Business Details
39 Years
experience
Premier Gymnastics Training for All Ages in High Wycombe
Established in 1987, Booker Gym Club has been dedicated to nurturing gymnastic talent and promoting physical development for all ages. Our mission is to create a safe, inclusive environment where participants can achieve their full potential through structured training and expert guidance. With a team of British Amateur Gymnastics Association qualified coaches, we offer comprehensive programmes ranging from toddler sessions to competitive squads. Our facility includes state-of-the-art equipment, a dance studio, and JBs Caf, ensuring a holistic experience for members and visitors.We prioritise child welfare and community engagement, evidenced by our GymMark accreditation and annual Club Championships. From foundational skills in Tumbling Toddlers to elite competition training, our focus remains on fostering confidence, coordination, and lifelong social skills. As a non-profit organisation, all profits are reinvested into enhancing member experiences and facilities.
Services
Gymnastics Classes
Tumbling Training
Freestyle Sessions
Team Gym
Baby Sensory
Holiday Camps
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- We have 35+ years of experience developing gymnasts from toddler to elite levels.
- Our British Gymnastics Association qualified coaches prioritise child safety and development.
- We offer unique Freestyle and Tumbling programmes with national competition success.
- Our facility includes a dance studio, viewing lounge, and sensory station for all ages.
- We maintain a non-profit model reinvesting all profits into member development.
Associations and certifications
- GymMark
Services
Gymnastics Classes
Structured sessions for ages 2.5+ develop balance, coordination, and confidence through floor, beam, and vault exercises. Our British Gymnastics Association qualified coaches adapt programmes for recreational and competitive pathways. Participants progress through assessed levels from preschool to elite squads.
Tumbling Training
Specialist coaching for competitive tumbling on sprung tracks. Athletes learn 8-move sequences combining speed and aerial skills, competing regionally and nationally. Our award-winning programme has produced multiple national champions since 2012.
Freestyle Sessions
Dynamic classes blending parkour, free running, and tricking for boys aged 4-10. Instructors encourage creative movement patterns using vaults, trampettes, and floor apparatus. Over 150 participants train weekly in this high-energy discipline.
Baby Sensory
Stimulating environment for newborns to toddlers featuring textured surfaces, sensory lighting, and interactive play. Sessions promote motor development and social interaction while providing parental relaxation space with caf access.
Holiday Camps
Full-day gymnastics programmes during school holidays for ages 4-10. Activities include floor routines, circus skills, and team games with cooked meals provided. Early drop-off available from 9am with flexible booking options.
People
Jackie Coles
Welfare Officer & Administrator
With 25+ years at Booker, Jackie transitioned from gymnastics coach to welfare lead. She manages administrative operations while maintaining child protection oversight, serving as primary safeguarding contact.
Kate Dutnall
Head Coach & Gym Manager
Leading Booker's development since 1998, Kate oversees programme expansion including freestyle and tumbling sections. She specialises in adapting training for special needs participants through to elite competition squads.
Olivia Collingwood
Head of Tumbling
Tumbling specialist since 2012, Olivia has coached multiple national champions. Her focus combines technical skill development with confidence-building achievements in competitive tumblers.
Megan Coles
Head of Pre School & Recreational
Former competition squad member turned coach, Megan leads early years programmes. She develops age-appropriate activities that nurture foundational gymnastics skills and social development through play-based learning.
Jake Glanville
Head of Freestyle
Ex-competitive gymnast Jake established Booker's freestyle section. He manages 150+ boys across ability levels, fostering individual style through parkour and tricking elements in dedicated training sessions.
Questions
What age can children start gymnastics classes?
Tumbling Toddlers accept children from walking age. Structured preschool classes begin at 2.5 years through our progressive development pathway.
Are coaches qualified?
All instructors hold British Amateur Gymnastics Association qualifications. Our team includes specialist tumbling, freestyle, and competition squad coaches with decades of combined experience.
What facilities are available?
Our centre features sprung floors, vaults, bars, tumble tracks, a dance studio, JBs Café, changing facilities, and free parking for members and visitors.
How do competitions work?
Annual Club Championships allow all members to compete from preschool to youth levels. Selected athletes progress to regional and national competitions in tumbling, team gym, and apparatus events.
Is special needs support available?
Yes, we have GMPD qualified coaches integrating children with special needs into mainstream classes. We also run specialist courses for local schools with tailored gymnastics programmes.
