Gymnastics
Gymnastics is a sport involving performance of exercises requiring phuscial strength, agility and coordination. The modern form of gymnastics typically involves exercises on uneven bars, balance beam, floor exercise, and vaulting horse (for Women), and high bar, parallel bars, still rings, floor exercise and pommel horse (for Men). It evolved from exercises used by the ancient Greeks, including skills for mounting and dismounting a horse, and circus performance skills.
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British Gymnastics - Gym Mark
As with most sports Gymnastics, Gym Mark accreditation will mean that clubs will be recognised by British Gymnastics and Sport England as a safe, effective and child friendly club. It is a recognition of providing a service in the community, that children and young people, their parents/carers, and others with an interest in gymnastics, can trust.
Clubs in the Cheshire & Warrington Area who have achieved Gym Mark Accreditation
The clubs listed below have been recognised by British Gymnastics and Sport England as providing a safe, effective and child friendly environment.
Local Authority:
Main training Venue: Camm Street Centre,
Contact: Mrs Jane Kelsall, 01782 560608
Weaverham Gymnastics Club
Local Authority: Vale Royal Borough Council
Website:
www.weaverham.ik.com
Main training venue: Weaverham Community Centre,
Contact:
weaverham@googlemail.com
Clubs in the Cheshire & Warrington Area who are registered with British Gymnastics
The clubs listed below are registered with British Gymnastics but have currently not achieved Gym Mark accreditation.
Sandbach Gymnastics Club
Local Authority: Congleton Borough Council
Website:
www.sandbachgymnastics.com
Main training venue: Sandbach Gymnastics Centre,
Contact:
sandbach.gym@virgin.net
Local Authority:
Website:
www.gymnasts.freeserve.co.uk
Main training venue: Evans House,
Contact:
warringtongym@hotmail.com
Integrated Disability Gymnastics Organisation
In 1993, the Cheshire Academy of Integrated Sports and Arts was established. The organisation provide opportunities for children to learn 10 different sports which include general, preschool, wheelchair rhythmic and artistic gymnastics. The Cheshire Academy of Integrated Sports and Arts encourage a ‘sport for all’ philosophy and more information can be accessed through the contact details below:
CW2 6SL.
Website:
www.disabilitysport.com
Telephone: 01270 255355
Email:
gymnastics@disabilitysport.com
British Gymnastics
If you would like to know more about gymnastics you may want to look at the website for the national governing body which can be found at the link below: