Totem Gymnastics Club
Unit A, Aldow Enterprises Estate, Blackett St, Manchester, North West, M12 6AE
“Build Confidence, One Skill at a Time”
Why Choose Totem Gymnastics Club?
Totem Gymnastics Club in Manchester is backed by 64 five-star reviews and consistently praised for patient, skilled coaching that helps children build confidence and master gymnastics skills at their own pace. The club specialises in supporting children with additional needs and autism, creating a genuinely inclusive, safe and welcoming environment where all children thrive. With programmes from 18 months through to 16 years and professional facilities, it's a club where families report their children look forward to sessions week after week.
About Totem Gymnastics Club
Totem Gymnastics Club in Ancoats, Manchester, runs progressive recreational gymnastics classes for children from 18 months through to 16 years. Founded in 2019, this women-owned club specialises in building confidence and coordination through structured, age-appropriate sessions in a welcoming, child-focused environment. The facility features professional-grade equipment including a 13-metre sprung floor, asymmetric bars, balance beam, trampolines, and rings, with a viewing area where parents can watch. Classes cater for toddlers, preschoolers, school-age children, and teenagers, with parent-and-child sessions for the youngest gymnasts and independent classes as children grow.
The club is particularly recognised for its inclusive approach, offering special educational needs programmes and autism-friendly classes where coaches provide genuinely attentive, patient support. Parents of autistic and SEN children note how the team takes time to understand each child's needs and creates a safe, settled space where youngsters thrive. Head coach Helena and her team are known for their friendly, encouraging manner and skill in making sessions both playful and purposeful. Parents describe classes as really fun and well thought out, with children building strength, flexibility, and coordination week by week.
The atmosphere is warm and supportive, and coaches strike a lovely balance between keeping children engaged and helping them progress at their own pace. Many families note how quickly their children settle and how much they look forward to each session. The club also runs school-holiday camps, which have proved popular with regular attendees. Classes are kept small to allow individual attention, and the facility is fully accessible with wheelchair-friendly parking, entrance, seating, and toilets, plus gender-neutral facilities.
With a near-perfect Google rating and glowing feedback from families across Manchester and the wider North West, Totem Gymnastics Club has quickly established itself as a popular choice for parents seeking quality gymnastics classes in a genuinely caring, inclusive setting.
Class Fees
Fees from £30 per month| Program / Class | Billing | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly class fees (from £30-£40 depending on day) | per month | £30 |
| Trial class (per class) | trial_class | £10 |
| Annual registration fee | registration_fee | £40 |
Fees are published by Totem Gymnastics Club and may change — confirm current rates when enrolling.
What Customers Say on Google
“Helena and the coaches are patient and encouraging, allowing each child to progress at their own pace. Parents report significant skill development and growing confidence even within weeks of starting.”
“The club provides outstanding support for autistic and SEN children in a calm, safe atmosphere where they feel settled and welcomed. Multiple parents praise the inclusive environment and skilled handling of additional needs.”
“Children develop confidence, friendships and skills in a warm, welcoming environment. Parents consistently report their children look forward to sessions each week and thrive both athletically and emotionally.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Totem Gymnastics Club
Yes, Totem Gymnastics Club runs classes from 18 months upwards, including parent-and-child sessions for toddlers and preschool programmes for under-4s. The youngest classes allow parents to stay on the floor while children build confidence and coordination, then transition to independent sessions as they grow. Parents tell us their little ones settle quickly thanks to the consistent weekly routine and the patient, welcoming approach from head coach Helena and her team. The club's Ancoats facility features safe, age-appropriate equipment including a 13-metre sprung floor, balance beam, and trampolines.
Totem Gymnastics Club is particularly well-regarded for its inclusive provision, offering dedicated special educational needs programmes alongside its mainstream classes. Parents of autistic and SEN children tell us the club has been a place where their children can truly settle, participate, and thrive. The coaching team, led by Helena and Rachel, is known for being understanding, attentive, and skilled at adapting sessions to each child's pace. Structured, predictable routines help nervous children feel safe, and the Saturday SEN-friendly sessions provide a welcoming, playful environment where every child is supported.
Yes, Totem Gymnastics Club runs holiday camps during school breaks, which local families find handy for keeping children active and entertained. The club also hosts specialist workshops, parents mention backflip sessions that their children have loved, giving young gymnasts the chance to learn new skills in a focused, fun format. These camps and workshops take place at the club's Ancoats facility, which features professional-grade apparatus including trampolines, bars, rings, and a sprung floor.
Yes, Totem Gymnastics Club offers a paid trial class for competitive rates, so your child can try a session before you sign up for a term. Parents tell us this trial gives children a chance to meet the coaches, experience the equipment, and see whether they enjoy the structured, progressive format. Many families report their children were eager to return after the first visit, reassured by the friendly welcome from Helena and the team and the safe, supportive atmosphere in the Ancoats gym.
Parents consistently praise the coaching team at Totem Gymnastics Club for being patient, encouraging, and skilled at building children's confidence. Head coach Helena is frequently mentioned for her warm, energetic approach and her ability to adapt to different needs and abilities. Families tell us their children look forward to sessions each week, make steady progress at their own pace, and feel genuinely supported, whether they're nervous first-timers, SEN learners, or children who've struggled elsewhere. The low coach-to-student ratio and stable teaching team help every child feel known and valued.
Contact Details
- Address
- Unit A, Aldow Enterprises Estate, Blackett St, Manchester, North West, M12 6AE
How Totem Gymnastics Club Compares
in Manchester
More reviews than 57% of gymnastics clubs in Manchester
Trial Class — 1 of 1 in Manchester
Inclusive Programs — 1 of 1 in Manchester
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 1-7pm
- Tuesday
- 4:30-7:30pm
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 2-8pm
- Friday
- 10am-7pm
- Saturday
- 9am-3pm
- Sunday
- 9am-1pm
