Classes


Pre-school

We are proud to offer structured pre-school gymnastics classes at the Norfolk Academy. The classes are organised and run by our Pre-School Head Coach Tracy Appleby. They provide an excellent introduction to physical activity for children from approximately 18 months up to school age.

There are two structured classes. Accompanied classes are for the younger children or those starting out. For these classes, the child is assisted by a parent or carer throughout. Once a child gains confidence and independence, usually around age 3, they can move on to the independent classes where they are unaccompanied and start to participate in basic gymnastic movements and games on the gymnastics equipment.

We also offer a specific class for 4 year olds where we aim to bridge the gap between a pre-school class and a regular recreational class.  This is a 45-minute session called ‘Stepping Stones’

Recreational

For school aged children we offer recreational classes, grouped in age bands where the emphasis is on safe learning and fun. Children in these classes usually participate for enjoyment and physical exercise. They work on all of the gymnastics equipment developing coordination, strength, balance, stamina and flexibility.

All children within these classes will have the opportunity to work towards an awards scheme and are also able to enter our annual summer club competition. We believe that gymnastics, as one of the foundation sports upon which all other sports are based, is a very beneficial additional activity for children who do, or ultimately wish to, specialise in another sport.

Intermediate Classes

Girls that do well in their recreational classes will be invited to join an intermediate session which is run in age bands across the week. Here the gymnasts enjoy a slightly longer session with more apparatus time to enjoy. Girls can participate in one or two classes across the week. There is also the opportunity to be invited to join our General Gymnastics Squad which can compete at a County and Regional level.

Squads


DEVELOPMENT GROUPS & SQUADS

Girls from the pre-school and recreational classes, as well as those identified at our Talent Identification Days who show the necessary potential, will be
invited to join our Development group and Age group squads.
Girls in these classes are prepared over a 2-3 year period for competitive gymnastics at club or elite level depending on their ability, commitment and
readiness. They train between 2 and 4 times each week.

COMPETITION SQUADS

Our competition squads are made up of dedicated and talented athletes who represent TNAG in gymnastics competitions at varying levels. Membership of the Competition Squads is by invitation only. Gymnasts normally enter the squads after completing their time in the Development Squad. New gymnasts wishing to trial for the competition squad should telephone or email to make an appointment for a trial session.

NON-COMPETITIVE SQUADS

For older gymnasts looking to step away from the demands of competitive gymnastics, we offer a Non-Competitive Squad. This allows gymnasts to continue to train to maintain their fitness and peer group relations.

Private Lessons

If your child has missed some training time due to holiday or illness, is struggling with a particular skill that needs special attention or simply wants to put some extra work in, personal tuition is the perfect option.

This is a one on one (or one on two if you want to share the session between friends or siblings) session with a coach of your choice who will work with the child to a programme to be discussed with you in advance. The perfect way to get the edge! Prices vary depending upon session length and tutor.

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