About Gym-a-Roos

Gym-a-Roos is run by Emma West, who was inspired to create a Southampton-based gymnastic club for toddlers and preschoolers after more than 17 years teaching gymnastics to children. Emma works with a team of enthusiastic coaches to provide a fun, engaging and interactive experience for children to enjoy the world of early gymnastics.

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Emma West - Founder

“I’ve been involved in gymnastics for over 30 years. As a gymnast I competed at regional and national level and then went on to perform in the Millennium Dome show, specialising in trapeze and trampoline.

I’ve taught gymnastics for over 20 years and have discovered a real passion for pre-school gymnastics, an area in which I’ve specialised in for the the past ten years. I thoroughly enjoy teaching younger years the basic foundations of gymnastics in a fun and interactive way.

Qualifications:

  • Club level 3 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics

  • Level 2 Pre-School Gymnastics

  • Circus skills

  • First aid trained

  • DBS checked

  • Safeguarding

 
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Kirsty freestone - Coach

“I took up gymnastics when I was five years old and continued until I reached 17. I’ve always had a love of coaching gymnastics, and have been doing it since the age of 14! After studying childcare at college, I went on to work with children in preschools and nurseries.

Over the last few years I’ve been able to combine my love of gymnastics and working with children as a preschool gymnastics coach - and I’m excited to be able to bring my skills and enthusiasm to the sessions at Gym-a-Roos.”

Qualifications:

  • Level 2 general gymnastics

  • First aid 

  • Cache diploma in childcare and education

  • DBS checked

 

LUCY DAS - Coach

“I have always had a passion for gymnastics since i was little. I love working with children and watching their confidence and skills grow in a fun and safe environment. Combining my passion of gymnastics and my love of working with children makes coaching at Gym-a-Roos a very rewarding job.

I have six years experience teaching gymnastics to children under 8 years old and have always enjoyed making each session as fun and interactive as possible”

Qualifications:

  • First aid 

  • DBS checked

  • Safeguarding

  • In house training from qualified coaches

 

Lorna williams - Coach

“I have been involved in teaching pre school gymnastics for the past 7 years and with a back round in professional dancing I have an abundance of energy and enthusiasm to share with the children!

As a mum of two children I understand the joys and challenges of parenthood, creating a warm and nurturing environment for children and parents alike is a real passion of mine ”

Qualifications:

  • First aid 

  • DBS checked

  • Safeguarding

  • In house training from qualified coaches

 

Zoe pearcy - Coach

“I have many years experience working with children in the entertainment industry as a party host. With a back round as a professional dancer appearing on TV and in music videos I know how to keep my audience engaged and entertained!

I love working with children and watching their faces light up with excitement each time they attend a class. As a mum of two children myself I like to use my knowledge to encourage any unsure children to to join in with the fun! ”

Qualifications:

  • First aid 

  • DBS checked

  • Safeguarding

  • In house training from qualified coaches