TRAINING STRUCTURE

Moelwyn Gym Club is divided into three sections, beginners, intermediate and elite. The club usually does not take members under the age of six, and most new gymnasts will be admitted to the beginners squad. Gymnasts are not allowed to compete until the year they are eight years old. ( The competition year runs from 1 st January to 31 st December. )

After an initial period of 4 weeks, gymnasts will be required to pay £12.50 as membership of British Gymnastics. This insures the gymnast while training, and is essential for ALL members of the club. The BGA membership runs from 1st October until 30th September. Gymnasts who compete in Wales also have to pay an additional membership to the Welsh Amateur Gymnastics Association (membership year 1 st January until 31 st December). None of the money for these fees goes towards gym club funds.

New members may train in shorts and T-shirt, but will be expected to buy a leotard if they decide to stay in the club. Leotards are available through the gym club. No watches or jewellery should be worn during training, and hair must be tied back for the gymnasts safety. Members are expected to turn up on time and ready to train, and it is advisable for them to bring a still drink. A gymnast who is absent from training for three consecutive sessions, without prior notice, will be deemed to have left the club

Gymnasts will be moved to a different squad purely at the coaches discretion. Attitude, application, attendance and talent will all be taken into consideration before any decision is made to move gymnasts from one squad to another.