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Alton Trampoline Club was founded on 3rd November
1990. The club is run by its founder member, Sylvia Comber.
Members currently train three
times a week at Alton Sports Centre, Alton, Hampshire
In February 2006,
the club was one of the first to become GymMark
accredited. GymMark accreditation is awarded by British
Gymnastics to clubs that it recognises as safe, effective and
child friendly, providing a service in the community that children and young
people, their parents/carers and others with a passion for Gymnastics can
trust.
 | Its
Members |
Alton Trampoline Club
currently has approximately 50 members from the ages of 4
to 18
Alton Trampoline Club is a competitive club, but the emphasis is on
encouraging rather than pressurising our members to compete. We strongly
believe that all members irrespective of ability have something to offer.
Members are encouraged to develop at their own pace and to the best of their
ability. Not everyone can be a world champion, but everyone can work towards
their own personal goals, whether it is fitness, British Gymnastics Award
Schemes or local/regional/national competitions. The only thing which is
compulsory is having fun.
This flexible and laid-back approach has produced several National Grade
Performers and equally importantly, has seen several members qualify as
coaches and judges in their own right and go on to pass their knowledge and
enthusiasm to the next generation. It is this family atmosphere which gives
the club its unique character.
| The
Committee |
In addition to the coaching staff, we have a
committee to oversee the running of the club. The current committee members
are as follows:-
Chairman: Philip Thorpe
Treasurer: Clare Forsyth
Secretary: Amy Thorpe
Competition Secretary: Sylvia Comber
Child Welfare Officers: Simon Hall,
Mike Wakely, Amy Thorpe & Clare Forsyth
Coach Development Officer: Hannah Gadsden
Schools Development Officer: Sharon Johnson
Adult Club Rep: Lisa Tope
Junior Club Rep: Stuart Sharpe
& Francesca Hamilton
Parent Liaison Officer: Alison Hamilton & Sonia Kinge
Website Co-ordinator: Clare Forsyth
The Annual General Meeting is held each year in April, to which members
and parents are welcome to attend.
Alton Trampoline Club subscribes to the British Gymnastics Equal
Opportunities Policy and as such all participants must be treated fairly
and equally and respect the rights, dignity and worth of every human being
regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion or political
persuasion, or disability.
Alton Trampoline Club also follows The British Gymnastics Trampoline Code
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