The GymnaX Games
Rise To The Challenge
🏆 What Are the GymnaX Games?
The GymnaX Games are a celebration of our young gymnasts’ progress and confidence!
It’s more than just a competition - it’s a fun, family centred event where children can showcase the skills they’ve learned in class, and families can join the excitement too.
Each child age 5 and over will have the chance to perform routines on different apparatuses - including the vault, trampette, floor, and parallettes - demonstrating strength, coordination, and confidence. They’ll be cheered on by family and friends as our coaches and judges celebrate their hard work and growth.
But the fun doesn’t stop there! Parents and siblings are invited to take part in special family challenges and games, including our signature GymnaX Family Obstacle Course, where families work together to complete a gymnastics obstacle course.
The day finishes with a medal ceremony and certificates for every participant, recognising not just skill, but effort, sportsmanship, and teamwork.
Whether you’re a first-time competitor or a returning athlete, the GymnaX Games are a chance to shine, have fun, and celebrate what makes gymnastics special - moving, learning, and growing together!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FOR
THE GYMNAX GAMES
21/06
⚠️ CRITICAL TRAVEL WARNING: Cumnor House Competition (Sunday 21/06)
Dear Parents,
Please read this message carefully if you are driving to Cumnor House Sussex for our competition this Sunday.
The London to Brighton Bike Ride is taking place on the same day. As a result, major rural roads directly between Crawley/Horsham and the school (including the B2028 corridor, Turners Hill, Ardingly, and the B2112) are completely closed to traffic by the West Sussex County Council.
DO NOT follow standard GPS/Sat-Nav apps. They will attempt to route you through closed barriers and gridlocked country lanes. You must use the designated primary A-road loops detailed below to bypass the event safely.
🗺️ Step-by-Step Driving Directions
🚗 Route 1: For Parents Driving from CRAWLEY
Step 1: Leave Crawley heading south on the A23 Southbound.
Step 2: Exit the A23 at the A272 junction (towards Bolney/Ansty/Haywards Heath).
Step 3: Follow the A272 Eastbound bypass route, passing completely south of Haywards Heath, all the way to North Chailey.
• Step 4: At the North Chailey roundabout, turn left (North) onto the A275 and follow it straight up into Danehill to reach Cumnor House.
🚙 Route 2: For Parents Driving from HORSHAM
Step 1: Leave Horsham taking the A272 Eastbound (heading through Cowfold).
Step 2: Continue straight across the A23 interchange, staying on the A272 Eastbound bypass along the south side of Haywards Heath.
Step 3: Follow the A272 Eastbound all the way to the North Chailey roundabout.
• • Step 4: At the North Chailey roundabout, turn left (North) onto the A275 and follow it straight up into Danehill to reach Cumnor House.
⏱️ Important Timing Advice
The competition starts at 2:00 PM.
While these two A-road routes are fully open and completely clear of physical event barriers, they will handle all diverted local traffic on Sunday. Please add an extra 20 minutes of buffer time to your journey to account for heavier congestion than usual.
Safe travels, and we look forward to a fantastic competition!
🕒 Event Schedule
2:00 PM – Arrival & Registration
Families arrive, sign in, and settle in the hall.
2:00 PM – Group Warm-Up
All participants do a warm-up led by our coaches.
2:30 PM – Main Competition Begins
Floor Routines
Children perform in groups based on age and grade level.
3:10 PM – Family Games
Parents and siblings will join the fun with a few easy games!
3:45 PM – Main Competition Continues
Trampette & Vault
Children perform in groups based on age and grade level.
4:25 Medal/Award Ceremony
Every gymnast receives a medal to celebrate their effort, skill, and team spirit.
4:40 PM – Children Games
Obstacle course - Spinning Strike & Gymnastics dodge ball
5:10 PM – Closing The Event
🤸♀️ Competition Details
Children will be grouped by age and ability:
Grade 1 - Beginner
Grade 2 - Intermediate
Grade 3 - Advanced
Each gymnast will perform a short routine on all four apparatuses.
Grade 1
Floor Routine → Parallettes:
Floor: Forward roll to pike → Shoulder stand 3” → Rock back and forward to stand → Straight jump → Tuck jump → Star jump → Forward roll to stand → Arabesque 3” → Cartwheel or Bridge → Parallettes:
Front support 3”→ Jump legs in → Back support 3”
Trampette → Vault:
Trampette: Star Jump →Vault:
Squat on → Tuck Jump Off, Star Jump Off
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Grade 2
Floor Routine → Parallettes:
Floor: Forward Roll To Straddle Stand → Full twist jump → Arabesque 3” → Cartwheel → Straddle jump or W Jump → Backward roll → Half twist jump → Handstand → Split or Bridge 3” → Parallettes:
Front support 3”→ Jump legs in → Pike lever or one straight leg and one bent leg 3”
Trampette → Vault:
Trampette: Dive roll or Straddle jump → Vault:
Squat through or Squat on → Straddle jump off
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Grade 3
Floor Routine → Parallettes:
Floor: Forward Roll To Straddle Stand → Full twist jump → Y Balance” → One handed Cartwheel → W Jump → Backward roll To Pike Stand → Half twist jump → Handstand 3”→ Back bend to Bridge → Parallettes:
Front support 3”→ Elbow Stand → Pike lever or Straddle Lever
Trampette → Vault:
Trampette: Dive roll → Vault:
Squat through/ Squat on Straddle off