Tumbling involves performing a series of somersaults, twists and acrobatic skills along a 25 m tumble track.
Competitions involve performing a straight run (somersaults), twisting run (twisting somersaults) and a final run (somersaults and twists). Tumbling is a great way of developing power, strength (particularly of the lower body) and spatial awareness. Part of the world games it also has an annual world championships held in conjunction with the trampoline world championships and is practised by both men and women.
Take a look at some tumbling
Is your son or daughter a future tumbling champion? Whatever level tumblers reach, they’ll benefit from enhanced strength, flexibility and spatial awareness. They’ll understand the value of hard work and discipline and make life long friends. Want to come along for a taster class, click here.