
Gymnastics school (Dovedale and SWFLC)
Whether balancing on a beam or spinning through the air, gymnastics is a fantastic sport to be involved in! Our gymnastics school at South Woodham Ferrers Leisure Centre (SWFLC) offers everything they need to learn how to tumble through the air with ease.

Our gymnastic school is led by fully qualified coaches where children have use of a full-sized beam, A-bars, floor area and vault. Lessons follow the British Gymnastics Awards format.
Our school is suitable for children of any age or ability, and when you apply for a place, you’ll be given an online account, so you can track your child’s progress.
Gymnastics at Dovedale Sports Centre is provided by EA Gymnastics.
These classes suit children in Reception to Year 8, after which there is an Advanced Gymnastics class.
Reception to Year 4 (50 minutes long):
- Thursday, 5pm and 6pm
- Friday, 5pm and 6pm
- Saturday, 11.30am and 12.30pm and 1.30pm
Years 5 to 8 (50 minutes long):
- Thursday, 7pm
- Friday, 7pm
Advanced (2 hours long):
- Saturday, 2.30pm
To book your free trial or to be added to the waiting list, please fill out our enquiry form. Alternatively you can contact EA Gymnastics directly.
At toddler gymnastics, little ones aged three and four year old are introduced to gymnastics by our qualified coaches.
At junior gymnastics, children aged from four to 12 can hone their gymnastic skills with our qualified coaches, working their way through the British Gymnastics Awards Programme.
Lessons run every Saturday for 50 minutes during term time and times are split by age between 10am and 4pm. Courses cost £20.20 per month Direct Debit, running across 39 weeks of the year.
To book, please call the centre directly on 01245 605600 or fill out the enquiry form.
- Please ensure children bring a drink to their lesson.
- Please ensure your child wears appropriate clothing, including leggings, shorts, t-shirts or leotards, and has bare feet.
- Ensure long hair is tied back and children do not wear any jewellery.
- If your child needs any additional support, please just let us know.
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