CCGC General Gymnastics Squad

CCGC General Gymnastics Squad

What is involved?

General Gymnastics is one of the British Gymnastics disciplines. It involves a variety of different gymnastics experiences. Each year, the squad is entered for approximately three competitions within the Eastern Region. In the past year, for example, gymnasts have competed in the Level 1 and 2 Apparatus Championships in Peterborough, the Level 4 and 5 Apparatus Championships in Luton and the Floor and Vault Championships in Colchester.

When does the squad train?

Fridays 4.30 - 5.30pm

Upper Squad Fridays 5.30 - 7.30pm

Where does the squad train?

The squad trains at the Parkside Community College gymnasium in the centre of Cambridge. Parkside Community College can be found on Parkside which runs alongside Parker’s Piece. It is approximately 150m beyond the police station on the right had side. Two large blue gates mark the entrance. During class times, parking is usually available in the front playground and the gym is the building to the right as you enter the playground. Please note, however, that the barrier to the front car park is typically not lowered by school staff until 5pm on weekdays. Before this time, access to the back car park is via Prospect Row and parking here is available just while you drop gymnasts off at the class. In addition to this, the car parks can get very busy particularly when there is a school event at the same time as our classes. Although we try to warn parents of such events, we are unable to guarantee advising you in advance and recommend that you always allow plenty of time should you opt to try and park at the school.

N.B. Building work is due to start in the back playground in March 2010 and is expected to take approx a year to complete. During this time, parking in the back playground is not available and the barrier to the front playground will be lowered at 5pm so parents of gymnasts in the 4.30pm class will need to consider alternative parking arrangements at dropping off time.

How much does it cost?

The cost for the 4.30 - 5.30pm Squad class is £15 a month for 10 sessions a term. The Upper Squad cost is £25 a month for 10 sessions a term. All Squad fees are payable by setting up a Standing Order. This monthly fee includes the cost of British Gymnastics and Regional affiliation fees (both compulsory for competing gymnasts), and all competition entry fees.

Competitions

To read a review of recent competitions and to see the competition calendar please click here.

Clothing

Female General Gymnastics Squad members will require a blue 2-tone flame leotard for competitions. These are available from Diane at £35. They come with a free hair scrunchy. Additionally, a new ruling allows girls to wear matching hipster shorts when competing.

Male General Gymnastics Squad members will require a blue City of Cambridge t – shirt for competitions. These are available from Diane at £7.50 or £8.50. The t – shirt will need to be worn with a pair of sports shorts.

Club tracksuits are also available from Diane at a cost of £27.00 or £32.50. These are by no means compulsory but do look fantastic at competitions! For more details about clothing please click here.