Shetland GC
Clickimin Leisure Complex, Lerwick, Scotland, ZE1 0PJ
Why Choose Shetland GC?
Shetland GC is an accredited British Gymnastics club bringing quality coaching and structured programmes to Lerwick and the wider islands. From preschool movement through to artistic gymnastics, the club offers progression in a local setting, with dedicated coaching for children at every stage.
About Shetland GC
Shetland GC brings gymnastics to Lerwick and the wider Shetland Islands, offering programmes for children from preschool age upwards. Affiliated with British Gymnastics, the club runs recreational gymnastics classes alongside women's and men's artistic gymnastics, giving young gymnasts in this remote corner of Scotland access to quality coaching and structured progression without leaving the islands. The club's preschool programme introduces the youngest children to movement, balance, and coordination in a fun, age-appropriate setting.
As children grow, they can continue into recreational classes or progress into artistic gymnastics training, where they develop skills on apparatus including vault, bars, beam, and floor. The club caters for both girls and boys, providing pathways for those who want to enjoy gymnastics as a recreational activity and for those showing interest in developing technical skills further. For families in Lerwick and across Shetland, Shetland GC offers a local option for children's gymnastics in a region where travel to mainland clubs isn't practical.
The club provides a welcoming environment where children can build confidence, strength, and fitness while learning gymnastics fundamentals. Parents looking for kids' gymnastics classes in Lerwick will find programmes here that suit different ages and abilities, all delivered by coaches working within the British Gymnastics framework. Contact details are available for enquiries about class times, age groups, and enrolment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shetland GC
Shetland GC runs a preschool programme that introduces the youngest children to movement, balance, and coordination through fun, age-appropriate activities. As children grow, they can move into recreational gymnastics classes or progress into women's or men's artistic gymnastics training. The club provides pathways for both girls and boys, making it a welcoming starting point for families across the Shetland Islands.
Yes, Shetland GC is affiliated with British Gymnastics, which means the coaching and programmes meet national standards for safety, quality, and progression. For families in Lerwick and across Shetland, this affiliation provides reassurance that their child is learning in a well-structured, recognised environment, particularly valuable in such a remote location where choice is limited.
Yes, Shetland GC offers both women's artistic gymnastics (WAG) and men's artistic gymnastics (MAG), so boys and girls can train on apparatus including vault, bars, beam, and floor. It's one of the few clubs in Scotland providing MAG pathways in such a remote setting, giving local families access to structured artistic gymnastics without needing to travel to the mainland.
Shetland GC is the only gymnastics club serving Lerwick and the wider Shetland Islands. For local families, this means the club plays a vital role in introducing children to the sport and supporting their development from preschool through to artistic gymnastics training, all without the need to leave the islands.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 07525173710
- Address
- Clickimin Leisure Complex, Lerwick, Scotland, ZE1 0PJ