Our History
Border Counties School of Gymnastics was formed at Oswestry Leisure Centre with only 15 members in 1991 by Christine Barre. Quickly out growing the space, we relocated to The Marches School Oswestry where we remained until 2004. During this time Christine 'retired' and handed over the running of the club to her daughter Helene. We can now be found in our current location in the Cambrian buildings Gobowen Road Oswestry.
Membership has grown from 15 to over 400. Boys, girls, men and women, ages ranging from toddlers to those that keep their years a secret! The club aims to cater for all, remaining true to its mission statement;
"To permeate the community we serve with gymnastics opportunities for children of different ages and abilities, and to develop an elite performance infrastructure sufficient to regularly produce gymnasts of potential international standing, in so doing at all times supporting the objectives of our Regional Governing Body, and assisting in the attainment of those objectives."
There has always been a strong feeling of family, many of our gymnasts go on to become coaches and work hard to put back what they themselves have gained. In 2005 we passed scrutiny by British Gymnastics for registration as one of a few Gym Marked clubs in the West Midlands Region. This mark assures members of the quality of coaching, programmes & care everyone receives. We have been recognised as one of the most safe, effective and child friendly clubs in Shropshire.