Freestyle Gymnastics

What is Freestyle Gymnastics?

Freestyle Gymnastics is a term adopted by British Gymnastics to describe a new and rapidly developing activity which also incorporates aspects of other popular activities, such as Parkour, Free running and Urban Gymnastics, linked together with martial arts kicking links.

South Essex Gymnastics Club is offering a freestyle gymnastics class, which provides the opportunity for participants to come along and learn or practice their skills in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with the general focus being on a wide range o acrobatic and vault work.

Freestyle Gymnastics places an emphasis on freedom, individuality and creativity with regards to the skills that each participant learns and performs. Coaches are always on hand to provide advice and support throughout the session. The classes include a structured warm up and cool down but participants are free to move between the various manned coaching stations as they so wish during the rest of the session.

When can I come along?

Sessions are normally £6.20 and are currently held for ages 16+ on Tuesday evening 8.30 – 10 pm.
Sessions for under 18s run on a Wednesday evening 8.30 – 10 pm and from 1st August 2011, Monday 8.30 – 10pm as well. There is no need to book.

How much is it?

The sessions are “pay as you go” and the session prices are provided below:

  • First session (taster session): £3
  • Second and all subsequent sessions: £6.20 per session

    • To speed up the office process you can download the forms and bring them in filled out on your first or second session. They can be downloade here.
    Please note that without these forms and memebership / insurance payment you will not be allowed in the gym after your second session.

    Meet The Coaches

    • David Massam
      Head of Mens Development
      Head of Adult Gymnastics
      Head of Freestyle Gymnastics
      Club Development Officer
       – Level 4 Mens Coach
      - National Level Mens Judge
      - Freestyle add on
      - Basic First aid
      - Safeguarding and Protecting Children

      David joined the club in 1992. David had a very successful gymnastics career where his highlights included; 5 times British Rings Champion, competing in a World Cup in 2004, competing in 2 European Championships and an European Cup and when he made the apparatus finals at a Grand Prix. As a coach David’s highlight has been when he got a gymnast into Elite National Squad.

    • Kayleigh Peak
      Head of Advanced Gymschool
      Head of Parties
      Womens Coach
      Mens Coach
      Freestyle Coach
       – Level 3 Womens Coach
      - Club Womens Judge
      - Freestyle add on
      - Basic First
      - Safeguarding and Protecting Children

      Kayleigh joined SEGC in 1994. As a gymnast Kayleigh was the Regional Level 4 overall and vault champion in 1998. As a coach Kayleigh has had gymnasts finish 1st and 2nd at County Club grade 14 in 2010. She has also had gymnasts make regional finals and have one of her gymnasts score the highest in Range and Conditioning.

    • David Rapley
      Head of Gymschool
      Pre-School Coach
      Adult Gymnastics Coach
      Freestyle Coach
      Disabilities Gymnastics Coach
       – Level 4 Mens Coach
      - Level 2 Pre-School Coach
      - National Level Mens Judge
      - GMPD add on
      - Freestyle add on
      - Basic First
      - Safeguarding and Protecting Children

      Dave joined the club in 1993. As a gymnast he trained for over 10 years and he competed at National level. As a coach Dave has taught a gymnast who was crowd National Champion.

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