Hurstpierpoint Gymnastics Club

Welcome to Hurstpierpoint Gymnastics Club, located in Hassocks, New Zealand! Hurstpierpoint Gymnastics Club is a gymnastics academy that offers classes for girls and boys between the ages of three and sixteen. The club is open to children from any school and draws participants from over thirty schools throughout the region, including Brighton, Haywards Heath, Lewes, and Burgess Hill.

At Hurstpierpoint Gymnastics Club, there are qualified coaches who provide expert guidance and instruction to all gymnasts. The club is conveniently located in the Hurstpierpoint Village Centre on Trinity Road, making it easily accessible to families in the area.

The club offers a variety of classes to suit different age groups and skill levels. Preschool classes run for half an hour, while school-age classes run for an hour. Hurstpierpoint Gymnastics Club accepts new children every term, as long as there are available spaces. Currently, there are spaces in many of the groups, and interested participants can find an application form on the club's website.

The club's current class schedule includes groups for girls aged 3 & 4, girls of school age 4 to 7, girls aged 6 to 10, girls aged 9 to 11, girls aged 10 to 16, boys aged 3 & 4, girls and boys of school age 4 to 7, and girls and boys aged 8 to 11. The club follows the traditional British Gymnastics award scheme, starting from Award 8 up to Award 1, followed by the Proficiency Schemes – Bronze, Silver, and Gold. Disciplines offered at the club include Floor, Vault, and Sports Acrobatic Pairs.

In order to sustain the club and provide quality training, fees are charged each term or remaining part of the term in advance. At the end of each term, all awards are presented free of charge. The club organises two competitions each year, an arts competition in spring and the Annual Championships in July, in which gymnasts can showcase their skills in floor, vault, and Sports Acrobatic Pairs. Entry into these competitions is free for both gymnasts and spectators.

For competitions and displays, club leotards for girls and gymnastics kits for boys are available for purchase from the club. While they are not required in the first term, they are essential for participation in events. The club also offers club tee-shirts for just 2 each. It is important for children to come prepared with suitable warm clothing and to have their hair tied back.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, spectating is not currently possible.

Hurstpierpoint Gymnastics Club has a rich history dating back to the 1920s when a gymnastics club first operated in the Hurstpierpoint area. The current club was formed in January 1980 with forty junior and infant-aged girls. Over the past forty years, the club has grown in size, expanded its equipment range, and now caters to over three hundred gymnasts, including boys and girls aged 3 to 16. The club is proud to have trained over nine thousand gymnasts and gained over twelve thousand accomplishments throughout its existence.

Join Hurstpierpoint Gymnastics Club today and discover the joy and excitement of gymnastics in a supportive and inclusive environment.