THE CLUB
Was formed in Oct 1995 holding training sessions in Youth House before moving to its Guildford street location in March 1996. With club membership expanding it soon became clear that a bigger premises was needed so on April 1st 2007 we moved into new premises at Concorde street.
THE COACHES
The club has British Gymnastics Qualified coaches in Pre-School, General Gymnastics, Artistic, Acrobatics Gymnastics and Special Needs, as well as a number of trainee parent and gymnast coaches who all help out at most sessions.
Our policy is gymnastics for all and in this we strive to give all our members an equal opportunity to achieve their personal best whether they want to gain the necessary skills to gain rewards through the British Gymnastics various badge schemes or compete at competitions suited to their level of ability. We encourage gymnasts to enter competitions but the gymnasts always have the final decision on entering.
We fully adopt the British Gymnastics Child Protection Policy to ensure all children are safe and enjoy the sport of gymnastics if you require further details of this please see the British Gymnastics web site on our links page.
AFFILIATION
Bedfordshire Amateur Gymnastics Association supports gymnastics in Bedfordshire and organises County competitions for Women’s Artistic, Acrobatics and the County Floor and Vault for Artistic and General gymnasts.
The Eastern Region General Gymnastics Competition Programme is an extensive one which includes competitions for Rhythmic, General individual apparatus based on the badge schemes; Partner work; Trampette; Tumbling as well as Special Needs floor and vault.
Galaxy’s coach Keith Warne was the Chairman of the Eastern Region General Gymnastics Committee and the Club has always been heavily involved in this programme as it truly gives an opportunity for every child who wants to compete the chance to do so.
Keith Warne and his wife Pat were recently given an award by the Mayor of Luton for services to the community for services to young people and sport.
The club is a not for profit organisation that has a permanent gymnastics facility
situated near Luton town centre. The coaches and staff all give there time
voluntarily with no financial remuneration.
We offer classes in Pre-School, General Gymnastics, Artistic, Acrobatic Gymnastics and Trampolining. For children from 3 months to adult for recreational and competitive gymnastics,
The club and coaches are British Gymnastics registered and the club is affiliated to:
Bedfordshire Amateur Gymnastics Association
Eastern Region Gymnastics Association
Luton Sports Council
