WOMEN'S ARTISTIC SQUADS

At Alton Gymnastics Club we follow the British Gymnastics framework for competitive Artistic Gymnastics. 

 

Women’s Artistic Gymnasts compete individually on the Bars, Beam, Floor, Vault and Range & Conditioning. Women’s Artistic Gymnastics provides constant challenge and teach body control, elegance, beauty, coordination and courage.

 

At AGC we currently have a range of squads and offer opportunities to those from a young age that show ample ability for the discipline. ALL Squads are by invite only. Women’s Artistic Gymnastics is a demanding discipline and requires determination, dedication and a high level of discipline. 

 

Our experienced coaches are committed to developing each gymnast's potential through customised training plans that emphasise technique refinement, strength building, and routine precision.

Our training environment is supportive and challenging, designed to foster resilience, discipline, and teamwork. We aim to prepare our gymnasts not only for competition but also for lifelong success in and out of the gym. Our goal is to see each member grow into a confident, capable gymnast who is able to reach their full potential with us at AGC

 

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At Alton we offer the following squad groups on our Artistic Gymnastics Pathway: 

 

Rising Stars - Primarily for gymnasts turning 5, 6 or 7 in the year. A pre-competitive programme for the younger gymnasts. In this programme gymnasts work towards both Artistic and Acrobatic gymnastics. Gymnasts begin mastering the basics and building strength and flexibility in order to prepare them for the move into our competitive squads. Gymnasts train 2 hours a week.

 

Artistic Mini Squad -  Primarily for gymnasts turning 6,7 or 8 in the year. A competitive programme for young gymnasts entering the Artistic pathway. Gymnasts take the next step within the gymnastics world, building on from the basics and learning exciting and challenging new skills. Strength and Flexibility continues to grow, and routines start to build. First opportunity to compete externally for the club can happen within this squad. Gymnasts train 4.5 hours a week

 

Artistic Preparation Squad - Primarily for gymnasts turning 7,8,9 in the year. A competitive programme for gymnasts beginning the NDP pathway and ready to take their first British Gymnastics Grade. Gymnasts have their first opportunity to compete at county level, showing 4/5 routines. Gymnasts train 8 hours a week.

 

Artistic Development Squad - Primarily for gymnasts aged 9 and older. A competitive programme continuing on the NDP pathway for Grades and Classic Challenge competitions. Gymnasts in this squad work primarily towards preparation and development grades, with opportunity to compete on the performance pathway when appropriate. Gymnasts train 12 hours a week.

 

Artistic Performance Squad - Primarily for gymnasts aged 9 and older. A competitive programme continuing on the NDP pathway for Grades and Classic Challenge competitions. Gymnasts in this squad work primarily towards Performance and Excel grades. This is the highest level of gymnastics we offer at AGC and this can lead to qualification to regional and national finals. Gymnasts train 15+ hours a week.