At Anima Gymnastics Club, our core belief is that gymnastics is not merely a physical sport but an expression of passion, dedication, and inner strength. Reflecting our commitment to nurturing every athlete’s spirit and potential, we are excited to announce a significant shift: our classes will soon run year-round gymnastics classes, expanding from 39 weeks to 50 weeks per year. This change aligns perfectly with our philosophy, mission, and values, supporting continuous progression, consistency, and the pursuit of excellence.
Why Year-Round Gymnastics Classes?
Gymnastics is built on dedication, perseverance, and consistency. However, we’ve observed a clear pattern: after every school holiday, athletes often need 2-4 weeks to regain the skills they previously performed confidently. Frequent breaks disrupt the natural flow of learning and improvement, directly impacting motivation. Continuous, year-round gymnastics classes support our mission to inspire each gymnast to discover and maintain their passion and potential, ensuring they stay motivated and steadily progressing.
More Opportunities, Better Performance
One key motivation behind our transition to year-round gymnastics classes is to enable more consistent participation in competitions. Gymnastics competitions require regular practice and feedback, and breaks every few weeks disrupt athletes’ progress and preparation. Continuous training helps our gymnasts build and refine skills more consistently, leading to better performances and enhanced experiences in competitive gymnastics. This aligns closely with our core value of excellence, ensuring each athlete has the opportunity to achieve their personal best.
The Benefits Supported by Research
Research strongly supports the advantages of continuous physical activity for children’s development. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), regular physical activity significantly enhances children’s cognitive function, emotional well-being, and overall physical health, aligning with our holistic approach to nurturing every child’s potential and passion.
Additionally, a study published in the International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity highlights how children’s physical activity levels decrease during holiday breaks, negatively impacting overall fitness. Maintaining activity throughout the year prevents these declines, supporting consistent physical and personal development, perfectly resonating with our club’s commitment to fostering lifelong health and well-being.
Ensuring the Right Fit
Another crucial benefit of year-round gymnastics classes is improved class placements. Regular training enables our coaches to evaluate gymnasts consistently, ensuring each child remains in the best class suited to their current abilities. This regular assessment boosts confidence, aligns with our culture of respect, and helps every child comfortably and confidently perform the skills expected in their class. To learn more about our classes, visit our class schedules page.
A Commitment to Growth and Community
Our culture is welcoming, supportive, and focused on building strong connections. We believe gymnastics cultivates discipline, resilience, and lifelong values that extend far beyond sport. Year-round classes reflect our dedication to nurturing these values within a thriving, supportive community that promotes friendship, belonging, and shared success. Learn more about our club’s values and philosophy.
We’re excited about this journey and confident that year-round gymnastics classes will bring lasting benefits aligned with our core values and culture. Thank you for your continued support as we embrace this important step forward together.
