Gymnastics Kids Academies
The Sport Ireland Campus' Gymnastics Kids Academy is a recreational programme. Our structured classes are designed for members to learn, develop and perform gymnastics skills in a fun, safe and, social environment. The academy is open to all ages, from tots to adults. No experience required. Members will progress at their own rate and this programme will allow for individual differences in each participant’s rate of achievement.
The Gymnastics Academy will give participants the experience in a wide range of skills and activities across all apparatus gymnastics has to offer.
Our Gymnastics Academy
The focus of this Academy is to develop a wide range of gymnastic movements through structured classes. The classes incorporate large periods of gymnast skill acquisition. This will occur on various pieces of apparatus.
Gymnasts will develop physical benefits including strength, coordination, flexibility, and more, but will also grow in self-confidence and learn life skills all within a fun, safe and active environment.
Top Class Coaching
At the Sport Ireland Campus we have a team of fully qualified expert coaches on hand to ensure your child will have a throughly enjoyable time learning and developing new skills
Gymnastics Academy Details
Gym Tots (2-3 years)
The “first steps” in the world of gymnastics. This class is designed for young children to learn and develop fundamental movement to support their development and physical dexterity through a range of activities in our soft play area and gymnastics apparatus. Parents and guardians are encouraged to assist their child during the class for added support.
Junior Gym (4-5 years)
Our Junior Gym class aims to link fundamental movement for child development and fundamental gymnastics skills. Children will learn, play and experience a verity of skills across multiple gymnastics apparatus in a fun, energetic and safe environment. Members of this class will gain physical development, cognitive and social skills all while laying the groundwork in their gymnastics abilities.
Gym 1 (6-8 years) & Gym 2 (9-11 years)
The aim of the Gym 1 and Gym 2 classes is to develop a wide range of gymnastics skills with emphasis on achieving skills in every form of gymnastics apparatus. Members will progress at their own pace building physical development and mental strength in the process. This class offers a well-rounded gymnastics experience that encourages both physical and social development, all while having fun.
Gym 3 (assessment entry only)
Our Gym 3 class offers a more advanced development skill level on all apparatus. Members will works towards complex combination of skills while building their strength and conditioning, gaining mental focus and technical abilities and allowing for individual creative expression. While this class is non-competitive members are challenged on their ability and pushing the boundaries of what they can achieve, all while maintaining a fun and supportive environment.
The Gym 3 assessment is open to academy members who are 8+ years old. To request a Gym 3 assessment please contact DanielWaters@sportirelandcampus.ie.
Teens (12-17 years)
The Teen classes are designed to provide a fun and progress environment while focusing on fitness and skill development. The academy offers both teen beginner and teen intermediate classes. The Teen beginner class focuses on foundation skills, for teens interested in staying active, challenging themselves and exploring gymnastics. The Teen intermediate class looks to build on the basics, improve strength and technique and add progression to more complex skills.
Adults (18+)
A welcoming fun and social environment designed to accommodate adults who may be looking to participate in gymnastics for the first time to those with a prior background. This class offers a well-rounded gymnastics experience across a multitude of apparatus. The adult’s gymnastics class is a great way to improve overall fitness, learn new skills and have fun in a low pressured environment. No experience required and each class member works at their own pace with the guidance our experienced coaches.
Trampoline Gymnastics Academies
Participants: (8 - 12 years)
The trampoline class offers a fun and unique aspect of gymnastics. In our Learn to Trampoline programme our gymnasts will learn and develop fundamental movements, technique and ability to progressing towards advanced jumping, tumbling and flipping skills.
Class Location: National Dryland Diving Cantre
