At South Durham Gymnastics, we aim to be as inclusive as possible. Children of all abilities are welcomed to join our sessions, and we will strive to make any necessary reasonable adjustments.
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
- Down's Syndrome or 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 Down's Syndrome MUST complete Atlanto Axial Instability (AAI) Screening prior to participating in ANY gymnastics. The forms are available to download from British Gymnastics here.
For further information please email gym@southdurhamgym.co.uk. A member of our team will be happy to discuss your needs and guide you through the next steps for joining our sessions.
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.
