ABOUT OUR CLASSES

Toddlers & Preschool

After School

Classes

Why Choose Our Recreational Gymnastics Classes?

Our recreational gymnastics classes offer a fun, safe, and welcoming environment where children can develop lifelong skills—both in and out of the gym. They’re also a great place to make new friends and build confidence while staying active and healthy.

While we’d love for every child to stay with gymnastics, the skills they develop here—such as coordination, strength, balance, and body control—provide an excellent foundation for any sport they may pursue in the future.

We’re proud to deliver challenging, engaging classes for both boys and girls, starting from age 3 and up. Our sessions are carefully structured around each child’s age and ability, ensuring they are supported, motivated, and progressing at a pace that’s right for them.

As your child grows and develops within our club, they may move into a different class based on their skill level and confidence. This ensures they’re always learning, improving, and enjoying their time with us.

Beyond physical fitness, our classes also promote:

Confidence and self-esteem
Listening and focus
Cognitive development
Social skills and teamwork
Discipline and goal-setting

Our recreational programme is designed for all ability levels, creating a positive and inclusive space where every child can thrive—whether they’re just starting out or continuing their gymnastics journey.

Please note:

We do not have any changing areas / facilities so we ask that your child arrives at their gymnastics sessions dressed and prepared. Therefore please can you ensure that your child:

Wears appropriate kit - this can be a gymnastics leotard or any tight-fitting leggings, shorts, t-shirts or vests. Please refrain from wearing any crop tops for gymnastics sessions.
Is not wearing any dresses, jeans, hoodies or zipped items and socks must all be removed prior to entering into the session.

Remove any jewellery including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches / fitness tracking devices.
Tie hair up so it is out of your face. It is advisable to wear long hair in a plait or bun so that it does not get caught whilst you’re are being supported by a coach or on a piece of apparatus.

General Gymnastics Classes (Ages 4+)

Our general gymnastics classes take place in our dedicated facility, located within the grounds of Ashlyns School, Berkhamsted. You'll find us between the Berko Astro and the Aspire Centre—just follow the signs for the Astro. Look out for the building with the large chimney. Parking is available in the car park opposite the Aspire Centre; from there, walk between the two buildings to reach us.

Our classes are designed to help children develop fundamental gymnastics skills while also building essential life skills such as balance, concentration, determination, and perseverance.

All gymnasts progress through our structured badge system, moving through Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced levels as their skills grow. You can view our full progression pathway on the [Progression Tree] (link).

Classes run from 4pm on weekday afternoons and from 10am on Saturdays. All sessions are mixed-age and ability, ensuring every child feels included and supported in their journey.

Watching Week

As we don’t have a designated viewing gallery, we invite parents and carers to join us during Watching Week—held in the final week of the Easter, Summer, and Christmas terms.

This is a great opportunity to see your child in action, celebrate their progress, and experience the fun and energy of their gymnastics class in a safe and welcoming environment.

Watching Week dates are shared in advance via email, our termly newsletters, the Facebook page, and on the noticeboard just outside our main entrance.

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Progression Tree

Pre-School Classes (Ages 3–5)

Our pre-school classes are the perfect place to start

We run fun, structured sessions for children aged 3 to 5 years on weekday evenings from 4pm and Saturday mornings from 9am, all held at Ashlyns School in the same building as our main gym classes.

Led by our friendly and experienced coaches, these sessions are designed to help little ones build confidence, independence, and a love for movement—all in a safe, supportive environment. Children attend the sessions on their own, which gently encourages them to take their first steps toward independent learning and play.

Our pre-schoolers have their own dedicated space, complete with specially designed equipment just for them. This setup helps them stay focused, feel comfortable, and develop the foundational skills they need. When they’re ready, we help them transition into our main gym with confidence and excitement.

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Semi-Structured Gymnastics (Ages 4+)

We believe gymnastics should be accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

Our semi-structured sessions are specially designed for children aged 4 and over who may benefit from a more flexible and supportive environment.

With smaller group sizes and a less formal structure, these sessions provide a safe and inclusive space for children with additional needs to explore and enjoy gymnastics at their own pace.

Held every Wednesday at 4pm at our Ashlyns School facility, this dedicated class allows individuals to engage with a variety of gymnastics equipment, supported by our experienced and understanding coaches.

Gymnastics offers a wide range of benefits, including physical, sensory, and motor development, as well as supporting social and emotional growth. Our aim is to build confidence and skills in a positive environment, with the ultimate goal of integrating children into our structured classes with their peers—when they feel ready.

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MEMBERSHIP & FEES

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Class fees

All classes are payable a month in advance via our management system - Love Admin. All classes are £9 per session and a monthly direct debit figure is calculated over the total year. Therefore, number of weeks in a year x weekly class fee and divided by 11 months. This is because we do not run our usual sessions within any school holidays.

There may be some occasions, due to where the school holidays fall, a bank holiday may sit outside of the calculated class costs. We will advise you when a make-up session has been organised so your child does not miss out on any sessions.

We offer a sibling discount, which is applied to the family member with the lowest fees.

Other fees

British Gymnastics Annual Membership (includes insurance).

All BGC members MUST hold a valid British Gymnastics membership to participate in classes within our facility.
Membership runs for a year on the date of joining, you will be notified when your membership is expiring.

Berkhamsted Gymnastics Club Annual Membership

£17.25 per year for all, which includes regional membership.
Membership runs from 1st January to 31st December, pro-rata depending on your joining date and is payable annually. The membership will be requested on 25th December for the 1st January. This cost is reduced throughout the year to reflect when your child joins.

Ready to book?

Please contact our Club Manager to check class availability and to book.

By Email: enquiries@berkhamstedgymnastics.co.uk

By Phone: 07484 115 592 (please leave a message if we don’t answer and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can)

One last thing - Gift Aid

As Berkhamsted Gymnastics Club is a registered Charity (Charity No. 267968), we are able to claim Gift Aid.

We kindly ask parents to fill out the Gift Aid form upon joining BGC, as this allows us to claim the Gift Aid. This is at no extra cost to our members.