COMPETITION SQUADS
General Gymnastics Competition Groups (Girls & Boys)
Classes are for children who are at the level to compete in at least 3 pieces of apparatus at a General Gymnastics Competition which leads to Regional Finals. They will be offered either 1 or 2 classes per week depending on which level (1-5) they have reached. They will also take part in the Advanced Award Scheme, the scheme offers a range of activities including Fitness, Floor, Vault & Rebound, Apparatus, Pairs & Groups, Hand Held Apparatus and Dance & Aerobics.
Girls Intermediate Squad
2 sessions per week for gymnasts who are either competing at General Gymnastics Competitions or are working towards the Artistic Route, or Gymnasts who are already competing at the British Gymnastics Grades and Voluntary Levels with less emphasis on competing twice a year.
Development Squads Girls
2-7 hours per week depending on age for invited or trialled gymnasts only. This session is designed for gymnasts who hope to compete in the British Club, Regional Grades and Voluntary Levels Competitions when they reach 7/8 in the year of the competition. They will learn routines on bars, beam and floor and progressions for vault. Flexibility and strength training plays a large part in these classes and emphasis is on learning the correct shapes ready for the next stage of development. Once they turn 7/8 years their session days will change depending on which route they will continue on. (See Flow Chart)
Girls Progressive Squads
Up to 9 hours of training per week designed for gymnasts who have potential to join the Competition Squad. They will be expected to compete at least 2 competitions per year and must reach a desirable score in order to upgrade to the next level/grade each year.
Girls Competition Squads
Minimum 3-hour sessions, for a minimum of 9 hours per week. For girls aged 7 upwards who compete in British Club Grades, Voluntary Levels and various other competitions around the country. Most gymnasts will also be members of County Squad.
