Gymnastics
HANDBOOK 2026-2027
Contents 3 - Gymnastics Groups and Pricing 4 - Weekly Timetable 5 - 1905 Café 6 - Calendar 7 - Autumn Timetable 9 - Spring Timetable 12 - Summer Timetable 13 - Kit
14 - Christmas Display 15 - Tormead Championships 16 - Pre-School Gymnastics
Staff Scott Patterson - spatterson@tormeadschool.org.uk Head of Prep and Senior School Gymnastics Frankie Buckley - fbuckley@tormeadschool.org.uk Head of Dance, Cheer and Choreography Lucy Gamble - lgamble@tormeadschool.org.uk Head of Academy Gymnastics and S&C Coach Anca Runcianu Gymnastics Coach Asshur Sinclair Gymnastics Coach and Sports Psychologist Mihai Runcianu Gymnastics Coach Emily Odunsi Gymnastics Coach
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Groups There are three groups within the co-curricular gymnastics programme: Core, Academy and Performance. All pupils who wish to participate in gymnastics are encouraged to do so and are allocated to the most appropriate group for their age and ability. Core (Recreational Gymnastics) £100 per year To make gymnastics accessible for every pupil. Emphasis on fun and enjoyment whilst learning basic skills. To provide opportunities for pupils to participate in displays and competitions if the gymnasts wish to compete. Train on Saturday mornings (Autumn and Spring Terms only). Academy (Developmental Gymnastics) £200 per year To feed gymnasts into the elite squads. To provide competitive opportunities for more gymnasts. To refine core skills, flexibility and strength. To develop vaulting and tumbling techniques. Train for minimum of 3 hours - on Tuesday/Thursday evenings (all year round) and Saturday mornings (Autumn and Spring Terms only). Performance (Elite Gymnastics) £300 per year Invited to attend pre-season training prior to the start of term. To compete at National Level. Train for minimum of 6 hours: Monday, Tuesday (Senior only), Wednesday (Prep only) and Thursday after school, and during selected lunchtimes (all year round). Please note, pupils participating in gymnastics, dance and/or cheer will pay a maximum of £300 per annum regardless of which group they are invited to.
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Timetable Monday
4.00-6.00pm - Prep Performance 5.30-7.30pm - Senior Performance
Tuesday
Prep Lunch - Selected Performance Senior Lunch 1 - Selected Performance Senior Lunch 2 - Selected Performance 4.15-6.15pm - Senior Performance and Upper School Academy
Wednesday
Prep Lunch - Selected Performance Senior Lunch 1 - Selected Performance Senior Lunch 2 - Selected Performance 4.00-6.00pm - Prep Performance and Under 8 Academy
Thursday
Prep Lunch - Selected Performance Senior Lunch 1 - Selected Performance Senior Lunch 2 - Selected Performance 4.00-5.30pm - Prep Performance and Prep Academy 5.30-7.00pm - Senior Performance and Lower School Academy
Friday
Prep Lunch - Selected Performance Senior Lunch 1 - Selected Performance Senior Lunch 2 - Selected Performance
Saturday
9.00-10.00am - Reception, Y1, Y2, Y3, Y4 Core 10.00-11.30am - Under 8 & Prep Academy and Y5 & 6 Core 11.30am-1.00pm - All Senior Academy and Core 11.30am-1.00pm - Performance Drop In
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Monday & Tuesday
4.15-5.30pm
Saturday
9.00am-1.00pm
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Core
Autumn Term DATE
INFORMATION
TIME
Wed 2 Sept 2026
Gymnastics Induction
10.00am-4.00pm (See sign up form for details)
Sat 5 Sept 2026
First Session Back
9.00am-1.00pm (See timetable)
Sat 26 Sept 2026
Open Morning
NO SATURDAY GYMNASTICS
Sat 10 Oct 2026
Last Session before Half Term
9.00am-1.00pm (See timetable)
Sat 7 Nov 2026
First Session Back
9.00am-1.00pm (See timetable)
Sat 14 Nov 2026
Activity Day
NO SATURDAY GYMNASTICS
Sat 5 Dec 2026
Christmas Display and Last Session
TBC
Academy DATE
INFORMATION
TIME
Wed 2 Sept 2026
Gymnastics Induction
10.00am-4.00pm (See sign up form for details)
Sat 5 Sept 2026
First Session Back
9.00am-1.00pm (See timetable)
Sat 26 Sept 2026
Open Morning
NO SATURDAY GYMNASTICS
Thu 15 Oct 2026
Last Session before Half Term
4.00pm-5.30pm (Prep) 5.30pm-7.00pm (Senior)
Tue 27 Oct-Thu 29 Oct 2026
Half Term Training
10.00am-11.30am (Prep) 11.30am-1.00pm (Senior)
Mon 2 Nov 2026
First Session Back
4.00pm-6.00pm (Prep) 5.30pm-7.30pm (Senior)
Sat 14 Nov 2026
Activity Day
NO SATURDAY GYMNASTICS
Sun 22 Nov 2026
Milano Regionals @ Tormead
TBC
Wed 25 Nov 2026
Academy Competition @ Prior’s Field
TBC
Sat 5 Dec 2026
Christmas Display and Last Session
TBC
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Performance
Autumn Term DATE
INFORMATION
TIME
Tue 1 Sept 2026
Pre-Season Training
10.30am-12.30pm (Prep) 12.00pm-2.00pm (Senior)
Wed 2 Sept 2026
Gymnastics Induction
10.00am-4.00pm (See sign up form for details)
Mon 7 Sept 2026
First Session Back
4.00pm-6.00pm (Prep) 5.30-7.30pm (Senior)
Sat 26 Sept 2026
Open Morning
Gymnastics Training TBC
Sat 3 Oct 2026
Home Comp vs. GHS
1.00pm-6.00pm
Thu 15 Oct 2026
Last Session before Half Term
4.00pm-5.30pm (Prep) 5.30pm-7.00pm (Senior)
Tue 27 Oct-Thu 29 Oct 2026
Half Term Training
10.00am-11.30am (Prep) 11.30am-1.00pm (Senior)
Mon 2 Nov 2026
First Session Back
4.00pm-6.00pm (Prep) 5.30pm-7.30pm (Senior)
Sun 22 Nov 2026
Milano Regionals @ Tormead
TBC
Fri 27 Nov 2026
U9 IAPS @ St Faith’s, Cambridge
TBC
Sun 29 Nov 2026
U10 & U11 IAPS @ Stamford, Lincolnshire
TBC
Sat 5 Dec 2026
Christmas Display and Last Session
TBC
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Core
Spring Term DATE
INFORMATION
TIME
Sat 9 Jan 2027
First Session Back
9.00am-1.00pm (See timetable)
Sat 9 Jan 2027
Scholars' Day
NO SATURDAY GYMNASTICS
Sat 16 Jan 2027
Core Control Competition
Revised Timetable
Sat 23 Jan 2027
Core Invitational Competition @Tormead
TBC
Sat 6 Feb 2027
Last Session before Half Term
9.00am-1.00pm (See timetable)
Sat 27 Feb 2027
First Session Back
9.00am-1.00pm (See timetable)
Sat 27 Feb 2027
ISGA Nationals @ Tormead
NO SATURDAY GYMNASTICS BUT VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED
Sun 28 Feb 2027
ISGA Nationals @ Tormead
VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED
Sat 20 Mar 2027
Tormead Championships and Last Session
TBC
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Academy
Spring Term DATE
INFORMATION
TIME
Thu 7 Jan 2027
First Session Back
4.00pm-5.30pm (Prep) 5.30pm-7.00pm (Senior)
Sat 9 Jan 2027
Scholars' Day
NO SATURDAY GYMNASTICS
Sun 17 Jan 2027
F&V Regionals @ Aberdour
TBC
Sat 23 Jan 2027
Core Invitational Competition @Tormead
NO SATURDAY GYMNASTICS
Sun 7 Feb 2027
U10 & U13 ISGA Nationals @ Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys
TBC
Thu 11 Feb 2027
Last Session before Half Term
4.00pm-5.30pm (Prep) 5.30pm-7.00pm (Senior)
Tue 16-Thu 18 Feb 2027
Half Term Training
10.00am-12.00pm (Prep) 11.00am-1.00pm (Senior)
Mon 22 Feb 2027
First Session Back
4.00pm-6.00pm (Prep) 5.30pm-7.30pm (Senior)
Sat 27 Feb 2027
ISGA Nationals @ Tormead
TBC
Sun 28 Feb 2027
ISGA Nationals @ Tormead
TBC
Sat 20 Mar 2027
Tormead Championships and Last Session
TBC
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Performance
Spring Term DATE
INFORMATION
TIME
Thu 7 Jan 2027
First Session Back
4.00pm-5.30pm (Prep) 5.30pm-7.00pm (Senior)
Sun 17 Jan 2027
F&V Regionals @ Aberdour
TBC
Sat 23 Jan 2027
Core Invitational Competition @Tormead
VOLUNTEER HELP NEEDED
Sun 31 Jan 2027
Acro Regionals @ Staines Prep
TBC
Sun 7 Feb 2027
U10 & U13 ISGA Nationals @ Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys
TBC
Thu 11 Feb 2027
Last Session before Half Term
4.00pm-5.30pm (Prep) 5.30pm-7.00pm (Senior)
Tue 16-Thu 18 Feb 2027
Half Term Training
10.00am-12.00pm (Prep) 11.00am-1.00pm (Senior)
Mon 22 Feb 2027
First Session Back
4.00pm-6.00pm (Prep) 5.30pm-7.30pm (Senior)
Sat 27 Feb 2027
ISGA Nationals @ Tormead
TBC
Sun 28 Feb 2027
ISGA Nationals @ Tormead
TBC
Thu 4 - Fri 5 March 2027
BSGA Milano Nationals @ Stoke
TBC
Sat 20 Mar 2027
Tormead Championships and Last Session
Displays
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Summer Term DATE
Core INFORMATION
TIME
NO SATURDAY GYMNASTICS DUE TO SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS
Academy DATE
INFORMATION
TIME
NO SATURDAY GYMNASTICS DUE TO SCHOOL EXAMINATIONS
Tue 20 Apr 2027
First Session Back
4.15pm-6.15pm (Senior)
Mon 3 May 2027
Bank Holiday
NO GYMNASTICS
Thu 27 May 2027
Last Session before Half Term
4.00pm-5.30pm (Prep) 5.30pm-7.00pm (Senior)
Mon 7 Jun 2027
First Session Back
4.00pm-6.00pm (Prep) 5.30pm-7.30pm (Senior)
Thu 17 Jun 2027
Party and Last Session
4.00pm-5.30pm
Performance DATE
INFORMATION
TIME
Wed 14-Thu 15 Apr 2027
Easter Training
10.00am-12.30pm
Tue 20 Apr 2027
First Session Back
4.15pm-6.15pm (Senior)
Sat 1-Sun 2 May 2027
BSGA F&V and Acro Nationals @ Stoke
TBC
Mon 3 May 2027
Bank Holiday
NO GYMNASTICS
Thu 27 May 2027
Last Session before Half Term
4.00pm-5.30pm (Prep) 5.30pm-7.00pm (Senior)
Mon 7 Jun 2027
First Session Back
4.00pm-6.00pm (Prep) 5.30pm-7.30pm (Senior)
Thu 17 Jun 2027
Party and Last Session
4.00pm-5.30pm
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Gymnastics Kit Pupils participating in co-curricular gymnastics should wear a leotard and shorts. This can be any leotard and does not have to be a Tormead leotard. Kit for All Squads (not compulsory) All pupils participating in co-curricular gymnastics can purchase: Black shorts Hoodie Onesie (great for quick changes on Saturday mornings) To purchase these items, please access the below website using the password TOR34DACA! https://www.littlestarsleotards.co.uk/club-login/ Sleeveless Training Leotards (please do not purchase the long sleeved leotard for training) Gymnasts will also be able to purchase sleeveless training leotards from the above website using the password TOR34DACA! in September and December only. These are great for Christmas presents and to compete in at Tormead competitions. Please note they take 8 weeks to arrive, so purchase is necessary in September for Christmas arrival and December for Tormead Championships.
Specialist Competition Kit (compulsory for Performance and Academy ONLY) All pupils representing the school in competitions (excluding Tormead Championships) must wear: White competition jacket Black competition leggings To purchase the jacket and leggings, please access the below website: https://link.mfc-sports.com/QWP1CL You will also need: Long sleeved competition leotard (teal for Prep and black for Seniors) Black shorts (Under 13 age group and above) These items can be purchased from the below website in September and December using the password TOR34DACA! for Academy and TORM34DPER! for Performance. https://www.littlestarsleotards.co.uk/club-login/
Shops close on 18 September 2026.
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A CHRISTMAS DISPLAY THROUGH TIME
Saturday 5 December 4.00-6.00pm
Admission will be charged at £12 per household and all funds raised will be in support of scholarship and bursary awards 13
Saturday 20 March 2027
h e t W d n o u r o l r d A Tormead Championships
There will be prizes for the best themed numbers and medals for the top three placings in each group. All Core and Academy gymnasts are welcome to compete alongside displays from Performance teams.
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