[Written by Stephen Wright]
Bermuda Gymnastics Association [BGA] It expanded its operations by opening a second training facility called The Loft on Marsh Lane in Devonshire.
BGA coach Anna Pallada believes the centrally located facility will help attract young people to the sport who cannot travel to Southside, St David’s, to attend classes at the BGA’s National Training Centre.
The Loft, a 30,000-square-foot facility, will officially open Monday [January 8] It will offer daily entertainment classes for toddlers, children and adults.
BGA’s competitive athletes will continue to hone their skills at the Southside Training Center, Pallada said.
“We plan to offer more gymnastics to local kids, so they don’t have to drive to St. David’s,” Pallada told Bernnews.
“Although we offer transportation to St. David [for youngsters]Some parents don’t feel comfortable putting their children on the bus – especially the younger ones.
“We will continue to offer lessons at St David’s, but this will help us attract younger children who don’t live near there.”
The BGA will also move its Saturday practice sessions from Saltus Grammar School to the Loft, Pallada said.
“We will be able to offer many classes throughout the week at The Loft and not just Saturday classes [at Saltus]She said.
“All the equipment we had in Saltus has been moved to the new facility – bar, bar, vault – and we plan to bring in more equipment, such as two aerial tracks, aerial silks, and hoops.”
The BGA is also looking for young Bermudians to assist with their leisure lessons at the Loft.
“We have some job opportunities for young Bermudians with the new opening,” Pallada added. “If someone loves working with children and is interested in learning, contact us!”
For details, email coaches@bermudagymnastics.bm.
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