Pre-School Programme (18 months – 4 years)

Our Pre-School gymnastics classes follow the British Gymnastics Pre-School Proficiency framework, designed to nurture essential physical skills in a fun and engaging environment. Available at Meridian Leisure Centre, Louth.

Join us to lay the foundation for an active and healthy lifestyle for your child!

Structure

Our Rise Gymnastics Discover programme is divided into two aged groups. 

These sessions are adaptable for adult-and-child participation or independent practice, ensuring activities are tailored to your child’s developmental stage.

Discovery 1

Pre-School 18mth-3yrs

A parent-led session filled with engaging interaction from our coaches. Gymnasts are assessed informally based on their comfort level during the session. There’s no pressure to meet specific criteria, though our coaches gently encourage participants to explore the learning objectives. Inclusive and relaxed environment.

Aligned with the British Gymnastics Discover programme, we offer adaptable activities tailored to suit your child’s unique needs.

Discovery 2

Pre-School 3-4yrs

A coach-led session designed to give your children the opportunity for independent learning. Our 3-4 years programme helps young gymnasts develop a deeper understanding of how our main programme operates.

Each week focuses on building fundamental skills, guided by the British Gymnastics Discover programme. This approach ensures your children gain a strong foundational knowledge of gymnastics across various key aspects.

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Progression 🌟

Children work through a variety of themed activities and can earn awards by successfully completing 12 out of the 16 skills offered in each theme.

See them grow in confidence, agility and flexibility!

Rewards 🏅

To celebrate their hard work and milestones, children can receive medals and certificates as they progress through the levels, encouraging their enthusiasm and dedication to learning new skills.

Please note: Medals and certificates are chargeable and can be purchased at reception once your child has been awarded them.

Pricing

Our Rise Gymnastics Discover programme is priced at £24.50 per month, which includes a 45-minute weekly lesson.

This lesson time covers all activities, plus the registration and changeover periods to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for both you and your child.

Sign-Up Fee

On sign-up there is also a £20 sign-up fee, which covers your child’s registration and administration.

Please note that if you cancel your child’s gymnastics membership and choose to re-register at a later date, the sign-up fee will be applicable again.

Affordable

This affordable pricing ensures your child receives high-quality gymnastics coaching in a fun and supportive environment, helping them develop key skills while having a great time!

Please note that our Gymnastics Club does not take part in external competitions and does not require a uniform. We do occasionally run in-house competitions to allow the children to challenge themselves further.

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We ask all spectators to watch their children during their lessons in the spectators area above the Sports Hall.
Parents may enter the room 10 minutes prior to the end of a sessions (or 30 minutes prior to the end of the ADV/DEV sessions.) However, please do not enter the room until a member of the team invites you in.
You can sign up for gymnastics via our website! Click here for more information. 
Your child can start gymnastics when they are 18 months and over. Until they are aged 5, they will be in our Pre-school lessons. Once they are 5 and above they can be enrolled on our main programme.
Your child will need to bring a water bottle with them and ensure they are wearing appropriate clothing.
If your child is under 8 years old, you must stay in the building at all times until the end of the session.
Appropriate sports clothing must be worn during the session. This includes, leotards, fitted shorts, sports leggings, fitted sports tops. This is to ensure clothing does not get in the way of movement and does not get caught on any pieces of equipment. Thermals or skin layers can be worn underneath clothing. Please ensure hair is tied back and off the face. All jewellery and accessories must be removed and left with parent/guardian before you enter. All shoes and socks will be removed once in the Sports Hall.
Pre-School Programme (18mth-4yrs)
British Gymnastics Pre-School Proficiency is used for our pre-school classes. This develops basic movements like skipping, jumping, running and rolling. There are themed session with music, filling each session with fun and laughter. Our sessions are for children ages 18 months and over. Progression through the different sessions are based on ability.
Main programme (5yrs+)
We use British Gymnastics Core Proficiency criteria to teach and grade our gymnasts. Each class will be made up of gymnasts of the same ability, and they will move their way up to an advanced class.