ABOUT US
More than just a club
About the Club
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Olympus Gymnastics Club (OGC) was founded in 2012 by Julie Edwards based in local sports centres and moving into the current facility in 2013, in Llay, Wrexham (North Wales). Olympus Gymnastics Club is affiliated to British Gymnastics and Welsh Gymnastics.
OGC specialise in Artistic, General, Preschool and Disability Gymnastics (for both boys and girls)
The club has adopted British Gymnastics Policies relating to Ethics and Welfare, Safeguarding and Protection Children and Equality. OGC and all gymnasts, coaches, judges and helpers are registered and insured with British Gymnastics and Welsh Gymnastics. Most of the coaches, judges and helpers work for the club on a voluntary basis.
Aims and Objectives
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OGC provide recreational and competitive level gymnastics and other physical activity opportunities for all age groups and our aims are set out below:
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To provide facilities for and encourage participation in gymnastics and other physical activities
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To educate members and their families about the importance of physical activity, health and healthy eating.
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To provide facilities for and encourage participation in gymnastics and other physical activities
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To help children and young people develop the physical literacy, confidence, self-discipline and social skills that can be transferred into everyday life.
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To introduce children and young people to gymnastics as an enjoyable physical activity
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To offer an inclusive environment for all gymnasts
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To provide volunteering opportunities for those with an interest in physical activity
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Through our gymnastics classes we aim to develop balance, co-ordination, strength and flexibility which will benefit children and young people whether they continue in the sport of gymnastics or wish to take up an alternative sport.