Gymnastics

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TAKE THE LEAP

GYMNASTICS IS THE SPORT FOR YOU

Gymnastics is a sport for everyone, supporting all styles of gymnastics including: acrobatic, artistic, rhythmic, trampoline and freestyle.

We train at Leeds Gymnastics Club which provides all the necessary equipment as well as experienced and elite coaches.

Whether you want to walk on the beam or somersault into the pit, gymnastics is the sport to try at Leeds Beckett.

Everything you need to know

Equipment

Competition leotards are provided with an opportunity to purchase your own kit throughout the year.

Training schedule

All training sessions take place off campus at Leeds Gymnastics Club on the following days:

Wednesdays 14:00 - 16:00
Sundays 16:00 - 18:00

Silver club mark — **The gymnastics team has been awarded the Silver LBU Club Mark for 2022/23**

We have been supporting students to reach their potential through the scheme since 2002. Famous alumni that have benefitted from the scheme include Lucy Bronze, Alistair Brownlee, Alex Yee, Emily Scarratt, Vicky Fleetwood, Laura Weightman and Tom Bosworth.

Leeds Beckett awards a number of sports scholarships to high performing athletes each year who are committed to upholding the values of the university and willing to represent Leeds Beckett in BUCS events. Scholarships are also awarded to those who demonstrate the ability to progress and achieve high levels of success in their chosen sports.

Sports Scholarships

Join the Gymnastics Team

How to get involved

Whether you're an experienced gymnast or new to the sport, we're always keen to hear from passionate people who want to get involved. For more information about our gold mark club and how to join, please get in touch with us on social media:

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Sportswoman of the year

Former student Nicole Burns was Leeds Beckett’s Sportswoman of the Year in 2018 and represented the Isle of Man at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

BUCS Champions

The team have a successful history at BUCS Championships taking multiple individual and team medals.

PARALLEL BARS GOLD

Team GB squad member Ash Watson studied at Leeds Beckett, won Parallel Bars Gold at the 2015 British Championships

Athletic Union Kit

Sweatshirt

£30

Personalise with your team logo.
Leisurewear Full-Zip Hoodie

£36

Personalise with your team logo.
Leisurewear Women's Full-Zip Hoodie

£36

Personalise with your team logo.
Rain Jacket

£45

Personalise with your team logo.
View the full range

Visit the Leeds Beckett Kukri sports site to see the full range of kit and accessories available.

Our 'Clean Sport' commitment

All sporting participants have the right to compete in drug-free sport (Clean Sport). Leeds Beckett University adopts the UK Anti-Doping and World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) position that cheating, including doping, is fundamentally contrary to the spirit of sport, undermining the otherwise positive impact it can have on society.

Sports treatment centre

Leeds Beckett University has a free Injury Clinic at our Headingley Campus - giving students the experience they need for massage and injury treatment under supervision from qualified staff (only available during term times.)