We are holding open squad trials
We are looking for boys and girls to join our very successful TeamGym development and squad programme.
When?
Saturday 16th August, 9am – 10am
Saturday 23rd August, 9am – 10am
Saturday 30th August, 9am – 10am
Where?
Hawth Gymnastics, K2 Leisure Centre, Crawley, RH11 9BQ
Why?
Hawth’s TeamGym development programme is one of the best in the area - we regularly qualify for and win medals at the British Championships and our top squads compete up to international level. Our coaches are selected GB athletes & coaches (or both!).
The sessions will test the children on a variety of skills and attributes – but will be primarily based in having fun!
Those who our coaches feel would be suitable for our squads will be offered a place starting in September 2025. Days and times offered will depend on the child’s age.
Please note that these are trials for our TEAMGYM squads. TeamGym is a floor, trampette & tumbling based discipline and features no use of the bars, beams, rings etc.
Who?
We are mostly looking for children who are born in 2020, 2019 & 2018.
Older children (particularity boys) who meet the requirements below may also be considered if they meet the requirements.
Children booking on the trials should have the attribute & skills listed below.
Please do not book children who do not meet these requirements, they will be tested at the trial days and this will not be a nice experience for the child if they cannot do the skills.
Born 2020 & 2019
• No previous gymnastics experience required
• Strong
• Fast
• Bouncy
• Brave
• Responsive to feedback and keen to learn
• Natural flexibility is a bonus, but is NOT a requirement. Children who are flexible alone, without speed and strength, are not likely to be suitable for TeamGym.
Born 2018
• Some previous gymnastics experience is required (eg, recreational classes)
• Neat and tidy handstand, cartwheel, forwards roll & backwards roll
• Strong
• Fast
• Bouncy
• Brave
• Responsive to feedback and keen to learn
• Natural flexibility is a bonus, but is NOT a requirement. Children who are flexible alone without speed and strength are not likely to be suitable for TeamGym.
Born 2017
• Some previous gymnastics experience is required (eg, recreational classes)
• Neat and tidy handstand, cartwheel, forwards roll & backwards roll
• Has been introduced to round off, flick, handspring & somersaults. This introduction must be in an gymnastics environment - not at home
• Strong
• Fast
• Bouncy
• Brave
• Responsive to feedback and keen to learn
• Natural flexibility is a bonus, but is NOT a requirement. Children who are flexible alone without speed and strength are not likely to be suitable for TeamGym.
Born 2016
• Previous SQUAD gymnastics experience is required. We define squad as those who are training multiple sessions per week and competing in external competitions.
• Round off flick
• Handspring
• Front & back somersaults
• Handspring vault
Born 2015
• Previous SQUAD gymnastics experience is required. We define squad as those who are training multiple sessions per week and competing in external competitions.
• Round off flick tuck back
• Handspring tuck front
• Front & back somersaults with introduction to twisting
• Handspring vault
Born 2014 & 2013
• Previous SQUAD gymnastics experience is required. We define squad as those who are training multiple sessions per week and competing in external competitions.
• Round off flick straight back with twisting
• Handspring straight front with twisting
• Preparation for double somersaults
• Handspring vault with preparation for somersault vaults
• Dance experience
• We will ask for a reference from a current/previous coach
Born 2012 or before
• Previous SQUAD gymnastics experience is required. We define squad as those who are training multiple sessions per week and competing in external competitions.
• Round off flick straight back with twisting
• Round of flick double back
• Handspring straight front with twisting
• Competent with double somersaults forwards
• Somersault vaults
• Dance experience
• We will ask for a reference from a current/previous coach
How?
Trial sessions cost £5 per child.
Please book on the trial days using the button below.
There is no need to book on for more than one session.
An adult is required to stay outside the gym for the duration of the event.
Huh…?
If you have any questions, please email our head coach - amber@hawthgymnastics.co.uk