GRASSROOTS
Freestyle and street cheer activities
appeal to boys and girls of all ages
To support teachers with gymnastics delivery, BG has
situated, what gymnastics disciplines
take place within each facility and the
reviewed, updated and reorganised its teachers’ awards
levels of performance in each club. Hav-
ing this understanding will not only help
Branching out leaders with the skills and networking direct future funding and resources, but
In addition to supporting the traditional opportunities to help them develop as will also allow complementary projects
clubs, BG is keen to take gymnastics officials, coaches and administrators to and strategies to be implemented.
to a wider audience. To do this the NGB service sport in the future. The generic The development of facilities allows
plans to target HE and FE establishments sessions offered at the camp in 2009 the sport to increase membership,
with newly launched opportunities to included coaching, officiating, club man- generate improved income for clubs
take part in league competitions and agement, administration, team building, and provide additional training time
festivals around the country. sports psychology and professional for talented gymnasts to help improve
Programmes are also being developed development planning. levels of performance. With many clubs
for the older generation (60+) to create Regionally, BG England hosts lead- struggling to meet demands and experi-
socially-orientated opportunities that ership academies that embrace youth encing waiting lists, increasing capacity
will help with movement, co-ordination involvement and bring together young through the development of facilities
and on going physical activity. volunteers (aged 12-24) from an educa- is a crucial area of investment for the
New activities within gymnastics in- tion, club and community setting. The growth of the sport.
clude freestyle and cheerleading/street academies help the young leaders to As part of the 2009-2013 Sport
cheer. Both activities appeal to later develop skills while volunteering within England Whole Sport Plan grant, BG
teens/young adults and help to engage gymnastics and give them ideas for ways will invest £2.75m into the development
boys and girls in a positive activity in a to support and be involved in their clubs of facilities over the next three years.
safe environment with qualified coaches. and communities to make a difference. The fund will provide support to various
Academy members are also provided facility projects that can help meet the
Volunteering with the opportunity to volunteer sport’s targets in terms of growing
Volunteers interested in becoming gym- at national, regional and local events and sustaining participation.
nastic coaches, officials or administrators and within a club setting. BG England helps clubs to develop and
need dedication, desire, solid leadership Key volunteers within these settings improve facilities that meet the demands
and communication skills and of course, will be provided with mentoring, train- of all disciplines and assists projects that
a passion for the sport. ing and support to ensure that they can prove they can make a long-term
Leadership is a growing area within receive a high quality experience. Along impact, be self sustainable and provide
the sport and BG England is currently with the serious side of the academy a high standard of service to customers
delivering a number of programmes and comes a chance for young people with while making a direct contribution to
initiatives to support young volunteers. similar interests to get together as a the key aims of the sport.
Courses such as the Helpers and Event social group and have fun. Due to the current high demand for
Officiating Award aim to provide an op- the development and improvement of
portunity for people of all ages, gender Facilities gymnastics facilities, BG is constantly
and ethnicity to learn and develop ap- Gymnastics is a facility and equipment working with and seeking new partners
propriate skills and attributes to assist driven sport and because of this the to support capital projects. The NGB
with the organisation and running of provision of gymnastic venues is key to continues to be very successful in
gymnastics and trampoline clubs, extra the development of the sport. securing funding from a variety of
curricular sessions and the confidence BG England is currently undertak- partners, such as local authorities, Sport
to officiate at gymnastic events. ing a ‘club profiling’ exercise that will England, the Building Schools for the Fu-
The sport’s most dedicated young map out the current club and facility ture initiative and private investors.
leaders can attend the National Young situation and form the basis for a new
Leaders Camp. The programme is de- facility development strategy. This will Gymnastics in schools
signed to equip future generations of show where the dedicated facilities are At a time when fitness levels in children
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