Trampoline Academy
Bath Trampolining Academy (BTA)
incorporating
Burgess Professional Coaching
competition, recreational, GCSE and A Level trampolining and gymnastics in Bath and the surrounding areas.
Latest News
Congratulations to our 6 BTA Students who represented British Gymnastics South West Squad at the Inter- Regional Championships at the Utilita Arena, Birmingham 5-7th July 2024
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Bronze Medallists at the Schools
National Championships 2024!!
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on all our competitors!
Congratulations to all our Competitors at the BG Regional Finals 2024:
4 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze Medal!!
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About Us
Bath Trampoline Academy (BTA) formerly known as Fish Trampoline and Gymnastics Club, was established 15 years ago. BTA has over 50 years combined coaching experience, effectively working with schools to maximise GCSE and A Level examination results.
Since 2007, the Academy has produced 6 BSGA Individual Champions, 2 SEND British Medalists, 2 BSGA Team Champions and numerous medallists at various levels of British Gymnastics Trampoline competitions.
Fish Gymnastics is now part of the Bath Trampoline Academy and we continue to run our Saturday morning gymnastics club at Newbridge Primary School.
We also run satellite trampoline and gymnastics clubs around the Bath area, along with holiday camps and support for GCSE and A level qualifications.
Coaching Team
Simon Briffett
Simon has over 30 years of coaching experience and is a British Gymnastics Senior Trampoline Coach, Gymnastics Coach and a British Gymnastics Judge.
He is also a Multi Sports Coach and a Cricket Coach.
He has had the pleasure of working with and producing many athletes from grass roots to international level.
Petra Burgess
Petra is qualified with a HND in Sports Coaching and Exercise Science.
She has over 25 years of experience and is a Level 3 Trampolining, Gymnastics and Preschool Coach and is a
specialist in teaching SEND and a qualified Playworker.
Petra is also a Trampoline County Level Judge.
James Purchase
James is an experienced
Level 1 Trampolining Coach, currently training for his Level 2. He has many years of experience working with a wide range of abilities.
Bath Trampoline Academy
Bath Trampoline Academy
Formerly known as Fish, we are the premier trampoline competition and recreational club in Bath.
We welcome all from age 5 of any ability to join us for some fun or to train for competitions. We are experienced with children who have special needs. We have a competition squad who compete regularly in both Regional and National competitions. British Gymnastics membership is required for insurance purposes.
Sessions open to all age 5 and above welcome
When - Term Time Only:
Mondays 6-7pm and 7-8pm
Wednesdays 5-6pm and 6-7pm
Special offer - book 4 hrs per week and only pay for 3 hrs.
Where:
Hayesfield Girls School, Sports Hall, The West Wing, Upper Oldfield Park, Bath BA2 3LA
Bookings:
Please contact Petra on:
mobile: 07814545111
email: bathtrampolineacademy@gmail.com
Personal details form click here
Membership:
Please click on the British Gymnastics Logo to join with Community or Competitive Membership
Keynsham Leisure Centre
Sessions open to all age 5 and above welcome
Club Times: Term Time Only
Tuesdays 5-6pm
Tuesdays 6-7pm
To Book:
Please contact Petra on:
Mobile: 07814545111
Email: bathtrampolineacademy@gmail.com
Personal details form click here
Click on the BSGA logo to find out more about Schools competitions.
Also see our Competition Info for dates and more information.
Hayesfield Girls School
After School Club
For Hayesfield students from year 7 upwards
Afterschool Club:
Wednesdays 3.30-4.30pm - Year 7 only
Fridays 3.30-4.30pm - Year 8 and above
School Squad:
Fridays 4.30-5.30pm - Invite only
To book:
Please contact Petra on:
mobile: 07814545111
email: bathtrampolineacademy@gmail.com
School leotards are available from Petra.
Click on the BSGA logo to find out more about Schools competitions.
Also see our Competition Info for dates and more information.
Saint Gregorys Bath
After School Club
For St Gregory's students from year 7 upwards
Afterschool Club:
Mondays 3.15-4.15pm - All Year Groups
To book:
Please contact the school PE Department
Click on the BSGA logo to find out more about Schools competitions.
Also see our Competition Info for dates and further information.
Somervale School
After School Club
For Somervale students from year 7 upwards
Afterschool Club:
Mondays 3.30-4.30pm - All Years
To Book:
Please contact the school PE Department
Click on the BSGA logo to find out more about Schools competitions.
Also see our Competition Info for dates and more information.
Gymnastics Clubs
Newbridge Gymnastics Class
Formerly known as Fish, we are an inclusive, friendly recreational gymnastics group located at Newbridge Primary School in Bath.
We welcome all children from age 5 to 11 of any ability
to join us for some fun and great exercise. We are experienced with children who have special needs. British Gymnastics membership is required for insurance purposes.
When - Term Time Only:
Saturdays 9.30-10.30am
Where:
Newbridge Primary School, Sports Hall, Charmouth Road, Bath BA1 3LL
Bookings:
Please contact Petra on:
mobile: 07814545111
email: bathtrampolineacademy@gmail.com
Personal details form click here.
Membership:
Please click on the logo below to join with Bronze Membership
News Flash:
This club will be operating from Hayesfield Lower School
From
January 11th 2025.
Cameley Primary School
Afterschool Club
Open to all year groups
Wednesdays 3.15-4.15pm
Bookings:
Please book via the school office
Twerton Infant School
Afterschool Club
Open to all years
Fridays 3.00-4.00pm
Bookings:
Please book via the school office
Paulton Infant School
Afterschool Club
Open to all years
Tuesdays 3.00-4.00pm
Bookings:
Please book via the school office
Competition Information
Over the season there are various competitions for all levels to compete.
These are:
British Schools Gymnastics Association (BSGA)
trampoline competitions - there are 3 rounds: Regional, Zonal and National Finals. Click on the logo above for more information.
To compete in the BSGA competitions, you must attend at least 2 hours a week training, of which
1 hour must be Hayesfield school squad, the other can be either a school or BTA session.
Click here for BSGA Competition dates Rules, Times and results
British Gymnastics (BG) Trampoline - TRA competitions are at 3 levels:
- Club Challenge
- Regional Challenge
- National Age Group
Click here for BG Trampoline Pathway, Competition Dates, Rules, Times and Results
To compete in the BG competitions, you must attend at least 2 hours a week training - these can be either school or BTA sessions.
There is a series of trampoline competitions run by English Gymnastics for those competing at the higher levels. Please click the above logo for more information.
Trampoline League is an opportunity for competitors to have regular competitions at the higher levels. Click the logo above to find our more information.
Further Information:
Click here to find out everything you need to know about competing.
Click here for all the competition routines.
Click here for Tariff information
Disability trampoline:
click here for comp information.
Competition Kit:
Please click here for details of Competition clothing
British Gymnastics Membership:
Competitive membership of BG is required for competitions -click on the link below:
Volunteers
All competitions are run by volunteers and as such we are always in need of parent support to fill a variety of volunteering roles such as score recorder, marshal, or even train to be a judge.
Further Information:
Please contact Petra if you would like any further information:
Mobile: 07814545111
email: bathtrampolineacademy@gmail.com
Trampoline Camps
Trampoline Camps in School Holidays - OPEN TO ALL
In the school holidays - Easter, Summer and Christmas -we run trampoline camps which include the opportunity to practice routines, badge testing, games and learning new skills. We also have an Airtrak where the children can practise skills and have great fun.
It is the perfect opportunity for squad members to prepare for competitions and work on consistency throughout the holidays.
You will also get the opportunity to enjoy other activities such as Big Screen Play Station and a movie!
Where:
Hayesfield Girls School, Sport Hall, The West Wing, Upper Oldfield Park, Bath BA2 3LA
Bookings:
Call/Text Petra on 07814545111
Timings:
9am - 4pm
Dates:
Wednesday 9th April 2025
Wednesday 16th April 2025
Wednesday 30th July 2025
Wednesday 6th August 2025
Wednesday 13th August 2025
Wednesday 20th August 2025
Cost:
tbc per child
Siblings at reduced rate
Useful Forms
Information
BTA Policies and Procedures
BG Safeguarding & Protecting Children Policy 2019
BTA Parents Code of Conduct
BTA Gymnasts Code of Conduct
Link to British Gymnastics
Testimonials
My daughter has achieved more than she could possibly have dreamt of with Simon and Petra. Every session she learns something new and progresses with her routines, enabling her to compete and win. Thank you so much!
Georgia's mum
Simply the Best!
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