Child balancing in pike position on lower bar of asymmetric bars

At our Chelmsford Sport and Athletics Centre gymnastics courses, our coaches will gently guide them through essential skills. 

Parent and toddler gymnastics (walking to age 3)

A play session for toddlers, where they can have a go on a bouncy castle and use basic gymnastics equipment in a safe and fun environment adapted to a walk-around assault course. Parents/guardians must stay at the session.

Tots gymnastics (ages 3 to 5)

Under-fives can have their first try at gymnastics with our professional equipment in a safe environment. Our qualified coach will offer gentle guidance, however, parents and guardians will need to stay for the session.

Junior gymnastics

Children can learn the basics of gymnastics with our professional equipment in a fun, safe 60-minute session, under the guidance of our coach. Sessions are designed for different age groups, either aged 5 to 7, or aged 8 to 11. 

Parent and toddler sessions

  • Tuesday 17 February 2026, 9.30am to 10.20am (£6.30)

Tots sessions

  • Tuesday 17 February 2026, 10.30am to 11.20 (£6.30)

Junior sessions

  • Ages 5 to 7: Monday 16 February 2026, 9am to 12pm (£21.90)
  • Ages 8 to 12: Monday 16 February 2026, 1pm to 4pm (£21.90)
  • Parents or guardians will need to stay with and be responsible for their children, for the duration of the parent and toddler session.
  • For gymnastics sessions, please ensure your child brings a drink, a nut-free snack and wears appropriate sports clothing for the activity.
  • Long hair must be tied back and children must not wear earrings during the session.

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