Our Club is the largest men's gymnastics club in Scotland and has a long tradition of providing recreational gymnastics for beginners and novices and also competitive gymnastics for boys who show an aptitude for the sport of Men’s Artistic Gymnastics. The Club is run by a team of dedicated coaches under the instruction of our Head Coach together with a committee of parent volunteers who help with the general administration of the Club’s affairs. As we hope our gymnasts will have a long and happy association with our Club, we encourage as many parents as possible to become involved in the running of the Club for the benefit of all our members.
Our Club is the first and currently only club in the North of Scotland to be awarded the British Gymnastics quality assurance kitemark, GymMark.
Gaining GymMark accreditation means that our club is recognised by British Gymnastics and their partners as a safe, effective and child friendly club, providing a service to the community that children, their parents and those with a passion for Gymnastics can trust. Acquiring GymMark demonstrates the confidence that British Gymnastics has in our club through improving our gymnasts and developing a quality workforce of coaches and officials.
Recreational Gymnastics
Unless your son has taken part in gymnastics at another Club, most boys start their gymnastics career in the recreational section of the Club. Here we aim to provide an introduction to the sport of gymnastics and look to develop your son’s body awareness, coordination, strength and flexibility in an enjoyable and friendly setting. During these 90 minute classes we introduce the gymnasts to basic gymnastics skills and elementary apparatus work. Recreational gymnasts are able to participate in both Scottish Beginner 2-Piece competitions and also local Club competitions.
The Competitive section of the Club is currently divided into a number of training squads based on age and ability. Gymnastics is a physically challenging sport and only those gymnasts demonstrating the necessary capability and commitment will be able to progress into the competitive section of the Club. Our competitive gymnasts have the opportunity to take part in Scottish competitions, British National Development Plan competitions as well as other competitions appropriate to their level of ability.
Squad gymnasts are expected to attend the required amount of weekly training sessions in order to benefit from their training programme and meet their training objectives. Competitive squad gymnasts may also be invited to trial for places in Scottish Regional and National squads. Progression for competitive gymnasts involves a large commitment from both gymnasts and parents. Regular attendance at training sessions is vital if your son wishes to increase his repertoire of gymnastics skills and both maintain and improve his level of fitness. Success in gymnastics takes a great deal of dedication and many years of hard work.
Gymnastics is the most demanding of all sports, but also one of the most exhilarating and satisfying for both participants and spectators alike.
The Beacon Boys’ Gymnastics Club is delighted to announce that Head Coach Tommy McGill has been selected as a National Technical Official for the 2012 Olympic Games in London.
