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Welcome to Spirit

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Spirit Gymnastics Academy is a dedicated gymnastics club based in Yeovil, Somerset, providing opportunities for children of all abilities to enjoy, develop and achieve through gymnastics.

Based at our dedicated facility at Seaton Mews, we offer recreational and competitive gymnastics programmes for school-age children, from complete beginners taking their first steps into the sport through to elite-level Acrobatic Gymnastics.

Home to Regional, British and International champions, Spirit has a proud competitive history. But achievement means something different for every gymnast. For one child it might be mastering their first cartwheel; for another, stepping onto the competition floor for the first time; and for our highest-level gymnasts, it can mean competing at major national and international events.

Whatever their goals, we want children to enjoy being in the gym, feel proud of their progress and be excited about what they can achieve next.

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"A very friendly, safe and encouraging team run Spirit. Every child is encouraged to work at their own pace. My granddaughter has gained in strength and self assurance along the way. Highly recommended."
— Google Review

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Gymnastics at Spirit

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For school-age children, our Foundation programme is the starting point at Spirit. These classes introduce the fundamental skills that underpin gymnastics, helping children develop strength, flexibility, balance, coordination and confidence while learning skills such as rolls, handstands, cartwheels and bridges.

As gymnasts develop, there are opportunities to progress within our recreational programme through Foundation and Advanced Gymnastics, alongside specialist Tumbling and Trampolining classes.

Our Trampolining programme is delivered in partnership with Whirlwinds Trampoline Club, giving gymnasts the opportunity to enjoy trampolining recreationally while also providing a pathway into competitive trampolining for those who would like to progress further in the discipline.

For children who show the ability and desire to take their gymnastics further, Spirit also offers a comprehensive competitive Acrobatic Gymnastics pathway, from the introductory levels of the sport through to elite international competition.

Our youngest visitors are also part of life at the gym. Jumping Beans, our Pre-School Gymnastics partners, deliver dedicated sessions from our facility, introducing younger children to movement and gymnastics before they reach school age.

Together, these programmes allow children to find the area of gymnastics they enjoy and follow a pathway that suits them — whether that's coming to the gym each week for fun, developing their skills recreationally or pursuing competitive gymnastics.

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What is Acrobatic Gymnastics?

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While many people are familiar with Artistic Gymnastics from the Olympic Games, gymnastics includes a number of different disciplines. Spirit specialises in Acrobatic Gymnastics, often simply called Acro.

Acro is a team discipline in which gymnasts work together in pairs or groups to perform choreographed routines to music. Routines combine individual gymnastics and dance elements with balances, throws, catches and dynamic partner skills.

It's an exciting sport that requires strength, flexibility and coordination, but what makes Acro particularly special is the partnership between the gymnasts. Trust and teamwork are fundamental, with every gymnast playing an important role in the success of their partnership.

At Spirit, we offer competitive Acrobatic Gymnastics from the very first levels of the sport right through to the highest levels, giving gymnasts the opportunity to progress as far as their ability, commitment and ambitions can take them.

Our gymnasts regularly compete at regional and national events, with Spirit partnerships achieving success at British and international level. Our highest-level gymnasts also regularly trial for England and Great Britain squads, providing a pathway towards representing their country on the international stage.

Through training and competition, our gymnasts develop far more than physical skills. Acro encourages confidence, resilience, discipline, commitment and the ability to work towards shared goals.

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More Than Competition

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Competition is an important part of Spirit, but it isn't the only reason to do gymnastics.

Gymnastics gives children the opportunity to be active, challenge themselves, learn new skills and build confidence. There is something incredibly rewarding about working towards a skill that once seemed impossible and finally achieving it.

Some children will fall in love with competing. Others will prefer Tumbling, Trampolining or recreational gymnastics. Some will train with us for a few years, while others may progress through the sport for much of their childhood.

We want every gymnast who comes through our doors to have a positive experience of the sport and to leave each stage of their journey stronger, more confident and proud of what they've achieved.

Whether it's their first cartwheel or their biggest competition yet, there's a place to grow at Spirit.