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🧠The Surprising Academic Benefits of Gymnastics (Yes, Really!)
When you picture gymnastics, you probably think about cartwheels, leotards, and kids gleefully launching themselves into foam pits. But...
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Jul 273 min read
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Gymnastics and Friendship: Why Clubs Are About More Than Just Sport
If you’ve ever peeked into Wickers gymnastics, you’ll know the truth: gymnastics isn’t just about learning how to cartwheel without...
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Jul 203 min read
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What Should My Child Wear to a Gymnastics Class?
Picture this: a bright workshop, hopeful faces, and your child staring down a tumble mat like it’s Mount Everest. You’re panicking—what...
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Jul 132 min read
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Is My Child Too Shy for Gymnastics? Here’s Why the Answer Might Surprise You
Let’s set the scene. You’re watching from the sidelines. One child is cartwheeling with the energy of a wind-up toy, another’s already...
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Jul 63 min read
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Club Awards Workshop – Thursday 24th July 2025
Ready to earn your next medal and certificate? Our Club Awards Workshop  is back and it’s a brilliant opportunity for gymnasts to focus,...
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Jun 292 min read
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Summer Holiday Activities 2025 at Wickers Gymnastics Club
Looking for a way to keep your child active, engaged, and away from their sixth snack of the morning this summer? We’ve got just the...
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Jun 221 min read
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A Glossary of Gymnastics Terms for Parents (So You Know What They're Talking About!)
If you’ve ever found yourself nodding enthusiastically while your child says, “I almost nailed my back walkover on the beam after vault...
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Jun 152 min read
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Why Gymnastics is the Ultimate Summer Activity (Even Indoors)
Let’s face it: British summer can be a bit… unpredictable. One minute it’s blazing sun, the next minute you’re sprinting across the...
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Jun 82 min read
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The Science Behind Why Kids Love Gymnastics (When It's Taught the Right Way)
Ever wondered why some kids sprint into their gymnastics class with the energy of a caffeinated squirrel, while others seem to drag their...
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May 252 min read
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Come Hang Out With Us Online – Wickers Gymnastics Club Is on Socials!
You’ve seen the handstands, heard the cartwheels, and maybe stepped on a rogue foam block or two at home… but did you know you can get...
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May 181 min read
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How Gymnastics Boosts Children’s Confidence, Focus and Mental Health
As part of Mental Health Awareness Week  (12th–18th May 2025), we’re taking a moment to reflect on the important role that community...
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May 112 min read
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Ready, Set, Somersault! Special Workshop This May
If your child has dreams of flipping head over heels (on purpose, preferably) then our Somersault Workshop on Thursday 29th May  is the...
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May 41 min read
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Wickers Gymnastics Club Partners with Ropetackle Arts Centre
We’re flipping excited (literally and figuratively) to announce that Wickers Gymnastics Club is now a proud business sponsor of...
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Apr 272 min read
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Spaces Now Open for Children Born in or Before 2017
If you’ve looked into classes at Wickers Gymnastics Club before, you’ll know our sessions are usually booked solid with long waiting...
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Apr 201 min read
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Bounce Into Spring: An Open Gym Session for Little Explorers
If your living room furniture has taken one too many somersaults lately, we’ve got just the solution. On Monday 21st April , Wickers...
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Apr 132 min read
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Hop, Skip, Jump… and Tumble into Easter!
If your idea of an Easter activity involves more than just sitting in a field of chocolate wrappers, then you’re in luck. On Thursday...
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Apr 62 min read
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Spring Sunday Sorted: Soft Play, Foam Pits & a Brew on the Side
If your Sunday mornings currently involve trying to stop your child from using the sofa as a vault, we have a far better plan. On Sunday...
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Apr 32 min read
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A Big Thank You to All the Incredible Supporters of Our Gymnasts – Mother's Day Tribute
It started with a simple sentence: "Mum, I want to do gymnastics." What followed was a journey that only a dedicated parent, grandparent,...
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Mar 282 min read
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Hydration and Performance: Why Water Is Essential for Young Gymnasts: World Water Day – March 22nd
Let’s be honest—getting kids to drink water can sometimes feel like negotiating a complex peace treaty. One minute, they’re desperately...
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Mar 213 min read
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Spring is all about fresh starts—so why not make gymnastics the newest addition to your child’s routine?
Spring Into Gymnastics: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Get Started As the days get longer, the sun shines a little brighter, and the...
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Mar 142 min read
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