Thornes Park Stadium will remain closed until at least June 2020 as work takes place to start the substantial clean-up and initial repairs to the damage caused by the fire on 26 February.
We are hoping to partially reopen the stadium, including part of the main sports hall, at the end of May to help minimise the disruption caused to the clubs and groups that use this facility.
All GYMNASTIC sessions are cancelled. For refunds please call
01924 302385
Aspire members can use all other Aspire facilities including; Sun Lane, Normanton, Featherstone, Pontefract, Minsthorpe
Any Aspire members that only use the facilities at Thornes Park, will be able to freeze or cancel their membership by Calling 01924 307820 or by email
aspirehealth@wakefield.gov.uk
British Gymnastics Proficiency Awards Scheme
The British Gymnastics proficiency award scheme has been designed to provide a nationwide personal incentive for all gymnasts.
All schemes are progressive in structure and are easy to administer. All coaches are fully qualified to British Gymnastics standards and work set guidelines to enable them help all participants reach their potential, whilst having fun at the same time!
Lessons are based on the concept of completing a number of moves from each level before progressing to the next. Each level has a badge and certificate with the specific level design on it.
On completion of each level the participant is able to purchase the badge and certificate, level 8 to 1, from reception.
Gymnastics sessions
We have entered into a partnership with Wakefield Gymnastic Club to get children into gymnastics.
Gymnastics sessions are provided by fully qualified coaches and are available at
Thornes Park Stadium (in partnership with Wakefield Gymnastics Club)
You can register for our waiting list.
New Pre-School Gymnastic class for children aged 3-4 year olds
Monday 16:00-16:45
Wednesday 16:00-16:45
Class to start Monday 4th November and Wednesday 6th November
£35 for 7 weeks
Register now >>
Baby Gymnastics
Thursdays 10.45am - 11.30am
Gym Joey Age: 18 months to 4 years old
A fun-based child and adult gymnastics session. Learn the basics using the apparatus and musical routines. Your child will work through 6 of the stage 1 certificates and badges. Gym Joey is a great introduction into the world of gymnastics.
Timetable
| Mondays | 9.45am - 10.30am | 10.45am - 11.30am | 1pm - 1.45pm | 2pm - 2.45pm |
| Tuesdays | 9.45am - 10.30am | 10.45am - 11.30am | 1.30pm - 2.15pm | |
| Wednesdays | 9.45am - 10.30am | 10.45am - 11.30am | | 2pm - 2.45pm |
| Fridays | 9.45am - 10.30am | 10.45am - 11.30am | 1pm - 1.45pm | 2pm - 2.45pm |
Gym Joeys is £5 per session and payable as a block booking of ten sessions (£50).
Pre-School Gymnastics 3-4 year olds
| Monday | 4pm - 4.45pm |
| Wednesday | 4pm - 4.45pm |
Pre BAGA Age: 4-5 years olds
Using the skills and confidence learnt in Gym Joey, Pre-BAGA introduces more advanced moves. Children work with the coaches with the aim of achieving 4 of the stage 2 certificates and badges. The session is based on independent gymnastic work on apparatus and floor.
Timetable
| Monday | 4.15pm - 5pm | 5pm - 5.45om |
| Tuesday | 4pm - 4.45pm | 4.15pm - 5pm | 5pm - 5.45pm |
| Wednesday | | 4.15pm - 5pm | 5pm - 5.45pm |
| Friday | 4pm - 4.45pm | | |
Pre-BAGA is £5 a session and payable as a block booking of ten sessions (£50).
BAGA Age: 5 years and onwards
This is a more progressive, individual gymnastics session. The sessions will follow the British Gymnastics Proficiency Award Scheme, from level 8 through to level 1. The levels are based on gymnastic skills & movement, which are designed to get more challenging.
Timetable
| Monday | 4pm - 5pm | 5pm - 6pm | 6pm - 7pm | |
| Tuesday | 4pm - 5pm | 4.45pm - 5.45pm | | |
| Wednesday | 5pm - 6pm | 6pm - 7pm | | |
| Fri | 4pm - 5pm | 5pm - 6pm | 6pm - 7pm | |
| Sat | 9am - 10am | 10am - 11am | 11am - 12pm | |
BAGA is £5 a session and payable as a block booking of ten sessions (£50).
Wakefield Junior Gym Club Sessions BAGA
This session is a natural progression through the BAGA Gymnastics Scheme, which introduces more advanced gymnastics from levels 3 to 1. Fully qualified gymnastics coaching staff are always on hand to provide advice, support and demonstrations throughout the session.
Timetable
| Monday | 5pm - 6pm | 6pm - 7pm |
| Tuesday | 4.30pm - 5.30pm | |
| Wednesday | 5pm - 6pm | 6pm - 7pm |
| Friday | 4pm - 5pm | 5pm - 7pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 11pm | 11pm - 1pm |
Parkour and Freestyle
Thursday 7pm - 9pm 13 years plus Saturday 2pm - 3.30 8-13 years 3.30pm - 5pm 13 years Sunday 10am - 11.30am 8-13 years 11.30am - 1pn 13 years plus
Freestyle is the name adopted by British Gymnastics to describe a dynamic new, exciting and rapidly growing activity which incorporates aspects of other popular 'street' activities such as: Parkour, Free Running, Urban Gymnastics. Suitable sports clothing should be worn and all activities are performed in bare feet.
Wakefield Disability Sports Directory
This download details the disability sport and physical activity opportunities in the district and accessibility at our sports facilities.
Jesters Sports Acro is a Featherstone based Acrobatic Gymnastic club at
Featherstone Sports Complex
More information