Print

Gymnastics for all

How the Gymnastics for all classes run

We hold British Gymnastics (BG) discipline ‘Gymnastics for All’ classes where gymnasts have the opportunity to work towards badges and take part in fun and friendly, in-house competitions with the focus on participation and enjoyment.



Classes during school terms last for one hour. Each class usually have around 42 children split into groups of 7 children to one coach. They are divided into groups by age and ability, and as a child gets older their training time is likely change. Classes start with a warm up followed by a 15 minute stretching session, which may include some basic strength work or body tension work.

 The rest of the time is spent on apparatus, which they go round on a rotational basis. The emphasis is on enjoyment, but whatever level a child is they are expected to listen to the coach and to try and do what is asked of them well.

The stretching and strengthening part of the session is important to prepare the body and  reduce the risk of injury, but also to develop their range of movement.  All children come with a certain physical, mental and emotional ability, which determines what skills they can learn at a certain point in time. By thoroughly developing their strength and flexibility, there is less limitation to what they can achieve.


GYMNASTICS FOR ALL CLASS TIMES

Wednesday         3.45 – 4.45pm    4 ½ - 7 years

Wednesday         4.15 – 5.15pm    5-8 years

Wednesday         4.45 – 5.45pm    6-9 years

Wednesday         5.15 - 6.15pm     7-11 years

Wednesday         5.45 – 6.45pm    8 ½ - 12 years

Wednesday         6.15 – 7.15pm    10 ½ - 12 ½ years

Wednesday         7.00 – 8.00pm    12 – 14 years

Wednesday         7.45 – 8.45pm    13 – 16 years

 

Thursday              3.45 – 4.45pm    4 ½ - 7 years

Thursday              4.15 – 5.15pm    5 – 8 years

Thursday              4.45 – 5.45pm    7 – 9 years

Thursday              5.15 – 6.15pm    8 – 12 years

 

Saturday              10.00 – 11.00     5 – 8 years

Saturday              10.30 – 11.30     7 – 10 years

Saturday              11.00 – 12.00     7 ½ - 11 years

Saturday              11.30 – 12.30     10 – 13 years

Saturday              12.00 – 1.00        7 ½ - 11 years

Saturday              12.30 – 1.30        4 ½ - 10 years

Saturday              1.00 – 2.00pm    4 ½ - 10 years

 

Advanced Recreational

Wednesday         6.15 – 7.45pm                   11 – 13 years      By invite only

Wednesday         7.00 – 8.30pm                   13 – 17 years      By invite only

 

Saturday              8.30 – 10.00        6-9- years            By invite only

Saturday              9.00 – 10.30        9 ½ - 13 years     By invite only

Saturday              2.30 – 4.30pm    8 – 10 years        By invite only