Gym'll fix it in the New Year

A new gymnastics club set up by Bromsgrove District Council and the North Worcestershire School Sport Partnership has proved a big hit in its first few months.

The independent Bromsgrove Gymnastics Club, based at Meadows First School every Saturday is now in its fourth month and in that time has already attracted over 60 members and is now seeking a spike in new members into the New Year.

The club was set up by Bromsgrove District Council's Sports Development team and the North Worcestershire School Sport Partnership, which continues to fund its co-ordinator and professional Community Sports Coach, Andrea Paice.
 
She said: "The club has proved really popular. We've even had our own t-shirt uniforms made up now and I hope that lots of youngsters who are interested in gymnastics will come and get involved with something new for the New Year."
 
Bromsgrove Gymnastics Club is affiliated to the National Governing Body British Gymnastics and works towards its proficiency awards scheme. Each week the children progress their skills on the equipment in a safe, friendly and enjoyable environment.
 
Bromsgrove District Council portfolio holder for youth sports, recreation and culture Roger Smith said: "When a shortage of provision of healthy activities in the local area was identified, and clear demand for gymnastics became clear, the Council worked with partners to help the Bromsgrove Gymnastics Club get started and continues to provide support.
 
"The success of the club tells us that young people want the opportunity to experience high quality coaching, and that by providing that opportunity we are working in the right direction."
 
For more information and membership of Bromsgrove Gymnastics Club please contact Andrea Paice on 01527 881288 or sportsdevelopmentenquiries@bromsgrove.gov.uk.