For each gymnast to reach their full potential we provide various development pathways to follow. Gymnasts are grouped according to their ability, development stage and individual needs. All gymnasts undergo continual coach assessment during their sessions. Once levels are completed your child will move to the next stage and will be invited to change class where applicable. For squad gymnasts progress is communicated directly via the coaching team.
Gymnastics For All
All our gymnasts start in our recreational programme following the highly respected Perfect 10 Programme. The Perfect 10 Levels 1-10 are divided into stages and aims to provide a complete progressive pathway for gymnasts of all ages. Preschool Stage 0 (level 1-4), Stage 1 (Level 5-6), Stage 2 (Levels 7-8) and Stage 3 (levels 9-10).
British Gymnastics Pathway Squads
BG Pathways Squad members follow the programme British Gymnastics have created. There are two different programmes with different sets of levels that run concurrently. There is the National Development Plan (NDP) that consists entirely of compulsory routines. Compulsory routines are a set series of skills that each competitor must perform. There are three levels of preparation, four regional levels (Development 1-4) and four national Levels (Performance 1-4). The Classic Challenge Programme consists of each gymnast performing her own routines for each event. There are 6 different levels, three regional level (Tin, Zinc and Copper) and three national level (Bronze, Silver and Gold)
Gymnastics for All Pathway
Preschool
Age: 2-4 years
Class: 45mins per session
Level: Perfect 10 levels 1-4
Stage 1
Age: 4+ years (must be in school)
Class: 1 hour per session
Level: Perfect 10 levels 5&6
Stage 2
Age: 4+ years (must be in school)
Class: 90mins per session
Level: Perfect 10 levels 7&8
Stage 3
Age: 4+ years (must be in school)
Class: 2 hours per session
Level: Perfect 10 levels 9&10
TOPs - Open Enrolment Programme
TOPs (Talent Opportunity Programme) is designed for young gymnastics, typically that come from our recreational programme, that show a desire to one day advance on to the competitive programme.
Age: Two groups 4-6 and 7-8 years
Number of training sessions per week: One two-hour session per week (optional)
Level: Open to children in stage 1-3 (this is an add-on class)
British Gymnastics Pathway Squads
If you are interested in joining our Competitive Team, please choose your desired location and contact office to get more information.