Kids Gymnastics in Hamilton
The perfect way for Tamariki to develop balance, strength, flexibility and confidence while having fun!
The Y (formerly known as the YMCA) Hamilton gymnastics programs will have your children cartwheeling home!
Our gymnastics programmes focus on the development of fundamental movement patterns and gymnastics-specific skills including bar, beam and vault basics, landings, jumps, rolls, bridges, handstands, cartwheels, and more!
Our gymnastics coaches are ex-gymnasts and experienced sports coaches who are dedicated to ensuring that your child is safe and having fun!
Why choose The Y Gymnastics?
- Develop fundamental gymnastics and movement skills while building strength, balance, flexibility, coordination and confidence.
- Learn in a fun, welcoming and supportive environment where children feel encouraged to try new things.
- Suitable for beginners as well as children with previous gymnastics experience.
- Qualified coaches teaching safe techniques.
- Small structured group sessions that allow coaches to give individual support and encouragement.
- Build strong physical foundations that support participation across many other sports and activities.
- Make new friends and enjoy being active with others in a positive group setting.
- Celebrate progress and achievements as children develop new skills week by week!
Key info
Location
Address: Y Hamilton, 36 Pembroke Street, Hamilton 3204
Phone: 07 838 2529
Y Hamilton Monday Classes Term 2 2026
- · Community Play
Price: $5.00 per child per session
Ages: Crawling/walking to 6-year-olds
Time: Mondays 9am-10am (1-hour sessions)
Enrolment: Drop-in sessions only. Enrolment is not required for Community Play. Please check-in at the Y fitness reception before each session to pay.
Term 2 2026 Dates: Monday 20th April to Monday 29th July 2026 (9 weeks). There is no Community Play during school holidays and public holidays
- · Colours Gymnastics (Beginners)
Price: $153.00 per child for Term 2 2026
Ages: 5–7-year-olds
Time: Mondays 4pm – 5pm (1-hour sessions) during term time
Enrolment: Term enrolment is required for Colours Gymnastics. Paid trials of $22.00 per child per session can also be arranged for those who would like to try a session before committing to the full term. Please register via our website or at the Y fitness reception.
Term 2 2026 Enrolment Dates: Monday 20th April to Monday 29th July 2026 (9 weeks)
*Please note that there will be NO gymnastics classes on Monday 27th April due to Anzac Day and Monday 1st June due to Kings Birthday.
- · Stages Gymnastics (Beginners/Intermediate)
Price: $153.00 per child for Term 2 2026
Ages: 7–12-year-olds
Time: Mondays 5pm – 6pm (1-hour sessions)
Enrolment: Term enrolment is required for Stages Gymnastics. Paid trials of $22.00 per child per session can also be arranged for those who would like to try a session before committing to the full term. Please register via our website or at the Y fitness reception.
Term 2 2026 Enrolment Dates: Monday 20th April to Monday 29th July 2026 (9 weeks)
*Please note that there will be NO gymnastics classes on Monday 27th April due to Anzac Day and Monday 1st June due to Kings Birthday.
Please note that prices for our gymnastic classes may vary across terms depending on the number of public holidays in each term.
Currently we do not offer an advanced gymnastics program at the Y Hamilton.
Colours Gymnastics (Beginner)
Suitable for beginners aged 5–7 years, our Colours programme introduces children to the exciting world of gymnastics in a fun and supportive environment. Sessions focus on developing fundamental movement patterns and introductory gymnastics skills, including jumps, landings, rolls, floor patterns, bridges, handstands and basic bar, beam, and vault techniques. Children build strength, balance, flexibility, coordination, and confidence while learning safe techniques from experienced coaches. The program also encourages
Stages Gymnastics (Beginner/Intermediate)
Suitable for children aged 7–12 years, our Stages programme welcomes both beginners and gymnasts with previous experience in a fun and supportive environment. Sessions build on fundamental movement patterns while developing a wider range of gymnastics skills, including jumps, landings, rolls, bridges, handstands, cartwheels, and progressions on bar, beam, and vault. Children continue to develop strength, balance, flexibility, coordination, and confidence while learning safe techniques from experienced coaches. The program also encourages friendship, personal progress, and a positive love of being active as gymnasts challenge themselves and build new skills each week.
Community Play Sessions (Crawling to 6 years old)
Open to children who are crawling through to 6 years, our Community Play sessions are unstructured free-play for parents/caregivers to actively partake with their Tamariki. Children can climb, balance, jump and explore the gymnastics equipment at their own pace while developing fundamental movement skills, coordination, balance and confidence. These sessions are a fun and low-pressure way to spend time with young children while introducing gymnastics skills and promoting a love for movement.
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Safeguarding our tamariki
For years The Y has provided a safe and secure environment, where kids can just be’ and enjoy their time with us. We want to support every parent by not only being a fun place for your kids to be, but also a safe haven where kids’ development is supported and learning is recognised.
The Y is Aotearoa’s first and only accredited organisation through the Australian Childhood Foundation (ACF). We are proud to lead the children’s workforce as a child-safe organisation. Find out more.
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