WDGC Club Format
West Dunbartonshire Gymnastics Club classes take place on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Below are descriptions of each session
Please Note: Classes are aimed at club level performance and individuals should expect to feel physically challenged when participating in these classes.
All members joining the club will start with general/advanced skills and tumble skills classes. There is opportunity to progress into competitive squads. Competitive squads are invitation only based on talent spotting by our coaches. Taking into consideration attendance, attitude and work ethic.
You will be notified by the coach and an email from the development coordinator regarding a trial will follow up.
General Skills:
Gymnasts will be working to develop all aspects of their gymnastics including strength, flexibility, skills on floor, beam, bars, vault and tumble.
They will be working to our own levels system starting at level 1 – level 4.
Advanced Skills:
For gymnasts who have completed the general skills levels and those who want to work on a variety of skills and apparatus.
Gymnasts will be working on the same elements as General skills only now level 5-8. This will be more challenging for the gymnast.
Tumble Skills:
Developing fundamental tumble skills including round off, back flip, front tuck somersault, back tuck somersault.
Gymnasts will also learn how to connect the skills together to create a tumble run.
Women’s Artistic:
2 piece Floor & Vault Competition squad. Gymnasts will train towards attending regional and national floor and vault competitions in Scotland. Gymnasts will have to attend a minimum of 3 competitions per year to be part of the squad. Gymnasts will also develop skills on beam and bars. Gymnasts will follow the Scottish Gymnastics Floor & Vault criteria to prepare them for competition.
READ MOREMen’s Artistic:
2 piece Floor & Vault Competition squad: Gymnasts will train towards attending regional and national floor and vault competitions in Scotland. Gymnasts will have to attend a minimum of 3 competitions per year to be part of the squad. Gymnasts will also develop skills on high bar, parallel bars, rings and pommel horse. Gymnasts will follow the Scottish Gymnastics Floor & Vault criteria to prepare them for competition.
READ MOREWA 4 Piece Squad:
Gymnasts will train towards regional and national competitions in Scotland. Gymnasts will work through the NDP programme(grades) preparation, development and performance grades. Classic challenge(voluntaries) the levels are Tin, Zinc, Copper, Bronze, Silver and Gold. Gymnasts will develop skills on bars, beam, floor, vault and range and conditioning.
READ MOREBuilds Strength
Gymnastics develops core, arm and leg strength, creating a solid foundation for all sports and activities.
Improves Flexibility
Training keeps the body agile, reducing the risk of injury and improving overall movement.
Boosts Confidence
Every new skill achieved helps gymnasts believe in themselves and their abilities.
Sharpens Coordination
From balance to timing, gymnastics teaches body control and awareness.
Encourages Discipline
Regular practice builds focus, commitment and determination.
Creates Friendships
The club environment fosters teamwork, support and lasting connections.
