at Lynnsport
Your guide to Alive Gymnastics
Children from the age of 18 months have fun and develop their gymnastics skills under the guidance of fully qualified
coaches in the first class facilities at Lynnsport.
Gymnasts progress through the British Gymnastics award schemes and talented gymnasts are invited to train with our
elite squads and develop their skills even further.
The British Gymnastics Award Schemes provide the foundation for teaching high quality gymnastics in a fun, friendly
and progressive way. Certificates and badges are awarded to those gymnasts who successfully complete each award.
Tumble Teds
These classes are for pre-school children and follow the
British Gymnastics Fundamental award scheme.
Classes are split into age groups, 18 months-3 years
is a parent and toddler session and 3-5 years is an
independent child session where the parent remains on
the viewing balcony. The gymnast will progress to the
older group when they have turned 3 and places are
available.
The British Gymnastics programme teaches the young
gymnast to acquire essential physical, social and
emotional life skills and is centered around 16 themes
with songs, colours and counting to support movement
skills. On successful completion of each theme the child
will be awarded a badge and certificate.
18 months – 3 years
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
1 - 1.45pm
Wednesday
2 - 2.45pm
Monday & Wednesday
4 - 6pm
Tuesday
4 - 8pm
Saturday
10am - 2pm
Special Needs Gymnastics
Children with special needs are welcome within the junior
gymnastics groups and progress through the Foundation
Award scheme. The skills within the proficiency core
awards are broken down into manageable elements,
certificates are awarded following the completion of each
grade.
General Gymnastics Squad
This group trains for 2 hours per week preparing for
General Gymnastic competitions internally and also
representing the club at external competitions. Gymnasts
undertake strength and conditioning exercises to
encourage flexibility using the floor, bar, vault and beam.
Tuesday
6 - 8pm
King’s Lynn Gymnastics Club
3-5 years
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
12 - 1pm
Wednesday
1 - 2pm
Saturday
9 - 10am
Junior Gymnastics
The Proficiency Core Gymnastics Award scheme is for
gymnasts aged 5 years and upwards assisting in the
progressive development of core skills such as balance,
strength, flexibility and co-ordination and incorporates
compulsory pulse raising activities. There are 10 types
of activity and 8 levels of attainment, badges and
certificates are awarded following the completion of each
grade starting at grade 8 and progressing to grade 1.
Talented gymnasts are invited to train with the elite
training squads and compete for King’s Lynn Gym Club.
The club has training squads in Acrobatics and Tumbling
and has an enviable record competing at County,
Regional and National level, in addition to friendly inhouse competitions.
Acrobatics is a discipline where gymnasts work in pairs
and groups using an Olympic size floor creating a routine
of dance, tumbling and balancing elements.
Tumblers create a run of somersaulting elements linked
together and performed on a tumble track.
The requirements of joining King’s Lynn Gym Club can be
found on page 4.
Alive Gymnastics Programme
The gymnastics programme is a continuous booking
where gymnasts are continually assessed. Speed of
progression will vary depending upon the individual and
all gymnasts will progress when the competencies of
the grade have been consistently achieved. The coach
will tell the gymnast when they have passed the grade,
you will receive an email to notify you of progression to
the next stage and you will need to contact reception to
arrange the new lesson. Please ensure we have your
current email address so we can contact you.
Payments for 12 week blocks can be topped up at
any time. We will send email reminders when your
subscription is due to end but please be aware that you
must top up before the last class to keep your place.
If payment is not received by the start of the last class
the gymnast will lose their place which will be offered
immediately to the next child on the list.
Badges and certificates where applicable are all included
within the fees, these will be presented by the coach
when the grade has been achieved.
Prices for Alive Gymnastics Direct Debit
How to book
You can book through reception who will advise on a
suitable class and the times available. If a suitable class
is not available at the time you will be placed on a waiting
list and contacted when a place becomes available.
What to wear
Normal PE clothing or leotard and bare feet are suitable
for gymnastics. Please tie back long hair and all jewellery
must be removed including earrings. If your child has a
foot infection socks may be worn.
The Classes
Please arrive ready for the class at the gymnastics centre
no more than 5 minutes before the start of the class.
We recommend you keep clothes, shoes and bags in a
locker (£1 return) or you may leave them in the corridor at
your own risk.
All registers and grading will be recorded by the Coach
using an iPod Touch. Class numbers are restricted and
set to ensure a quality teaching environment based on
guidelines from British Gymnastics.
Spectators and parents of gymnasts under the age of 8
must remain on the viewing balcony (except 18mths-3yrs
class where parents assist their child in the class).
Gymnasts progress will be monitored weekly and
recorded using the iPod Touch.
Parents may enter the gymnastics centre 5 minutes
before the end of the class to collect their child.
Gymnasts under the age of 8 are not permitted to leave
the gymnastics centre unattended.
Payments for Alive Gymnastics
Payments for lessons can be made by monthly direct
debit or by purchasing a 12 week block of classes.
Direct debit payments help to spread the cost by paying
monthly, fees are based on 48 weeks with a two week
break in summer and two week break for Christmas.
If you choose to pay by Direct Debit, the gymnast will
receive a free Alive Leisure Card.
45 minute class
1 hour class
Standard
£17.25
£23.00
Concession
£9.40
£12.50
Prices for Alive Gymnastics 12 Week Block
Payments
45 minute class
1 hour class
Standard
£55.20
£73.80
Concession
£29.40
£39.00
Refunds or Cancellations
Alive Lynnsport reserves the right to cancel any course,
in which case a refund will be made.
To cancel your child’s lessons, contact us providing a
minimum notice period of one month.
Refunds will not be issued if a gymnast is withdrawn
before the payment subscription is due to expire unless
the withdrawal is due to medical conditions, in which case
a Doctors Certificate may be required.
Feedback/ Queries/ Progress Reports
We value all feedback on our programme so please
do not hesitate to contact Caroline Twigden (Leisure
Development Co-ordinator), reception or complete the
feedback forms which are located around the centre.
Queries regarding the lesson programme or individual
gymnasts progress should be directed to Caroline or
reception.
Please do not liaise directly with the Coach while lessons
are in progress.
Coming soon is an exciting new option which will enable
parents to view their child’s progress online. Progress is
monitored by the coaches weekly and this information will
be uploaded for parents to view. In future, if the option
of the 12 week block payment is taken payments can
be made online and you will be able to move your child
following the completion of a grade.
Medical Conditions
To enable us to meet the needs of the gymnast and to
ensure they reach their potential it is important you inform
us of any special requirements, learning difficulties or
medical conditions.
Photography
Photography is not permitted unless specific permission
has been granted by the Duty Officer. Lynnsport may
take photographs for promotional purposes at which time
notices will be displayed, please inform the coach of any
objections prior to the session.
Photography or filming may be used as a training aid
but this information will not be shared and will be stored
securely.
Emergency Procedures
If the alarm sounds during the lessons, please remain
calm as our staff are trained to deal with emergencies.
The Coach will ensure the safety of the gymnasts in their
class and will carry out any appropriate evacuation. In the
event of a fire alarm, all spectators will need to evacuate
by the nearest fire exit and you will be reunited with your
child at the fire assembly point on the grassed area in
front of reception.
In the event of a reported accident in the gymnastics
centre, details will be forwarded to British Gymnastics for
insurance purposes.
Please also see separate Alive Gymnastics Terms
and Conditions
Requirements for King’s Lynn Gymnastics Club
Gymnasts are initially selected for a one month trial
where they will train for a minimum of 2 sessions per
week. If the elite squads are not suitable, the gymnast
will be offered a place in Junior Gymnastics or General
Gymnastics Squad. Participation is through invitation
only and progress is made through the elite squads from
Development Squad to Intermediate and finally Elite
Squad.
Payments can be made by monthly direct debit or
quarterly invoice and prices are provided with the
invitation for the trial. Prices are dependent on the
amount of training hours; if you choose to pay by direct
debit the gymnast will receive a free Alive Leisure Card.
Annual membership to British Gymnastics and Eastern
Counties Gymnastics Association is required. Gymnasts
are expected to take part in internal and external
competitions for which there will be entry fees for
each competition and discipline entered. Travel and
accommodation will be required for some competitions,
parents are responsible for arrangements and
supervision.
Club uniform is required including leotards and tracksuits,
these are purchased directly from the King’s Lynn
Gymnastics Club Fundraising Committee.
Alive Leisure Lynnsport, Greenpark Avenue, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE30 2NB
Tel: 01553 818001
www.aliveleisure.co.uk
1181-101-1