Silverburn Gymnastics Centre

Silverburn Gymnastics Centre Aberdeen Gymnastics second venue for preschool and recreational artistic gymnastics
Email [email protected]
Call 01224 703454

✨ Summer Competition is Approaching! ✨With our Summer Floor & Vault competition just around the corner, now is the perfe...
04/06/2026

✨ Summer Competition is Approaching! ✨

With our Summer Floor & Vault competition just around the corner, now is the perfect time to order the club leotard to ensure it arrives in time for the big day.

Order early to avoid disappointment!

All orders are subject to size availability, and popular sizes can sell out quickly as competition season gets closer.

Not sure which size to choose?

Please make sure you check the measuring guide available on the Quatro website before placing your order. Taking accurate measurements will help ensure the best fit and reduce the need for exchanges.

Order your leotard as soon as possible to give plenty of time for processing and delivery before the competition.

If you have any questions about sizing or ordering or want to place and order please email us at [email protected]

Good luck with your competition preparations! 🤸‍♀️🏅

We’re not just coaches…To our gymnasts, we’re so much more 💪Coaching gymnastics is never just coaching, it’s supporting,...
27/05/2026

We’re not just coaches…
To our gymnasts, we’re so much more 💪

Coaching gymnastics is never just coaching, it’s supporting, encouraging, listening, motivating, and helping every child grow in confidence both inside and outside the gym.

At Silverburn Gymnastics, we create a fun, safe and positive environment where children can build friendships, learn new skills, stay active and develop confidence that lasts far beyond gymnastics.

Whether your child wants to try gymnastics for fun, fitness or develop new skills, we’d love to welcome them to the team!

To find out more about classes, contact:
silverburn@aberdeengymnastics

25/05/2026

⭐️ Preschool & Gymnastics Classes ⭐️

Looking for a fun, active, and engaging activity for your child? We’ve got something for everyone 🤸‍♀️

👶 Parent & Toddler (14 months – 4 years)
A fantastic opportunity for your little one to explore and play in our state-of-the-art facility, featuring Olympic-level apparatus, all while building confidence and coordination alongside you!

🕒(45min session)
Monday – 11am
Tuesday – 11am
Thursday – 11am

🌟 Structured Preschool (Ages 3-5yrs)
Our preschool programme offers the perfect introduction to the world of gymnastics in a safe, exciting environment. Led by our expert coaching team, these sessions help children develop fundamental gymnastics skills through structured, fun-filled classes.

🕒(45min sessions)
Monday – 10am & 2pm
Tuesday – 1pm & 2pm
Wednesday – 3pm
Thursday – 10am, 1pm & 2pm
Friday – 2pm & 3pm
Saturday – 2pm & 3pm

✨ Spaces available now – come and join the excitement ✨

Your child can start their gymnastics journey right away, and you can watch every moment from our viewing gallery! 😊

Email us at [email protected] to secure your child’s place today!

23/05/2026

We’re not perfect… but we are great🤸

So we asked our gymnasts to rate the gym from 1 being worst to 7 being best… and the answers say it all 👀👏

At Silverburn Gymnastics, we’re proud to create a positive, supportive and fun environment where children can grow in confidence, learn new skills and enjoy the sport every week.

Want to come and see what it’s all about? Email [email protected] to book a trial session

20/05/2026

You’ll never believe what’s been collecting in our gym lately?! 😳

Turns out when you clean the apparatus, you uncover more than just chalk dust… ✨

Confidence. Resilience. Courage. Focus. Teamwork.

Gymnastics builds more than skills, it builds strong, confident young people, and we’re proud to see that shine through every day in our gym 🌟

Want to become part of the team?
We’re always welcoming new gymnasts to try a session with us!

Email [email protected] to book your trial session today 🙌

18/05/2026

🌟 From Forward Roll to Front Somersault – A Journey Through Gymnastics Progression! 🤸‍♂️✨

Ever wondered how gymnasts go from simple floor rolls to flipping through the air with precision and grace?

It all starts with the basics, like the forward roll. This seemingly simple skill teaches body awareness, momentum control, and proper head and shoulder positioning. It’s the foundation for more advanced acrobatic movements.

As confidence grows, we introduce progressions like-

* Tuck position drill, to introduce the curve position and rocking motion
* Downhill rolls on an incline mat to build speed and control
* Dive rolls onto raised mats, which add lift and flight
* Take off drills, introduce the tension required to rebound from floor for takeoff
* Front tuck drills, using soft mats or foam pits to learn safe takeoff and landing

All of this leads up to the front somersault (also known as a front tuck), where gymnasts take that momentum and turn it into a powerful, controlled flip through the air.

It’s an exciting moment when all the practice clicks, and the roll becomes a real somersault, which is the first step to accomplishing high level Olympic standard skills and connections.

👏🏻 Big respect and well done to all our gymnasts working their way through these levels, every roll, drill, and repetition is one step closer to somersaulting like a pro.

🤸‍♀️ SILVERBURN GYMNASTICS FAQ 🤸‍♂️We get lots of questions from parents starting their gymnastics journey, so here are ...
15/05/2026

🤸‍♀️ SILVERBURN GYMNASTICS FAQ 🤸‍♂️

We get lots of questions from parents starting their gymnastics journey, so here are some quick answers to our most common FAQs 👇

❓ What age classes do you offer?
Parent & Toddler — 18 months–3 years�Structured Preschool — 3–5 years
Recreational Classes — Primary 1 age to 15 years�Adult Classes — 15 years+

❓ What age can my child start gymnastics?�Most children can begin from walking age in parent & toddler classes, with structured recreational classes usually starting around ages 3–5.

❓ Can parents watch classes?�Absolutely, we have a viewing gallery where you can stay part of or the whole session.

❓ Do parents have to stay and watch?�No, once your child is dropped off you are free to leave. For younger children or during the first couple of sessions, we recommend waiting around 10 minutes to make sure they have settled in. If anything comes up, we will contact you using the details provided.

❓ Does my child need experience?�Not at all! We welcome complete beginners as well as experienced gymnasts.

❓ What should my child wear?�Comfortable sports clothing such as leggings, shorts, t-shirts, or leotards. Please avoid crop-tops, jeans, skirts, clothing with zips/buttons and no jewellery.

❓ Can I tape up my child’s earrings?�No, we have a strict no jewellery policy for safety reasons.

❓ How long are classes?
Classes run for 45 minutes in our Parent & Toddler and Structured Preschool. Our Recreational sessions are 2 hours.

❓ Isn’t a 2-hour session too long?�It may seem like a long time, but sessions are carefully structured to keep gymnasts engaged throughout. We spend time warming up and stretching, then move onto body preparation with gymnastics body shape challenges and games before heading onto apparatus work. The final part of the session includes cool down activities.

❓ Is gymnastics safe?�Safety is our top priority. All classes are supervised by qualified coaches and structured appropriately for each age and ability level.

❓ What if my child is nervous?�That’s completely normal. Our coaches are experienced in helping children build confidence at their own pace.

❓ Can boys do gymnastics too?�Absolutely! Gymnastics is for everyone, and we offer opportunities for both boys and girls.

❓ How do I book a trial?�Simply send us an email or contact us directly to check availability and arrange a trial session.

Have another question? Drop it in the comments or send us an email to [email protected]

13/05/2026

Every gymnast has their own reason to love their sport. The friendships, the challenges, the confidence, Bars, and the moments that make them proud🤸‍♀️ Here’s the favourite aspect of gymnastics to our gymnasts at Silverburn.

If you’d like to try a trail session at our centre, please email [email protected]
We hope to see you soon 🙌🏼

11/05/2026

In gymnastics, everything starts with the handstand.

It’s more than just balancing upside down, it’s the foundation of body control, strength, alignment, confidence, and awareness. From a beginner learning to kick up against a wall, to advanced athletes connecting skills on bars, beam, floor, and tumbling, the handstand is the backbone that supports it all.

This progression shows the journey: building shapes, understanding balance, developing control, and trusting the body upside down before moving toward a freestanding handstand. Every stage matters. Every hold, correction, and fall is part of creating strong fundamentals.

And once that foundation is there, it carries into everything else, countless gymnastics skills all rely on the same principles learned through handstands.

Master the basics, and the bigger skills follow. 🤸‍♂️🔥

09/05/2026

“Why do gymnastics coaches repeat the basics so much?”

In gymnastics, fundamentals matter.

We focus heavily on basics because they develop:
✔ Coordination
✔ Strength
✔ Flexibility
✔ Spatial awareness
✔ Safe technique

Advanced skills are built from consistent repetition of the foundations.

The stronger the basics, the stronger the gymnast becomes 💪

Address

Claymore Drive
Aberdeen
AB238GD

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8pm
Tuesday 10am - 8pm
Wednesday 7pm - 9pm
Thursday 10am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441224703454

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