About
We have a broad range of opportunities to get involved in gymnastics at The University of Manchester with everything from drop in sessions to high level university competition with our University of Manchester Gymnastics Club.
All the information you need to know about gymnastics should be here but if you do have any further questions, we would love to hear from you.
Sporticipate Sessions
Our recreational sport offer is entitled Sporticipate, and is the entry level programme for all students and staff at The University of Manchester.
All sessions, programmes and events are open to all abilities, specifically people who are new to the activity or complete beginners. All sessions provide equipment and the sessions are facilitated by the UoM Sport Workforce.
Sportcipate runs a full weekly drop in timetable, structured blocks of ‘Learn To’ coached sessions and regular large scale events. All are either free or at very low cost, which helps you stay fit and active during your time on campus.
Booking activities with friends
We have lots of availability across the day to play sports at our facilities across the city. You can book at our facilities at a time to suit you with a group of friends.
We have bookings for different activites at the Armitage Sports Centre or at Sugden Sports Centre giving you flexibility on when you play. Facilities can be booked online for sessions but if you have any additional questions, you can contact the facilities for support.
Sporticipate information
Find out more about our sporticipate sessions and activities.
Book Armitage
Book facilities at the Armitage Sports Centre on Fallowfield Campus.
Book Sugden
Book facilities at the Sugden Sports Centre on Oxford Road in the City Centre.
Gymnastics Club
UMGC is proud to be an official club in the University of Manchester and has achieved huge success since the club’s formation in 2012. Each session is coached by highly qualified coaches in a brand new state of the art facility and we welcome members of all abilities, from all backgrounds.
We hold weekly socials to bring us all together outside of the gym and we do a wide range of activities to cater to everyone’s tastes, as well as going away on tour every year which is always really fun!
We do not require members to ‘tryout’ at all, and competing is optional. This past year we have been unable to compete due to COVID, however previously we have excelled at competition. Comps are also a path to building friendships, the country over, through an atmosphere of competition. We’ve found comps really bring our members closer, those shared experiences are priceless and we encourage any and all to get in on the fun.
The great thing about our training, is how you can cater it to whatever you are looking for, whether that’s conditioning drills/stretches, the use of high quality equipment, an introduction to the sport or the occasional warm up volleyball game, pioneered by our coaches!
Club Philosophy
At UMGC we pride ourselves on our inclusivity and friendly nature that makes us the fun and exciting club we are known to be! Being unable to touch your toes is not an issue as many of our members have started out as complete beginners, though we also cater for more advanced gymnasts and will support you in gaining new skills!
Gymnastics is a sport that combines strength, flexibility, and stamina within the welcoming and friendly atmosphere that UMGC creates. We take pride in every one of our members’ developments, big or small, and believe that everyone has the ability to achieve their goals within this amazing sport.
Club Training Times and Venues
Training times and venues will be confirmed soon.
Teams
The individual nature of our sport means all our gymnasts train together, with those more experienced organising additional training outside our training times.
Club Memberships
Membership details will be confirmed soon.
Contact Gymnastics Club
Get in touch with the club and see how you can get involved.
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Further information
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+44 (0)161 529 4444
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