Performance Squad
Development Squad
Development Squad members will usually be expected to train twice a week and will be invited to certain sessions. You will work alongside the squad and will need the same equipment as the squad such as a mat, resistance band and a roller. In addition, you will be expected to wear a leotard to training sessions. You will only attend competitions when invited. This is an exciting opportunity for any gymnast and is the first step towards competing for the club and being a performance squad member.
Performance Squad
squad requirements
- To remain a member of squad, you must compete in at least 2 regional competitions per year. You must take part in all aspects of training including conditioning every session. Development Squad members will be invited to compete when the coaches consider them ready.
- You will need a kit bag which needs to contain a roller, ankle/ wrist weights appropriate to your size and weight, resistance bands, trampoline/ DMT shoes, a water bottle. You will also need your own mat while COVID 19 is an issue.
- Fees must be paid prior to training. You WILL NOT be allowed to train until you have paid.
- Leotards need to be worn every session. Trainers must be bought to every session for warm up and conditioning.
- The correct kit needs to be worn at competitions (judging rules are on page 17). This includes only wearing gymnastics shorts for men (bought through gymnastic leotard companies e.g. A Star)
- Ensure you have the correct level of British Gymnastics membership and that this is paid promptly each year.
Kit
Please enquire with the coaches regarding leotards and tracksuits, these are only available to full squad members. Please see the order sheet for sizing and prices.
Trampoline
DMT
Range and Conditioning
In order to qualify to Regional Team Finals, a range of conditioning routine must be performed, where you must meet the pass mark of 70%. This routine must be completed in the set order so you need to know it. Flexibility does not happen overnight or by practicing it once a week during your training session, so please PRACTICE AT HOME! The routine is next to each NDP trampoline routine earlier on in the document. Videos are available online using the links below, as well as the score sheet so you can see what the judges are looking for.
Competitions
Competitions are currently suspended due to COVID19. We expect regional competitions to restart in 2022. Squad and Development Squad members will be invited to compete by the coaches.
