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TRAINING SESSIONS

Training Groups

At each session members are divided into groups of similar age and ability. The aim is that there will be a maximum of five children to one trampoline bed with one coach, and where possible children will have the same coach every week.

We currently run two levels of training groups:

SPLATS: These sessions are run primarily for beginners (non-somersaulters) to enable them to learn in a fun and relaxed environment. The sessions are run during term times only with a friendly competition held between members at the end of each term. This enables them to get used to competing but in an environment with no pressure.

SQUAD: These sessions are for our more serious members, who train at least once a week, and are looking to/or currently are, competing at national graded gala events.

There are also sessions available to adults (18+) run by Alton Sports Centre, but coached by one of our coaches. Please contact us for more details.

Training Sessions

Sessions currently run at the following times:

Saturdays
9:30am - 11:00am: Splats
11:00am - 1:00pm: Squad

Sundays
4:30pm - 6:00pm: Splats
6:00pm - 7:30pm: Squad

Thursdays:
7:00pm - 8:30pm: Squad & Splats
7:30pm - 8:30pm: Adults

The purpose of the session is to develop new moves in line with the BG recognised progressions, perfect moves which have already been mastered and link skills to form routines. The less-experienced members will broadly follow the BG Trampoline Awards from Badge 6 onwards. As we approach competitions, we focus more on perfecting the execution of the routines which the competitors will be performing e.g. straight legs, straight arms. During sessions members are also encouraged to do conditioning exercises to build up core muscles and stamina which will help with their performance on the trampoline.

It is appreciated that everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. A move which one child finds easy to master may prove difficult for another and it is with this mind that we work with each member as an individual in developing their own particular talents to the best of their ability.

We have one coach per trampoline and it is our aim to enhance safety on and around the trampoline.

Each member records in their personal training log what they have been working on during the session, and any coaching feedback they have been given. The purpose of the training log is to provide a record of their progress and to enable any of the coaches to continue what has been learned in previous sessions in the safest possible manner.

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This site was last updated 17-09-2011