Gymnastics for All
An after-school recreational gymnastics programme
RGA Centre gymnastics
Good to know
- A structured after-school recreational gymnastics programme for children 4+ years in full time education. Delivered at the RGA Centre in Kew and across the Richmond Borough at various locations (details further below).
- Classes cater for mixed abilities and are organised by year groups.
- Children with additional needs may join a mainstream class with support. More information here
- Gymnasts follow the BG Proficiency Award Scheme, the Richmond Award Scheme and compete in Club-level Events.
- Gymnasts train for one hour per week during term time.
Subject to change due to Covid-19:
- The week before the end of term is usually Watching Week for parents and family (see Term Dates for confirmed dates).
- The last week of each term is ‘teddy bear’ week.
- Gymnasts may bring a teddy to gym with a £1+ donation. As a registered charity, all funds raised are invested into the gym.
Need to know
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Delivered by BG qualified coaches.
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RGA Membership Fee is £25 per annum
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British Gymnastics membership/ insurance required
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Gymnasts wear the RGA kit consisting of leotard (shorts optional) or RGA T-shirt and shorts, with bare feet.
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RGA kit may be purchased via the Kit Page
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For safety reasons, jewellery may not be worn when participating in gymnastics activities
- We are unable to offer catch up classes for missed sessions.
- Invoices for the following term are emailed to parents each half term.
- Fees are payable in advance and are non-refundable.
Satellite Centre gymnastics
Good to Know
- Gymnasts follow the same programme as those at the RGA Centre.
- As RGA Centre gymnastics but at various locations across the London Borough of Richmond.
NOTE: You do not have to attend the school in order to be able to attend the after school gymnastics class.
Need to know
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Delivered by BG qualified coaches.
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RGA Membership Fee is £25 per annum
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British Gymnastics membership/ insurance required
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Gymnasts wear the RGA kit consisting of leotard (shorts optional) or RGA T-shirt and shorts, with bare feet.
-
RGA kit may be purchased via the Kit Page
-
For safety reasons, jewellery may not be worn when participating in gymnastics activities
- We are unable to offer catch up classes for missed sessions.
- Invoices for the following term are emailed to parents each half term.
- Fees are payable in advance and are non-refundable.
| Centre name | School location | Day of class |
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| Collis School | Teddington TW11 9BS | Tuesday |
| St James’s Church | Hampton Hill TW12 1DQ | Tuesday |
| Nelson School | Whitton TW2 7BU | Wednesday |
| Orleans Infant School | Twickenham TW1 3EN | Wednesday |
| Queens school | Kew TW9 3HJ | Thursday |
| Grena Road Indoor bowls Centre | Richmond TW9 1XS | Saturday and Sunday |
Leisure Centre gymnastics
Good to Know
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Gymnasts follow the same programme as those at the RGA centre.
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We provide coaches to run Borough classes at four Leisure Centres.
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Gymnasts are not members of RGA and must enrol via the leisure centres.
Need to Know
- Delivered by BG qualified coaches.
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For safety reasons, jewellery may not be worn when participating in gymnastics activities
- We are unable to offer catch up classes for missed sessions.
- Enrolment for these classes is through the individual Leisure Centres.
| Centre name | Centre location | Day of class |
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| Whitton Sports & Fitness Centre | Whitton TW2 6JW | Monday |
| Teddington Sports Centre | Teddington TW11 9PJ | Tuesday & Wednesday |
| Shene Sports & Fitness Centre | East Sheen SW14 8AT | Saturday |
| Hampton Sports & Fitness Centre | Hampton TW12 3HB | Saturday |
Contact leisure@richmond.gov.uk or 020 3772 2999 for all of the above Leisure Centres.