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.
We begin 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 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 introductory trial sessions to see if gymnastics is for your child and the classes work for you. before committing to fully 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 - From September 2025
All classes are 45 minutes duration
GymDots - Toddling to Age 2
Monday 10.30
Thursday 10.30
Friday 10.30
Age 2+ Parent & Child
Monday 11.15
Thursday 11.15
Friday 11,15
Age 3+ Parent & Child
Monday 12.30
Thursday 12.30
Friday 12.30
Saturday 08.45
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 1.15
Current Availability
We are now takings bookings for september 2025.
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.
Joining / Our PreSchool Waiting List
For the By Sport / Activity - select PreSchool Classes
Click on Show Centres
Once the class is in your basket, you can follow the Checkout process.
Complete the details on the form. Please note that you register your child's details, not your own.
- Please make sure that we are aware of medical conditions or individual needs that may affect your child's participation.
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Please complete / update the photo consent section if you are happy for your child to be involved within any photography/filming for Notts Gymnastics Academy to use as part of our advertising, social media or for training purposes.
- Please complete / update the email marketing consent, to be kept up to date with other sessions and opportunities.
Follow the instructions to set up your direct debit mandate.
You will then be asked to pay for the classes up to your first direct debit payment by credit / debit card (upfront cycle fee).
You can find more information about your payments in our PreSchool Members Information pages (see below)
For directions to Rushcliffe School and where to go on arrival and to pick up, please visit Home / 'Find Us' on our website. CLICK HERE TO GO STRAIGHT THERE
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Pay your Annual Affiliation Fee: The new membership year starts on 1st November. The fee for the year hasn't been confirmed yet, but it was £20 last year. Moore dettails to follow.
- Register with British Gymnastics (BG) for your child to be insured to attend classes, The fee is £18 / (£24 if a child reaches statutory school age within the membership year) for a 'rolling' year's membership. Please visit www.british-gymnastics.org. You do not need to join before you start.
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 Autumn Term 2025
The first sessions of the new school year will commence on Monday 8th September.
- Half-term is for two weeks, commencing 20th October / 27th October No structured sessions run during this weeks. Classes will resume on Monday 3rd November.
- The last week before finishing for Christmas will be week commencing 8th December. Our structured classes will run this week, finishing on Friday 12th December (no Saturday session will run this week due to closure for the annual Squads Christmas Display).
The gym will be closed on Saturday 4th October and Saturday 13th December due to events running at the gym. Replacement sessions for Saturday members will run on
Saturday 25th October
Saturday 1st November
Session Schedule for the Autumn Term 2025
