Dynamo School of Gymnastics Southampton, Hamble-le-Rice

Reviews

1. Abby Humphrey ★★★★★

   My daughter has been coming to Dynamo for nearly 4 years starting in GymTots at 13 months and now nearly at the end of her first year of GymMinis. She can really struggle with some aspects of listening and following instructions and has found starting school a challenge, but absolutely loves coming to Dynamo. Their coaches are fantastically patient, kind and know how to get the best out of every child. We're looking forward to seeing her continue to progress and enjoy gymnastics as she gets older. Thank you to everyone involved!

   almost 2 years ago
2. Kirsty Lisa Giles ★★★★★

   My daughter attends gym tots on Tuesday mornings and has done from a very young age! The coaches are fab. The classes are well organised and we've never had any issues.

   almost 2 years ago
3. Max Pearce ★★★★★

   Both of my daughters attend classes here & they both love it. Great friendly staff who are always accommodating to their needs.

   almost 2 years ago

1. M B ★★☆☆☆

   Fantastic facilities but not enough skilled staff to be well managed. If you're destined to be a star you'll do well here but if any less you'll end up in a virtually unmanaged group wasting time and money. I've no doubt the younger staff are good at gymnastics but leading such a large number of children each lesson is not their forte. You'd be far better off attending a smaller class where the wellbeing of all students is considered. Dynamos reputation for top gymnasts will without doubt keep them busy, but there is evidently many students each lesson that don't receive the tuition that's paid for and never will as it is currently run.

   almost 2 years ago
2. David Engel ★☆☆☆☆

   Be warned - there are no refunds, no matter what. My wife and I have a severely disabled 3 yr old as well as our 1 yr old twins and unfortunately to keep our 3 yr from deteriorating/ and occasionally alive.. we could no longer attend the session on the set day. Having such difficult health circumstances and outgoing strain on one income whilst trying to do things with our other children has not met any leniency from the organisation. I must say we were offered an alternative day which is still unfortunately impossible due to our daughters routine times and health orientations along with usually having to travel to places such as the London Evelina hospital due to their distance. Unfortunately nothing comes before our daughters health. But in the same breath I could have just given the money away to any better cause (non profit) let alone kept it for the continual equipment need struggles we have. I'm not in the habit of I think ever writing bad reviews, I rather don't review at all if not 4 or 5 stars as you can likely see on others I've left. This one however, I think, is for those of you that don't have the surplus income to throw away. To say the least I'm disappointed. And further unhappy with myself having felt the need to write/vent such.

   almost 2 years ago
3. Kaja S. ★★★★★

   Really lovely, friendly, professional team.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Vicki H ★☆☆☆☆

   My 5 year old daughter had a trial here Thursday night. Been on the waiting list for months then get charged £9 for a trial. My daughter has no experience in Gymnastics and the instructor knew this!!! Yet she was left by herself expected just to know how to do everything. I watched the whole ordeal from the viewing area and couldn't believe what I witnessed. The instructor left her wondering around not knowing what to do or how to use the equipment whilst she stood and redone her pony tail for the sixth time. They moved onto different equipment and my daughter was at the back not knowing what to do. Visibly not being able to participate, the instructor did nothing but stand and wait to which confused my daughter. After 30 minutes of trying her best to participate in an activity she knew nothing about I noticed she began to cry out of embarrassment and frustration. I went in and called her out, she asked to leave as no-one was helping her. The instructor saw she was upset and saw me call her out and yet STILL didn't come over to investigate or see if she was OK. Why and how is she working with children? I havent heard from dynamo since. Clearly all about money and success for them. Safe to say my daughters confidence has been severely knocked. She cried most of the journey home. I dont have one positive point to make about my short visit to Dynamo.

   almost 3 years ago
2. swm_01 swm ★★★★☆

   Very good facilities! They group everybody together no matter the ability so not always a good thing if you are not very confident but if you are then it is great.

   almost 5 years ago
3. Nicky Tidmus ★☆☆☆☆

   I had two children in squads at this club some time ago (3 years). Mens squad - great really positive experience for my son. Womens - not so much, culture of bulling and emotional abuse which they seem to think is all part and parcel of Gymnastics i.e. if your not tough enough to endure it gymnastics is not for you.....it might have changed in the last three years but I doubt it.This club is probably fine for parties, recreational gym the facilities are amazing. If you want squad gymnastics and you live locally there are not many other options, but you have been warned. My daughter is still impacted by their 'coaching' both physically and mentally.

   more 6 years ago

1. Samantha Golden ★★★☆☆

   The gymnastics experience for toddlers is great if you get that far! We turned up today to be met in the car park and told that the session was off because of a problem with access to the facility. The team had been on site for three hours but hadn't thought to call parents to stop them driving all the way despite having all of our phone numbers. I drove for half an hour with a very excited toddler, the drive home with a crying toddler felt more like two hours. For anyone else like me desperate for gymnastics in the Meon Valley area, try Fareham School of Gymnastics instead. Only five minutes further to drive and they own the purpose built facility. Poor show Dynamo.

   more 12 years ago

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