April 2026 Newsletter
Under the Sea competition
We are very excited for our annual competition at the club on 18/19th April. We have 172 entries with 119 taking part on Saturday and 53 on Sunday. The programme and information will be going out in the next few days. We will be decorating and setting up the gym on the evening of 17th April from 6pm so please let us know if you can help. We also need people to help in the kitchen on both days so please let us know if you are available during your child’s round.
Fees
We have reviewed our fee structure and new fees will be charged from 1st May. You have received an email from Catherine with the details but here are the key points;
- Fees for gymnasts training 1 hour per week or below will remain the same.
- We will continue to offer a 10% sibling discount, which will be applied as usual.
- Gymnasts training 2 hours per week will pay only £5.59 per hour, with the hourly rate decreasing for every additional hour added.
If you have any questions, please let us know.
New coaches
Congratulations to Chloe T and Samantha who passed their level 1 coaching exam in March. They will continue to come in to classes but are now able to take their own group. Well done to Chloe and Samantha and a huge thank you to mentor, Jacqui.
Performance grades
Well done to Bronwen, who passed her performance 1 grade in March. She achieved a ‘working above’ level, which is incredible for our first gymnast at this level. Congratulations to Bronwen and her coach, Emily.
Easter weekend
We are going to be closed on Good Friday (3rd April) and Easter Monday (6th April). Our usual Saturday classes on 18th April are also cancelled because of our club competition. Apart from these dates, we are open as normal.
Holiday clubs
We have a wide range of holiday clubs on offer over the school break. We have full day holiday clubs (10am-3.30pm) on 7th, 8th, 9th and 13th April. We have preschool + siblings at 10am and SEN at 11am on 10th and 17th April. Our competition preparation class on 10th April is now fully booked but your child can do work towards competition routines in the full day holiday clubs. Please see https://penkethgymnastics.co.uk/holidayclubs/ for more information and to book.
