Our Certificate Programme

Newly developed from June 2026, our EGC Certificate Programme was created to give gymnasts, parents and coaches a clear pathway through gymnastics and a better way to recognise progress along the way.

Now incorporated into our club app, the programme begins with the smallest milestones in Preschool and develops alongside our gymnasts right through to high-level gymnastics skills.

🌟 Where It All Begins

For our youngest gymnasts, progress starts with the little things.

Preschool is about learning to come into class confidently, wait for a turn, listen and follow simple instructions, manage shoes and belongings, participate with the group and gradually become comfortable and independent within the gymnastics environment.

These may seem like small milestones, but they form an important part of a child’s development within gymnastics. Alongside them, our coaches gradually begin introducing the movements and gymnastics skills contained within our first certificate — Little Stars.

🎥 Preschool & Mini Junior Overview

Take a look at how our Certificate Programme begins and develops through our Preschool and Mini Junior classes.

Our youngest gymnasts beginning their EGC journey.

⭐ From Little Stars to Future Stars

As children progress through Preschool and Mini Juniors, the gymnastics element of the programme gradually develops. Our gymnasts begin working their way through our four Stars certificates:

Little Stars   ✦   Shooting Stars   ✦   Superstars   ✦   Future Stars

Preschool gymnasts begin by being introduced to the Little Stars skills, while our Mini Junior classes work more directly through the four certificates.

Together, these certificates complete the main progression pathway through our Preschool and Mini Junior programmes and prepare gymnasts for the next stage — Foundation.

🤸 Building the Foundations

The next stage is our Foundation Certificate.

Foundation consists of 20 core gymnastics skills and acts as an important bridge between our early-years programme and Recreational Gymnastics.

It can represent the exit stage of our Preschool and Mini Junior pathway and the entry stage for children beginning their Recreational Gymnastics journey.

From here, the programme becomes increasingly focused on gymnastics skills, technique, strength, flexibility, coordination and body control while continuing to recognise each gymnast’s individual progress.

🎥 Rec Gym Junior & Senior Overview

See how the programme develops as gymnasts move beyond their early foundations and into our Recreational Gymnastics classes.

Building confidence, technique and gymnastics skills.

✨ Continuing the Journey

From Foundation onwards, each certificate builds on the skills learned before it. As gymnasts progress, the skills become increasingly challenging and require greater strength, flexibility, technique, confidence and control.

The Certificate Programme gives every gymnast something clear to work towards, while recognising that children will progress at different rates.

It isn’t a race. The purpose is to recognise development and celebrate progress at every stage of the journey.

🌟 Where Does Teen Plus Fit?

Teen Plus is designed for our older gymnasts aged 11 years and over who are working at Improver level or higher.

Teen Plus is not a separate certificate level. Gymnasts continue working from the same EGC Certificate Programme at the level appropriate to them.

For our Teen Plus gymnasts, formally completing the certificates is optional. Some enjoy having certificates and levels to work towards, while others prefer simply to continue developing their gymnastics skills.

📄 Download Our Programme Overview

Want a simple overview to keep? Download our EGC Certificate Programme guide showing how the pathway develops from Preschool through to our higher gymnastics levels.

⭐ Explore Every Certificate

This page gives you the overall picture.

Our full Certificate Programme page allows you to explore each certificate individually, watch the relevant skills videos and access the downloadable printable certificates and checklists for each level.