Cardiff University
Welcome to CUGC! Whether you're a complete beginner, an experienced gymnast, want to compete or are just here for the social side, there's a place for you here.
Cardiff University Gymnastics Club is a non-trial sports club welcoming everyone from complete beginners to experienced competitive gymnasts.
We mainly train Artistic Gymnastics, but also welcome those who train calisthenics, parkour, tumbling, acro and general gymnastics skills.
You don't need any previous gymnastics experience to join. Train recreationally, work towards competitions, come for the social side or do a bit of everything!
More than just gymnastics:
Fully-equipped gymnasium training • S&C and flexibility sessions • Competitions • Weekly socials • Winter & Summer Balls • Run Club • Club events & more
ALL ABILITIES
Complete beginners to experienced gymnasts
4× WEEKLY SESSIONS
Gymnastics, strength, conditioning & flexibility
BUCS + BUGL
Competition opportunities throughout the year
MORE THAN A SPORT
Weekly socials, balls, events & more
Our gymnasium training takes place at Cardiff Central Youth Club (CCYC), Ocean Way, CF24 5HF.
The facility has a full-sized sprung floor, tumble track, fast-track, foam pit and all the necessary apparatus for both WAG and MAG.
WEDNESDAY
2:00–4:00pm
Gymnasium Training @ CCYC
FRIDAY
8:00–10:00pm
Full and Flexi members also have access to two additional student-led training sessions each week at Cardiff Students' Union.
MONDAY 7:30–8:30am
Flexibility & mobility — Pilates-style training
THURSDAY 6:00–7:00pm
Core strength & conditioning
Sessions cover Women's and Men's Artistic Gymnastics, tumbling, parkour and general skill development. Members regularly arrange lifts and travel to CCYC together.
How gymnasium booking works
Friday 5pm: Booking opens for Full Training members to select their weekly Wednesday or Friday session.
Monday 9am: Priority booking closes for Full members.
Monday 12pm: Remaining spaces are released to Flexi members and Full members wanting an additional training session for £5.
Join the club
Choose the membership that suits how much you want to train and get involved with CUGC.
Full Training Membership — £74
Extra gymnasium sessions can be purchased for £5 where spaces are available.
Flexi Training Membership — £20
Training spaces are released to Flexi members after Full members' priority booking and are subject to availability.
Social Membership — £15
Be part of CUGC without training!
No gymnastics or S&C training is included.
Please note: All memberships require Tier 1 Athletic Union Insurance (£45)
Competition entry is completely optional and there are opportunities for a range of abilities to compete. CUGC competes in both BUGL and BUCS
BUGL — British University Gymnastics League
Comp 1: 29th November — Portsmouth
Comp 2: 13th December — TBC
Comp 3: 14th March — TBC
Comp 4: 18th April — TBC
National Finals: 8th–9th May — TBC
BUCS — British Universities & Colleges Sport
Gymnastics Championships: Date TBC — usually around the end of January/start of February.
Comp days are some of our favourite club memories! Supporting each other, celebrating our successes and having the best time together is a massive part of competing with CUGC.
CUGC has a packed social calendar throughout the year. Whether you're a training or social member, there are loads of ways to get involved.
Weekly Socials
Something different every week! Keep an eye on Instagram and WhatsApp for each week's theme.
Winter + Summer Balls
Two of our biggest nights of the year! Dress up, celebrate the semester and join us for our awards and celebratory meal.
Varsity
Get involved with one of the biggest events in the Cardiff Uni calendar and support Cardiff together.
Fight Night
Get dressed up with the club and watch Cardiff Uni battle it out in the ring.
Why CUGC?
Complete Beginners
Never done gymnastics before? No problem. Learn the basics safely with support from our coaches.
Recreational Gymnasts
Train for enjoyment, improve your skills and stay active.
Competitive Gymnasts
Work towards BUGL, BUCS and other competition opportunities.
Social Members
Join our socials, balls, events, Run Club and club community without attending training.
Memberships are now live through the Cardiff Students' Union website. Choose between Full Training, Flexi Training and Social Membership.
For updates, session information and everything CUGC, join our WhatsApp community and follow us on Instagram.
Refund Policy
Membership refund requests will be considered individually where circumstances are unforeseen and unavoidable. Refunds will generally not be available where a member has already benefited from their membership, including attending training sessions, strength and conditioning sessions, socials or other member activities. All club membership refunds are at the discretion of the current CUGC President and Treasurer. Please note that the Athletic Union insurance fee is separate from CUGC membership and cannot be refunded by the Club.
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