Shirley Gymnastics Club
Shirley Church Rd, Croydon, London, CR0 5EF
“Making gymnastics fun for all”
Why Choose Shirley Gymnastics Club?
Customers consistently praise Shirley Gymnastics Club's experienced, patient coaches and small group ratios that allow children to progress steadily. The welcoming, well-organised environment helps build both gymnastics skills and confidence, with families reporting their children are eager to return. Affiliated with British Gymnastics, the club offers recreational classes for all abilities and competitive pathways for those ready to progress.
About Shirley Gymnastics Club
Shirley Gymnastics Club is a British Gymnastics-affiliated gymnastics club based in Croydon, offering classes and competitive pathways for young people aged 4, 18 across south London. Affiliated to London Gymnastics as club number 40352, the club specialises in women's artistic gymnastics, acrobatic gymnastics, and recreational programmes that serve around 200 gymnasts each week. The club runs recreational, intermediate, and advanced classes for children and teenagers, catering for preschoolers through to older teens. For those ready to take their gymnastics further, Shirley operates three competitive squads, Moonstone, Ruby, and Diamond, alongside two display teams that perform tumbling, choreographed routines, and acrobatic gymnastics at local and national events.
Parents with children in the squads speak warmly of the progression opportunities and the sense of achievement their daughters gain from training and competing. With a near-perfect Google rating, Shirley Gymnastics Club earns consistent praise for its coaching team. Parents describe the coaches as experienced, supportive, and patient, with one noting that her eight-year-old finds the sessions fun as well as instructive. Another was very impressed by the standard of coaching, while others highlight the professionalism and friendliness of the staff.
The atmosphere is welcoming and encouraging, and several families report that the club has helped build their child's confidence and self-esteem alongside physical skills. Young gymnasts clearly enjoy their time at Shirley. One parent shared that her daughter loved the club so much she wished she could have stayed longer, and another mentioned that her child regularly says the coaches make classes enjoyable. The club's motto, "making gymnastics fun for all", comes through clearly in the feedback, with families describing a supportive environment where children thrive.
The facility in Croydon is wheelchair-accessible, with adapted parking and entrance, and sessions run throughout the week including Saturday mornings and afternoons. For families looking for quality gymnastics coaching in a friendly, structured setting, whether for fun, fitness, or competition, Shirley Gymnastics Club is well regarded across the community.
Class Fees
Fees from £6.50 per class| Program / Class | Billing | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Recreational Gymnastics per session (excluding Advanced) | per class | £6.50 |
Fees are published by Shirley Gymnastics Club and may change — confirm current rates when enrolling.
What Customers Say on Google
“My daughter has progressed massively with the small ratio groups and dedication to excellence. Parents were very impressed with the standard of coaching and discipline in the routines.”
“After a 5-hour session, my daughter said she wished she could have stayed longer. The club and staff have contributed to building her confidence and self-esteem.”
“Experienced coaches who are supportive, patient teachers. The club is well organised with a great staff ratio, and children are learning much more than at previous clubs.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Shirley Gymnastics Club
Shirley Gymnastics Club welcomes children from 4 years old right through to 18, so it covers preschoolers, primary-school children, and teenagers. The club in Croydon runs recreational, intermediate, and advanced classes to suit different skill levels, which means whether your little one is just starting out or your teen wants to push further, there's a programme that fits. Around 200 young gymnasts train there each week, so there's a good mix of ages and abilities in a lively, supportive setting.
Yes, Shirley Gymnastics Club is affiliated with British Gymnastics and runs three competitive squads: Moonstone, Ruby, and Diamond. The club also fields two display teams that perform tumbling, choreographed routines, and acrobatic gymnastics at local and national events. Parents tell us their children have progressed quickly in the small-ratio groups, and the coaching is dedicated to helping gymnasts reach their potential. If your child is ready to compete or perform, Shirley offers a clear pathway.
The coaching team at Shirley Gymnastics Club in Croydon is highly regarded by local families. Parents describe the coaches as supportive, patient, and professional, making classes fun while maintaining strong discipline and technique. Several families have told us their children have grown in confidence and skill since joining, and one parent mentioned their daughter wanted to stay even longer after a five-hour session. The small coach-to-gymnast ratios mean children get plenty of individual attention and progress quickly.
Absolutely, parents consistently tell us Shirley Gymnastics Club has a warm, encouraging atmosphere where children settle in quickly. The club's motto is 'making gymnastics fun for all', and families report that the staff genuinely build children's confidence and self-esteem. If your child is nervous about trying gymnastics for the first time, you'll find the coaches patient and the environment supportive, with a real focus on helping every gymnast enjoy themselves and develop at their own pace.
Shirley Gymnastics Club in Croydon offers women's artistic gymnastics and acrobatic gymnastics, covering both recreational and competitive pathways. The recreational classes teach fundamental skills, cartwheels, handstands, back handsprings, and more, while the advanced and squad programmes focus on routines, tumbling, and choreography for displays and competitions. Parents tell us their children learn a wide variety of tricks and techniques in a well-organised, structured way, so there's plenty of challenge and fun as skills develop.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 7979 537708
- Address
- Shirley Church Rd, Croydon, London, CR0 5EF
How Shirley Gymnastics Club Compares
in Croydon
More reviews than 75% of gymnastics clubs in Croydon
Praised Coaches — 1 of 3 in Croydon
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 6:30-8:30pm
- Tuesday
- 5:45-8:30pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 6-8pm
- Friday
- 5:30-9:30pm
- Saturday
- 9:30am-3pm
- Sunday
- Closed
