Business Details
11 Years
experience
Welcome to Diamonds Gymnastics Club
Established in 2015, Diamonds Gymnastics Club has become a cornerstone of athletic development in Calderdale. Our club provides comprehensive gymnastics training for individuals of all ages and skill levels, from complete beginners to elite performers. With a strong affiliation to British Gymnastics, we deliver structured programs across eight disciplines including Acrobatics, Tumbling, and TeamGym. Our state-of-the-art facility at The Keith Whitaker Centre in Halifax offers safe, inclusive environments for learning and competition.Our experienced coaching team holds enhanced DBS certifications and follows strict welfare protocols to ensure participant safety. We maintain transparent communication channels with parents through formal handbooks and regular updates. Our commitment to quality training is evidenced by our annual invitational competitions and participation in national events like Gymnaestrada. We operate under comprehensive policies covering conduct, flexibility training, and injury management, all available for review on our website.
Services
Acrobatics
Display
General Gymnastics
Men's Artistic
TeamGym
Tumbling
Women's Artistic
Pre-School Gymnastics
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer eight British Gymnastics disciplines under one roof
- Our coaches hold enhanced DBS certifications for child safety
- We maintain strict welfare protocols approved by British Gymnastics
- Our facility hosts annual invitational competitions and national events
- We provide structured progression pathways from preschool to elite levels
Services
Acrobatics
Our Acrobatics program develops strength, flexibility and coordination through partner and solo routines. Expert coaches guide participants from basic balances to advanced tumbling sequences. This discipline builds foundational skills applicable to all gymnastics forms while fostering teamwork and performance confidence.
Pre-School Gymnastics
Specially designed sessions for children from crawling age to school entry. Our qualified instructors use play-based learning to develop motor skills, balance and coordination. These classes provide safe introduction to gymnastics equipment while nurturing physical confidence and social development.
TeamGym
TeamGym training focuses on synchronized group performances with vault, floor and trampoline elements. We develop team cohesion through choreographed routines that combine individual skill with collective precision. This discipline promotes communication and mutual support among participants.
Tumbling
Our Tumbling program teaches progressive aerial skills on sprung floors and trampoline tracks. Coaches emphasize proper technique and safety while developing flips, twists and aerial combinations. This discipline enhances spatial awareness and builds confidence for advanced gymnastics movements.
Women's Artistic
Comprehensive training on vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise. We follow British Gymnastics' performance pathways from grassroots to competitive levels. Our program develops technical precision, artistic expression and competition readiness in a supportive environment.
People
Jayne Passey
Lead Welfare Officer
Jayne Passey oversees all child protection matters at Diamonds Gymnastics Club. With over 15 years' experience in sports welfare, she ensures compliance with British Gymnastics' safeguarding standards. Jayne manages incident reporting and provides confidential support for participants and families.
Niamh Findlater
Welfare Officer
Niamh Findlater serves as dedicated welfare contact for gymnasts and parents. She coordinates safeguarding training for coaches and implements our child protection policies. Niamh brings expertise in youth development from her background in school sports programs.
Katy Sellers
Welfare Officer
Katy Sellers supports welfare operations across all club activities. She manages first aid provision and emergency medical procedures during sessions. Katy's experience in sports injury management enhances our commitment to participant safety and well-being.
Questions
What age groups do you cater for?
We accept children from crawling age upwards, with specific programs for preschoolers, school-aged children and adult gymnasts.
Do you offer competitive training programs?
Yes, we provide structured progression pathways from recreational to competitive levels across all disciplines, including competition preparation.
What safety measures are in place?
All coaches hold enhanced DBS checks and first aid qualifications. We maintain strict welfare policies and have three dedicated welfare officers on staff.
Where are your facilities located?
Our main training centre is at The Keith Whitaker Centre, Mill Lane, Halifax HX3 6TN, featuring sprung floors and full gymnastics equipment.
How can parents get involved?
We offer volunteer opportunities through our committee and fundraising initiatives. Parents receive regular updates through our termly newsletters.
