Wickers Gymnastics Club
Unit 9 and 10, Chartwell Rd, Lancing, South East, BN15 8FB
“Dream, Believe, Achieve @Wickers Gymnastics”
Why Choose Wickers Gymnastics Club?
Customers praise Wickers for patient, encouraging coaches who build children's confidence and help them progress through ability levels in a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. The foam pit and sprung floor create a safe, soft-landing environment unique in the area, and sensory-friendly sessions mean the club welcomes children with additional needs, all backed by British Gymnastics affiliation and consistently described as good value.
About Wickers Gymnastics Club
Wickers Gymnastics Club in Lancing offers gymnastics for the whole family, from toddler sessions through to competitive squads and adult classes. Established in 1988 and affiliated with British Gymnastics, the club runs a range of programmes including KinderGym and preschool classes (from 18 months), recreational gymnastics for school-age children, women's artistic gymnastics, and adult sessions. The club is the only pitted gymnastics facility in the Adur and Worthing District, with a foam pit and sprung floor that provide a safe landing environment for learners at all levels.
Sensory-friendly sessions are also available, making the club inclusive for children with additional needs. Parents regularly praise the coaches for their patience, encouragement, and ability to build confidence in young gymnasts. The atmosphere is welcoming and supportive, with staff who clearly care about each child's progress.
Toddlers and preschoolers enjoy warm-up activities followed by parent-assisted free roaming on the equipment, while older children work through structured recreational and competitive pathways. Many families note the club's good value, and the positive, fun environment keeps children engaged and excited to return each week. Wickers Gymnastics Club caters for drop-in sessions, birthday parties, and proper ability-based classes, though demand is high and a waiting list operates for some programmes.
Trial sessions are available for those wanting to see if the club is the right fit. Parents appreciate the safe, encouraging space where children can develop strength, coordination, and a love of gymnastics. For families in Lancing and across the South East looking for a friendly, well-equipped gymnastics club with experienced coaches, Wickers offers a solid home for young gymnasts to learn, grow, and achieve.
What Customers Say on Google
“Highly experienced staff create a safe, trusting environment where children have fun and feel confident learning on the apparatus, backed by strong covid safety practices.”
“Staff are patient and encouraging, offering lots of praise throughout sessions; children consistently leave smiling and eager to return, showing real progress as they move through ability levels.”
“The variety of equipment, especially the foam pit, keeps young children engaged in a safe, soft-landing environment, and the friendly, well-organised setup makes booking and payment straightforward.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Wickers Gymnastics Club
Yes, Wickers Gymnastics Club does offer taster sessions, which are a great way for your child to experience the club before committing to a full term. Parents tell us these paid trial classes give children a chance to try the apparatus, including the foam pit and sprung floor, and meet the coaching team. It's especially helpful for nervous first-timers, as the coaches are known for being patient and encouraging. Book online to secure a spot, as the club does maintain a waiting list for some of its programmes.
Wickers is the only pitted gymnastics facility in the Adur and Worthing District, which means children have access to a foam pit, a favourite with toddlers and older gymnasts alike for safe, confidence-building landings. The club also runs sensory-friendly sessions, making it one of the few in the area that actively welcomes children with additional needs. Parents appreciate the inclusive approach and the fact that the club offers everything from preschool drop-in sessions to competitive women's artistic gymnastics under one roof.
Yes, Wickers Gymnastics Club hosts birthday parties, and families in Lancing tell us they're a hit with young guests. Children get to use the apparatus, including the foam pit, in a supervised, fun session led by the club's experienced coaches. It's a more active alternative to traditional party venues, and the club's friendly atmosphere makes parents feel at ease. Check availability directly with the club, as weekend slots can book up quickly.
The coaching team at Wickers is consistently praised by local families for being patient, encouraging, and brilliant at building children's confidence. Parents tell us their children, from 11-month-olds in the Glow Worms sessions to older gymnasts in competitive squads, form trusting relationships with coaches like Charlotte and Carlene. The club is affiliated with British Gymnastics, so all coaches meet national standards. Children not only learn gymnastics skills but also develop social confidence, turn-taking, and teamwork in a supportive, positive environment.
Wickers runs preschool programmes from 11 months, including Glow Worms for the youngest children and Butterfly sessions for toddlers up to around age four. These are parent-assisted, open-gym-style sessions where little ones can explore the apparatus freely in a safe, soft environment, everything is padded, so bumps and bangs are minimal. Parents tell us their children come out smiling and excited, especially after jumping into the foam pit. Sessions last around 45 minutes, and booking is straightforward online.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 1903 752503
- Address
- Unit 9 and 10, Chartwell Rd, Lancing, South East, BN15 8FB
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 9am-8pm
- Tuesday
- 9am-8pm
- Wednesday
- 9am-8pm
- Thursday
- 9am-8pm
- Friday
- 9am-8pm
- Saturday
- 9am-8pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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