Each class begins with an energetic, music-led warm-up led by our coaches, followed by a comprehensive stretch to prepare the gymnasts for training. After the warm-up, gymnasts are grouped according to their current Planet Award level. They then rotate through various pieces of equipment, following a structured program designed to support their development and guide them through the Planet Award progression system.
Children are always placed in ability-appropriate groups, rather than by age, to ensure the best possible learning environment. Each group within a class has no more than 8 gymnasts per coach, allowing for focused support and consistent progress.
Enrolment into the Competition Squad is by invitation only. Following an invitation, gymnasts will be offered a trial period to ensure it’s the right fit for both the child and the squad environment.
The Planet Award Progressions
Please see below the tables below of how the gymnasts are split into ability within their class.
OUR WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY CLUB RUNS EVERY WEEK IN TERM TIME FOR BEGINNERS TO ADVANCED GYMNASTS.
BEGINNERS -
WEDNESDAY - 4:15-5:00
SATURDAY - 8:45-9:30
INTERMEDIATES & ADVANCED -
WEDNESDAY - 5:00-6:00
SATURDAY - 9:30-10:30
SQUAD - Invite only
OUR RISING 5'S PRESCHOOL CLASS IS FOR CHILDREN STARTING SCHOOL IN 2025.
YOUR LITTLE ONE WILL BEGIN TO EXPLORE THE WORLD OF GYMNASTICS IN A FUN AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT ALL TAUGHT AROUND THE TOPIC OF POPULAR CHILDREN'S BOOKS.
THIS CLASS IS INDEPENDENT AND COACH LED BUT PARENTS MUST STAY AND SPECTATE THE CLASS.
PRESCHOOL -
RISING 5'S
WEDNESDAY - 10-10:45
OUR RISING 3'S PRESCHOOL CLASS IS FOR CHILDREN COMPETENTLY ABLE TO WALK.
YOUR LITTLE ONE WILL BEGIN TO EXPLORE THE WORLD OF GYMNASTICS IN A FUN AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT ALL TAUGHT AROUND THE TOPIC OF POPULAR CHILDREN'S BOOKS.
THIS IS A PARTLY A COACH LED STRUCTURED SESSION BUT PARENTS MUST BE ON HAND WITH THEIR CHILDREN.
PRESCHOOL -
RISING 3'S
WEDNESDAY - 10:45-11:30
OUR SCHOOLS CLUBS RUN BEFORE SCHOOL OR AFTER SCHOOL ON SET DAYS.
PLEASE LOOK AT THE BOOKING SYSTEM TO SEE IF WE RUN IN YOUR CHILDS SCHOOL AND FOR MORE DETAILS ON WHAT TIMES THE CLUBS RUN TO AND FROM.
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN GYMNASTICS RUNNING AT YOUR SCHOOL PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH US.
WE RUN HOLIDAY CLUBS IN EVERY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AT OUR BUGBROOKE CLUB.
IN CHRISTMAS, EASTER AND SUMMER HOLIDAYS WE RUN A HOLIDAY CLUB IN A SCHOOL LOCATION ASWELL AS OUR NORMAL BUGBROOKE CLUB.
THESE WILL ALWAYS BE ADVERTISED IN THE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AND ALSO EMAILED OUT TO ALL SCHOOLS.
1TO1S ARE AVAILABLE AFTER HOLIDAY CLUBS.
GLK GYMNASTICS SQUAD PATHWAY
AT GLK GYMNASTICS, OUR COMPETITION PATHWAY IS DESIGNED TO HELP GYMNASTS GROW, PROGRESS, AND THRIVE IN A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT. ALL SQUADS ARE INVITE-ONLY, WITH SELECTIONS MADE THROUGH TRIALS OR COACH RECOMMENDATION.
GLK CUBS SQUAD
(CURRENTLY FOR 2020/2021-BORN GYMNASTS) OUR YOUNGEST COMPETITION SQUAD, SELECTED
GLK GYMNASTICS SQUAD PATHWAY
AT GLK GYMNASTICS, OUR COMPETITION PATHWAY IS DESIGNED TO HELP GYMNASTS GROW, PROGRESS, AND THRIVE IN A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT. ALL SQUADS ARE INVITE-ONLY, WITH SELECTIONS MADE THROUGH TRIALS OR COACH RECOMMENDATION.
GLK CUBS SQUAD
(CURRENTLY FOR 2020/2021-BORN GYMNASTS) OUR YOUNGEST COMPETITION SQUAD, SELECTED EACH JULY THROUGH TRIALS FOR CHILDREN BORN THE FOLLOWING YEAR.
PRE-DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
(RECEPTION – YEAR 2) THE FIRST SQUAD TO COMPETE IN 4-PIECE WOMEN’S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS (WAG) COMPETITIONS. SELECTION IS BASED ON BOTH AGE AND ABILITY.
DEVELOPMENT SQUAD
(YEAR 1 – YEAR 3 MAXIMUM) GYMNASTS IN THIS SQUAD CONTINUE WORKING TOWARD PASSING THEIR LEVELS, AIMING TO TRANSITION INTO THE MAIN SQUAD BY YEAR 4. THOSE WHO REACH LEVEL 8 EARLIER MAY MOVE UP SOONER.
MAIN SQUAD
(LEVEL 8 AND ABOVE) OUR TOP COMPETITION SQUAD. GYMNASTS COMPETE ACROSS ALL FOUR WAG APPARATUS: VAULT, BARS, BEAM, AND FLOOR.
RECREATIONAL COMPETITIVE SQUADS
OPEN TO GYMNASTS OF ANY AGE, THESE SQUADS PROVIDE A MORE ACCESSIBLE COMPETITIVE ROUTE. GYMNASTS COMPETE ON THREE APPARATUS: FLOOR, VAULT, AND TRAMPETTE.
Payment for all of the above sessions is made via a monthly subscription on CLASSFORKIDS.
Payment will come out on the 1st of every month. (This is only for classes that take place in Bugbrooke - not in schools).