Here is the latest information about access to the Rushcliffe School / Notts Gymnastics Academy site during the construction project.
As we go through this period of work, please remember that we are within a building site and to follow any commands given by work crew on site. Follow safety signs and be aware that at times large machinery and trucks may be moving around the site.
There are currently significant changes to the car park with a loss of capacity Please allow plenty of time on arrival and be prepared to park in the side streets if necessary.
Please park respectfully. Make sure that local residents continue to have access to their drives and that you don't cause issues for emergency vehicles.
Please DO NOT park in the NCT bus stop layby or double park on the site loop access road. The bus company has complained about access issues to the bus stop and the road.
We appreciate that the site is shared with the school and FSM (football) which causes additional demand.
Repair Work following the Flood in October 2023
We are very pleased to be able to update you regarding the ongoing work to repair the foam pits. As you are aware we suffered severe flooding damage in October, which hugely impacted our foam pits. As a result, we have had a section of our main gym hall out of action ever since.
Work is going well and we expect to have the pits reinstated and ready to use by the 9th April 2024. It has taken some time, but it will be great to have them back!
Impact of building work on:
Gym Space: hoarding has erected to cordon off the area the contractors will be working in, altering the main gym space available for our use.
Access to the main gym: hoarding has been erected outside the building blocking the current squad entrance through the blue double doors for the duration of the build. Access is via the temporary main entrance (see below).
Toilet Facilities: All toilet facilities are currently external temporary toilets.
We ask all gymnasts to ensure they go to the toilet prior to their session to minimise disruption to training. Toilets will be accessed via the sports hall fire doors.. Toilet breaks will be encouraged on rotation between equipment and gymnasts will be supervised when making trips to the toilet block. Gymnasts will need footwear, and coats in poor weather to access the toilets.
Changes to operations:
Gym Layout: the layout of the main gym has been adjusted and timetables are being carefully planned to support all groups working in a more compact space. In addition we will be moving some equipment into the sports hall for use by by squad gymnasts as well as working in the main gym.
Drop off / Access: all gymnasts to be dropped off at the blue doors, usually called the GFA entrance (the first you reach before the sports hall doors). Coaches will meet gymnasts her around 5 minutes before session start time and we ask your support with punctuality to avoid further impacts to training.
Coaches will escort gymnasts through to the main gym. Shoes must be taken off before entering the main gym
Collection after sessions: will remain the same - via the fire door exit of the sports hall.
Please be aware that all gymnasts will be using the same entrance so the area will become quite busy at times.
Thank you for your support during this period. We look forward to having an improved facility and welcoming parents and gymnasts into the building.
The Temporary Main / GFA Entrance
From the Rushcliffe School Reception. Go through the green pedestrian gate and walk up the drive. Bear right, up the sloping drive past all the construction fencing.
Turn left at the top of the drive and the GFA entrance is the first door on your left.
