Gymnasium Starter Pack
The Gymnasium Starter Pack provides a versatile and compact selection of equipment ideal for Key Stage 1 students or for schools introducing gymnastics for the first time. This set is designed to support safe and engaging skill development, including climbing, balancing, and basic movement exercises. Each piece has been carefully selected to encourage confidence, coordination, and fun in young children.
The medium and small trestles offer different heights for progressive practice, while the balance and slide plank, hoops, and single bars introduce fundamental gymnastic challenges. All items are lightweight yet durable, making setup and storage easy for teachers. The included top pads provide safety for floor and elevated activities, while the teacher support pack delivers structured lesson plans and ideas for creative sessions. Together, the set offers everything needed to create introductory gymnastics lessons that are engaging, inclusive, and adaptable for different learning styles.
Great for Engaging, Safe Gymnastics Sessions
By using this starter pack, teachers can gradually introduce children to gymnastics, starting with simple exercises on small trestles and floor activities. The medium trestles and single bars allow children to practice controlled balancing, climbing, and coordination, while the hoops, ladder, and balance/slide plank encourage dynamic movement and problem-solving skills. The top pads ensure safety during landing and rolling exercises, reducing risk of injury.
Additionally, the teacher support pack provides structured guidance and creative ideas, helping non-specialist instructors deliver effective, fun sessions. The set is flexible, allowing equipment to be used individually or combined into obstacle courses and linking activities. Lightweight construction ensures easy repositioning and storage, making it suitable for small gymnasiums or classrooms. Overall, this starter pack is designed to inspire confidence, build physical literacy, and introduce children to gymnastics in an accessible and enjoyable way.
Includes Two Medium Trestles — (76cm) and two small trestles (45cm) to provide a range of progressive heights for introductory gymnastics exercises.
Comes with Four Plain — tops and four top pads to support safe balancing, climbing, and landing activities for Key Stage 1 children.
Contains a 260cm Hoop, 210cm Hoop — two single bars, and a ladder to introduce basic coordination, climbing, and movement challenges.
Includes a Balance/slide — plank and teachers support pack with lesson plans and activity ideas for engaging, safe gymnastics sessions.
KEY FEATURES:
- Two medium trestles 76cm for progressive balance and climbing exercises in introductory gymnastics sessions.
- Two small trestles 45cm to build confidence and develop fundamental gymnastic skills safely.
- Four plain tops for linking apparatus and creating versatile obstacle courses.
- Four top pads to provide cushioning and support during floor and elevated activities.
- 260cm and 210cm hoops for coordination, movement patterns, and interactive games.
- Two single bars and one ladder to introduce climbing, balancing, and basic bar skills.
- Balance/slide plank with teacher support pack to guide lesson plans and safe activity progression.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- 2 x Medium trestles (76cm)
- 2 x Small trestles (45cm)
- 4 x Plain tops
- 4 x Top pads
- 1 x Hoop (260cm)
- 1 x Hoop (210cm)
- 2 x Single bars
- 1 x Ladder
- 1 x Balance/slide plank
- 1 x Teachers support pack















