At South Durham Gymnastics, we aim to be as inclusive as possible. Children of all abilities are welcomed to join our sessions, which may be modified to meet the needs of individual requirements.
British Gymnastics advises that any individual that presents with a medical condition must seek medical advice prior to participating in gymnastics, these include:
- Pregnancy
- Detaching retina
- Confirmed Atlanto Axial Instability (AAI)
- Rodded back
- Brittle bones
Please be aware that this is not an exclusive list and that there may be other medical conditions that may contraindicate participation. Medical advice is recommended if there is uncertainty on whether a participant can safely participate in gymnastics.
Participants with Downs Syndrome
Any participant with downs syndrome MUST complete Atlanto Axial Instability (AAI) Screening prior to participating in ANY gymnastics. The form can be found on the British Gymnastics website here.
Participants with Dwarfism
British Gymnastics recommend that coaches and dwarf participants should be aware of the risks that are associated with participation in gymnastics for dwarfs. It is also advised that dwarfs should not take part in any activity that is high impact.
