Following a summer of sporting inspiration at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, a gymnastics, ninja, and dance club run by Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle is coming to Kingston.

Gymfinity Kids is bringing gymnastics and ninja to more children in south west London with the opening of a brand-new Community Club at Holy Cross Prep this September.

The new club will offer gymnastics and ninja classes for children aged two to 14, creating a fun, inclusive environment where children can build confidence, develop physical skills and discover a sport they love.

A Gymfinity Kids spokesperson said: "The launch comes at an exciting time for children's sport, with the Commonwealth Games providing inspiration for a new generation to get active and explore different ways to move.

"Gymfinity Kids is helping turn that inspiration into action by creating accessible opportunities for children to try gymnastics and ninja within their local community.

"The new Kingston upon Thames Community Club will create a welcoming space where children of all abilities can enjoy movement, develop new skills and build healthy habits for life."

As part of the launch, Olympic medallist and Commonwealth Games champion Beth Tweddle MBE will be visiting schools in the Kingston area to share stories from her gymnastics career and introduce children to the world of gymnastics and ninja.

In an exclusive interview with Nub News, Tweddle, who created Gymfinity Kids' gymnastics programme and is a brand ambassador for the company, explained that it started as Beth Tweddle Gymnastics and that she first created the club while she was still competing, but was looking for something to do once she retired.

She added: "My passion was gymnastics, but I also love working with children, so the fact that I could combine both was amazing."

Tweddle explained that people used to ask her how they could get their children into gymnastics after watching her compete.

"There's loads of waiting lists, so we were looking at how we can reduce those waiting lists, and how we can give children the opportunity sooner rather than later, so they don't lose interest or find a different sport to pursue," she said.

Tweddle continued: "So that was kind of why I started Beth Tweddle Gymnastics - just to give kids the opportunity to have a go.

"Some kids will love it and some won't, but that's okay because I tried lots of sports before I found gymnastics, so for me it was just a case of giving kids the opportunity to have a go and see whether they like it."

The gymnast told Nub News that Beth Tweddle Gymnastics was based around the grassroots level to give kids "that first try".

She added: "And then obviously if they did continue through into a national pathway then that's amazing, but for me it was that introduction level that I was and still am really keen to influence.

Tweddle merged her business with Gymfinity Kids in 2023 because she "wanted to be able to have more of an impact across the country rather than just in the Northwest" where she is based.

Gymfinity Kids now has around 16,500 children partaking in its gymnastics, dance, and ninja courses across its sites.

It also works within the national curriculum, which Tweddle said "allows every child to avoid any barriers to joining, whether it is because parents or guardians are working or there are waiting lists, they can still access gymnastics, ninja or dance.

While Tweddle's background is primarily in gymnastics, the mum of two says that she is also involved in the dance and ninja side of things.

She told Nub News: "For me it's about getting kids active. Especially as a mum of two now as well, I know how important it is to get your children healthy and that it doesn't have to be down the traditional pathways.

"So, Gymfinity Kids is about providing lots of different opportunities so that children can try it and see whether that's the route they want to go down."

Tweddle added that the company is also looking at some of the elements that she found in sport, such as teamwork, friendship, determination, and resilience."

She continued: "All of those things are really key. So, we have value stickers, we have star of the week, and there are award schemes that the kids can work through.

"So, there's lots of different ways that the children can also be rewarded."

Tweddle told Nub News that she started gymnastics when she was seven years old after having tried hockey, which her parents and brother played competitively in.

She said: "I grew up very much with a hockey stick in my hands; my parents and my brother both played hockey, but it just wasn't for me.

"I tried hockey, swimming, ballet, horse riding and athletics, but gymnastics was just the one that clicked, and I absolutely loved it.

"I was very shy as a child, and then suddenly as soon as I was in the gym on the competition floor, I was a completely different person - I was confident and quite happy to get out there in front of a few hundred people.

"So, my parents often comment how much gymnastics gave me confidence outside of the gym as well - it really brought me out of my shell."

The Olympian then went on to the City of Liverpool gymnastics club when she was 12, where she trained with a coach called Amanda for 16 years until she retired.

She said: "People often ask me when it was that I went from doing gymnastics as a hobby to doing it as a career, and there wasn't really a turning point; I just love it.

"I love the sport and love how it makes me feel, and even now, although I'm not competing myself, I love seeing the smiles on the kids' faces and what they achieve"

Tweddle has competed at three Olympic Games and 10 world championships as well as various European championships, and also picked up the first European and Olympic medals for Great Britain.

"So, I've had some amazing moments throughout my career," she said.

Speaking about how teaching gymnastics differs to competing in the sport, Tweddle said: "When I was competing, I was very focused on what I could achieve, whereas now, I'm part of a team and a business that's trying to give more children the opportunity to see what they can achieve, whether that's just allowing them to have their first go or entering competitions - we've got a few kids across the business competing.

"I love seeing the smiles on their faces when we're in the gym and when they go running out to whoever's picked them up, and they're like 'guess what I did today for the first time '-you can just see that elation on their faces, and that's why I'm doing this, having that impact on children's lives."

Speaking about why she decided to open a hub in Kingston, the Olympian added: "We're trying to find lots of opportunities across the country, so we went and visited Holy Cross Prep, and I met a lot of the senior leadership team there; they were great, and they really understood what I was trying to achieve.

"It's great that we've been able to work with them to bring the product into the Kingston area, and allow more children to have the opportunity."

She continued: "I'm really excited to be bringing Gymfinity Kids' gymnastics and ninja classes to Kingston upon Thames and creating more opportunities for children in the area to get active and try something new. "Whether they're discovering gymnastics for the first time, giving ninja a go, or simply finding a new way to move and have fun, I want every child to feel welcome and encouraged to explore what they're capable of.

"Community clubs like this are a fantastic way to make activity more accessible to children and families, while giving children the opportunity to build confidence, learn new skills and find something they really enjoy.

"I'm looking forward to visiting schools in the area and helping inspire the next generation to get moving."

Gymfinity Kids' new Kingston hub is hosting an Introductory Open Weekend from Friday, 4 - Sunday, 6 September, which invites every child in the area to join a free taster session.

Speaking about the weekend, Tweddle said: "We open up as many spaces as we can, and every child can come along and just have a free session.

"So, for me, this is that opportunity to come and see it, to come and have a go at it, and some people will know straight away that's exactly what they want to do, whereas some of them may just need to see it, what it is, what happens, and who we are, so it just gives them that opportunity."

The new Community Club will deliver gymnastics and ninja (incorporating elements of parkour and free running).

Each one-hour class, designed by Tweddle, introduces children to the core skills of their chosen discipline in a fun, inclusive environment led by trained and passionate coaches.

The opening of the Kingston Community Club will take Gymfinity Kids' Community Club network in the area to five, strengthening its commitment to making high-quality gymnastics and ninja coaching accessible to children and families within their local communities.

Gymfinity Kids also operates purpose-built flagship clubs in Bracknell and Walton-on-Thames, offering children access to state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities to progress beyond beginner level.



Paul Kirwin, CEO of Gymfinity Kids, said: "We're passionate about making it easier for children to get active and discover a sport that they enjoy, which is exactly what our Community Clubs are designed to do.

"Our new Kingston upon Thames Community Club will give children the opportunity to try something new, develop physical skills and build confidence in a fun and supportive environment.

"Whether they discover a passion for gymnastics or ninja, or simply find a new way to enjoy being active, we want every child to feel that sport is for them.

"The excitement generated by major sporting events such as the Commonwealth Games can be a fantastic catalyst for getting children moving, and we want to help turn that inspiration into lasting activity within local communities.

"We're incredibly excited to be opening in Kingston upon Thames and expanding our Community Club network, giving even more children the opportunity to discover the joy of movement."

You can find out more about Gymfinity Kids' new Kingston club and how to book a session for the opening weekend via its website here.