Okehampton Flyers Facilities

 

We have raised £35,000 for new equipment over the last three years for trampolining, DMT and tumbling. Our funders include Okehampton United Charities, Sport England, the Rotary Club of Okehampton, the Inner Wheel of Okehampton and Dunheved Lodge.

Equipment

Trampolining

Our trampolinists train in Parklands Leisure Centre sports hall which has a high ceiling. We have four competition trampolines, including two Eurotramp Ultimates (Olympic standard), a performance 4×4 trampoline and a 6×4 trampoline, in addition to other trampolines. We also have a trampoline rig and inflatable pit for safety in teaching advanced somersaults.

Double Mini Trampoline (DMT)

We have two DMTs, including a Eurotramp DMT, an inflatable pit for learning doubles, and we often use other gymnastics equipment during our DMT sessions, including our inflatable tumble track.

Tumbling, General Gymnastics and Free-G

Our gymnasts train on our sprung tumble track, 15m inflatable air track, trampolines, DMTs, inflatable pit, competition beam, bars, vault, ropes and wall bars, amongst other equipment.

Training Venues

Parklands Leisure Centre (EX20 1EP)

Trampolining takes place in the sports hall at Parklands Leisure Centre.

During sessions, parents can sit in Parklands Leisure Centre café, which overlooks Simmons Park, or use the leisure centre’s other facilities including a recently refurbished gym and swimming pool.  Parents are welcome to watch club sessions from the balcony overlooking the sports hall. There is parking on site (free after 6pm each weekday, after 12pm on Saturdays and all day Sunday).

Okehampton College Gym (EX20 1PW)

Gymnastics and DMT sessions take place in the Okehampton College Gym.

The Pavilion in the Park is a short walk from the gymnasium and has a café that serves hot and cold food, drinks and cakes. Also close to the gymnasium are community facilities including an adventure playground and beautiful walks in Simmons Park. Free parking is available next to the gym and the Pavilion.

Mini Gym at the Okey Cokey (EX20 1BQ)

The Okey Cokey Play Centre is a lovely venue with a cafe to sit in during the sessions and a soft play area with slides and climbing frames for young children. Free parking is available on site.