Our British Gymnastics RISE programme helps children of all ages build movement skills, confidence, and teamwork in a supportive and inclusive environment. Each child progresses at their own pace, starting with their first tumble and building towards more advanced skills.
Gymnastics is a fun way to stay active, improve coordination, and build confidence. The RISE framework guides children through structured, playful stages, from early movement skills to advanced techniques, making each step feel achievable and enjoyable.
RISE Gymnastics Stages
Gymnastics is a brilliant way for children to get moving, build confidence and have plenty of fun along the way.
Our programme follows the nationally recognised RISE Gymnastics framework from British Gymnastics, giving your child a clear, supportive pathway as they learn and grow. From those first early movements through to more advanced skills, each stage is designed to be fun, structured and suited to their pace.
It’s a journey that starts with simple steps into the gym and can progress all the way to advanced skills—helping every child build strong foundations for an active, healthy future.
Discover
The Discover stage is the perfect starting point for our youngest gymnasts, aged 0–4. It includes two playful sessions: Gymfants (0–3 years, with parent or carer involvement) and Explore Transition (3–4 years).
These sessions are all about fun, imagination and exploring movement through play. Little ones can build coordination, balance and confidence as they try new skills at their own pace in a safe, welcoming space.
They’ll also be gently introduced to gymnastics equipment like beams, bars and vaults—always in a way that feels engaging and enjoyable.
It’s a brilliant first step, helping your child grow in confidence and develop key skills before moving on to the Explore stage or an after-school gymnastics club.
Explore
Explore is where curious movers aged 4–11 can really start to spread their wings. Perfect for children who are ready to build on what they already know, these sessions introduce beams, bars, vaults and floor in a way that feels exciting, encouraging and fun from the very first cartwheel.
Explore builds on the skills learned in Discover, gymnasts get to try new movements, explore different apparatus and uncover just how capable their bodies can be. Every session is packed with playful challenges that boost strength, flexibility and technique — all while confidence grows and smiles come easy. It’s gymnastics that helps every child make more of every day, at their own pace, in their own way.
Excel
Excel is for gymnasts aged 11+ who are ready to challenge themselves and see how far they can go. These sessions are all about mastering advanced techniques, refining skills, linking movements into dynamic routines and exploring everything from small equipment to larger, more complex setups.
Gymnasts are encouraged to set their own goals, embrace challenges and grow with every attempt. In a positive, motivating environment, confidence builds alongside resilience and creativity. Sessions blend individual skill‑building with partner and group activities, so everyone can progress at their own pace while feeling supported — making the most of every session.
Start their journey today
Get your little one started on an exciting gymnastics journey that will help build confidence, coordination, balance, and strength from an early age. Our fun and supportive classes create a solid foundation of movement skills that can be carried into any sport or activity as they grow and develop.
