Neath-Afan Gymnastics Club offers Women’s and Men’s Artistic Gymnastics and Pre-Competitive development programs.
At the heart of our ethos is a superb ‘child centred’ culture. We firmly believe that children can succeed in competition, stay competing or participating in our sport for as long as they desire, learn many great life skills along the way and make some amazing lifelong friends whilst remaining happy and healthy.
When our athletes finally move on to new adventures we know we will have done the best job possible in helping to create great young human beings and potential sporting superstars of the future!
Women’s Artistic Gymnastics
Neath-Afan’s Women’s Artistic program follows a pyramid structure of Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Copper.
There are many exciting opportunities offered for external and internal competitions and showcase events at all levels.
Gymnasts train between 2 and 20 hours per week as appropriate to their maturity, skill acquisition and desire.
Neath-Afan’s gymnasts compete at Club, Regional, National and International competitions and frequent membership to West Wales, Welsh and British squads.
Men’s Artistic Gymnastics
Neath-Afan’s Mens Artistic Junior program follows a pyramid structure of Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Copper.
There are many exciting opportunities offered for external and internal competitions and showcase events at all levels.
Gymnasts train between 2 and 16 hours per week as appropriate to their maturity, skill acquisition and desire.
Neath-Afan’s gymnasts compete at Club, Regional and National competitions and had frequent membership to Welsh squads.
Pre-competitive Gymnastics
Neath-Afan’s Pre-competitive gymnasts will have been invited to transfer from our Activity Centre after participating in our Gym Plus program for at least one term. We are very aware that the transition to a bigger, more formal centre can be intimidating so we ensure our programs continue to include plenty of fun and enjoyment whilst learning to become competitive gymnasts.
Our Boys and Girls work towards ‘in house’ and local novice level competitions.
Gymnasts usually train between 1.5 and 4 hours per week, learning quality fundamentals of vault and tumbling, swinging bars, confidence on beam and of course the all-important body preparation.
Each gymnast that has been selected into any of our squads hold their place for one term (4 Months)
At the end of each term, gymnasts are then returned to our Gymnastics programme, and are eligible for re-selection.
Gymnasts who are selected into a competition team should be proud of their achievements but will need to work hard to earn their place for the next term!