Recreational Gymnastics Classes
Our recreational gymnastics programme is a non-competitive class for children from school age through to teens, run by Head Coach Steph and her team of qualified British Gymnastics coaches. Each session in Stevenage combines a warm-up, apparatus rotation across vault, bars, beam and floor, and a cool-down, with gymnasts grouped by ability rather than just age. It's the ideal starting point for building strength, coordination and confidence, with an award scheme to mark progress every term.
Our recreational gymnastics classes last 55 minutes and are led by qualified British Gymnastics coaches and trainee coaches/volunteers. All coaches over 16 have current DBS clearance and Safeguarding training.
Recreational Gymnastics Classes
Structured gymnastics classes for fun and fitness
Under the guidance of Head Coach, Steph and her team of coaches, our non-competitive recreational programme is aimed at developing gymnastic skills and increasing fitness.
Classes begin with a warm up and stretch followed by rotations on a number of apparatus and finishing with a cool down. Children work in groups of ability with a qualified coach leading the session.
Apparatus used:
Vault and Trampette
Asymetric Bars
Rings
Parallel Bars
Beam
Floor and Tumble
Pit Trampoline
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FEES:
£11.25 per class paid termly in advance + award scheme fee + membershipTuesday
4.15 - 5.10PM - 5yrs+
5.15 - 6.10PM - 8yrs+
6.15 - 7.10PM - by invitationWednesday
4.15 - 5.10PM - 5yrs+
5.15 - 6.10PM - 8yrs+
6.15 - 7.10PM - by invitation
7.15 - 8.10PM - 13-17yrsThursday
4.15 - 5.10PM - 5yrs+
5.15 - 6.10PM - 8yrs+
6.15 - 7.10PM - by invitationFriday
4.30 - 5.25PM - 5yrs+
5.30 - 6.25PM - 8yrs+ -
Age - 5 years upward
Joining the class - is via invitation from the waiting list
Class Fees - are paid termly in advance
Club & British Gymnastics membership -both are requirements of participation
Refunds - term fees are non-refundable once the renewal window has closed.
Cancellations - In the event classes are cancelled if the sports centre is closed due to of unforeseen circumstances (ie, but not limited to, extreme weather conditions), the session will not be reimbursed as this is beyond the Club’s control.
Parent / Carer - can leave site but must remain contactable
Award Scheme - to test the progress of the gymnasts with one award completed per term.
Progression - You will be contacted directly when it is time for your gymnast to move to a new class for their age / ability.
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If attire is not appropriate it may be unsafe for gymnasts & trampolinists to participate in their classes. We adhere to the section on dress in the British Gymnastics Health & Safety Guidance: Coaching Practice and set out the following guidelines:
Long or short sleeve T-shirt with leggings or shorts suitable for gymnastic
Leotard / Unitard (leotard can be worn with shorts or leggings as appropriate)
Socks / gym shoes are required for trampoline classes
Sweatshirts can be worn on colder day
Glasses should be worn with a sports band
Long hair must be tied back
Do not wear or have the following:
earrings – unless recently pierced they must be removed & not taped over as per British Gymnastics Policy
jewellery* & watches
clothing with zips, buttons, buckles, belts
tops with hoods
fancy dress / costumes / skirts
face paints
excessively long fingernails
* Religious & medical jewellery British Gymnastics Guidelines: a risk assessment should be carried out to see if the jewellery can be safely covered by a sweatband. If the coach identifies a significant risk to the participant, coach or others, which cannot be controlled satisfactorily, then within the bounds of reasonable safety, the coach must prohibit participation.
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Our Marriotts Gymnastics Club Award Scheme is a progressive programme.
The scheme has 24 awards in total, starting at Red Level 1 and finishing at Purple Level 8. Each level is divided into three sections with its own award of either a bronze ribbon, a silver ribbon or a gold medal.
Gymnasts are tested on skills on the equipment that is used in their classes - vault, trampoline, trampette, bars, beam and floor and will commence on a level suitable to their age and/or ability.
Recreational Gymnastics Enquiries
If you have any questions about our recreational gymnastics classes, please fill in the form and a member of our team will be in contact.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Each session starts with a warm-up and stretch, moves through rotations on apparatus such as vault, bars, beam and floor in small ability groups, and finishes with a cool-down.
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Children are grouped by age and ability rather than a strict age band alone; our coaches will place your child in the most suitable group and move them up as their skills progress.
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A leotard/unitard, or a fitted t-shirt with leggings or shorts suitable for gymnastics, with bare feet or gym socks — no loose jewellery, as per British Gymnastics guidance.
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Our recreational programme runs from school age (5 years+) through to 17 years, with separate class times for different age groups.
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We generally follow Hertfordshire school term dates, though classes are occasionally rescheduled around school holidays — check the calendar page for your child's specific class dates.
