Power Tumbling
Power Tumbling
The Tumbling section of the club is led by Paul Carson.
There are 7 year olds upwards, boys and girls, in different training groups;
Development Tumble train 4 hours per week
Performance Tumble1 train 6 hours per week
Performance Tumble2 train 9 hours per week
Gymnasts joining the club will generally start in one of the Entry Level classes and are selected by skill level in relation to age to join the Development Tumble group and from here progress to the Performance group.
Older gymnasts may switch from Women's Artistic, Men's Artistic or Floor and Vault.
If you are looking to join the Tumbling Section directly please email Clare@dgc2k.co.uk
Are you looking for a fast paced, dynamic and active sport that burns energy and requires explosive power? Tumbling is the perfect sport for those looking to develop their acrobatic potential by combining blistering speed with lighting fast skills performed in succession.
GYMNASTICS KEY POINTS
• Develops confident body movement, both on and off the ground
• Enables you to learn impressive and exciting acrobatic skills
• Builds strength, power and speed
• Is for people of all ages and abilities
• Encourages a healthy and active lifestyle
• Challenges the mind and body and is conducted in safely equipped environments with qualified coaches
Power Tumbling is an acrobatic / rebound sporting discipline which combines some of the skills of artistic gymnastics on the floor with those of trampolining.
It is practised on a 25 metre long spring track. It was developed from tumbling performances performed by entertainers from very early times but as a sport is now codified, regulated, judged and performed using standardised special equipment.
This sport is practised by both men and women. Competitors perform two passes, each containing 8 skills along the track, ending in a 'dismount' skill. Only the feet and hands are allowed to make contact with the track.
Coordination, Control, Strength, Stamina, Courage and Speed are required and Power Tumbling is exciting to watch.
DGC2k follow the national development plan to guide the gymnast from development to British Championships. There are two sections within DGC2k Tumble;
Development is for 7 year olds upwards and the gymnasts learn the skills required to move up to performance. Development tumble is non competitive at this stage. The group is tested on a monthly basis and every 3 months assessed on skills, strength and attitude, looking for progress within the 3 months. Failing an assessment could mean withdrawal from the development class. Development tumble is the feeder class to performance. Development tumble is 2 x 2 hour sessions Monday at the McTaggart Centre and Friday at Brown Street.
Performance from 8 years old with the required skills, this is the competitive class. All gymnasts in this class will compete, there are 3 x 2hour sessions at the McTaggart centre, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and all classes must be attended. Gymnasts will progress through the National Development Plan and compete 5 to 7 times a year. Once the required skills have been mastered the gymnast may be selected for FIG level competitions. Again an assessment is made every 3 months to confirm progress, failing the assessment could mean a return to Development Tumble or Floor & Vault.
Have a look at some Tumblers in action;
The videos below give an idea of what power tumble is all about from National grades to Kristof from Andover club's world champion.
There are 7 year olds upwards, boys and girls, in different training groups;
Development Tumble train 4 hours per week
Performance Tumble1 train 6 hours per week
Performance Tumble2 train 9 hours per week
Gymnasts joining the club will generally start in one of the Entry Level classes and are selected by skill level in relation to age to join the Development Tumble group and from here progress to the Performance group.
Older gymnasts may switch from Women's Artistic, Men's Artistic or Floor and Vault.
If you are looking to join the Tumbling Section directly please email Clare@dgc2k.co.uk
Are you looking for a fast paced, dynamic and active sport that burns energy and requires explosive power? Tumbling is the perfect sport for those looking to develop their acrobatic potential by combining blistering speed with lighting fast skills performed in succession.
GYMNASTICS KEY POINTS
• Develops confident body movement, both on and off the ground
• Enables you to learn impressive and exciting acrobatic skills
• Builds strength, power and speed
• Is for people of all ages and abilities
• Encourages a healthy and active lifestyle
• Challenges the mind and body and is conducted in safely equipped environments with qualified coaches
Power Tumbling is an acrobatic / rebound sporting discipline which combines some of the skills of artistic gymnastics on the floor with those of trampolining.
It is practised on a 25 metre long spring track. It was developed from tumbling performances performed by entertainers from very early times but as a sport is now codified, regulated, judged and performed using standardised special equipment.
This sport is practised by both men and women. Competitors perform two passes, each containing 8 skills along the track, ending in a 'dismount' skill. Only the feet and hands are allowed to make contact with the track.
Coordination, Control, Strength, Stamina, Courage and Speed are required and Power Tumbling is exciting to watch.
DGC2k follow the national development plan to guide the gymnast from development to British Championships. There are two sections within DGC2k Tumble;
Development is for 7 year olds upwards and the gymnasts learn the skills required to move up to performance. Development tumble is non competitive at this stage. The group is tested on a monthly basis and every 3 months assessed on skills, strength and attitude, looking for progress within the 3 months. Failing an assessment could mean withdrawal from the development class. Development tumble is the feeder class to performance. Development tumble is 2 x 2 hour sessions Monday at the McTaggart Centre and Friday at Brown Street.
Performance from 8 years old with the required skills, this is the competitive class. All gymnasts in this class will compete, there are 3 x 2hour sessions at the McTaggart centre, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday and all classes must be attended. Gymnasts will progress through the National Development Plan and compete 5 to 7 times a year. Once the required skills have been mastered the gymnast may be selected for FIG level competitions. Again an assessment is made every 3 months to confirm progress, failing the assessment could mean a return to Development Tumble or Floor & Vault.
Have a look at some Tumblers in action;
The videos below give an idea of what power tumble is all about from National grades to Kristof from Andover club's world champion.
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