Recreational Classes

In order to accommodate children from the same family being able to come to the same class time, our classes are mixed age groups from 5 to 12 years. However, they are divided up into groups within the class according to age so that the lesson is age-appropriate. For 3-5 year-olds, we have two class times on a Saturday (10am and 11am). Classes for teens coming in 2021, depending on demand. For adult classes, see more info below. For all class times, see our timetable.

Your gymnast will be introduced to skills/ areas such as balance, coordination, teamwork, performance, flexibility, strength, key gymnastics shapes, jumping, landing, falling, and getting them comfortable with turning upside down. They will learn the foundations to executing gymnastics skills correctly and safely, e.g. how to perform skills with straight arms, straight legs and pointed feet. 

Examples of skills we will work on in their first term include: jumping onto the vault, swinging on bars, balances on the beam, rolls and shapes on floor, as well as progression onto handstands, cartwheels and bridges according to their ability. As they improve, we progress onto bridge kick-overs, drop back to bridge, handstand forward roll, round-offs, etc. 

As we assess gymnasts who are progressing well, we have an option to move into one of our Advanced Classes where they will work on walkovers, aerials, handsprings, etc.  We have two Advanced Classes for girls as well as an Advanced Boys group.