You can now enrol for Block 2 of 2026 which will run from
Monday 2nd March to Friday 5th April 2026.
Bookings are now taken through Classes for Kids and you can enrol through the link below:
If you have any queries, please email us
contact@deernessgymnastics.org.uk
Children taking part in any of our recreational classes are required to register with
British Gymnastics
Our classes
GymTots
2-4 years
Sunday: 9.00am - 9.55am
Friday: 10.00am - 11.00am
This session is aimed at pre-school children to experience their first steps into gymnastics! It is ideal for improving gross motor skills, co-ordination and spatial awareness in a fun and safe environment, whilst enhancing physical and mental confidence. Parents/carers will be shown and guided in assisting their child through a range of gymnastic based skills and activities.
FUNdamental 1
4-6 years
Monday: 4.00pm - 4.55pm
Tuesday: 4.00pm - 4.55pm
Sunday: 10.00am - 10.55am
In these classes we teach the fundamentals of gymnastics and ensure that all children develop confidence. Children will develop basic movement patterns such as hopping, jumping etc. Also rolling, balancing and using apparatus which is appropriate to their size and experience. It is essential that children develop the movements and coordination to enable them to progress to working on larger piece of apparatus safely and appropriately. Our main emphasis is on FUN and enjoyment!
Mini Spartans (boys class)
4-6 years
Sunday 9.00am - 9.55am
Mini Spartans follows the same structure and gymnastics criteria as Fundamental 1, the only difference is... NO GIRLS ALLOWED!
Fundamental 2
6-8 years
Monday: 5.00pm - 5.55pm
Tuesday: 5.00pm- 5.55pm
Wednesday: 4.00pm - 4.55pm
Friday: 5.00pm - 5.55pm
Sunday: 11.00am - 11.55am
Fundamental 2 utilises the same aims and criteria of that in Fundamental 1. As this is one of our core classes, gymnasts will work towards achieving their gymnastic bands, affiliated with the British Gymnastics proficiency awards. In comparison and as this is an older Fundamental class, gymnasts will begin to focus on more difficult elements and use larger apparatus. Much of the focus is around flexibility, balance, strength and of course... FUN!
Spartan Warriors (boys class)
6-8 years
Sunday: 10.00am - 10.55am
Spartan Warriors follows the same structure and gymnastics criteria as Fundamental 2, the only difference is... NO GIRLS ALLOWED!
Foundation
9+ years
Monday: 6.00pm - 6.55pm
Wednesday: 5.00pm - 5.55pm
Friday: 6.00pm - 6.55pm
Sunday: 11.00am - 11.55am
Foundation this class is suitable for children wishing to expand on gymnastics skills they have developed in Fundamental 2 or for older gymnasts who are new to the Academy and gymnastics. This is a mixed class that both boys and girls are welcome to attend.