Upstarts Gymnastics Club
Unit 4, Viking Court, Shepshed Rd, Loughborough, East Midlands, LE12 5LZ
Why Choose Upstarts Gymnastics Club?
Customers consistently describe Upstarts as a friendly, welcoming club where children love attending, thanks to coaches who are genuinely caring and attentive. The club's British Gymnastics affiliation and GymMark accreditation provide reassurance of quality coaching and safeguarding standards, whether your child is exploring gymnastics for the first time or progressing through competitive pathways.
About Upstarts Gymnastics Club
Upstarts Gymnastics Club welcomes young gymnasts in Loughborough and across the East Midlands to its specialist facility in nearby Hathern. A charitable organisation affiliated with British Gymnastics and holding GymMark accreditation, the club offers artistic gymnastics programmes for boys and girls from toddlers through to teenagers. The club runs dedicated women's and men's artistic gymnastics classes, covering recreational gymnastics for beginners and improvers as well as competitive squads following a structured progression pathway.
Equipment includes bars, beam, vault, rings, pommel, and parallel bars, with a nineteen-metre vault run and the latest competition vaulting table. Parents can watch from an upstairs viewing area, and the site offers wheelchair-accessible facilities throughout. Little ones can join Friday drop-in sessions for toddlers (accompanied by an adult) or Saturday independent preschool classes, giving children their first taste of gymnastics in a supportive environment.
School-age children and teens progress through recreational and competitive programmes tailored to their ability and ambition, all taught with small coach-to-gymnast ratios that ensure individual attention. Parents describe Upstarts as a welcoming, friendly club where children genuinely love attending classes. Coaches earn particular praise for their caring, patient approach, helping young gymnasts build confidence and skills at their own pace.
The club's near-perfect Google rating reflects the experience families have here, and demand is strong enough that a waitlist operates for some classes. For families in Loughborough and the wider East Midlands region seeking quality gymnastics coaching in a dedicated, accessible venue, Upstarts delivers a well-rounded programme from early years right through the competitive pathway.
Class Fees
Fees from £6 per class| Program / Class | Billing | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Friday Adult and Toddler Drop in session (per child, pay on the door) | per class | £6 |
| Saturday Independent Pre-school sessions (rolling monthly fee, paid in advance) | per month | £31.10 |
Fees are published by Upstarts Gymnastics Club and may change — confirm current rates when enrolling.
What Customers Say on Google
“Parents praise Upstarts as 'the loveliest friendliest gymnastics club' where children genuinely enjoy attending classes and training.”
“The coaches are noted as 'lovely and caring', creating a welcoming atmosphere that keeps children engaged and happy.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Upstarts Gymnastics Club
Yes, Upstarts Gymnastics Club runs dedicated preschool sessions from its Hathern facility. There's a Friday adult-and-toddler drop-in session where you stay with your little one, plus Saturday independent preschool classes for slightly older children ready to build confidence on their own. Both programmes use age-appropriate apparatus and small coach-to-gymnast ratios, making it a gentle introduction to gymnastics for toddlers and preschoolers across the East Midlands.
Upstarts Gymnastics Club provides a structured competitive pathway in both Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) and Men's Artistic Gymnastics (MAG). The club is affiliated with British Gymnastics and holds GymMark accreditation, so young athletes train to recognised standards on full Olympic apparatus including bars, beam, vault, rings, pommel and parallel bars. The nineteen-metre vault run and competition vaulting table support progression from regional competitions upwards.
Upstarts Gymnastics Club is highly sought-after among families in Loughborough and the surrounding villages, and the club does operate a waiting list for many of its classes. Parents appreciate the warm, caring coaching team and the dedicated facility in Hathern, children genuinely look forward to their sessions. If you're keen to join, it's worth registering your interest early, particularly for the preschool and recreational programmes.
The coaching team at Upstarts Gymnastics Club is known for being lovely, patient and genuinely caring with every child. Parents tell us their children feel welcomed from day one and settle quickly, even if they're nervous first-timers. The small coach-to-gymnast ratios mean each child gets proper attention and encouragement, whether they're tumbling for fun or training for competitive squads in the club's bright, well-equipped Hathern facility.
Yes, parking is plentiful at Upstarts Gymnastics Club's dedicated facility in Hathern, near Loughborough. There's ample space on site, which parents find handy when dropping off or collecting children, or when staying to watch from the upstairs viewing area. The building is also wheelchair-accessible, making it welcoming for families with additional needs across the East Midlands.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 7432 013854
- Address
- Unit 4, Viking Court, Shepshed Rd, Loughborough, East Midlands, LE12 5LZ
How Upstarts Gymnastics Club Compares
in Loughborough
More reviews than 60% of gymnastics clubs in Loughborough
Waitlist — 1 of 1 in Loughborough
Praised Coaches — 1 of 2 in Loughborough
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 4-8pm
- Tuesday
- 4-8:30pm
- Wednesday
- 4-8:30pm
- Thursday
- 4-8pm
- Friday
- 4-8:30pm
- Saturday
- 9am-4:30pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards
