Description
Welcome
Hello! Welcome to the University of Bristol Gymnastics Club! Gymnastics is an amazing sport where you can test yourself in a range of different activities. The sport is great for building strength, flexibility and core control. We are a very welcoming and inclusive club, open to people of all abilities from complete beginners to competitive gymnasts or those looking to get back into the sport.
We train at the Bristol Hawks Gymnastics Club and Fromeside Gymnastics Club which both have amazing facilities for both Men's and Women's Artistic, tumbling and other disciplines. Training takes place on Wednesday 1-2:30pm at Bristol Hawks Gymnastics Club and Sunday 7-9pm at Fromeside Gymnastics Club. We have access to qualified coaches (up to high performance) at each training session, so no skill is out of reach! We also offer a coach-led skills and conditioning session at the SU Richmond Building on a Monday evening 9-10.30pm. There is no maximum or minimum you must attend.
We meet socially at least once a week and also arrange regular trips and bi-annual holidays. Some of our socials include themed nights, scavenger hunts, pub trips, cocktail/mocktail nights and coffee mornings. Organised trips have included Ninja Warriror Bristol and Air Hop and previous holiday destinations have been Portugal, Tenerife, Turkey all organised by our lovely social secs. Our socials carry a great sense of community, friendship and fun which you won’t want to miss!
Every member is given opportunities to compete in local, regional and national competitions regardless of whether or not you've competed before. We are affiliated with UGC (University Gymanstics Cup) and aim to build on our competitive success, along with entering a national university competition BUCS with a team. We also host our own gymnastics competition which is a great chance for members to test themselves and get involved in a friendly competitive environment.
Memberships
Whole year full membership: £65
This membership includes (for the whole year)...
- Free weekly gymnastics skills and conditioning sessions at the SU with a qualified coach
- Half price weekly coach-led training at Bristol Hawks Gymnastics Club
- Discounted weekly coach-led training and transport to Fromeside Gymnastics Club
- Access to weekly socials including discounted drinks and discounted club entry
- Access to bi-annual holiday and social trips
- Discounted gymnastics formal events
First term full membership: £35
This membership includes (for the first term only)...
- Free weekly gymnastics skills and conditioning sessions at the SU with a qualified coach
- Half price weekly coach-led training at Bristol Hawks Gymnastics Club
- Discounted weekly coach-led training and transport to Fromeside Gymnastics Club
- Access to weekly socials including discounted drinks and discounted club entry
- Access to bi-annual holiday and social trips
- Discounted gymnastics formal events
Competitive membership: £85
This membership includes (for the whole year)...
- Free individual competition entry for UGC and BUCS (normally 5 competitions a year)
- Free hire of club leotard and men's shorts and longs
- Discounted travel and accommodation for competitions where appropriate
- Provision of qualified UoB gymnastics judges
- Qualified coach available for competition support
(A competition add on membership is available for those who decide later to compete and upgrade their membership)
- Free weekly gymnastics skills and conditioning sessions at the SU with a qualified coach
- Half price weekly coach-led training at Bristol Hawks Gymnastics Club
- Discounted weekly coach-led training and transport to Fromeside Gymnastics Club
- Access to weekly socials including discounted drinks and discounted club entry
- Access to bi-annual holiday and social trips
- Discounted gymnastics formal events
Social membership: £25 for the year
This Membership includes (whole year)...
- Access to weekly socials including discounted drinks and discounted club entry
- Access to bi-annual holiday and social trips
- Discounted gymnastics formal events
You can join the society by clicking on 'Add To Basket' for the relevant membership on the right hand side of this page (log-in first to see it!).
Bristol SU recognises that the costs of participating in student groups can be prohibitively expensive for some students. The Activity Hardship Fund was created to support those students who wouldn't otherwise be able to participate in their chosen activity due to the cost.
Training Sessions
Monday evening 9-10.30pm - Gymnastics skills and conditioning session with a qualified coach
Free for members, £6 for non-members
Wednesday afternoon 1-2.30pm - Coach-led session in a fully equiped gym at Bristol Hawks Gymnastics Club
Many of us meet at Clifton Down Station to get the train at 12.25, alternatively you can walk, bus or cycle and meet us there
£6 for members, £12 for non members
Sunday evening 7-9pm (meet at SU RIchmond Building at 6.30pm for group travel) - Coach-led session in fully equiped gym at Fromeside Gymnastics Club
£9 for members (including travel), £12 for non-members (including travel), £4.50 for approved drivers (message one of the committee if you would like to sign up as a driver)
Additional sessions - some of us attend an unaffilitated extra session, booked and payed for directly to Gemini Gymnastics Club, Nailsea
Tuesday evening 7-9pm, £12 per gymnast
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Communications
Please join our WhatsApp group chat (https://chat.whatsapp.com/LmSaBCqv8pR3gRHOhkdkIT ) for information about training, events and socials.
Follow our Instagram (@uob.gymnastics) to see what we get up to and keep up to date!
If you have any queries please feel free to email us at bristolunigym@gmail.com or message us on Instagram or the WhatsApp group chat.
To find out more about our Give it A Go sessions make sure the follow our instagram page and join our WhatsApp group chat to keep up to date!
FAQ’S
How do I book onto the sessions?
Go to our events page, select the session you would like to attend and add it to your basket. Once booked sessions are non refundable.
What do I wear?
Sports type clothes that you are happy and comfortable to move around in.
Where are training sessions held?
Our sessions are held at the SU Richmond building, Bristol Hawks Gymnastics Club, Fromeside Gymnastics Club
Do I need to have any experience in gymnastics to join?
Absolutely not! Our club requires no previous experience, flexibility or strength. The classes are designed to build on whatever skill level you have wether that be complete beginner or elite level.
Can I join at any point in the year?
Yes! We are open to new members at any point, it’s never too late to join! Send us a message and we can steer you in the right direction and get you involved with the club in no time. You can get termly membership if you join part of the way through the year and don’t want to pay for the whole year.
What gymnastics disciplines do you cater for?
Our training sessions are held in clubs which cater for multiple disciplines including artistic gymnastics, team gym, acro, rhythmic, basic trampolining.
Terms and conditions
Click here to view terms and conditions
Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
