In the spring of 2026, Hawth Gymnastics is
40 YEARS oLD
On Sunday 31st May 2026 Hawth Gymnastics will be celebrating FORTY YEARS with a large-scale display and showcase in the main hall at K2. It will be a large scale event – with lighting, music and choreographed routines & displays. The performances will take the audience through 40 years of Hawth History with themes based on music/events/films from the last 40 years.
There will be two performances, one at 11am and one at 3pm. Most children will only take part in one of the performances.
Practising for this display will be the main focus of all Preschool & Recreational sessions for the next half term. We encourage ALL our members to take part in this fantastic opportunity to showcase their skills and watch others do the same.
Our squad gymnasts - from development to top level - will also be taking part and putting on a amazing show for everyone. More information regarding what squad gymnasts need to prepare will be communicated directly by their coaches.
There may even be a coaches’ display….!
All the information that our Recreational & Preschool Gymnasts and parents need to know can be found below - please read carefully!
How the Weekend Will Run
T-shirts
Are in production and should be with us by 17/05/2026 – we will begin giving them out in classes when they arrive.
Sunday 17th May
Our second rehearsal day
If you already have them, we suggest wearing your costume!
Timings are below.
Gladiators: 10am - 11am
Girl Bands & Boy Bands: 11am - 12pm
Disney Training Montage: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
2012 Olympics: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Pokémon: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Beautiful Basics: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
TeamGym Floor: 4:30 - 6:00pm
Saturday 30th May
Staff and squad gymnasts aged 12+ arrive at 11am to assist with set up. Bring a packed lunch as they will be there all day.
Squad gymnasts aged 11 and under arrive at 2:30pm.
3pm – 5:30pm. Full run through of show practising kit set ups, squad performances & AV set up. Recreational and preschool gymnasts are NOT required to attend
Sunday 31st May
Arrival at K2
10:30am for morning performance
2:30pm for afternoon performance
Gymnast should arrive wearing their 1st costume with their 40 years t-shirt over the top.
All t-shirts should be CLEARLY named.
Children who have more than one costume should bring subsequent costumes in a clearly labelled bag. We ask that where possible children wear a base layer (vest, leotard, cycling shorts etc) so that they can change costume without removing all their clothes)
Gymnasts should bring a clearly named water bottle
Advanced recreational and squad gymnasts should bring a packed lunch as they are there all day.
Recreational, advanced recreational & squad gymnasts register with the coaches at the glass doors in the corridor towards the main hall (
Preschool gymnasts & spectators enter the main hall via the upstairs entrance. You will need to show your booking confirmation email on your phone to receive your spectator wristbands.
One section of the seating will be reserved for preschool gymnasts and their parents – the remainder of the seating will be unreserved. We ask that you do not leave gaps between groups to ensure that everyone can find a seat.
The Show
11am for morning performance
3pm for afternoon performance
The show will be approximately 2 hours long (two 45 min parts, with an interval)
Collecting Children
Approx 1:15pm for morning performance
Approx 5:15pm for afternoon performance
Preschool Gymnasts will return to/remain with their parents during the show
Recreational, advanced recreational & squad gymnasts can be collected by parents from the same glass doors that they were registered at.
Photos & Videos
You are welcome to take photos and videos during the performance, but no flash photography or tripods are allowed.
We will be recording both shows and may use snippets/highlights on our social media or website – if you do not want your child to be in any published videos or photos, please let us know ASAP
Spectator Tickets
Spectator tickets are still on sale and can be purchased here: https://www.hawthgymnastics.co.uk/shop/40-years-of-hawth-gymnastics-display-spectator-tickets
When you arrive at K2 you will show your confirmation email in exchange for wristbands.
If you have any questions, please let us know. (There will also be a member of staff (Amber) outside of the gym on Sunday 17th May during the rehearsals to answer any questions)
We cannot wait for you to watch what we have been working on!
All recreational and preschool members will take part in one of four different parts of the display - as well as the opening and the finale.
1) Opening - “1980s Throwback”
Everyone will take part in this
Costume requirement is our limited edition 1980s style T-Shirt. Please order these t-shirts HERE by 26th April.
2) Preschool Showcase - “Toy Story”
All our preschool, adult and child & fun4baby members will take part in this
Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, Classes will do the 11am performance
Thursday & Friday Classes will do the 3pm performance
Preschool children will sit in the audience with their adults while not taking part
Costume Requirement is anything Toy Story themed. If you do not have any Toy Story themed clothing - please wear bright colours
Children under the age of 3 will need an adult to take part with then (and should be dressed accordingly)
3) Recreational Showcase 1 - “Gladiators”
Monday 4pm & Thursday 4pm will do the 11am performance
Tuesday 4pm & Wednesday 4pm will do the 3pm performance
Costume Requirement is anything Gladiators themed. If you do not have any Gladiators themed clothing - please wear either a blue or red vest top (to be similar to the “contenders” in the TV show)
3) Recreational Showcase 2 - “Girl bands & Boy Bands”
Monday 5pm & Thursday 5pm will do the 11am performance
Tuesday 5pm, Wednesday 5pm & Saturday 11am will do the 3pm performance
Costume Requirement - Girls Dressed to simulate one of the Spice Girls (Pink/Union Jack/Leopard Print/Black/Sporty)
Costume Requirement - Boys Plain white t-shirt & dark/blue bottom (to look like jeans). Spikey 90s hair if your son will allow it!
4) Recreational Showcase 3 - “90s Disney Training Montage”
Monday 6pm, Thursday 6pm & Friday 4pm will do the 11am performance
Tuesday 6pm, Wednesday 6pm & Saturday 9am will do the 3pm performance
Costume Requirement “Workout Gear” including headbands and sweatbands. The music will be from Hercules & Mulan - so a hint of ancient Greece or China could be added in
5) Recreational Showcase 4 - “2012 Olympics”
Monday 7pm, Tuesday Teen Club, Thursday 7pm & Friday 5pm will do the 11am performance
Tuesday 7pm, Wednesday 7pm & Saturday 10am will do the 3pm performance
Costume Requirement Anything GBR related. Union Jack print, GB Kits, I Heart London T-shirts etc etc.
6) Finale - “Golden”
Everyone will take part in this
Costume requirement is our limited edition 1980s style T-Shirt.