ROTHERHAM SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS
tel 01709 829471 or 07722 010509 - email info@rothergym.co.uk
The Recreational Programme
The Recreational Programme aims to provide high quality gymnastics classes for children of all ages, regardless of ability, to enjoy the sport, be active and develop a range of physical and social skills. This programme is the ideal starting point for newcomers to the sport.
The programme is divided into five stages and some gymnasts will progress over time through the whole programme. Others will reach a stage appropriate for them and continue to improve within that level.
All gymnasts work within a group of similar gymnasts led by well trained and qualified coaches who are members of British Gymnastics. We aim to keep a good gymnast to coach ratio of no more than 8 gymnasts to 1 coach and to keep children active throughout the whole session.
Gymnasts who enter the recreational programme, and are identified as having the potential to progress to competitive gymnastics, will be assessed by the head coach and considered for our Development Programmes which are for gymnasts competing at local, regional, national and international levels.
Foundation Classes
An introductory class for children aged 4½ to 5 years to begin to learn basic gymnastics skills. (1 hour session)
Beginner Classes
A starting point for new gymnasts, with separate classes for gymnasts aged 6-7 years and 8 years upwards. Gymnasts will work towards Yellow and/or Green awards. (1 hour session)
Improver Classes
The next step for gymnasts who have completed our beginner programme, with separate classes for gymnasts aged 6-7 years and 8 years upwards. Gymnasts will work towards Blue awards. (1 hour session)
Intermediate Programme
An opportunity for gymnasts who have completed our Blue awards to select from a variety of classes in different gymnastics disciplines. Disciplines available immediately include Women’s Artistic gymnastics, Acrobatic gymnastics and General gymnastics, with Men’s Artistic gymnastics to follow shortly. Gymnasts are very welcome to attend more than one class each week if they wish.
(1 hour sessions. 1½ hour sessions to follow.)
Advanced Programme
Coming soon - Classes for more able and experienced recreational gymnasts to develop more difficult gymnastics skills in various disciplines. Disciplines available may include Women’s Artistic gymnastics, Men’s Artistic gymnastics, Acrobatic gymnastics and Tumbling. Gymnasts will be encouraged to attend more than one class each week. (1½ hour and 2 hour sessions.)