Club Structure & Pathways

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:

• Preschool Stage 0 – Levels 1–4
   
• Stage 1 – Levels 5–6
   
• Stage 2 – Levels 7–8
   
• Stage 3 – Levels 9–10
   

Children work hard to advance through the recreational programme. Each stage has a Skill Progress Card so you can track your child’s progress. Children need 57 stars to advance to the next stage. Progression varies among individuals; on average, children move through Levels 5–10 at roughly one per year.

The focus is always on skill mastery, not rapid advancement. Children in Levels 5–10 participate in three events per year, adding an extra layer of excitement to the programme.

Upon completion of Stage 3, gymnasts can either:

• Remain in the Recreational Programme to continue developing skills, fitness, and confidence in a fun, social environment
  OR
• Be invited to progress into our Competitive Squad Pathway (See below), designed to maximise their development and competition potential.
   

Our squads are named to reflect training progression, not competition level. This makes it easier to see where your child sits in their journey:

Pre-Squad gymnasts (F1 & F2) may move into the Regional or National Pathway when appropriate. Children not yet ready will continue in recreational until the right time. 

• Foundation 1 (F1) – Early competitive foundations
   
• Foundation 2 (F2) – Builds strength, flexibility, and coordination, preparing gymnasts for competitive pathways
   

Competition pathway set by the North West Regional Committee (Non-Grades)

• Regional 1 (R1) – NW Pre-Novice and Novice competitions, developing skills across Vault, Floor, Bars and Beam
   
• Regional 2 (R2) – Builds on R1, preparing gymnasts for higher-level competitions: NW Intermediate and Advanced competitions and Tin/Zinc County Classic Challenge
   

Competition pathway set by British Gymnastics with opportunities to qualify for National Finals

• National 1 (N1) – Preparation Grades and 'introductory' competitions
   
• National 2 (N2) – Preparation/Development Grades and Tin/Zinc Classic Challenge
   
• National 3 (N3) – Development/Performance Grades and Copper Classic Challenge
   
• National 4 (N4) – Performance Grades and Bronze+, Home Nations Championships and British Championships
   

Our competitive year is split into two seasons:

• Season 1 (January–April;): Gymnasts compete in either:
  • British Gymnastics Grades (Preparation, Development or Performance Levels)
  • North West Floor & Vault (Pre-Novice, Novice, Intermediate or Advanced Levels)
   
• Season 2 (September–December): All competitive gymnasts participate in Classic Challenge (Tin, Zinc, Copper - Regional Levels)  and Bronze, Silver and Gold - National Levels), bringing both pathways together.
   

Each gymnast’s training pathway and squad placement is chosen based on readiness, development, and long-term progression.

If your child shows interest or potential in competitive gymnastics, please email for more information about squad entry and pathway options.