KCGA Newsletter — November 2025

From Stefan, CEO & Founder

Thank you to all KCGA families for a brilliant October. This month we celebrate our first children’s team competition, a prestigious business recognition, and the continued growth of our boutique gymnastics community. Your support and trust mean the world to us.

KCGA’s Fantastic Debut at the Essex Invitational 2025

Basildon Sporting Village – Sunday 5 October 2025

Well done to all our KCGA gymnasts who competed at the High Ten Events – Essex Invitational 2025.
This event marked our first-ever competition for KCGA’s children’s section, and every gymnast performed with confidence, discipline, and joy.

Results:
• Sofia — 🥈 Silver (Floor) + 4ᵗʰ Overall
• Jasmine — 🥈 Silver (Vault)
• Gigi — 5ᵗʰ Overall
• Yuna — 4ᵗʰ Overall
• Lorenza — Elegant, composed routines throughout the day

To make the day even more special, our gymnasts met Max Whitlock, the most successful British gymnast in history, who signed a poster dedicated to Kensington & Chelsea Gymnastics — now proudly displayed in our Academy.

KCGA Recognised Among London’s Best New Businesses

We are honoured to share that Kensington & Chelsea Gymnastics Academy has been selected as a Finalist at the Kensington, Chelsea & Westminster Business Awards 2025.

The gala ceremony on 23 October at the Royal Lancaster London brought together some of London’s most outstanding organisations, and KCGA proudly stood among them.

Being named one of the Top New Businesses in Kensington & Chelsea reflects our commitment to delivering premium, science-backed gymnastics education for local families.

This month’s Coach’s Corner highlights our founder and head coach, Dr Stefan Kolimechkov, who recently celebrated his 38ᵗʰ birthday, marking 23 years in gymnastics and 19 years of coaching.

Stefan says:

“Gymnastics teaches children how to move well — but more importantly, it helps them grow strong, disciplined, and self-assured. That’s what KCGA stands for.”

The Role of Flexibility and Controlled Stretching

Gentle, regular stretching supports healthy joints and helps prevent injuries. At KCGA, we focus on active flexibility, strengthening muscles while improving range of motion, allowing gymnasts to move safely and gracefully.

Encourage your child to stretch lightly at home, focusing on smooth, controlled movement and never forcing a position.

This month marks wonderful progress across all KCGA classes: our gymnasts are showing stronger shapes, better control, and growing confidence every week.

Following our recent recognition at the KCW Business Awards, we have welcomed many new enquiries. If you know families hoping to join, please remind them to book early, as most classes are now full or near capacity.

• Our Autumn Term continues until Saturday, 6 December 2025.

• We now welcome over 60 active members across Kensington and Chelsea.

• We are preparing for Christmas Performance Week (24–30 November), where gymnasts will present their skills, flexibility, control, and strength in front of their parents.

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— Thuy Cory, Google Review

“Our daughter has never felt so comfortable with an activity, with such a caring team! We recommend 💯 this club — kids are thriving, having fun, and are totally spoiled by the coach! Stefan is an amazing coach — very attentive, he adapts to each child’s level and supports them all along their journey. Thanks so much for your dedication!”

Thank you for being part of our KCGA community. Every achievement this month, from the children’s first competition to our recognition at the Business Awards, is a reflection of the trust and dedication of our families.

See you in the gym!
— Stefan & The KCGA Team

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