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General Gymnastics General Gymnastics classes for children from 4 years upwards. Classes are structured and last for one hour. Classes are group in ages 4 - 6 years, 7 - 8 years and 9 years plus. Children are taught basic gymnastic skills on floor and apparatus whilst also being introduced to basic movement patterns and activities designed to advance basic motor skills, thus developing the foundation patterns from which all sporting activities are based. Skills Programes include the teaching of basic skills including balancing, climbing, running, jumping, and landing. More specific gymnastic skills on various pieces of apparatus including the following are taught: - Floor - stationery shapes - balances - rolling - handstands - cartwheels - headstands - handspring, flip & somersault preparations Vault - springboard take off - squat on - straddle on - thru vault - handspring preparations Bars - swings - supports - upward circle - forward circle dismount Beam - jumps - rolls - turns/spins - bunny hops - dismounts - balances Rebound - bouncing - take off - shapes - somersault preparations. Awards British Gymnastics 'Proficiency Award' scheme is included within programmes to encourage motivation and a sense of achievement.
There is the opportunity for gymnasts to progress into 2 hour select groups and competition squads. Classes are £4.40 per session payable half termly. For further information on ages & times please see 'classes' page.
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