About Us

Director

Jade Waldron

Experience
Hello, I have been involved with gymnastics for 25 years, I started at the age of 5 and trained around 15 hours a week until I was 18. Whilst studying Sports Development at Leeds Metropolitan University, I travelled to America, where I coached gymnastics at one of the largest gymnastics camps in the world (I.G.C.).

I have coached in many cities across the UK, mainly in Leeds and Manchester and have experience coaching Pre school through to Primary and Secondary, but also coaching elite girls and taking them to regional and national competitions.
Qualifications
-First Class Degree in Sports Development

-Level 3 British Gymnastics Womens’ Artistic coach

-Level 1 British Gymnastics Pre School

-Level 2 British Gymnastics Freestyle
Motivation
As a gymnast and, as a coach, I have trained and coached at a high level, but this comes with so much pressure. You end up getting tied up with competitions and the pressure of having to compete well.

Through my last year at University I did a study on gymnastics provision around Manchester. The research showed a lot of focus on provision for elite gymnastics. There was very little provision and focus for children who just wanted to learn gymnastics in a fun and structured way.

Gymnastics has the most valuable skills that can be transferred into every sport and many aspects of life. I wanted to make sure every child got a chance to learn gymnastics.

To see children learning moves but with a smile on their face is the best feeling.
Best Moment
I have been really lucky to have such a supportive family through my career as a gymnast and a coach, as many of you know my mum volunteers for Inspired Gymnastics doing a lot of the admin behind the scenes.

I have had so many highlights in my career, going to the USA for 6 months to coach at the biggest Gymnastics Camp in the world was incredible.

However, I think my favourite one is my last competition as a gymnast when I was 18. I represented Leeds Metropolitan University, and we WON! Against the rest of the Universities in the UK.

There isn’t a better feeling than winning the title as a team.

Who are we?

We are a club which opened in January 2016, we aim to Inspire and Engage children through Gymnastics, and most importantly into Physical Activity. We are a specialised coaching team, with the focus of ensuring every child has a fun and positive experience with us, by learning in a structured but relaxed environment. We work closely with schools, nurseries and hold evening classes at Parrs Wood High School.

We believe every child should have the opportunity to learn gymnastics, which carries some of the most important fundamental skills that can be transferred to many other sports, helping your child to grow in confidence and self belief.

Our gymnastics classes are carefully structured around the children, and what is best for them at their age. We assess and benchmark what each child should be able to achieve physically at all ages.

Our classes are geared towards fun recreational gymnastics offering 1 hour a week classes at Parrs Wood High School.

Our Objectives

To inspire and engage children into gymnastics but more importantly physical activity

To give all children the opportunity and chance to participate in gymnastics and be physically active

To create partnerships with local Primary and Secondary schools to help provide gymnastics

Raise the standard of gymnastics in Physical Education and to teach children the key skills in gymnastics

About Us

Director

Jade Waldron

Experience

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Motivation

Best Moment

Who are we?

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