What We Do!
Disciplines
Uckfield Gymnastics Club has a superb performance record in excellence. The club has considerable experience, a unique track record and a complete understanding of the needs of British Gymnastics. The club has a strong support structure of coaching for all disciplines at different levels and has grown and expanded with the sport.
NOTE: Once the term commences no refunds are given, a credit may be given in the event of long illness or injury, this is at the discretion of the manager. We are unable to offer taster sessions because all of our classes have long waiting lists.
Gym Tots
These sessions are for children aged under 3. They provide parents an excellent opportunity to supervise their children as they explore the gym in a safe, padded environment. The children are free to play in the foam pit, on the trampoline, on the safety mats and special play equipment.
Session Details
Sessions all last one hour.
Tuesday 9:30am – 10:30am & 10:30 am – 11:30am
Thursday 9:30am – 10:30am & 10:30 am – 11:30am
Pre-School
For children 3 years old up to attending school FULL time. These sessions are designed as an introduction to gymnastics. Each class has a qualified coach and the emphasis is on play as these younger gymnasts (ages 3 or 4) Learn the basic moves together with important social skills as they interact with the other members of the group
Session details
Sessions are all one hour in duration.
Attendance is through membership, at the moment there is not a waiting list for some classes.
Monday 1:45pm – 2:45pm & 2:45 – 3:45pm
Tuesday 12:45pm – 1:45pm & 1:45 – 2:45pm
Wednesday 1:45pm – 2:45pm & 1:45 – 3:45pm
Thursday 1:45pm – 2:45pm
Recreational
Any child attending school FULL time.
These sessions provide an opportunity for children at full-time school who want to have a go at gymnastics to participate in the sport. We do not select on ability, you just need to be able to enjoy yourself. The gymnasts work towards the various badge schemes that british gymnastics endorse. Session Details - All sessions are through membership and there is a waiting list for most classes.
Under 8 years
Monday to friday 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 10:00am
8 years and over Wednesday 5:00pm – 6:00pm
Thursday 4:00pm – 5:00pm Friday 5.00pm – 6:00pm
Saturday 10:00am – 11:00am
We also offer one & half hour recreational classes selected from the one hour classes.
Adults
The club runs regular classes for adults. These sessions are suitable for beginner s, no gymnastic ability or experience is needed you just ned to be reasonably fit and willing. Experienced gymnasts who want to keep fit and enjoy the sport are also welcome to these classes. Session details Classes are every
Thursday from 8:00 – 9:30
Club membership
Artistic gymnastics
This is the most traditional form of gymnastics. Female competitors perform four disciplines : floor; vault; beam; and asymmetric bars. This group is selected and train for competitions.
Training hours range from 4 – 20 hours per week.
Staff
Uckfield Gymnastics centre is run by trustees and operated by British Gymnastics Association trainers coaches. Head coach Janice Binder a former Great Britain Squad member specialises in Women's Olympic artistic gymnastics and is supported by Claire Lankstead Tina Bryan Katelyn Birchmore and Georgina Fletcher.
Fully Trained Coaches
Janice Binder – Head Coach
Claire Lankstead
Tina Bryan
Katelyn Birchmore
Georgina Fletcher
Sammy Penney
Debbie Cousins
Trustees
Derek Ashdown
Bob Fowler
Mick Scott
Welfare Officers
Andria Birchmore
Derek Ashdown
Weights and Fitness Training
There is also an independently run fully fitted weight training room, run by Peter Wickham and Stephen O, Halloran for adults only. Be it for general fitness, circuit training or body building with full supervision. If you wish to find out more you can e-mail, phone or write to us, and of course, you are always welcome to come and visit.
There is a description of our location including maps and contact details on this site.
Birthday Parties.
The apparatus provides an ideal play area for a wide range of ages. We offer one hour of supervised activities in the gym and on the apparatus as well as playing games, then when they have used up most of their energy and are starving hungry, they can devour the sandwiches and cakes provided.
We prepare the waiting room with tables and chairs for the number you book ready for you to set out your own food. All we ask is that you take away your rubbish after you have finished and the premises clean and tidy.
You will not be able to re-enter the gym once dismissed by the supervising coach. Session details One hour of supervised activities in the gym and a further hour in our function room upstairs for tea and party games.
Please be ready to vacate the premises 10 minutes after your booking time. Cost Up to 12 children £80 Up to 24 children £100 we require a £20 pound deposit when booking with the balance payable on the day.