Mini Gymnast
A proper introduction to gymnastics, taught through games. Kids learn shapes, rolls, jumps and balances while quietly building discipline, focus, perseverance and self-confidence.
Rolls, jumps, balances — and their first cartwheel.
- ✓ Drop-off class — parents watch from the viewing area.
- ✓ Every new skill is spotted by a coach before it's done solo.
- ✓ One coach for every five children.
- ✓ Progress stamped in the Skill Passport, visible in the parent portal.
MILESTONES THEY CAN SEE THEMSELVES HIT.
Every Mini Gymnast works through 4 stages. Each mastered skill earns a stamp and XP, each completed stage unlocks a badge — all tracked in the parent portal.
Stage 1 · Shape Shifter
Gymnastics starts with shapes — tuck, pike, straddle, straight.
- Hollow-body hold — 10 sec — Holds a tight hollow shape for ten seconds.
- Bridge from lying down — Pushes up into a bridge with straight arms.
- Pike sit + reach toes — Legs straight, chest to thighs.
Stage 2 · Roll Star
Forward and backward rolls, unassisted.
- Forward roll — unassisted — Chin tucked, stands up at the end.
- Backward roll down incline — Rolls back down the wedge with hands by ears.
Stage 3 · Beam Walker
Balance and turns on the low beam.
- Walk full length of low beam — Walks the whole beam with no hands.
- Tuck jump on beam — Jumps and lands on the beam under control.
- Half-turn on beam — Turns 180° on the beam without stepping off.
Stage 4 · Upside-Down Club
Handstands and cartwheels — the classics.
- Handstand against wall — 5 sec — Straight body, five-second hold.
- Cartwheel with support — Hand-hand-foot-foot pattern with a spot.
- Front support hold — 3 sec — Holds straight-arm support on the bar.
- Pullover with spot — Gets over the bar with light help.
WHAT A SESSION LOOKS LIKE.
Coaches learn every name — belonging from minute one.
The month's core skill and the week's theme.
Group work set to music — teamwork and coordination.
Floor, beam and bars rotations on the same core skill.
Gymnastics games, then celebrating what each child managed.
PARENT QUESTIONS.
Does my child need any experience?
None at all. Most Mini Gymnasts start with no gymnastics background.
How big is the class?
Small — we hold a 1 coach : 5 children ratio.
What should they wear?
Leotard or fitted tee with shorts/leggings, barefoot, no jewellery.