Fun Gym (boys & girls 3-5 years)

Introduction to gymnastics apparatus & basic skills with an emphasis on exploring through play & fun activities.  The children learn to use the mini gymnastics equipment in a relaxed format, teaching basic co-ordination and balance skills and encouraging confidence to try new experiences.

Monday 4.30-5.30pm     Wednesday 4pm-5pm or 5pm-6pm     Thursday 4.30pm-5.30pm                                                  £4.00 per session              £20.00 - 6 week course

Early Learners (boys & girls 4-7 years)

An introduction to gymnastics apparatus & basic skills.  An ideal class for children to progress from Fun Gym.  The children learn to use the larger gymnastics equipment and build on the skills that they have learned in Fun Gym.  This is also an ideal class for beginners where basic skills are taught and adapted for use on the equipment.

Monday 4pm-5pm                Wednesday 5pm-6pm         Thursday  4pm-5pm            Friday 4pm-5pm                                    £4.00 per session       £20.00 - 6 week course

Badge Classes (boys & girls 5-15 years)

British Gymnastics Association Award Scheme - working towards a badge & certificate for achievement.  In this class the children will learn basic skills with each badge level building on the previous badge level.  The Children will only use the equipment that they require to use to fulfill their badge skill requirement.  Gymnastics Badges start at Level 8 and work through to Badge 1.

Monday 4pm-5pm      Tuesday 4pm-5pm      Wednesday  6pm-7pm         Thursday 6pm-7pm     Friday 7pm-8pm                £4.00 per session        £20.00 - 6 week course

Junior Recreational (5-12 years)

Developing Skills on Floor & Apparatus.  In this class our gymnasts will learn basic skills which they will then be able to adapt to use on the apparatus.

Monday 6-7pm         Tuesday 5-6pm        Wednesday 5pm-6pm or 6pm-7pm      

£4.00 per session or £20.00 - 6 week course                       

Saturday 9.30am-10.30am or 10.30am-11.30am           £3.00 per session or £5.00 for 2 hours

Senior Recreational (12+ years)

Developing Skills on Floor & Apparatus.  This class is suitable for beginners and for children who have reached the age limit of Junior Recreational.  This class teaches a combination of basic and intermediate skills.

Wednesday 7pm-8.30pm               £4.50  per session           £24.00 - 6 week course                                                   Saturday 9.30am-10.30am or 10.30-11.30am      £3.00 per session or £5.00 for both

Girls Intermediate (8-15 years)

Improving skills and confidence on the apparatus.  Once our Badge gymnasts have completed Badge 1 this is an ideal class the them to enhance the skills that they have learned.  Our intermediate class is ideal for those gymnasts who require a longer session to enable them to improve their confidence and skill.

Thursday        5pm-7pm              £5.00 per session or £25.00 - 6 week course

Boys Recreational (5-15years)

Learning from basics to developing skills on the boys apparatus.  The boys pieces include parallel bars, pommel, high bar, rings plus floor and vault.

Tuesday  4pm-5pm     £4.00 per session or £20.00 - 6 week course                                                                            Thursday 5-7pm    £5.00 per session or £25.00 - 6 week course

GMPD (Gymnastics & Movement for People with Disabilities)

These are integrated classes teaching basic gymnastic and trampoline skills.

Gymnastics

Monday 6pm-7pm             Tuesday 5pm-6pm                       £4.00 per session    or        £20.00 - 6 week course

Trampoline

Friday 5pm-6pm          £4.00 per session      or       £20.00 - 6 week course

OUR RECREATIONAL COACHES

DOROTHY FARQUHARSON ~ Head of Recreational Gymnastics

Dorothy became involved in gymnastics through her daughters, Shawna, Leona and Deonne.  Dorothy has qualified as a Club Coach, Special Needs Coach, Pre-School Coach, School Curriculum Coach, Trampoline Coach and Freestyle Coach. For the last 30 years Dorothy has coached in Schools and Sports Centres throughout the City.

RECREATIONAL COACHING TEAM (including volunteers)

Kirsty Nelson,  Nick Tovey, Lorraine Wootten, Anita Quantick, Barry Morgan, Cath Morgan, Collette Olivieri, Michaela Bailey, Faye Wyatt, Melissa Crooks, Maddison Wootten, Kirby Malone, Charlotte Morgan, Georgia Woodward, Portia McKenzie, Vicky Jones, Adam Jones, Jacob Allan.