Longer Classes, More Progress, Greater Opportunities for Our Gymnasts
At Anima Gymnastics Club in Barnet, we are always looking for ways to improve the experience and development of our gymnasts. As our young athletes continue to progress, grow stronger, and take on more advanced skills, it has become clear that more training time is essential to help them reach their full potential.
That’s why we’re excited to announce that from Monday 2nd June 2025, we’ll be extending the length of our Intermediate and Advanced classes to give our gymnasts the time they need to thrive.
🏆 Why Are We Making These Changes?
Our Intermediate and Advanced gymnasts are working on increasingly difficult skills that require extra time, focus, and repetition. With our current 1 hour 25 minute classes, we’re finding that gymnasts are sometimes rushing through progressions and not getting the quality time they need to improve safely and confidently.
We’re also committed to offering more opportunities for our members to take part in internal and external gymnastics competitions. However, when compared to gymnasts from other London clubs who train more hours each week, our athletes are often at a disadvantage. This change will help level the playing field and give our gymnasts a better shot at success.
🕒 New Class Durations
Here’s what’s changing from 2nd June 2025:
- Novice Classes: ⏱️ 1 hour 25 minutes (no change)
- Intermediate Classes: ⏱️ Increasing to 1 hour 55 minutes
- Advanced Classes: ⏱️ Increasing to 2 hours 55 minutes
These changes are designed to give every gymnast more time to grow, learn, and enjoy the sport they love.
📅 Assessments – Making Sure Everyone Is in the Right Class
In the lead-up to these changes, we’ll be conducting three class assessments to ensure all children are placed in the most suitable level for their current ability. These assessments will take place during the following weeks:
- Week commencing 7th April
- Week commencing 28th April
- Week commencing 19th May
Parents will be able to view assessment results via our new online booking system, which will offer greater transparency and communication about your child’s progress.
📍 Updated Timetable from June 2025
Here’s the new schedule starting from Monday 2nd June 2025:
Novice Classes
📆 Monday–Friday: 5:00–6:25pm
📆 Saturday & Sunday: 1:30–2:55pm
Intermediate Classes
📆 Monday–Friday: 6:00–7:55pm
📆 Saturday: 11:00–12:55pm
Advanced Classes
📆 Monday–Friday: 5:00–7:55pm
📆 Saturday: 10:00–12:55pm
💰 Updated Pricing
As classes become longer, prices will be adjusted accordingly. We have kept increases as modest as possible to reflect the additional training time and value.
- Novice: £87.50/month or £228 per 12-block (unchanged)
- Intermediate: £95.80/month or £252 per 12-block
- Advanced: £108.30/month or £288 per 12-block
💡 We will continue to offer a 50% discount on a second class across all levels.
🙌 What This Means for You and Your Child
Whether your child is attending for fun, fitness, or with the goal of competing, this update is all about giving them more time to grow and enjoy their gymnastics journey. It’s also a significant step towards our mission to raise the standard of recreational and competitive gymnastics in Barnet and beyond.
If you have any questions or would like to speak to us about your child’s progression, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help.
📍Join Us on the Journey
Thank you for being part of the Anima family and for supporting your child’s passion for gymnastics. We can’t wait to see how much more they will achieve with the extra time, space, and support.
