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Club Structure

The club is open to girls and boys from the age of 5 and upwards. The club caters for and develops gymnasts with a wide range of abilities, from absolute beginners to those competing at International level.

There are about 70 gymnasts in the club, about half in the competition squad and about half in the development group. Training times are determined by the level that the gymnast is working at, taking into account their potential and their work ethic.

We regularly take part in inter-club, county, regional and national competitions as well as operating BGA award schemes.

There are currently 18 qualified coaches and 7qualified judges at the club.

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Development Squad

The development squad is the normal entry point for gymnasts into the club. This squad caters for children from the age of 5 to 11.

The gymnastics programme includes 'badge' work, trampoline, basic body preparation, individual moves and some partner work. Whilst a lot of the emphasis is on fun, the children also learn the essential skills of co-ordination, self-discipline and hard work.

Those gymnasts who show the ability and attitude that is looked for in a squad gymnast, are given the opportunity to extend their training hours with a view to becoming part of the competiton squad. In addition some of the gymnasts in this group are entered in inter-club competitions. Where children have previous competitive gymnastics experience, they usually move quickly to the competition squad.

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Competition Squad

The competition squad is for those gymnasts who take part in Sports Acrobatics competitions at Regional and National level.

There are a maximum of 40 places in the competition squad, with ages usually ranging from 7 to 21 years.

We pride ourselves on the positive training atmosphere which enables the children to progress in and enjoy the sport.