PreSchool
Our PreSchool structured classes.
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| Susannah Watts Head of PreSchool |
Why Gymnastics?
Gymnastics opens many doors. The spectrum of skills developed in gymnastics is so broad that it is a fantastic foundation for any type of sport or exercise, and the mental skills taught in gymnastics can be used to succeed throughout life. Gymnastics develops passion as well as helping create a well-balanced, fit, healthy & happy individual who will be well equipped to face life’s challenges.
Our parent / carer supported and independent structured classes are a great way to introduce your child to gymnastics, an amazing sport which helps children develop life-long skills. We provide fun and enjoyable gymnastics sessions in a safe environment.
Gymnastics for All begins with our PreSchool movement sessions for babies, toddlers and children with or without their parents. We offer an introduction to gymnastics through play. Your child will learn to swing on a bar, roll in different ways, bounce on the trampette, use a spring board and walk on a beam. Their balance, co-ordination, physical development and social interaction will improve. We hope to increase self confidence, encourage children to try new things and achieve goals. Children also work towards proficiency pre-school badges.
PreSchool Sessions
Structured Classes
Structured classes run during term time and you will need to register in advance.
Our classes run at our gym on the Rushcliffe School (Rushcliffe Spencer Academy) site on Boundary Road in West Bridgford (NG2 7BW).
Our Classes
Toddler To 2 Years GymDots classes
A structured Parent & Child weekly class for our youngest gymnasts, from walking to age 2. A fun and engaging introduction to our fantastic sport led by our fully-trained PreSchool coaches.
2 years+ Parent/Child - Structured gymnastics classes for 2 year olds and above, and their parents. Coach led activities which differ each week.
The parents join in the class to reassure the children and to help build the relationship with the coach. A great starting place.
3+ years Independent - Structured gymnastics classes for 3 year olds and above, without parents. Coach led activities which differ each week.
For those children who have the confidence to try things on their own, without their parents’ involvement, with the encouragement and support of the coaches.
Which class?
Where your child starts depends on their age, and what works best for them. Some children prefer to have the support and familiarity of a parent while they get to know us. Some jump straight in! Many children start in the Parent & Child class, and move on to the Independent class, once they are ready.
You will need to register in advance for all our structured classes and there will be a wait if the classes are full. When starting, we offer Try-For-2 tasters to see if gymnastics is for your child and the classes work for you. before committing to enroling.
Session Structure
Each week, the sessions start with a warm-up activity and action song. The children are then split into smaller groups for gymnastics-based skills circuits. We finish with a hand / eye coordination activty and a goodbye song. The activities are tailored to the age and ability of the group.
See term timetable below for more details.
Our Timetable
All classes are 45 minutes duration
GymDots - Toddling to Age 2
Monday 10.30
Thursday 10.30
Age 2+ Parent & Child
Monday 11.15
Thursday 11.15
Friday 10.30
Age 3+ Parent & Child
Monday 12.30
Thursday 12.30
Friday 11.15
Age 3+ Independent
Monday 9.45
Monday 1.15
Monday 2.00
Thursday 9.45
Thursday 1.15
Thursday 2.00
Friday 9.45
Friday 12.30
Friday 1.15pm-2,00pm (From september 2025)
Current Availability
There will be a wait for all our Parent & Child classes, and the morning Independent classes.
There is availablility in some of the afternoon Age 3+ Independent classes. Please register on the waiting list, or contact us with your child's details and your preferred session, if you wish to enquire / book.
Academy Affiliation: This helps us with the general running of the Academy.The Affiliation fee for our PreSchool members is currently £20 for a full year to the 31st October 2025, but decreases as the membership year progresses. You will be sent details when you enrol on our regular classes.
British Gymnastics Membership: All members of NGA must join British Gymnastics. As well as other member benefits, it provides the insurance needed to attend. It costs £18 for a 'rolling' year (£24 if a child reaches statutory school age during the membership year).
To join visit www.british-gymnastics.org .
You need to prebook these sessions. You can book via Latest News link on our website's Homepage or the Activities / Other Sessions tab.
We also run sessions for older children in school holidays.
Our PreSchool Waiting List
To join our waiting list click below or on the blue button on the Homepage.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WAITING LIST
Our Pre-School Email Updates Contact List
If you would like to be kept up to date with availability for our Stay-and-Play sessions and receive information about other activities we are running, we can send you email updates as well as publishing information on our website and social media.
Just click on the link below to register!
PreSchool Members Information Pages
Information for members of our PreSchool classes can be found below.
This information forms our Terms & Conditions of PreSchool membership, so please take the time to go through the information, and please ask if you have any questions or need assistance.
This information replaces the welcome information which was previously sent when confirming places.
We are currently in the process of moving our administration system from LoveAdmin to CoursePro. This means that some of the information will be subject to further updates.
Before, During & After Sessions
Missing, Changing & Cancelling Your Class
Term Dates For The Summer Term 2025
Classes will start on Thursday 24th April.
Bank Holiday
No session will run on Monday 5th May due to the bank holiday.
Half-Term
The half-term break will run from Monday 26th May to Sunday 1st June.
No structured PreSchool classes will run on:
- Monday 5th May
- Monday 26th May
- Thursday 29th May
- Friday 30th May
Our final PreSchool classes for the school year will run week commencing 14th July (Monday 14th July, Thursday 17th July, Friday 18th July). We will then break for the summer, returning in September 2025 (more details to follow).
Session Schedule for the Summer Term 2025
