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About our club ...

Boston Gymnastics Academy is the dream of the two Kims!  Having been friends for many years Kim Hughes and Kimberley Glasel have decided to turn their friendship and love of gymnastics into a bespoke facility in Boston, Lincolnshire.



Why Gymnastics?

We believe gymnastics is an amazing sport for both children and adults to be involved in, it helps learn body awareness and the importance of fitness and exercise.

To see how much gymnastics can boost a child’s self confidence is very rewarding, watching and helping them to master a new skill no matter how big or small, and then seeing the sense of pride and achievement they feel is great.

Being able to offer this facility in our area is a dream come true, we hope it opens up so many opportunities for the children in the area to play, learn, achieve and compete.




KIM G


Name: Kimberley Glasel

Birthday: 13th July

Nickname: Kim G

Favourite colour: Pink
Favourite gymnast: Nastia Liukin - She was my inspiration as a gymnast, her style and elegance is beyond beautiful, I cried when she won Beijing 2008 all-around title!! Favourite piece to coach: Bars

Least favourite piece to coach: Vault, although I do the dynamics and love to watch it

Favourite move: Free walkover on the beam

Day job: Coaching sports in schools

How long have you been coaching? 12 years, started helping out when I was 14. Got my first qualification at 17.

How did you get involved in gymnastics? Ex gymnast started when  was 8, progressed to artistic gymnastics then went onto tumble when I was 13. Hardest skill I could do was a double back! I was working at 2 clubs before setting up Boston Gymnastics Academy, a local club in Boston and The Norfolk Academy of Gymnastics. At TNAG I was mentored under the watchful eye of Sara-Jane Inglis, who has taught me everything I know in my coaching career.




The Future?

Kim ‘n’ Kim

Officially opening the Academy in 2015 will mark the start of an exciting future.

We look forward to travelling to exciting competitions with our gymnasts and building on our success from 2014.

But most of all we look forward to having a gym full of happy gymnasts of all levels, achieving their dreams and goals, and having lots of support for Boston Gymnastics Academy.


KIM H


Name: Kim Hughes

Birthday: 17th December

Nickname: Kim H

Favourite colour: Black Favourite gymnast: Aliya Mustafina because of her dedication, determination and doesn’t let anything get in her way, such an inspiration. My favourite British gymnast is the up and coming Catherine Lyons I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for her, she's very exciting and is breaking the mould of what is expected of the traditional gymnast
Favourite piece: Beam

Least favourite piece: BARS!!!!

Favourite move: Any Yuchenko entry vault - Just love the power and speed!

Day job: Chef

How long have you been coaching? 5 Years

How did you get involved in gymnastics? My extremely shy daughter started gymnastics as a toddler and I loved the way it made her confidence grow. I wanted to help every child achieve their full potential and it went from there!!!