Gymnastics

From tumble tots to Olympic routines — discover gymnastics clubs and programmes across the UK.

Your Gymnastics Journey

British Gymnastics provides pathways from recreational gymnastics to elite competition.

2-5

Pre-School Gymnastics

Ages 2-5

Parent-child classes and independent sessions building coordination, balance, and body awareness.

After School Gymnastics Club - Rodbourne Cheney Primary School (White Horse Federation)

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After School Gymnastics Club - Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy

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After School Gymnastics Club - Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy

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5-8

Recreational Gymnastics

Ages 5-8

Learning fundamental movements, rolls, cartwheels, and basic apparatus work.

After School Gymnastics Club - Rodbourne Cheney Primary School (White Horse Federation)

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After School Gymnastics Club - Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy

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After School Gymnastics Club - Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy

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8-11

Development Gymnastics

Ages 8-11

More complex skills, introduction to competition levels, and apparatus specialisation.

After School Gymnastics Club - Rodbourne Cheney Primary School (White Horse Federation)

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After School Gymnastics Club - Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy

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After School Gymnastics Club - Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy

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11-14

Competitive Gymnastics

Ages 11-14

Regional and national competitions, structured training programmes.

After School Gymnastics Club - Rodbourne Cheney Primary School (White Horse Federation)

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After School Gymnastics Club - Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy

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After School Gymnastics Club - Chellaston Fields Spencer Academy

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14-18

Elite Pathway

Ages 14-18

British Gymnastics performance pathway, international competition, Olympic preparation.

Circus Theatre: Contemporary Performance Masterclass

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Circus and Aerial Skills Drop-in

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Rise Gymnastics Short Course - Gymnastics Holiday Camp 5-15yrs

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Where Gymnastics Can Take You

The skills developed transfer to many careers in and around the field.

Elite Gymnast

Competing at national and international level

Key Skills

StrengthFlexibilityCoordinationMental focus

Typical Route

Club squad → Regional → National squad → International

Gymnastics Coach

Coaching artistic, rhythmic, or trampolining gymnastics

Key Skills

Technical knowledgeSpottingProgramme designSafety

Typical Route

British Gymnastics Level 1 → Level 2 → Level 3 → High Performance

Judge / Official

Judging gymnastics at competitions

Key Skills

Rule knowledgeObservationConsistencyIntegrity

Typical Route

Club judge → Regional → National → International FIG judge

Dance/Movement Specialist

Choreographing floor and beam routines

Key Skills

ChoreographyMusic interpretationPerformance coachingCreativity

Typical Route

Dance background → Gymnastics specialism → Elite choreographer

Salary data from Office for National Statistics, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024

Gymnastics Heroes

These stars started at local clubs just like yours. Their journeys show what's possible.

Max Whitlock

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Triple Olympic Champion on pommel horse

Started atAge 7

FromHemel Hempstead

“South Essex Gymnastics Club shaped my career. British gymnastics is thriving.”

Simone Biles

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Most decorated gymnast in history, 7 Olympic medals

Started atAge 6

FromColumbus, Ohio

“I was hyperactive as a child. Gymnastics gave me an outlet and a purpose.”

Jake Jarman

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Commonwealth Games four-time gold medallist

Started atAge 4

FromPeterborough

“Huntingdon Olympic Gymnastics Club is where it all began for me.”

Jessica Gadirova

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Olympic bronze medallist, World Champion floor exercise

Started atAge 6

FromAylesbury

“My twin sister Jennifer and I trained together. Family support is everything.”

Featured Gymnastics Providers

These organisations offer structured programmes for young people across the UK.

Better

8397 programmes

Better is the UK's largest charitable social enterprise for leisure, operating over 200 leisure centres, libraries, and children's centres. Activities include swimming lessons, gymnastics, tennis, dance, martial arts, climbing, football, multi-sports, holiday clubs, and more for all ages.

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Sample Programmes

Rise Gymnastics - Discover (Independent Child 3 Yrs - 4 Yrs)

📍 RM8 2JR

Rise Gymnastics - Explore (4 yrs plus)

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Rise Gymnastics - Explore (4 yrs plus)

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Places Leisure

6466 programmes

Places Leisure operates over 90 leisure centres across the UK, offering swimming lessons, gymnastics, fitness classes, sports courses, and holiday activities for all ages. Part of Places for People Group.

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Sample Programmes

Rise Gymnastics - Discover 2 & 3

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Rise Gymnastics - Discover 2 & 3

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Rise Gymnastics - Explore 3 & 4

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ClubHub UK

2625 programmes

ClubHub UK is a directory of children's activities, classes and clubs across the UK. Founded in 2016, it helps millions of parents discover trusted activities for their children.

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