Basingstoke Gymnastics Club

Competitive
Gymnastics

The heart of our pathway, between recreational classes and elite squads. Gymnasts move up or across to the group that fits them best, training and competing at county level as they build skills and confidence. Many mix and match too, staying in recreational classes alongside a competitive group, or following more than one competitive pathway at once, as they grow and develop their passion for the sport.

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6 Groups
BG Affiliated
Local & National Competitions for all ages

Ages 5+ · Coach recommended

Advanced TeamGym

Our entry level competitive TeamGym group, is designed for gymnasts ready to take their skills beyond recreational classes and experience their first competitive level competitions as part of a team. As well as a unique development scheme to track gymnast individual progress.

Training covers tumble passes, and trampette vaults, the two components that make up British Gymnastics Micro TeamGym, with progressive pathway of levels to support their development.

Coach recommended entry Speak to your recreational coach or contact us to find out more
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Tumble

Three consecutive tumbling passes down the sprung track, each more advanced than the last.

Trampette

Three consecutive vaults from the trampette; power, control, and shape under competition pressure.

Elite TeamGym Pathway

Gymnasts with the highest potential are identified for Elite TeamGym.
Talent ID sessions, competing at regional and national level.

Ages 8+ · Talent ID

Advanced Tumble

The step between recreational tumbling and the Elite Tumbling squad. Gymnasts develop technical foundations of competitive power tumbling; building height, control, and consistency on progressively challenging passes. As well as a unique development scheme to track gymnast individual progress.

Training takes place on the dedicated tumble track, trampoline and fast track, preparing gymnasts for competition and, for those with aptitude, the Elite Tumbling programme.

Talent ID entry & Coach recommendation Gymnasts progress from our recreational Tumbling classes
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Power Tumbling

Gymnasts work on the 25 metre sprung tumbling track, executing progressively complex passes of somersaults and twists.

Competitive Tumbling

Gymnasts compete at tumbling events, earning results and gaining experience in a competitive environment.

Technical Development

Focus on safe, progressive technique development; aerial awareness, body shape, and consistent execution across both flight and landing.

Elite Tumbling Pathway

Coaches recommend the gymnasts for the Elite Tumbling squad, who compete at regional and national level.

Ages 5+ · Talent ID

Advanced Aerobics (IAC)

Our competitive aerobics group competes under the Introductory Aerobic Code (IAC) format, a British Gymnastics competition framework designed for club level aerobics competitors, giving gymnasts a structured and accessible competition pathway. Beginning with level 1 through to level 5. As well as a unique development scheme to track gymnast individual progress.

Gymnasts perform standardised choreographed routines set to music, competing in group categories across under and over 11 years old age groups.

Talent ID entry & Coach recommendation Gymnasts progress from our recreational Aerobics classes
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IAC Format

Introductory Aerobic Code is a BG organised framework specifically designed for club level aerobics, the ideal first step into competitive performance.

Groups Routines

Gymnasts compete across group categories in teams of 3-6 gymnasts. Age groups are under or over 11 years old, making it accessible for a wide range of gymnasts.

Routine Development

Gymnasts perform standardised choreographed routines combining gymnastics elements, aerobic capacity, rhythm, and artistry, assessed under BG competition rules.

Elite Aerobics Pathway

Gymnasts with the highest potential are identified for our Elite Aerobics squad via coach recommendation, competing at British Championships level.

Ages 5+ · Talent ID

Advanced Girls

Our entry level Women's Artistic Gymnastics group, sitting between Recreational Gymnastics and the Elite WAG squad. Gymnasts begin learning all four artistic apparatus in a structured, competition focused environment. Gymnasts follow the British Gymnastics Rise Development Programme.

Advanced Girls compete at county level under the British Gymnastics Women's Artistic Development Programme. Coaches recommend gymnasts with potential to progress into Elite WAG.

Talent ID entry Girls typically move across from General Gym classes from age 5–13
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WAG Apparatus

Progressive training on all four Women's Artistic Gymnastics apparatus. Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, and Floor Exercise.

Artistry

Developing artistry, dance, and performance skills; a crucial part of floor and beam routines.

Conditioning

Conditioning consists of flexibility and strength training, fundamental to performing advanced competitive skills.

Elite WAG Pathway

Gymnasts with the highest potential are identified for our Elite WAG squad via coach recommendation, competing at regional, national, and international levels.

Ages 5+ · Talent ID

Advanced Boys

Our entry level Men's Artistic Gymnastics group; the first structured step on the competitive MAG pathway. Gymnasts begin learning all six men's artistic apparatus in a focused, progressive training environment. Gymnasts follow the British Gymnastics Rise Development Programme.

Advanced Boys compete in county-level competitions. Coaches recommend gymnasts with potential to progress into the Elite MAG squad.

Talent ID Boys typically move across from General Gym classes from age 5–13
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Floor, Vault & Rings

Showcase tumbling skills on floor, upper body strength & control on rings, and explosive power & aerial flight on vault.

Pommel, P-Bars & High Bar

Circles & rotations on pommel horse, swings & balances on parallel bars, and dynamic movements on high bar.

Conditioning

Conditioning consists of flexibility and strength training, fundamental to performing advanced competitive skills.

Elite MAG Pathway

Gymnasts with the highest potential are identified for our Elite MAG squad via coach recommendation.

Ages 16 years & over

Adult Gymnastics

Competitive Gymnasts will carry on to our adults pathway as gymnastics isn't just for kids. Our adult classes run late evenings so you can train after work, whether you're continuning your competitve career or returning to the sport after years away or trying it for the very first time. No experience necessary, just a love of movement.

For those who want to go further, adult competition categories exist across multiple disciplines including Artistic, Tumbling, Trampolining, and Acrobatics. Speak to a coach about competitive options.

£10–£13 per session Tuesdays and Thursdays, evenings · All abilities welcome
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Adult Gymnastics

All-round gymnastics for adults; vault, bars, beam, and floor. All abilities welcome from complete beginners upwards.

Adult Competitive

BG adult competition categories in Artistic, Tumbling, Trampolining, and Acrobatics. Speak to a coach, whether you're returning to the sport or competing for the first time.

The Next Level

The BGC Elite Pathway

Our Competitive and Elite squads are invitation only. The journey begins via our recreational classes. We run Talent Identification sessions during some school holiday's, giving every member the opportunity to progress to the highest levels of the sport.

Ready to take the next step?

All competitive groups are coach-recommended entry. Start in one of our recreational classes, or get in touch and we'll point you in the right direction.