Gymnastics is a fun, exciting, and dynamic sport that can offer something for all disabled people.
Gymnastics is all about movement and it has great physical benefits that can help build strength and coordination. It is also a very social sport that can be a great confidence builder.
The sport has a whole range of disciplines, from trampolining to the rings and everything in between and each discipline can be adapted to include disabled people – so there really is something for everyone.
There are clubs all over the country that can offer coaching and guidance for beginners.
Things you might need to get started
- Some comfortable sports clothing
- Water to keep you hydrated
- Equipment can be provided by gymnastics clubs and coaching is available to ensure gymnastics is adapted to meet the need of each individual
Find out more
British Gymnastics is the national governing body for the sport in the United Kingdom and there is coaching available at hundreds of clubs all over the Untied Kingdom.
https://www.british-gymnastics.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=38&Itemid=165