ABOUT US

We are a British Gymnastics Club, providing Professional Gymnastics classes for children age 3yrs – 18yrs. A range of classes are available for both Boys and Girls of all abilities ranging from Pre-school (Gym Tots 3-5yrs), Beginners, Intermediate, Advanced and Competitive training. We also offer fitness (Gym Fit) classes.

Our Coaches have over 40 years experience in teaching gymnastics and also as competitive gymnasts / dancers themselves, at Regional, National and International events.

Lisa – Head Coach / Director

Level 3 Gymnastics Coach, Level 3 Trampoline Coach, Level 3 Pre-school Coach, British Gymnastics Floor & Vault Judge – DBS checked; Safeguarding checked

Lisa participated in gymnastics from the age of 3 yrs and successfully competed Regionally and Nationally until she was 16 yrs old. Lisa is also a specialist PE teacher and was Head of Girls PE at Royal Russell School, Croydon where she introduced and developed a very successful gymnastics squad who competed at high level Regional schools competitions. Lisa is now Head of PE at Warlingham Park school.

Lisa’s passion for Gymnastics was the very basis on which she decided to create Caterham Gymnastics Academy back in 2012. Lisa and the wonderful team of coaches, along with their fantastic passion, enthusiasm, attention to detail and marvellous creativity are what make our club such a happy, warm and welcoming place for any child to learn such an incredible sport.

Alex – Deputy Head Coach / Club Welfare Officer

Level 2 Women’s Artistic Coach, Pre-school Coach, Level 1 Floor & Vault Judge, DBS checked; Safeguarding checked

Alex has participated in gymnastics since the age of 7 yrs – 18 yrs. She has competed at top level Regional National and International events and she is still as passionate about the sport today as she was back then. Alex’s teaching techniques, creativity and enthusiasm is inspirational and permeates through to all our gymnasts.

Susanna – Club Coach / Welfare Officer Level 2 – Pre-school Coach, Level 2 Gymnastics Coach, Choreographer, DBS checked; Safeguarding checked

Susanna started out as a dancer and also completed a variety of Fitness Training qualifications, prior to becoming involved in and completing her gymnastics qualifications. She has a real passion for working with children and thoroughly enjoys going the extra mile to help develop gymnasts skills and also help each individual gymnast to progress on their own special gymnastics journey.

Krysia – Assistant Coach, DBS checked; Safeguarding checked

Krysia started out as gymnasts/ trampolinist at CGA. She was so inspired that she decided to become a coach herself and has been assisting us and learning to develop her coaching skills ever since. She has completed her Level 0 as an Assistant Coach and was all set to complete her Level 1 when the pandemic stopped everything in its tracks in March 2020. She will be completing this course and qualification as soon as British Gymnastics provide the course once again. We will keep you all posted on her progress….