About Swallows

Swallows of Helston is a gymnastic club in Cornwall with approximately 350 members, ranging from around 3 years old to adults. A broad range of classes are run weekly, incorporating all ages, at recreational, display and competitive levels.

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Classes

Parent and Child –  45 min session

These sessions are for all parents and children to enjoy. The classes are a great way to encourage the children to experience rolling, climbing and swinging in a safe environment. Classes start for children from 6 months.  We charge weekly for this class and the session fee is payable on the door as and when you attend.

Pre-school – 45 min session
These classes are for all children over 3 years of age. This is the children’s first experience of staying and playing without their parents/guardians. The sessions are run by our experienced Pre school coaches and the aim of the classes are to teach basic  co- ordination skills, gross motor skills as well as experiencing the gymnastics apparatus.  The children in these classes all work towards their British Gymnastics Pre-school Proficiency awards throughout the year.

Recreational – 1 hour session
These classes are for all children of full time school age. The sessions combine fitness and fun in a safe environment for the youngsters. The children experience the larger apparatus as well as taking part in our Club’s Award Scheme, and Trampolining awards can also be attained. Testing is done throughout the year, with the awards presented twice a year. A number of these children may be given the opportunity of taking part in our Annual Club Competition held each year.

Advanced Recreational – 2 hours session
These sessions by invite only for gymnasts identified by our coaches. All gymnasts continue to work towards our Awards Scheme and Trampolining Awards, as well as participating in the Club Competition held each year.

Development Classes
The coaching team are always on the look out for children who show a natural aptitude for the sport of Gymnastics and identified gymnasts will be invited to join our Development program. Commitment to training is key to the progress of these young members.

Competitive Classes
All competition members are selected by the Coaching team. Gymnasts are invited to join these groups when the coaches feel they have reached the required level. These sessions are for both Boys and Girls.

Schools
The Club run 5 or 6 weekly Key Steps Classes either at the local Primary Schools, or in the gym. Many rural schools lack the facility of a large hall, and the Headteachers often bus their pupils in to use the Club’s facility and apparatus under the guidance of the coaching team. We also run after school Clubs on Friday afternoons.

Adult gymnastics
Adult gymnastics runs on Wednesday evening from 7.30-9.00PM.   No previous experiences required to come along and take part.

Freestyle Gymnastics Video Here.