About Us

At Whitehall Gymnastics Club, we take a team-focused approach to everything we do. Our management team works diligently to ensure that the club provides the best possible experience for every gymnast.

We are committed to creating a safe, positive, and fun environment where gymnasts of all abilities can thrive. Our goal is for every gymnast to arrive and leave with a smile, building confidence, developing skills, and enjoying their journey in gymnastics.

Whitehall Gymnastics Club is proud to promote gymnastics locally, regionally, and nationally, helping to grow the sport across the county and the UK.

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Our Team

Our dedicated team is passionate about creating a friendly, supportive, and successful environment for all gymnasts.

• All coaches hold current British Gymnastics coaching qualifications.

• All staff have enhanced DBS checks and have completed Safeguarding Children training.

• Qualified first aiders are on-site at all times, ensuring the safety of every gymnast.

Pictures of our coaches and staff can be found on our website, so you can meet the team guiding and supporting your child every step of the way.

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Trust the coaches and Trust the process

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Finding the Right Pathway for Each Child

Our coaching team carefully determines the most appropriate pathway and group for every gymnast. Competitive groups are reviewed annually with changes also made throughout the year when required to reflect progress, ability, and development.

While it can be tempting to compare your child to others, it is important not to place additional pressure on them or interfere with coaching decisions.

Every child is unique, and each gymnast’s journey and opportunities will differ. Not all competitions are suitable for every gymnast, and each gymnast will progress at their own pace, with different strengths and areas for development.

Our focus is on helping every gymnast enjoy their journey, develop confidence, and reach their potential in a supportive and positive environment.

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Clothing and Squad Kit

• Training Attire: Plain black gymnastics shorts are permitted for training sessions only.

• Squad Kit: All squad gymnasts are required to wear the full club kit, which includes:

  • Competition leotard

  • Tracksuit top

  • Leggings or tracksuit bottoms for boys squad

Wearing the full kit ensures uniformity, safety, and professionalism during training and competitions, and helps gymnasts feel part of the team.

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Club T-shirts can also be worn to warm up in but club leggins or plain black gym shorts must also be worn.​

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Hand Guards and Bar Accessories

Hand guards and other bar accessories should be purchased when your gymnast is ready to use them.

We recommend the Manique Classic handguards with buckles for optimal fit, comfort, and performance.

These accessories help protect your gymnast’s hands and improve their grip during training and competitions.
 

• Gymnastics Planet

• Gymnastics Express

 

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Floor Routine

All gymnasts are required to have a floor routine, which costs between £35–£50. Routines are arranged by the club and coaches, who ensure each routine meets the current code of points and competition requirements.

We do our best to include gymnasts in the music selection, but the final decision rests with the coach. Choosing the right floor music is an important part of the routine. Coaches also ensure that:

• The music is available for use (some tracks may already be allocated to other gymnasts).

• The music complies with competition regulations.

In Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, artistry and presentation are critical, with many possible deductions on floor routines. Coaches design routines based on the current code of points, balancing skill execution and artistry to help gymnasts achieve the highest possible score. At higher levels, gymnasts can now lose up to 1.60 points for artistry and dance, highlighting the importance of well-structured and expressive routines.

 

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Commitment

At Whitehall Gymnastics Club, we expect every board member, coach, gymnast, and parent/guardian to demonstrate commitment in everything they do. Being committed means:

• Having a clear goal and a personal investment in achieving it.

• Understanding and accepting your starting point and the steps needed for development.

• Giving 100% effort to every task.

Through consistent commitment, everyone can achieve their personal goals and work toward being the best they can be.

 

 

Class Information

Do parents/guardians need to stay at the club?

• Parents/guardians do not have to stay for regular sessions.

• For children under 8 years old, parents should remain nearby to assist with any issues (e.g., toileting, as this is not the coach’s responsibility).

• To maintain health and safety and reduce disruption, parents are not allowed to stand in the gym during sessions.

• The downstairs viewing gallery is available for parents who wish to watch.

• Parents must not coach their child from the gallery, as this can distract gymnasts and interfere with coaching. Please allow the coaches to manage the session. 

• If you need to speak to your child during a session, please come downstairs and speak to a member of staff. A coach will then safely bring your child to you at an appropriate time. This helps to keep the gym floor safe, prevents distractions, and ensures all gymnasts remain fully supervised during training. Distractions can be extremely dangerous and increase the risk of injury.

• Spectators must remain seated on the benches at all times and must not lean over barriers or attempt to gain the attention of any gymnast. Please allow gymnasts to stay fully focused on their training and let the coaches manage all communication during sessions.

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Speaking to Your Child’s Coach

Do not approach a coach while they are actively coaching. This ensures the safety and focus of all gymnasts. If you need to speak with a coach, approach them before or after the session.

• For minor issues that cannot be addressed immediately, leave a message with an available staff member for the coach.

• For longer or more detailed discussions, please email the club to arrange a meeting.

This ensures that all conversations with coaches are safe, focused, and productive, and that coaching time is not disrupted.

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Payment Method

• Payment Deadline: All fees must be paid by the 7th of each month. Squad fees are calculated pro-rata, so the same payment is due each month.

• Late Payment: Payments not received within 7 days will incur a 5% late fee. Continued non-payment may result in your child losing their place in the class.

• Financial Difficulties: If you experience any financial difficulty, please speak in confidence to a senior member of staff.

• No Refunds: There are no refunds for missed sessions, as your payment secures your child’s place in the class. Fees are set to cover the full year, not just individual months, which is why payments remain consistent.

• Notice Period: A 4-week notice period is required if you choose to leave the club. Please communicate your decision promptly to ensure a smooth transition.

Thank you for your understanding and support in helping us provide a consistent, high-quality experience for all gymnasts.

 

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Punctuality

As a part of being committed to the training program, gymnasts need to take responsibility for the time at which they arrive for training. Gymnasts should plan to arrive in the gym early for their training sessions. The warm up is an essential part of their training.

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School Holidays

In the holidays including bank holidays squad training is likely to be day time training. We will let you know as soon as possible. 

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Sickness & Injury

It is the responsibility of gymnasts to arrive in a fit state to meet the demands of the training session. Should a gymnast fall ill or become injured to such a degree that their performance or the performance of the other gymnasts in the squad may be compromised; the requirement of the club is that they remain away from training until they are fit and well. Training while ill can have a negative impact on the well-being of the gymnast and can spread illness throughout the gym. 

Returning after injury : -  Doctors note, parent required to sign 'fit to return' form prior to training.

 

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How Will the Club Communicate with Me?

Whitehall Gymnastics Club keeps parents and gymnasts updated through multiple channels:

• Club Website: News, updates, and important information are regularly posted.

• Facebook: We maintain a private Squad page for updates and announcements: Whitehall Gymnastics Club Squad Facebook Group

• Noticeboards: Posters and notices are displayed in the viewing area and around the club.

• WhatsApp Groups: Competitive squads use WhatsApp for communication and updates. If you are not yet part of your group’s chat, please let us know, and we will provide the information to join.

These channels help ensure you receive all important information about training, competitions, and club news in a timely and accessible way.

 

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Specific concerns/complaints/compliments procedure

If you have specific concerns with respect to the activities of the club. In the first instance you should speak to a member of staff and request a meeting.  Please do not attempt to engage the coaching staff during training sessions.

 

 

Administration

If you have a change of circumstances (specifically address and emergency contact details or your health status) then please inform Reception either in person or by email whitehallgymnasticsclub@outlook.com or phone. If a gymnast decides to leave the club, 30 days notice must be provided in writing. Should sufficient notice not be given the following month’s fees will still be payable.

We will communicate in writing and give a sufficient notice period of any invitations to change group. Gymnasts are not permitted to change groups in the high performance pathway without first being selected. Group changes must be sanctioned first by the Director of Gymnastics. Once selections have been acknowledged, the new fees will be calculated or amendments to existing fee accounts will be made.

We will communicate in writing and give sufficient notice to gymnasts who forfeit their place in their class due to non-payment or being unable to meet the expected commitment level. Should this situation arise, you will be informed in writing.

 

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Social Networking

Whitehall Gymnastics Club believes that Facebook and Instagram are a fantastic way to communicate with our members and to demonstrate the fantastic work that our members do. While there are many positive aspects of using social media to communicate, we are aware that there are potential disciplinary and safeguarding concerns which stem from the improper use by members and the Club staff / volunteers.

May we ask that only posts of your own child are communicated. May we ask that only posts of your own child are communicated. Please do not post anything with other children in them or coaches.

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Child Protection & Health and Safety

The safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults in the club is a primary concern for Whitehall Gymnastics Club. If any of our members or parents/guardians have any welfare concerns, they should contact one of our Club Welfare Officers. Welfare Officers will liaise with the Director of the Gymnastics Club to investigate any welfare concerns and work to implement resolution. In order to effectively investigate and resolve welfare issues, parents/guardians are expected to maintain confidentiality around any welfare investigations.

The contact details of the Welfare Officers can be found on the noticeboard in the viewing area and on the club website.

 

 

Policies and Code of Conduct

All our policies and code of conduct can be found on our website. All members must abide by these.

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Insurance

All Whitehall members must have a valid British Gymnastics membership/insurance. Some gymnasts may require an upgrade at any point in the year but we will ensure to give you as much notice as possible in regards to this.

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Home practice sheets

Conditioning sheets for home use, perfect for when you go on holiday and want to keep up your strength and flexibility.

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