Young boy practicing gymnastics on the floor of a gymnasium, with other children and instructors in the background.

A group of young gymnasts in blue sleeveless leotards and black shorts standing in line during a competition, with officials seated at a table in an indoor gymnasium.

A young gymnast performing a handstand on a gym mat with children watching in the background.

A young girl in a blue gymnast leotard performing a jumping move on balance beam at an indoor gymnastics competition, with an adult coach or judge standing nearby.

Young girls in blue gymnastics uniforms practicing on a red mat in a gymnasium with balloons hanging overhead.

A young female gymnast in a blue and pink leotard receives an award from a coach in a blue T-shirt at a gymnastics competition. There are other athletes and spectators in the background.

A young girl in a blue gymnastics leotard stands on a red gymnastics mat with her arms raised above her head, performing a routine with a coach and other children watching in the background.

Young girl performing a gymnastics pose in a blue and white leotard on a red mat.

Young boy in a gymnastics uniform performing a stretch on a red mat at a gymnastics event, with gym equipment and other children in the background.

Competitive General

Advanced Classes

This is the first opportunity for girls and boys to join the competitive pathway and gives them an opportunity to take their gymnastics participation further. They train 1.5-2 hours per week and work towards county and invitational (floor and vault) competitions.

Entry to an Advanced group is by invitation, usually following a trial session, and is generally for an initial three-month period to make sure that the gymnast settles and is in the appropriate group. Satisfactory commitment and progress must be maintained to remain in the group.

Competitive Programme (C Groups)

Suitable for gymnasts who are progressing well but don’t quite [yet] meet the extra requirements for our WAG/MAG pathways. They train for 4-6 hours a week working towards Regional GFA focused competitions.

Entry to the Groups

Is by invitation, usually following a trial session, and is typically for an initial three-month period to make sure that the gymnast settles and is in the appropriate group. Satisfactory commitment and progress must be maintained and movement through the groups can be fluid dependant on the progression of the gymnast and the suitability of the group.