Chipmunk - Aged up to 8, Puma - Aged over 8, Squirrel - Progressive Tops
Recreational classes provide a fun and safe environment for your child to learn the basic shapes and skills of gymnastics as well as introduce them to Acrobatic Gymnastics. Along the way they will have the opportunity to work towards British Gymnastics Proficiency Awards and to take part in our Annual Club Competition and Christmas Show.
These classes consists of smaller groups of gymnasts split according to age and ability to allow the coaches to tailor the session to suitably challenge individuals whilst ensuring they are having fun and progressing at their own pace. Each session follows a similar format and concentrates on the various aspects and elements of basic gymnastic skills, fitness and body conditioning
Gymnasts will take part in one session per week or may be invited to attend additional “Progressive Sessions” depending on ability.
Acrobatic Squad Gymnastics
Hercules
Gymnasts in this squad will generally be working at NDP Preparatory Levels and Grade 1 and may be selected to take part in South West regional competitions and/or other invitational competitions and events at this level.
Gymnasts in this squad train 2 sessions each week
Merlin
Jets
Gymnasts in these squads will generally be working at NDP Grade 1 to Grade 3 Levels and will take part in South West regional competitions and by selection only, depending on age and partnerships, other invitational competitions and events both locally and nationally at this level.
Gymnasts in these squads train 3 times each week.
Apache
Gymnasts are invited into this squad if the coaches feel that they have the potential to compete at FIG but because of age or a new partnership are currently not ready to do this level of work. Gymnasts will work one or both of the FIG and NDP programmes and take part in South West regional competitions and by selection only, other local and national competitions at this level.
Gymnasts in this squad train 4 times each week.
Concorde
Gymnasts in this squad will be working and competing at NDP Grade 3 and above or at FIG. Gymnasts will take part in South West regional competitions and by selection only depending on age and partnerships, various national and international competitions and events at this level. Gymnasts in this squad will also be expected to perform in various shows and displays throughout the year to promote our club and our sport.