About Us

Gymnastics is where sport begins

Welsh Gymnastics is officially recognised by Sport Wales as the National Governing Body for Gymnastics in Wales. Our role is to act as the guardian of the sport in Wales by leading, developing and supporting those that wish to take part.

Our purpose is to govern the sport in a safe, fair and equitable way as well as to lead the sport to enabling gymnastics across Wales to thrive.

The Current Welsh Gymnastics Strategy – Where Sport Begins was launched in 2025 and sets out the priorities for Welsh Gymnastics for the next 10 years.

You can access the full strategy here – Welsh Gymnastics Strategy 2025 – 2035

The Vision for Gymnastics – Leap without Limits

For the first time ever, the national governing bodies of gymnastics across the UK have come together to create a collective VISION for the sport. Leap without limits – to deliver an UPLIFTING gymnastics experience for ALL, to ensure that gymnastics is SAFE, ENJOYABLE and OPEN TO EVERYONE.

Welsh Gymnastics Mission

To ensure we nurture people through their gymnastics journey, in fit for purpose places; all underpinned by (best) practices, ensure that quality-assured gymnastics is delivered in safe, positive, fund and inclusive environments.

People, Places and Practices – these are our strategic building blocks for success

Our Values

Welsh Gymnastics Values

The vision, mission and values for the next 10 years will be delivered though our 5 strategic goals

Welsh Gymnastics Strategic Goals

We’re accountable for delivering the strategy honestly and openly while treating each other with respect, dignity and integrity.

Our sport has something for everyone, and we aim to create a fun environment to drive gymnastics to a successful future where every individual can reach their own potential.

To read more about how we govern our sport, please visit Governance.

To find Gymnastics near you – Find Gymnastics

Our Story

1902

We go back to 1902, when the Welsh Amateur Gymnastics Association (WAGA) was founded. For most of that century, WAGA catered for men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics.

1912

William Cowhig and William Titt are part of the Great Britain team that won the bronze medal in the team event at the 1912 Olympic Games in Sweden – and are to this day the only Welsh gymnasts to win an Olympic medal.

1978

In this year Welsh gymnasts compete at the Commonwealth Games for the very first time after gymnastics was included in the main Games programme.

The eight gymnasts (four men’s and four women’s) who had the honour of being the first to represent Wales at that Games in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada were: Andrew Hallam, Leigh Jones, Michael Higgins, Paul Preedy, Tina Pocock, Jacqueline Vokes, Linda Bernard and Linda Surringer.

1994

Women’s artistic gymnast Sonia Lawrence wins silver on the vault at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada to also become the first gymnast to win a medal for Wales at the Games.

2004

WAGA becomes WG as Welsh Gymnastics drop their amateur status and become a company limited by guarantee.

2010

WG relocate from their previous headquarters at Cardiff Central Youth Club to Sport Wales National Centre at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff – where we remain based to the present day.

2014

What a summer! Welsh gymnasts sizzle as they hit double figures with a magical 10-medal haul at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. That’s 10 of the 16 in total in the history of the Games! It also remains to this day our most successful Commonwealth Games yet. Rhythmic gymnast Frankie Jones led the way with a stunning six medals (five individual, one team).

2019

It’s the end of an era as Helen Phillips MBE steps down as Chair after her remarkable 18-year tenure.

2022

The best was saved for last at the 2022 Commonwealth Games as Gemma Frizelle secures secured a stunning gold medal in the rhythmic gymnastics hoop final, on the last day of gymnastics competition in Birmingham.

Gemma also made history by becoming the first gymnast to win hoop gold for Team Wales at the Commonwealth Games. It’s also only the second time a Welsh gymnast has won Commonwealth gold following from Frankie Jones’ ribbon gold at Glasgow 2014.

Our Partners

Welsh Gymnastics’ partners and sponsors

Our partners and sponsors are a vital part of our mission to spread the joy of gymnastics and improve our competitive success. We owe an enormous ‘thank you’ to every organisation and individual involved with us.