Pre-School
What are Pre-School classes?
AAAsports offer 3 different Pre-School classes, each designed to bring out the very best in our youngest Members!
What if I’ve never done Pre-School classes before?
All Pre-School classes are aimed at our very youngest Members, so every Member will be taught basic skills in their Pre-School Gymnastics and Pre-School Trampoline classes. In Pre-School Open classes, Members will be able to choose the activities they want to try each week from the selection provided by the AAAsports Coaches!
What is the class structure like in Pre-School? Will I be by myself?
All Pre-School classes consist of a themed 10 minute floor warm-up, before moving to their activities:
Is there a difference between classes at AAAsports Sunderland and other AAAsports locations?
Pre-School classes at AAAsports Sunderland are all themed throughout their class, with themes changing on a monthly basis. One month Members could be swinging through the jungle, the next their making snowballs at the North Pole, and our whole gym is transformed with lights, music and props to complete the theme!
How many Members are there in a group?
This varies depending on the Pre-School class:
* In Pre-School Gymnastics, there will be up to 8 Members in a group
* In Pre-School Trampoline, there will be up to 10 Members to 1 AAAsports Coach, split over 2 trampolines
* In Pre-School Open there are no groups, but Members are welcome to move around the activities with their parents as they wish, under the supervision of AAAsports Coaches
Will I achieve any awards?
Every 4-5 weeks in our Pre-School Gymnastics and Pre-School Trampoline classes, the AAAsports Coaches will assess each member in their group against the British Gymnastics Award scheme. Members who can demonstrate the skills and routines required on each award to a good standard will pass their award! There are no awards in Pre-School Open classes as this class has a more relaxed and less structured approach, with the focus being on personal development and exploration. For more information on our Award Schemes, click here.
Can I take part in any displays?
Each year our Pre-School Members are able to take part in a display at the AAAsports Championships, which is a fun, friendly event for Members to demonstrate the skills they have learned throughout the year, and everyone who takes part receives a medal and certificate!
AAAsports offer 3 different Pre-School classes, each designed to bring out the very best in our youngest Members!
- In Pre-School Gymnastics classes, Members work with AAAsports Coaches to learn basic skills on our bar, beam, floor and vault, building up strength and flexibility through themed activities each week. These classes are aimed at Members aged 2½ years and above.
- In Pre-School Trampoline classes, Members will learn simple skills on our Trampolines under the guidance of AAAsports Coaches, developing balance and coordination skills throughout their class. These classes are aimed at Members aged 2½ years and above.
- In Pre-School Open classes, Members are able to move between designated Gymnastics and Trampoline activities with their parents, under the supervision of our AAAsports Coaches. These classes are aimed at Members aged 18 months to 3 years old.
What if I’ve never done Pre-School classes before?
All Pre-School classes are aimed at our very youngest Members, so every Member will be taught basic skills in their Pre-School Gymnastics and Pre-School Trampoline classes. In Pre-School Open classes, Members will be able to choose the activities they want to try each week from the selection provided by the AAAsports Coaches!
What is the class structure like in Pre-School? Will I be by myself?
All Pre-School classes consist of a themed 10 minute floor warm-up, before moving to their activities:
- In Pre-School Gymnastics classes, each AAAsports Coach will take up to 8 Members around each apparatus piece, challenging Members with new skills to learn and activities to perfect
- In Pre-School Trampoline classes, up to 5 Members will take it in turns to use a Trampoline to learn skills such as twists, shapes and body landings with their AAAsports Coach who will supervise 2 trampolines at a time.
- In Pre-School Open classes, Members are welcome to move between the designated Gymnastics and Trampoline activities with their parents, under the supervision of the AAAsports Coaches.
Is there a difference between classes at AAAsports Sunderland and other AAAsports locations?
Pre-School classes at AAAsports Sunderland are all themed throughout their class, with themes changing on a monthly basis. One month Members could be swinging through the jungle, the next their making snowballs at the North Pole, and our whole gym is transformed with lights, music and props to complete the theme!
How many Members are there in a group?
This varies depending on the Pre-School class:
* In Pre-School Gymnastics, there will be up to 8 Members in a group
* In Pre-School Trampoline, there will be up to 10 Members to 1 AAAsports Coach, split over 2 trampolines
* In Pre-School Open there are no groups, but Members are welcome to move around the activities with their parents as they wish, under the supervision of AAAsports Coaches
Will I achieve any awards?
Every 4-5 weeks in our Pre-School Gymnastics and Pre-School Trampoline classes, the AAAsports Coaches will assess each member in their group against the British Gymnastics Award scheme. Members who can demonstrate the skills and routines required on each award to a good standard will pass their award! There are no awards in Pre-School Open classes as this class has a more relaxed and less structured approach, with the focus being on personal development and exploration. For more information on our Award Schemes, click here.
Can I take part in any displays?
Each year our Pre-School Members are able to take part in a display at the AAAsports Championships, which is a fun, friendly event for Members to demonstrate the skills they have learned throughout the year, and everyone who takes part receives a medal and certificate!