – Beam / Rhythmic gymnastics skills (hoops, bean bags, balls, ropes) (2×10 min)
Week 2- Yellow/Green – Tumbling / Rise Gymnastics (2x10min)
30 min – Main Activities
Week 1 – Floor / Trampolining (2x 15min)
Week 2 – Vault/ FreeG (2×15 min)
PERFORM BETTER
EXPAND YOUR GYMNASTICS POTENTIAL
Term/Fees Structure (Term Dates)
Our year is divided up into 8 week sessions as follows:
We continue classes throughout half terms except May half term, Christmas, Easter and Summer breaks.
Fees are payable in advance with balance statements sent out three weeks before the end of term.
Annual British Gymnastics Insurance and Club Membership are payable annually in September. Please note, parents are responsible for updating their child’s British Gymnastics Insurance, in order for their participation to be maintained in the gym.
RISE GYMNASTICS
Recreational
ADVANCED CLASSES
1. Intermediate class
In the intermediate class the gymnasts (1.5 to 2hrs class/week) will work through the British Gymnastics Proficiency awards bronze, silver and gold. The gymnasts again have to pass 6 out 10 moves from each badge to pass their badges. We encourage the children to work all 10 moves on the badges to ensure they are working to their best ability.
2. Squad class
All our squads (over 2hrs a week) are preparing and working towards more competitive gymnastics on the Regional London Competition.
Intermediate and Squad classes are on an invite-only basis.
We look for potential young talent from as early as 5 years old. We do this by “spotting” children from any of our recreational classes by our senior coaches, and inviting these children on to further development by way of a “trial process” to potentially join one of our many Intermediate/Squad teams, which will best suit their age and ability.
ACADEMIC YEAR OUTLOOK
OUR MISSION
Our mission statement is to provide affordable opportunities to the local community to practice sports, and also to identify promising young gymnasts with potential to compete for regional and national competitions.