Acro & Tumbling Training Times

TRAINING TIMES

Structure of Groups

In order for each gymnast to reach their full potential the Academy provides various paths for the individual to follow. Some gymnasts can be identified as talented as young as 4 or 5 years old, other gymnasts develop later. Gymnasts will be grouped according to their ability, development stage, commitment and individual needs.

ELITE 1 Train 12 Hours a week +

Coaches Sarah Holborow / Rachel Holborow / Nicholas Flynn / Perdie Millard / Dave Clark

Gymnasts reaching Elite 1 will be working toward competing at national competitions and working towards competing for the National team.

Monday	7.30am - 9.00am
Tuesday	6.00pm– 9.00pm
Wednesday	OFF
Thursday	7.30 - 9.00am, 6.00 - 9.00pm
Friday	OFF
Saturday	2.30 - 6.00pm
Sunday	9.00 – 12pm on the first Sunday of every month (unless competition)

D2 (Development 2) Train 6 Hours a week Coaches: Perdie Millard/ Sarah Holborow / Rachel Holborow / Nicholas Flynn

Gymnasts in Development 1 will be working on development of skills and body preparation in order to fully prepare them to compete in acro.

NEW TIMES FROM 1ST APRIL:

Monday	OFF
Tuesday	5.00pm - 8.00pm
Wednesday	OFF
Thursday	OFF
Friday	5.00pm - 8.00pm
Saturday	10.30am-1.00pm
Sunday	9.00 – 12pm on the first Sunday of every month (unless competition)

Regional Voluntary Competitions are also organised every year and the same format is followed for entry into the national finals.
There are also several friendly and team competitions throughout the year. Teams are chosen according to the invitation. Some competitions will be international competitions and fund-raising
events are often organised to help the costs of these events. Gymnasts are reminded that the more funds raised the less the costs to the individual.

Competition Path

All gymnasts will be invited to take part in the annual Notts Open competition.

Gymnast could compete in Regional (East Midlands) and National (GB) competitions.

The competition path is very complicated and is different for different groups. Competitions will be allocated to individuals as they progress. All gymnasts will have the opportunity to reach their maximum potential. They will naturally progress through each group to attain their potential.

Please try to arrive ten minutes before your session begins and allow ten minutes after each session for admin and de-briefing the gymnasts.

Gymnasts who occasionally cannot make their set training times may make up their hours by attending extra sessions. Please organise this through your group coaches and make sure the coaches are aware.

Coaching Team

Head Coaches: Rachel Holborow HPC Sarah Holborow CC.Overall responsibility for all gymnasts & coaches. Responsible for planning of all groups. Responsible for Elite Acro Gymnasts.

Technical co-ordinator: Nicholas Flynn SCC Coaching and planning of all groups. Responsible for coordination of competitions.

Assistant coaches: Perdie Millard (Level 1), David Clark (Level 1), Jessica Harrison (Level 1), Joanna Marsden (Level 1).

TUMBLING

Coaching Team

Ian Davis, Miro Tevekeliyski: Overall responsibility for all gymnasts & coaches. Responsible for planning of all groups. Responsible for Elite Tumbling Gymnasts

Sarah Holborrow: Assistant to all tumbling gymnasts.

T1 & T2 Gymnasts Train 12.5 Hours per week Coaches Ian/Miro

T1 Elite Gymnasts, T2 Development Gymnasts

Monday	OFF
Tuesday	7.00am – 8.45am, 6.30 – 9.30pm
Wednesday	OFF
Thursday	7.00am – 8.45am, 6.30 – 9.30pm
Friday	OFF
Saturday	1.00pm – 4.00pm
Sunday	OFF

We do have junior groups that train during our general classes, please ask the coach in charge for more details.

Please try to arrive ten minutes before your session begins and allow ten minutes after each session for admin and de-briefing the gymnasts.

All gymnasts work towards Regional and National Competitions from the age of 9. Gymnasts will be informed as to which competitions they will be expected to compete in.

FEE PAYMENT

The fees for girls, boys and acro squads are payable on the first of each month. Preferably, your fees are to be paid by standing order; alternatively, you may pay by cash or cheque (cheques payable to Notts Gymnastics Academy). All cash payments must be in a marked envelope with your child’s name, discipline (e.g. Acro, Boys, and Girls) and their training group (e.g. D1, or E3 etc.) and then place your payment in the safe, located inside the gym. Standing order forms are available inside the gym via your Child’s coach.

*Please note: Any fees for ALL disciplines not paid within the first week of the month/block will result in the child not being able to train until the fees are up to date*

The Academy does operate a hardship scheme, where if you are unable to pay your child’smfees, we may be able to assist you. To apply for hardship, you must send a letter or email to your head coach in the strictest confidence.

If gymnasts in the competitive squads (acro, boys, and girls) have any siblings in the gym, the child of the lesser price will only pay half fees.

If you have any questions, concerns or problems with paying fees please contact our finance department on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.