Croydon School of Gymnastics
Strand House, Nursery Rd, Thornton Heath CR7 8RE, United Kingdom
4.8
33 reviews
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9WW4+H7 Thornton Heath, United Kingdom
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Monday: Close
Tuesday: 16–18
Wedneasday: 16–20
Thursday: 16–20
Friday: 16–18
Saturday: 9–14
Sunday: Close
Tuesday: 16–18
Wedneasday: 16–20
Thursday: 16–20
Friday: 16–18
Saturday: 9–14
Sunday: Close
In a nutshell I've learnt so much from our Head Coach Jackie Lewis from being a gymnast to becoming a coach. She has mentored me all through my coaching qualifications and I'm still learning! I have a disability (Asperger's and Dyspraxia) so for me learning takes a lot longer but I have always felt included and gymnastics has given me so many opportunities I would otherwise never have had if it wasn't for the club and Jackie.
From the first day Jackie entered me into my first competition, I was hooked. I eventually earned my place on the Disabilities National Squad which I was part of for over a decade and represented the club at national and international events. I became a British Champion in 2005 and became overall World Silver Medalist Silver with 2 apparatus golds at the Special Olympics World Games in Athens in 2011.
The club is a great place for gymnasts and coaches and has a real family feel. Its open to everyone young or old and caters for all levels including children with disabilities and has a class for adults too.
I highly recommend the club to anyone who wants to give their child a an opportunity to take part and perhaps go on to become a competitor in this wonderful sport. Gymnastics sets you up for life, physically, mentally and teaches you life skills as well.