Progression pathways at Apex Gymnastics
Gymnasts move between groups based on ability, consistency and maturity. Coaches are looking for safe technique, repeatable skills and coachability so gymnasts are placed where they can progress confidently without rushing.
Skill readiness
Safe shapes, prerequisites and technique for the next group.
Consistency
Skills are repeatable most attempts across weeks not just one session.
Maturity
Focus, safe behaviour, taking feedback and working independently.
We review progress throughout term and most moves happen around term changes. If a move is clearly the right fit we may do it mid-term.
Clear steps into each class type
Recreational classes are the main route. Floor and Vault Squad is invite or trial based.
Main programme for learning foundations and progressing safely.
- Beginners
- Intermediate
- Advanced recreational
Focused training route. Gymnasts are graded each term: In-Club, Prep, Performance or Probation.
- Stronger routine structure and targets
- Higher standards around consistency and coachability
Recreational pathway
Most gymnasts start here. The goal is confident fundamentals, safe progressions and enjoyment while skills become repeatable and well-shaped.
Confidence, coordination, safe landings and basic shapes.
- Simple rolling and safe fall patterns
- Jumping and landing control
- Balance basics and general movement
More technique, better form standards and early linking.
- Handstand shapes and progressions
- Cartwheels and bridge work
- Stronger basics across apparatus
Higher expectations around consistency, conditioning and focus. Main pool for squad trials and invites.
- Round-off and handspring development
- Flight skills when ready, with safe progressions
- Working in longer sequences and set goals
We look at the full picture: skill pace, consistency, maturity, attendance and how well a gymnast handles a more structured training environment.
Floor and Vault Squad grading
Floor and Vault Squad is a focused training route. Each term gymnasts work in a grade: In-Club, Prep, Performance or Probation. In-Club is the default. Prep is selected when building towards external standards. Performance is the only grade where a gymnast is in line to be entered into the next suitable external competition.
Floor and Vault Squad
Focused on tumbling and vault. A clear route for gymnasts who develop power quickly and want a tighter apparatus focus.
Build routines and habits for internal events with strong technique and safe landings.
- Floor routine structure and set shapes
- One strong vault option with clean landing
- Conditioning for power and impact control
Training shifts towards external standards while still building consistency.
- Higher routine standards and cleaner execution
- Pressure sets and quality targets
- Harder skills only when shapes stay safe
Competition-ready routines and planned external entry.
- Polish, stability and confidence under pressure
- External entry planned for the next suitable event
- Score detail and safe execution focus
Probation grade
If a gymnast is placed on probation they have one more term to meet expectations.
- Skill pace not matching the group
- Or attendance, attitude, behaviour and expectations not aligning
Grades are reviewed each term. A gymnast can move up, stay in grade or move to a different group depending on safety, consistency and training habits.