Festival discipline report *** 2025
Chichester gymnastics club update:
Not much has changed from last time, as we’re still prepping for Disney in October, which they’re all so excited for! The team got accepted for the Pre-Parade, which is just going to be amazing, and is Team CGA’s 4th time doing this now.
We recently attended GymStarz in London, ran by AllStarz Gymnastics Club. It’s a great day event that isn’t too far. The girls loved this day out and really enjoyed meeting Courtney Tulloch. 🎉 Will definitely be back next year. Again
Other then this, it’s just go go go for Disney in October.
Dysons club update:
We are in the final stages of polishing routines for Disney and like Chichester have been accepted for the Pre-Parade which the children have always really enjoyed being part of in our past years of attending. This will be our third time going to this event and we are planning to make it a regular part of our Festivals timetable (although not every year).
We recently attended ImaGYMnation run by Catleaps gymnastics club and although both our France & UK groups had a lovely time and enjoyed the event, from a coaches perspective we found the organisation a bit hit & miss and will probably give this one a miss in future as there are too many other options we have enjoyed more.
Westgate update:
We are looking to do the Gym-fusion in October at Aylesbury. We will be picking up again a bit more on Festivals towards the start of next year as we’ve had a run of competitions this year and want to concentrate on our Christmas Display work this year - which kind of got overlooked a bit last year.
For any clubs interested in getting involved in Festivals here are a list of future events:
I would like to highlight a new one being offered by BG running at the Telford international centre.
Step into festivals – First one ever being run on the 2nd November this year, no entry details yet but for more info check the BG page below.
International events:
World Gymnaestrada - once every 4 years, the next one is being held in 2027 in Lisbon, Portugal.
For lots of info on this event this is the lady to speak to:
And once info is available it will appear here:
https://www.british-gymnastics.org/international-festivals
This one is for all ages, I'm pretty sure it has a minimum group size and I think it might be 8 children but don't hold me to that, we went in 2023 with 12 children :)
Euro gym for life - every other year, the next one is being held in 2026 in Pistoia, Italy. Entries open for this in September this year and close in October.
Contact and info page are the same as the above.
This one is only open to 12-18 year olds and has a minimum group number, which has previously been 6 but is updated each time it runs.
World gym for life challenge - once every 4 years, one running this year so next one is 2029 but no details for it yet (as they are still working on this years).
Contact I would expect to be Kayla but could change and page is the same as the one above. If you want to get lots more info on this one, they have this year's handbook available on the page above so you can get a good idea of whats involved.
They have no age limits and minimum group size of 2 gymnasts.
Gymnastique Magique - held every year in October in Disneyland Paris.
For more info and to be included in their emails in future contact:
The web page for info is here:
Gymnastique Magique at Disneyland® Paris - Welcome
This is open to all ages and no minimum number to attend as they run solo & duo competitions as well as the group ones.
UK events
GymFusion - run each year, although from the 15 or so when they started, we are down to only 3 running now
Web page on the BG site for them is:
These have always been well run and we used to take part in them lots but with so few to pick from now we struggle to find one that works for our schedule
This years dates:
· GymFusion Aylesbury 19th October, entries open 25th July and close on 5th September
London Gymnastics festival - run each year. Next one London gymnastics festival 10th-12th October 2025. Only one space left as of May 2025.
email:
facebook page:
(8) London Gymnastics Festival | Facebook
Again we have found this one well run and great to take part in.
Liverpool Ministrada - run every year
email:
Facebook page:
ImaGYMnation - run every year
email:
website:
This is not a BG registered event so make sure you investigate any insurance you might want if considering this one.
I am aware there are many more available than I have listed above and will try to include a more comprehensive list next time.
I would appreciate anyone that is aware of ones that go on in & out of the UK forwarding links or emails to me