Avonbourne Gym Club
Avonbourne College, Harewood Ave, Bournemouth, South West, BH7 6NY
“The home of Avonbourne Acrobatic Gymnastics Club”
Why Choose Avonbourne Gym Club?
Avonbourne Gym Club is a British Gymnastics-accredited club in Bournemouth with a clear competitive pathway and solid facilities including a tumble track and trampolines. If you're looking for recreational classes or competitive training, the club welcomes school-age children and adults alike.
About Avonbourne Gym Club
Avonbourne Gym Club, a gymnastics club in Bournemouth, specialises in acrobatic gymnastics for school-age children and adults across the South West. As a British Gymnastics-accredited club holding Gym Mark status, Avonbourne runs both recreational and competitive programmes, making it a good fit for families looking for a local gymnastics club in Bournemouth with a clear competitive pathway. The club focuses on floor work, tumbling, balances and trampette, with facilities including a tumble track and trampolines. Classes cater to boys and girls of school age, and the club also welcomes adults.
For those interested in developing their skills further, Avonbourne offers a competitive squad, so children can progress from recreational sessions into competition if they choose. The coaches are qualified through British Gymnastics, and all staff are DBS-checked. Parents appreciate the welcoming, community-focused atmosphere. Avonbourne operates as a non-profit community enterprise with an open philosophy that encourages parental involvement and support.
The club has a near-perfect Google rating, reflecting strong satisfaction among families who train there. With just two reviews so far, it's a smaller club, but the feedback is consistently positive. Demand for places is high, and the club does maintain a waitlist. New families can try a two-week free trial to see if Avonbourne suits their child.
The club trains on Saturday mornings, with sessions running from half-past nine until two o'clock. Wheelchair-accessible parking is available on site, and the facility includes toilet amenities. For families in Bournemouth seeking a friendly, well-run acrobatic gymnastics club with both recreational and competitive options, Avonbourne Gym Club offers a solid choice.
Class Fees
Fees from £7 per week| Program / Class | Billing | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Each additional hour per week (each hour thereafter) | per week | £3 |
| First hour per week | per week | £7 |
| British Gymnastics Bronze membership (annual, September to September) | membership_annual | £19 |
Fees are published by Avonbourne Gym Club and may change — confirm current rates when enrolling.
Frequently Asked Questions About Avonbourne Gym Club
Yes, Avonbourne Gym Club offers a two-week free trial for new members, which is unusual in Bournemouth, most clubs don't provide a trial period. This gives your child a proper chance to experience the coaching style, meet the group and try the floor work and trampoline sessions before you commit. It's a reassuring way to see if acrobatic gymnastics is the right fit, especially if your child is new to the sport or a bit nervous about starting.
Avonbourne Gym Club runs competitive acrobatic gymnastics squads for both boys and girls, making it the only club in the Bournemouth area with a formal competitive pathway in this discipline. Children can start in recreational classes and progress onto the competitive squad as their skills develop. The club is affiliated with British Gymnastics and holds Gym Mark accreditation, so your child will train under qualified coaches and compete within a recognised structure.
Yes, Avonbourne Gym Club does operate a waitlist for some of its programmes, which reflects the club's popularity in Bournemouth. It's worth contacting them directly to check availability for your child's age group. The two-week free trial may still be accessible depending on space, so it's best to get your name down early if you're keen on acrobatic gymnastics training in the area.
Yes, Avonbourne Gym Club caters for adults alongside school-age children, offering both recreational and competitive acrobatic gymnastics classes. If you're an adult looking to learn partner balances, tumbling or trampoline work in a structured environment, or perhaps return to the sport after a break, the club provides a welcoming setting. The coaches are DBS-checked and qualified, and the club's non-profit ethos encourages a supportive, community atmosphere.
Avonbourne Gym Club's facilities include a tumble track and trampolines, supporting the club's focus on acrobatic gymnastics, floor work, tumbling and trampette. While the club specialises in acrobatics rather than traditional Olympic apparatus, the equipment is well-suited to developing dynamic skills, balance work and partner routines. Parents tell us the setup works well for both recreational learners and those training for competitions in the South West region.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +44 1202 773710
- Address
- Avonbourne College, Harewood Ave, Bournemouth, South West, BH7 6NY
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 5-8pm
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 5-8pm
- Thursday
- 5-7:30pm
- Friday
- 5-6pm
- Saturday
- 9:30am-2pm
- Sunday
- Closed
