Welcome to Dumfries Y Gymnastics Club

These are the gymnats at the highest level in the club and train the most hours. They are on the pathway to compete at the Scottish and British Championships. This group was developed in 2022.

The Competitive groups form the advanced section of the Club. These girls compete on all 4 pieces.  Gymnasts train between 12 and 20 hours per week. This section is based at our Dumfries facility.

Our Fundamentals group consists of gymnasts between 5 and 8 years old who have shown potential to progress into the main Competitive groups.  They train on all 4 pieces, between 5 and a half to 8 hours per week.

These gymnasts train at both our Dumfries and Annan Facilities, they are aged between 5 and 7 years old. They train 4 hours per week and compete at floor and vault competitions and this is a pathway to our main competitive groups.

Our floor and vault squad train for 5 hours per week and compete at Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels depending on previous scores obtained at Scottish Gymnastics competitions.  Classic Floor and Vault is at the discretion of the Head Coach and rules set out by Scottish Gymnastics.

Gymnasts who are advancing quickly in recreational classes will be invited to join this group to improve their skills. This is part of the pathway into one of our competitive squads. They train 2 hours each week. This is offered at both our Dumfries and Annan facilities.

We started a new MAG section in 2022, where we have Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced sections training weekly. We hope 2024 will see more development within this section and Reccy4All, throughout the year. There are opportunities for these gymnasts to compete at in house and external competitions at the discretion of the coaches.

Open to all children regardless of experience, the Recreational groups give a basic introduction and progression across the 4 gymnastics elements. We have an awards scheme that they work towards throughout the year and are given the opportunity to compete at in-house competitions. This is offered at both our Dumfries and Annan facilities. Within these classes gymnasts are given session superstars, which are weekly certificates given to gymnasts that have shown good sportsmanship, hard work and learning new skills. This is chosen by the coach and given to different gymnasts each week.

Limitless is our display section made up of former gymnasts and new gymnasts with an interest in dance and gymnastics. Combining gymnastics skills with choreography, Limitless gives the opportunity for ex-gymnasts and new gymnasts to develop their gymnastics floor skills and tumbling whilst putting together formal routines to showcase at Club and community events. Limitless also participate in competitions for display groups such as Sapphire competition, as well as Gymfest, a national event attended by some of the top Acro and display squads in the UK. 

This section is a display group for our younger gymnasts aged between 5-11 years with an interest in dance and gymnastics. This group come together one Saturday each month to put together a routine and perform it in front of smaller audiences. This is a section that allow for gymnasts to move into the Limitless team as they get older and stronger in their skills.

A new class for those in pre-school classes aged 3+ who are showing the ability to advance their skills on all 4 pieces. This will include a more structured training session and progress to more challenging skills. This is also to be offered at Annan Y in the near future. These gymnasts are given the opportunity to compete at our in-house competitions. This is a pathway which can lead into to our competitive squads. 

Fun gymnastics sessions to promote spatial awareness, balance and beginning to develop the basics of gymnastics movement for the under 5s. This is offered at both our Dumfries and Annan facilities. Our Pre-school gymnast will automatically get a space in our Reccy4All class during the term of when they are turning 5. All Ready Reccy Raptors will have moved by the start of the summer holidays in the year they go to primary school. Unless they are being deferred then they will have the option to stay in Pre-school. If pre-school gymnasts are not going into primary school they will automatically be re-enrolled into the next term of pre-school classes.

Fun4Baby sessions aim to provide a framework for baby’s natural physical and psychological development. Fun4Baby sessions are for parents and babies who have completed their 6-8-week paediatric assessment and up to 12 months old. This is offered at both our Dumfries and Annan facilities.