RECREATIONAL GYMNASTICS
Trilogy Gymnastics Academy is available at our gymnastics centre of excellence - Duston Sports Centre.
We want you to enjoy gymnastics in a safe and fun environment. Our recreational programme offers a great introduction to gymnastics working through a comprehensive badge scheme.
WHAT WE OFFER
We have a carefully structured range of recreational and development groups led by our DBS checked and experienced coaches.
Preschool Gymnastics
Fun and active gym sessions for children aged 2-4 years. Children gain confidence and independence
Children can work through the stages of the Trilogy Proficiency Awards Scheme. Levels 1-6, Bronze, Silver and Gold awards
For 3 and 4 year olds without their parents
Recreational Gymnastics
Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced
Sessions for boys and girls of 4 years and above.
Children must be attending School.
1 hour sessions
These sessions develop strength, flexibility, balance and coordination in a fun and social environment.
Gymnasts will work on floor skills as well as vault, and beam
Participate in Proficiency Awards. Core Gymnastics Levels 1-8 and Advanced Gymnastics 3 levels of attainment - Bronze, Silver & Gold.
ACADEMY TIMETABLE
For availability and more details about the session most suitable for your child please call us on 03330 439 900. All sessions take place at Duston Sports Centre.
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DAY |
SESSION |
TIME |
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Thursday |
Pre School Gymnastics 2-3 yrs |
1-1:45pm |
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Thursday |
Pre School Gymnastics 3-4 yrs |
2-2:45pm |
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Thursday |
Recreational Beginners |
4-5pm |
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Thursday |
Recreational Beginners |
5-6pm |
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Thursday |
Recreational Intermediate |
6-7pm |
|
Thursdays |
Recreational Advanced |
7-8pm |
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Friday |
Pre School Gymnastics 2-3 yrs |
9.30-10:15am |
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Friday |
Pre School Gymnastics 3-4 yrs |
10.30-11.15am |
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Friday |
Recreational Beginners |
4-5pm |
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Friday |
Recreational Beginners |
5-6pm |
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Friday |
Recreational Intermediate |
6-7pm |
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Friday |
Recreational Advanced |
7-8pm |
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Saturday |
Recreational Advanced |
8.45-9.45am |
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Saturday |
Recreational Intermediate |
9.45-10.45am |
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Saturday |
Recreational Beginners |
10.45-11.45am |
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Saturday |
Recreational Beginners |
11.45am-12.45pm |
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Saturday |
Pre School Gymnastics 2-3 yrs |
1-1.40pm |
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Saturday |
Pre School Gymnastics 3-4 yrs |
1.45-2.25pm |
GYMNASTICS PROFICIENCY AWARDS
We have a carefully structured range of recreational and development groups led by our DBS checked and experienced coaches.
Preschool Gymnastics
Trilogy Proficiency Awards Scheme
Children work through the early stages of the Trilogy Proficiency Awards Scheme. Levels 1-6, Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards.
Recreational Gymnastics
Trilogy Proficiency Awards Scheme
Suitable for children of primary school age and above
Provides a sound framework for the progressive development of core skills such as balance, strength, flexibility and coordination.
Advanced Gymnastics Awards
Offers a range of activities from core fitness, floor, vault, aprisand groups, hand apparatus, dance and apparatus with 3 levels of attainment - Bronze, Silver and Gold.
Includes compulsory core fitness activity to raise overall physical fitness
Suitable for children of secondary school age
Badges and certificates can be purchased from the CoffeeBox for each milestone your child achieves.
GYMNASTICS RULES
For the enjoyment and safety of all our gymnasts please be aware of our Gymnastics Academy rules.
All shoes to be removed before taking part in the sessions
No food or drink is allowed in the gym with the exception of plastic bottled water
Chewing gum is not permitted in the Centre
Baby changing facilities are available. No child is to be changed in the sports hall
The use of recording equipment/cameras is STRICTLY FORBIDDEN
Anti-social behaviour towards other children or supervisors will not be tolerated. If any child/parent behaves in such a way they will be asked to leave the class
Gym Minis - please note that parents/carers must supervise their children at all times
Recreational Gymnastics - no spectators/parents are permitted to stay in the sports hall once the session has commenced
Gym Attire
Gymnasts are expected to attend training in the appropriate attire. Failure to conform will prohibit the individual's participation.
Leotards - tracksuits or shorts/leggings and tshirt (not baggy)
No skirts, dresses, jeans, hoodies allowed and avoid zips, buttons and strings
Bare feet or gym shoes
Long hair must be tied up and short hair must be held back from face
No jewellery allowed (including stud earrings)
Medical or religious bracelets must be sufficiently covered with protective tape, sweatbands or similar
Medical or religious necklaces, no participant should be permitted to participate whilst wearing necklaces
Jewellery that cannot be removed must be sufficiently covered with protective tape, sweatbands or similar
Admission Times
All gymnastics classes begin with a compulsory warm up. If your child does not participate in the warm up they will not be able to participate in the rest of the class. The cut off time for admission to a class is 15 minutes, after which participation will be denied for health and safety reasons. If your child is going to miss the session, he/she cannot attend a different class.
Read our child behaviour policy
All of our activity instructors/coaches will manage behaviour by following a set of clear, consistent and positive strategies.
Behaviour management at all of our junior activities will be structured around the following principles:
The behavioural expectations apply equally to all children, staff and parents/guardians. Staff will outline the expectations to children at the start of each session.
Positive behaviour will be reinforced with praise and encouragement.
Challenging/inappropriate behaviour will be addressed in a calm but assertive manner immediately by the activity instructor/coach.
When dealing with challenging/inappropriate behaviour, staff will always communicate in a clear, calm and positive manner.
Staff will make every effort to set a positive example to children by behaving in a friendly and tolerant manner themselves, promoting an atmosphere where children and adults respect and value one another.
Children who experience bullying, racism, or other unacceptable behaviour will be actively encouraged to speak to a member of staff.
Physical punishment, such as smacking or shaking, will never be used. Children are never threatened with these.
Staff will always show consistency in their approach and attitude towards challenging and unacceptable behaviour and their approach towards the child and their parent/guardian.
Dealing with challenging/Inappropriate behaviour
3 Strike Warning System:
A child who behaves inappropriately will be told stop, reminded of the expectations and given a warning
If a child continues to demonstrate inappropriate behaviour, they will be reminded of the expectations again, given a second warning and asked to sit out of the activity for a short period in an attempt to calm them down. The parent/guardian will be informed on collecting the child
If a child receives a third and final warning they will be asked to sit out for the remainder of the session. The parent/guardian will be informed on collecting the child.
If inappropriate or negative behaviour continues, the child may be asked to leave the swimming lesson or active play session early. They will be encouraged to return the following week with a fresh approach and the opportunity to demonstrate positive behaviour and achieve success.
Useful Information
We ask that participants arrive just 5 minutes before the start of their session.
Gymnasts, please arrive for your gymnastics lesson with your gymnastics kit underneath your clothes
The CoffeeBox at Duston is open for parents wanting to wait on site
Please keep belongings to a minimum.
Trilogy Gymnastics Academy runs 48 weeks of the year. Dates for our breaks in 2026 are:
3-9 April inclusive
4 & 25 May
24-30 August inclusive
21 December - 3 January 2027 inclusive
Become a Trilogy Junior Active member today only £32.50 per month + £15 joining fee