Club Sessions

The most important thing that all our coaches want is for our gymnasts to have fun, meet new friends and feel that they are achieving what they want from their chosen sport.

• Recreational gymnastics is simply participation gymnastics for fun rather than for high competitive purposes.
• Most children can enjoy gymnastics at a recreational level; opportunities are available for those who wish to compete in county competitions.
• MK Springers offers training for gymnasts from one hour upwards per week, in General Gymnastics, Sports Acro and Tumbling. (see explanation below)

What will my child learn from a Gymnastics Class?

Gymnastics promotes development of grand motor skills, poise, strength, and flexibility. Most importantly of all, it builds confidence and self-discipline. Beginners can expect to learn the basic shapes needed for gymnastics as well as rolls, learning to take weight on their hands, for cartwheels, handstands and bridges. They will practice running and jumping and making shapes on the floor and in the air. The air track is used to develop jumping, shapes and tumbling. Later on, as strength and flexibility improves, gymnasts can learn more advanced skills on floor, vault and tumble.

It is hoped that all children attending our classes will gain something positive whether it be the acquisition of a new skill, improvement in co-ordination, strength, confidence and of course a sense of achievement.

How will I know my child is progressing?

Apart from the improvement you will notice, gymnasts will work towards achieving British Gymnastics Proficiency Awards . This scheme encompasses skills on floor, bench, vault and rebound. The awards begin at 8 and work up to 1.

General Gymnastics explained

General Gymnastics is a sport for everybody, regardless of age or gender. It develops balance, co-ordination and confident body movement. It builds self-esteem, strength and flexibility, preparing the body & mind for life’s challenges. It is a sport for life and is conducted within a safe environment which caters for personal growth and development.
Gymnasts are invited to join this group. They train between 2-7 hrs a week depending on their level. They mainly train on floor, vault and tumble track. Their coaching programme, development and competition preparation will be overseen by Coach Sarah Carey and her assistants.

Acrobatic Gymnastics explained

Sports Acrobatics (Sports Acro) is perfect for gymnasts to learn balance and co-ordination as well as sharing in the benefits of working within a team environment. It is dramatic visual discipline popular with spectators; Acrobatic Gymnastics includes partnership work on the floor where there are five categories of competition, women’s pairs, men’s pairs, mixed pairs, women’s trios and men’s fours.

This discipline is both physically and psychologically demanding. It involves gymnasts working closely together, building up trust and responsibility for each other and developing skills in balance and dynamic elements.
Acrobatic Gymnastics combines the skill and activity of the gymnast, expressive movement and artistry of a dancer and the courage and excitement of the acrobat. Sports Acrobatics enhances balance, co-ordination and agility. It develops posture and confident body movement, including the ability to land safely. It challenges the mind and body to reach new goals. It builds strength and flexibility for challenge in life and is the perfect team based sport for gymnasts of all ages.

Tumbling explained

This sport is practiced both by male and female gymnasts. Tumblers go along the track performing eight consecutive elements, without interruption or change of rhythm. Only feet and hands contacts with the track are allowed.
Entry into both Sports Acro and Tumbling is again by invitation and the coaches are: Helen, Carolyn and Felicity