Our Pre-school Programme starts at 9 months with Parent & Toddler classes. Around age 3 the gymnasts move into an independent class. The programme is centred around the fundamentals of movement. Children learn to balance, roll, swing, jump, turn, climb.. ….all in a safe environment with qualified coaches. The session is delivered as a structured class using music and action songs, hand apparatus and large specialist gymnastics equipment such as beams, trampette and bars. The programme leads onto all sports, teaching the basic skills required for physical development – motor skills, co-ordination, strength, posture, discipline ….and it’s fun!
WHAT TO WEAR – Children should wear comfortable clothing, shorts or leggings and t-shirt are best, with bare feet and jewellery removed. We have an optional pre-school t’shirt which can be ordered from our supplier, Mick Mick designs here.
ON ARRIVAL – please come straight into the waiting room where a coach will collect the class at the start time. Children will be brought back to the waiting room after class.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ADULTS IN PARENT & TODDLER / GYMTOTS CLASSES ARE NOT ALLOWED ON ANY GYMNASTICS APPARATUS FOR SAFETY REASONS
Parent & Toddler & Gymtots Guidelines:
- Watch out for uneven surfaces – there are lots of them!
- Adults should never go on any of the equipment
- Adults must stay with their child at all times
- Please don’t allow your child to go off the floor onto the equipment storage area or outside of the curtained area
- Children’s socks must be removed
- If supporting your child on equipment, do so at the waist
- Ask the coaches for help if you are not sure how to use a piece of equipment
Monday 10.30 – 11.15 with Lorna & Caitlin
Monday 14.00 – 14.45 with Lorna & Leah
Friday 13.00 – 13.45 with Caitlin, Louise & Lynette
Saturday 10.45 – 11.30 with Lara & Neve
For more information on pre-school gymnastics please contact us on 01506 374044 or email [email protected]