A gymnastics hub which is owned by an Olympic gymnast is being acquired by a national children’s fitness gym business.
Gymfinity Kids, a kids’ activity club company which offers gymnastics, ninja classes, dance and pre-school classes, has struck a deal to take on Beth Tweddle Gymnastics.
The former Queen's School Chester pupil's business includes the Beth Tweddle Gymnastics Centre in Bolton, with the headquarters of the firm based in Widnes.
Beth Tweddle Gymnastics was founded in 2010 by Olympic medallist Beth Tweddle MBE to provide gymnastics classes for children aged two and over at its venues across the North of England.
The Beth Tweddle Gymnastics Centre in Bolton also runs a successful national curriculum programme to improve the provision of gymnastics in schools local to the venue.
Managing director of Gymfinity Kids, Jacques De Bruin said: “At Gymfinity Kids we are all passionate about getting children to lead more active lifestyles and to form healthy habits, which helps to support their mental and physical health.
“Over the last few years Gymfinity Kids has built great momentum, increasing our membership base and opening new clubs to make gymnastics, Ninja and dance classes accessible to even more children.
“When the opportunity to work with Beth Tweddle Gymnastics presented itself we jumped at it.”
Following the acquisition, the Beth Tweddle Gymnastics centres in Bolton and Widnes will be rebranded as Gymfinity Kids and be incorporated into the business, creating a group of 11 clubs nationwide with around 14,000 members.
Beth Tweddle MBE, founder of Beth Tweddle Gymnastics, said: “Beth Tweddle Gymnastics was founded with an ambition to inspire a generation and to create opportunities for every child to get involved in gymnastics.
“I’m really proud of everything we’ve achieved as a business and the impact we’ve had on tens of thousands of children that have developed a passion for gymnastics at our centres, academy venues and national curriculum schools.
“Active children are happier and healthier, and gymnastics is a fun and rewarding way to get active.
“I can’t wait to help inspire the next generation of gymnastic enthusiasts.”
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