Here at JH Gymnastics, we have a fantastic team, who are dedicated to providing fun, safe gymnastics for all participants! All of our team have relevant safeguarding training, DBS checks, and qualifications to help our club run to its best ability.
Level 2 coach
Jade is the founder and manager of JH Gymnastics. Jade has 16 years of gymnastics experience, and has been coaching gymnastics since she was 11 years old. She is passionate about inspiring gymnasts to achieve their best, and creating an inclusive environment for everybody at the club.
Level 1 coach
Tanya is a level 1 coach, who is dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all participants in the club. Tanya works hard to create a welcoming, safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.
Level 1 coach
Lucy has been involved in gymnastics for most of her life, and loves sharing her enthusiasm with children. She is comminted to making every class fun, encouraging and full of smiles.
Trainee level 1 coach
Caitlin has lots of Early years and gymnastics experience. Caitlin loves creating sessions that are fun, engaging, and full of learning opportunities. She is dedicated to helping children enjoy gymnastics, while building confidence and skills.
Welfare Officer
Steve is commited to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for all gymnasts. Drawing on his experience with the local combined cadet force, he ensures every child can enjoy gymnastics with confidence and care. (welfare@jhgymnastics.com)
At JH Gymnastics, we’re passionate about giving children the best possible start in life through movement, play, and exploration. Our recreational gymnastics classes are carefully designed for children aged 12 months up to 9 years, creating a fun, supportive environment where every child can thrive — whether they’re crawling, walking, tumbling, or cartwheeling. But gymnastics is more than just learning to roll or jump; it’s a powerful tool for building essential life skills from the earliest stages of development.
From the moment a child enters our gym, they begin developing physical confidence, coordination, balance, strength, and flexibility, all foundational motor skills that support not only gymnastics but every other sport and activity they may try in the future.
But the benefits of gymnastics don’t stop with the physical. Our classes also support emotional and social development in a big way. In every session, children are learning how to listen, take turns, follow instructions, and interact positively with coaches and peers. They're building resilience by trying new things, making mistakes, and trying again, developing perseverance and self-belief in the process. For many children, our classes are their first experience of a structured activity outside of home or nursery, helping to build routines, independence, and confidence in a gentle, age-appropriate way.