WOMEN'S ARTISTIC SECTION

Our Women’s Artistic section offers a structured pathway for Girls, detailed below, with clear Development from Pre-Competitive to FIG Competitive Levels.

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WA Pre-Competitive Pathway

(2-6 Hours per week)

Girls as young as 4 years old may be selected for the Women's Artistic Pre-Competitive classes. This pathway focuses on training gymnasts across all four apparatus: Vault, A-Bars, Beam, and Floor. The Pre-Competitive squad follows a personalised training program aimed at building flexibility, strength, and coordination while mastering foundational skills that will be essential for future progression. Starting at age 6, gymnasts will participate in floor and vault competitions, preparing for regional and national grade competitions from age 8. Consistent attendance is crucial for success in this pathway.

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Development Pathway - Previous Regional Pathway

(8 - 12 hours per week)

Gymnasts selected for the Women's Artistic Regional Pathway have demonstrated the skill and dedication to compete in Scottish Regional Development Grades and Classic Challenge competitions. This pathway requires a commitment of 8-12 hours per week from the year the gymnast turns 8.

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​Performance Pathway - Previous National Pathway

(12 - 18 Hours per week)

At this level, gymnasts should be ready to compete in National and Invitational competitions. This pathway demands a high level of commitment, with training hours ranging from 12-18 hours per week once gymnasts reach competitive age (the year they turn 8). The focus is on mastering Performance Grades and Classic Challenge routines, with an emphasis on achieving maximum tariff routines across all apparatus. Our goal as a performance club is to secure top 5 placements in National Grades and to help gymnasts qualify for the British National Grade Finals.

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Performance Gymnasts are expected to attend all training sessions, camps, and additional programs to ensure continued development at the National level.

 

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Excel Pathways - Previous Compulsory Pathway

(Upto 25 Hours per week)

Gymnasts on the Excel Pathway show potential to join, or are already part of, the Performance Programme, with the aim of achieving National or International status. The gymnast's commitment is focused on training both Compulsory and Voluntary exercises, striving for maximum tariff routines across all apparatus. This pathway requires an extremely high level of dedication, with gymnasts training between 18-25 hours per week from the competitive age (the year they turn 9).

 

Excel Gymnasts are expected to attend all training sessions, camps, and holiday programs to ensure they remain on track within this highly selective and demanding competitive pathway.

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​FIG Voluntaries 

At the voluntary level, the focus shifts to Scottish Championships and British Voluntary events, with the ultimate goal of selection for the British Championships for the top performers. Gymnasts in this pathway train a minimum of 18 hours per week, requiring strong commitment from both the gymnast and their family. Lasswade Gymnastics Club holds high expectations for voluntary gymnasts and encourages them to fully embrace the club's values as part of their program.

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Progress and Commitment Reviews

If a coach or gymnast feels that progress or commitment is not meeting expectations, a meeting with parents will be arranged to discuss options to help the gymnast get back on track or consider future training pathways. Please remember that all gymnasts develop at different rates, and it is common for gymnasts to adjust their training schedule or pathway during their gymnastics journey.

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