Disability/ Inclusion gymnastics
About
We offer an Inclusion gymnastics programme for children with a disability and/or special needs. Our qualified inclusion coaches provide specialist coaching and one-to-one coaching where needed.
Enrolment in the Inclusion programme is through *trial only and is dependent on the availability of a suitable class space and qualified inclusion coach to provide one-to-one support, if needed.
*Attending the class trial:
Attending the trial session gives your child the opportunity to experience a class at RGA and gives the coaches the opportunity to assess your child’s needs within the class environment. After the trial, the head coach will provide feedback to the child’s parent / guardian and discuss class options.
There are three options to enjoy disability/ inclusion gymnastics with us
Discovery class
These unstructured sessions are for the child and adult to attend together to use the gym and equipment on a weekly basis. The Inclusion coach is on hand for advice and guidance during the session. We encourage gymnasts to attend this class to discover gymnastics until we can offer a space in one of our structured weekly classes.
Ages: Reception to Year 6
Friday Inclusion class
These are coach-led sessions where gymnasts follow our structured RGA awards programme. There is a low ratio of coach to gymnast. Parents / guardians do not accompany the child into the class as we provide a one-to-one coach to support your child, if necessary.
We also offer the opportunity for our gymnasts to compete or perform in competitions, festivals and displays.
Ages: Reception to Year 11+
Mainstream class
Your child may be enrolled in a mainstream class with a qualified inclusion coach to provide one-to-one support, if necessary. These classes are much larger than the inclusion specific classes, with a 1:8 coach to gymnast ratio.
Ages: Preschool or Reception to Year 11+
How do I sign up for a class?
1. To sign up for a class
- Please register for an account with us and complete the online forms in full, including the relevant special needs / disability information and medical condition information.
- Select your class preferences
- Contact the admin team on rga@richmondgymnastics.co.uk who may require further information, or to discuss class options available to you.
- Once a class space is available, the admin team will arrange a trial session for your child to attend.
Securing your class space and payment
If a suitable class and support is agreed upon, the admin team will load the term invoice onto your RGA account where you can make a secure payment. Payment is required by the deadline stated to secure your class space.
Our prices
2024-25
Discovery class: Reception – Year 6 (45 min classes)
RGA Centre: £100 per term + annual membership fees
Inclusion class: Reception – Year 11+ (45 min classes)
RGA Centre: £197 per term + annual membership fees
Mainstream classes: Preschool / Reception – Year 11+
These vary by age and venue. Please see the price list on the preschool or general gymnastics webpages.
Membership* fees for all Classes
RGA membership: £35 per year
London Gymnastics membership: £3.50 per year
*Membership is compulsary and payable upon joining and then every September thereafter.
Gymnastics kit
Head over to our Shop for links to buy our gymnastics kit.
In the interests of fairness and safety, our gymnastics kit is compulsory for all members.
BG insurance (required for classes)
British Gymnastics Community Insurance
We are registered with British Gymnastics (BG), the national governing body for gymnastics. It is compulsory for all our members to have BG Insurance for protection whilst taking part in the sport at a registered club.
This is a compulsory annual fee that you pay directly to British Gymnastics (BG) when you join the club and renews annually.
Please follow the link to BG to secure your child’s insurance: https://www.british-gymnastics.org/memberships
Any uninsured member attending a class at RGA will be asked to sit out of the class until their insurance has been arranged. Thank you for your understanding.
(Last updated November 2024)
Also required annually and renews every September:
London Gymnastics affiliate membership (compulsory every year): £3.50 (paid via RGA)
Learn more about London Gymnastics here: https://www.british-gymnastics.org/london
More about our Disability/ Inclusion classes
Our classes provide a safe space to support physical and social development in children with a disability or additional needs. Watch your child’s confidence and skills grow as they experience the benefit of gymnastics with us.
Our classes always offer a variety of equipment to explore, try and develop skills on including as the trampoline, balancing beam, bars and a soft sprung floor.
Opportunities for Disability/ Inclusion members
Our Disability/ Inclusion members are also part of our General Gymnastics programme and so have the opportunity to enter our friendly club competitions, as well as perform at festivals and displays.
