TeamGym is the competitive element of gymnastics at Tumble Gymnastics & Activity Centre.
TeamGym includes routines being performed on 3 pieces of apparatus; tumble, trampette and floor. TeamGym requires teamwork, technique and acrobatic elements. Training and competitions generate and excellent team spirit amongst gymnasts which makes it the perfect gymnastics discipline to work in line with Tumble Gymnastic & Activity Centre’s ethos.
TeamGym originated from Scandinavia where it has been a major event for more than 20 years. The European Championships was first held in Finland in 1996 and now takes place every two years.
Tumble Gymnastics’s TeamGym programme is split up into our development pathways and competitive squads.
Development Pathway
Our development pathway train for 4 hours per week. In their sessions, the gymnasts work on key elements and fundamental TeamGym skills. Our development pathway is in preparation for our competitive squads and the gymnasts will have the opportunity to participate in local and regional competitions.
Competitive Squad
Our competitive squads train up to 9 hours per week. They will be working towards high level TeamGym elements and hoping to qualify for national championships. Our competitive squad gymnasts will have the opportunity to work towards national pathways within British Gymnastics and attend international training camps.
Competitive Squad
Our competitive squads train up to 9 hours per week. They will be working towards high level TeamGym elements and hoping to qualify for national championships. Our competitive squad gymnasts will have the opportunity to work towards national pathways within British Gymnastics and attend international training camps.
Floor
Teams perform a floor routine within a 14x16m non-sprung floor. The routine is accompanied by instrumental music with a strong emphasis on smooth teamwork and expressive presentation. All floors are choreographed using gymnastics elements, fluid and linked movements focusing on synchronisation and teamwork.
Trampette
Teams perform a series of somersaults and twists from a trampette with good streaming. Part of the trampette series is performed using a vaulting table. The complete series is performed to music with each team performing three different rounds. The streaming and complexity of the elements produces some very exciting performances.
Tumble
Teams perform a tumbling series on a 15 metre tumbling track. The series is performed to music. Each team performs 3 different rounds and each tumbling series includes a range of different acrobatic elements without intermediate steps.
1-2-1 Sessions
1-2-1 sessions are available upon request with our TeamGym coaches. They may be skill specific to work on a new skill, to gain confidence, or as part of continual development. To book a TeamGym 1-2-1 contact teamgym@tumbleactivity.com
1-2-1 Sessions
1-2-1 sessions are available upon request with our TeamGym coaches. They may be skill specific to work on a new skill, to gain confidence, or as part of continual development. To book a TeamGym 1-2-1 contact teamgym@tumbleactivity.com
Frequently Asked Questions
How can my child join the TeamGym squad?
TeamGym sessions are by invitation only. If your child is currently in our recreational gymnastics classes then our coaches are always looking out for children who might be suitable for these sessions. If your child attends another club and would like to be considered for a trial please email Teamgym@tumbleactivity.com
What days does TeamGym train?
Our TeamGym session are on Monday, Wednesday and Sunday evenings.
What ages can they start?
Our TeamGym development groups start from age 5. TeamGym is a discipline in which they compete from age 8 right up to senior age.
What competitions do they attend?
Our gymnasts attend competitions from, in-house, to local competitions right up to the British championships. We try and offer as many opportunities as possible for gymnasts to compete and show their skills. This includes annual showcases for parents.
Why TeamGym at Tumble?
With the excellent facilities for the TeamGym discipline, we are always looking to build on the equipment the gymnasts have to train on which includes a full competition setup.
Our coaching team is highly experienced within the TeamGym Discipline and consists of coaches with experience winning national and European Championship medals and titles!