Junior activities

Our Beginners’ Gymtastics sessions are for kids who are new to gymtastics. With our in house five star achievement programme children will be working towards levels 1 & 2 where they will be encouraged to further their own skill level through individual work along with working with others and having fun. Children will receive a TeamBU certificate upon completion of each level. 

Cost: the equivalent of £6 per session if booked as a term or £10 per session if booking as a one-off. 
Where: SportBU Sports Hall

Our Intermediate Gymtastics’ sessions are for kids who have mastered the basics of gymtastics and are keen to progress to the next level. With our in house five star achievement programme children will be working towards levels 3 & 4 where they will be encouraged to further their own skill level through individual work along with working with others and having fun. Children will receive a TeamBU certificate upon completion of each level. 

Cost: the equivalent of £6 per session if booked as a term or £10 per session if booking as a one-off. 
Where: SportBU Sports Hall

These sessions are for children who have mastered a number of gymnastic skills and would like to progress to the next level. If your child already has gymnastic experience and skills please speak to one of our coaches about joining this class. The children within the programme will be invited onto this session by our coaches.

Cost: the equivalent of £6 per session if booked as a term or £10 per session if booking as a one-off. 
Where: SportBU Sports Hall

Delivered by our performance sport coach, Martin Wells. Our Badminton sessions are designed for kids of all abilities and focus on mastering the essential footwork, strokes and shots before trying these out in a fun game or two.

Cost: the equivalent of £6 per session if booked as a term or £10 per session if booking as a one-off. 
Where: SportBU Sports Hall

Delivered by our performance sport coach, Martin Wells. Our Developing Badminton sessions include tactical challenge matches with technical hitting development and footwork patterns before trying these out in a fun game or two.

Cost: the equivalent of £6 per session if booked as a term or £10 per session if booking as a one-off. 
Where: SportBU Sports Hall

Delivered by our performance sport coach, Martin Wells. Our Invite Only Badminton sessions include competitive games with tactical development and skill improvements.

Cost: the equivalent of £6 per session if booked as a term or £10 per session if booking as a one-off. 
Where: SportBU Sports Hall

Our Mixed Ability Cheerleading sessions are for kids who have an interest in gymnastics or dance and those who are new to cheerleading. Taking place in our dance studios, these sessions are driven toward learning group performances/ routines whilst keeping the energy high and fun for all those involved.

Cost: the equivalent of £6 per session if booked as a term or £10 per session if booked as a one-off. 
Where: SportBU - Studio 1 

I am an organised person who has a passion to support youth development is a safe and secure environment especially at grass route level.

I have a fun caring personality and a mother of 2 very active sporting children so fully appreciate the demands they bring.

My goal is to grow participation and engagement across sporting activities with the amazing team of coaches we have. 

Martin has over 30 years’ coaching experience, of which 15 years’ have been spent coaching the Under 19s National Badminton Team.  

He is a member of the Avanti badminton coaching team, based in Dorset and is Level 3 Badminton England UK qualified.

In addition, Martin has worked with schools, clubs and county-level teams.

Diana is a highly skilled gymnast with both national and international medals in Artistic Gymnastics. She was selected for the Romanian Junior Olympic team and later advanced to the Senior Olympic team, further cementing her status as a top-tier athlete.

Since 2012, Diana has been working with athletes of all ages—from young children to adults. Her coaching combines technical knowledge with a supportive approach, helping her students develop their skills and reach their full potential in the sport.

Tabby is a Level 2 qualified badminton coach with Badminton England, with experience coaching in schools and beyond. She is also the President of the BU Badminton Performance Team, leading athletes in high-level competition.

A passionate player, Tabby was selected to represent England in the Four Nations Badminton competition and is an active member of the Avanti Coaching Team. Her dedication to both coaching and competing has made her a respected figure in the badminton community.

Beth is a BU graduate and the Assistant Head Coach of the BU Falcons Cheer Team. She plays a key role in supporting the team's training and development, helping athletes improve their skills.

With experience as both a cheerleader and coach, Beth provides valuable leadership, contributing to the team's success and fostering a positive, energetic environment. Her dedication is essential to the Falcons' growth and achievements.

Tara has over 20 years of experience as a cheerleader and has coached since 2014, working with teams from recreational to elite levels. She has led her teams to multiple victories, including a bronze medal at the Cheerleading World Championships.

Her dual experience as both an athlete and coach has made Tara a skilled leader, inspiring athletes to perform at their best and reach their full potential in the cheerleading community.

Lewis is studying Sports Therapy at Bournemouth University (BU) while pursuing his passion for athletics. With 17 years of gymnastics training, he has competed at a national level and was crowned British Tumbling Champion.

In addition to gymnastics, Lewis is a member of BU’s Falcons Cheer team, helping them win the Grand National Champions title. His background in both gymnastics and cheerleading, combined with his sports therapy studies, enables him to support athletes in improving performance and preventing injuries

Cali is currently studying at Bournemouth University (BU) and is a qualified Level 1 Gymnastics coach. She is also a Grade 4 Synchronised Swimmer, competing at both National and International levels.

In addition to her success in gymnastics and swimming, Cali is a member of BU’s Falcons Cheer Team, with whom she helped win the Grand National Champions title at the University level. Her diverse athletic background in coaching, swimming, and cheerleading showcases her dedication and commitment to excelling in multiple sports.