Gymnastics

British Gymnastics (BG) is the UK National Governing Body for the sport of Gymnastics. It is a not for profit organisation dedicated to developing levels and quality of provision across a range of disciplines.

Gymnastics is an accessible and inclusive sport offering opportunities to all ability levels and ethnic groups within a range of controlled learning environments. It promotes an active and healthy lifestyle and is recognised as forming the basis for physical literacy by developing fundamental movement skills.  Moreover, gymnastics is an exciting sport to participate in or to watch, with a range of disciplines to suit every aspiration; from Gymnastics for all, team gym, women's and men's artistic gymnastics, trampoline, tumbling and double mini tramp, Gymnastics and movement for people with disabilities, rhythmic, acrobatics, aerobics and cheerleading. 

Interest in the sport has never been stronger. Hundreds of thousands of young gymnasts enjoy the sport in the school environment, take part in the recreational sessions offered at many leisure centres, and enjoy membership of British Gymnastics registered clubs that offer a complete development pathway from beginner through to Olympian.

Northamptonshire is very fortunate to have an elite gymnast, Daniel Keatings, as well as a high performance centre for trampolining, home to the Northants Trampoline Gymnastics Academy.

Northamptonshire Sport has an officer based within its core team that supports the regional Gymnastics Development Team.

For more information locally contact:

Greg Yarnall - Sports Development Officer

Telephone: 01604 237133

Mobile: 07515 188 270

Email: gyarnall@northamptonshire.gov.uk

Contacts:

British Gymnastics Development Officer Northampton - Hazel Colton - Mobile: 07827 303 967 - email: hazel.colton@british-gymnastics.org

British Gymnastics Workforce Development Officer - Alan Price: email: alan.price@british-gymnastics.org

British Gymnastics Area Manager for the Midlands - Tom Hickson: 07739 512 182 - thomas.hickson@british-gymnastics.org

Play

Local community clubs provide the majority of opportunities to participate in gymnastics.  To find your local club, visit www.northamptonshiresport.org/clubdirectory  and fill in the club finder function on the right hand side of the home page.  Alternatively you can use the club finder on the British Gymnastics website http://www.british-gymnastics.org/ or contact Greg or Hazel (details above)

Coach

Gymnastics is a technical sport and the national governing body is committed to develop a high quality network of coaches, providing the most beneficial experience possible to local gymnasts.   Coach education opportunities are provided throughout the region.  If you are interested in being a coach, or in further developing your existing qualifications, please visit for a list of current courses 
http://www.british-gymnastics.org. Alternatively, contact Greg or Hazel to discuss your involvement or visit http://www.northamptonshiresport.org/coaches/coach-education-info

Volunteer

Volunteers play a huge role in gymnastics, carrying out many varied and interesting roles.  If you would like to volunteer in the sport, contact Greg or Hazel or visit: http://www.northamptonshiresport.org/volunteering

Clubs

Northamptonshire has a number of local community clubs who all provide a wide range of opportunities for people to access gymnastics.  To find your local gymnastics club, complete a club search at www.northamptonshiresport.org

Club Mark accredited clubs in the county are:

• N.C.A.A.C Gymnastics club

• Nene Valley Rhythmic Gym club

• Kettering Olympic Gymnastics Club

• Eclipse Gymnastic Club

• Wade Gymnastics Club

• Northants Trampoline Gymnastics Academy

Links to websites

British Gymnastics - www.british-gymnastics.org

East Midlands gymnastics - http://www.emgymnastics.org.uk