Dundee Gymnastics Club 2k (DGC2K) is a registered charity and a gymnastics academy located in Dundee, Scotland. The club offers a wide range of gymnastics classes for children aged 1 and above. The facility is fully equipped and located at 40 Brown Street in the central area of Dundee.
For children who are interested in joining a gymnastics class, there is a simple registration process. Parents can visit the club's website and click on the “Join a Gymnastics Class” option on the main menu. This will lead them to an online registration form where they can provide their contact details as well as their child's name and date of birth. After submitting the form, parents will receive an email with an invitation to suitable classes that have available spaces, along with information on class times and costs.
They should also receive an invitation for a free taster session within a week.
DGC2K has a strong focus on women's artistic gymnastics. The women's artistic gymnasts from DGC2K compete at various levels, including the Scottish Gymnastics National Development Grades, the Scottish Gymnastics Championships, and even international competitions in countries like Germany and Switzerland. The club has had significant achievements, including being crowned Scottish Gymnastics Club Champions and producing Scottish Gymnastics Individual Champions at the Espoir and Junior levels. Notably, Sofia Ramzan represented Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Australia in 2018, and Emily Bremner represented Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham in 2022.
Similarly, DGC2K also has a programme for men's artistic gymnastics. The male gymnasts from the club participate in the Scottish Gymnastics National Development Grades, the Scottish Gymnastics Championships, and other competitions held in Scotland and England. The boys from DGC2K have achieved gold medals at the national level.
In addition, DGC2K offers training for tumbling gymnastics. The performance tumblers from the club compete in various competitions, including the Scottish Gymnastics National Development Grades and the Scottish Gymnastics Championships. The club's tumblers consistently win gold medals at the national level.
DGC2K provides a welcoming environment for gymnasts of all levels and encourages those who are already training in women's artistic gymnastics, men's artistic gymnastics, or tumbling to consider joining the club. Interested individuals can email the respective contacts for each discipline to inquire about joining.
For parents who have queries regarding the available classes or training groups, they can reach out to Clare Huxley, the designated contact person, at clare@dgc2k. The club is affiliated to Scottish Gymnastics and also has web hosting provided by iPage.
DGC2K operates on a monthly payment system, with all classes requiring payment in advance via direct debit. In addition to the monthly class fees, there is a DGC2K Club Annual Membership fee of 22, as well as the Scottish Gymnastics Annual Membership fee, also amounting to 22. These fees can be paid through the DGC2K LoveAdmin system, which facilitates direct debit setup.
DGC2K provides different classes specifically designed for children at various stages of development. For toddlers aged 1 and 2 years old, there are 45-minute classes available on Mondays at 1 PM, Tuesdays at 9:15 AM, Wednesdays at 9:15 AM, and Thursdays at 1 PM. The monthly fee for these classes is 27.
Preschool gymnastics classes cater to children aged 3 and 4 years old and are also 45 minutes long. These classes are offered on Mondays at 2 PM and 3 PM, Tuesdays at 10 AM and 11 AM, Wednesdays at 10 AM and 11:15 AM, and Thursdays at 2 PM and 3 PM. The monthly fee for these classes is 30.
Entry-level gymnastics classes are available for children nearly 5 to 6 years old. These 45-minute classes take place on Mondays at 4 PM, 5 PM, and 6 PM, Tuesdays at 4 PM and 5 PM, Wednesdays at 4 PM and 5 PM, and Thursdays at 4 PM and 5 PM. The monthly fee for these classes is 33.
Dundee Gymnastics Club 2k (DGC2K) is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive environment for children to learn and excel in gymnastics. Their experienced coaches and well-equipped facility make it an ideal choice for aspiring gymnasts in the Dundee area.