
CheerLEADING AND Tumble
First Class Athletics is a premier sporting facility in Milton Keynes. We provide top-quality training and coaching in cheerleading, gymnastics and dance for athletes of all ages and abilities. Our team has a wealth of experience, ensuring our members excel from grassroots to elite level.
Achievements:
Emerging Club of the Year
Awarded at the 2024 Sport MK Sports Achiever of the Year awards!
welcome to the runway
The Runway – The First Class Athletics gym – is a fully equipped sporting facility which is home to both recreational and competitive athletes in cheerleading, tumbling, gymnastics and dance.
The Runway is designed to give athletes of all ages the best chance for successful skills progression in various sporting capabilities. Complete with a sprung floor, viewing area and state-of-the-art training equipment, our gym is sure to bring out the best in any athlete.
In partnership with:

GYM HIRE
The Runway is available for hire for bookings such as:
General sports training
Pre-competition training and showcases
Bootcamps
Workshops
Birthday parties
Please note that gym hire bookings will involve the supervision of a First Class Athletics staff member to assist you on the day.
For more information please contact our admin team via [email protected].
COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING INFORMATION PACK
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Our Staff

Paige Cronje
gym director
• 15+ years All Star cheerleading and coaching
• BGU Credentials Levels 1 – 6
• International cheerleading choreographer
• BA (Hons) Communication, media and journalism
• QTS – Secondary education

chloe gibson
Head of Tumbling
• 12+ years All Star cheerleading and coaching
• Competed at USASF Worlds
• Gymnastics coach
• Previous elite gymnast

roxy asare
Head of COMPETITIVE CHEERLEADING AND MARKETING MANAGER
• 10+ years All Star cheerleading and coaching
• BGU Credentials Levels 1 & 2
• BCQ Credentials Levels 3 & 4
• Competed at USASF Worlds
• BA (Hons) Public Relations

Lucy Allen
head of recreational cheerleading
• 7+ years All Star cheerleading and coaching
• BGU Credentials Levels 1 & 2
• BCQ Credentials Levels 3
• BA (Hons) Drama and Theatre Studies

Ellie Davies
Coach
• 6+ years All Star cheerleading experience
• Competed at USASF Worlds
• Team England World Champion and Gold Medalist
• Elite tumbler
• CNAT Sports Studies

Olivia Downing
Coach
3 years University cheerleading and pom dance experience
BCQ Credentials Levels 1-2
Member of Girlguiding UK
BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies

Shelby Koyama
Coach
3 years high school and University cheerleading experience
BCQ credentials Level 2
LLB Law undergraduate

Chloe Swanton
Coach
2 years University cheerleading experience
BCQ credentials Level 2
BSc Psychology undergraduate

Zoe Wood
Coach
5+ years allstar cheerleading and coaching experience
3 years Primary School teaching experience
BCQ Level 2 Qualification
Primary PGCE with QTS
BA (Hons) Fashion Buying with Design

Sasha Lofters
Assistant Coach
10+ years dance experience
BCQ Credentials Level 1
All our staff have an enhanced DBS and are first aid trained.

Choose your membership
Annual membership fee: £5.00
All members must purchase a First Class Athletics training t-shirt from the FCA online shop.
Competitive Cheerleading
(All Star: National/International)
£40-£80
Per month
- 2 – 3 hour weekly team training session
- Training 48 weeks per year
- High-quality coaching
Recreational
(Tumbling/Cheerleading)
£27
Per month
- 1 Hour weekly training session
- Training 48 weeks per year
- High-quality coaching
- £9.00 pay-as-you-go option available
Recreational
(Flyer Stretch and Conditioning)
£12-£22
Per month
- 30 minute weekly class – £12.00/month
- 1 hour weekly class – £22.00
- Training 48 weeks per year
- High-quality coaching
- £4.00 or £7.00 pay-as-you-go options available
Competitive Cheerleading
(All Star: Bi-Weekly Team)
£40
Per month
- 10 x 3 Hour monthly training sessions
- High-quality coaching
Competitive Cheerleading
(Prep: Local)
£40
Per month
- 1.5 Hour weekly team training session
- Training 48 weeks per year
- High-quality coaching
Competitive Cheerleading
(Crossover Fee)
£30
Per month
- Maximum of 2 additional team crossovers
- National/international teams only
*Professional fees are payable separately.
**Competitive cheerleaders are eligible for a £5 discount on all recreational classes.
Sibling Discount (Training Fee Only)
• 5% off for the 2nd child
• 10% off for any subsequent children
Structured:
Led by our fantastic party hosts, our team will ensure that the birthday guest celebrates in style!
Party Options:
• Cheerleading
• Pom dance
• Commercial dance
• Tik tok
• Tumbling
• Multi-sports
Free Play:
Our free-play parties include exclusive use of our facility and equipment. A member of staff will be on hand to help with whatever you need, but when it comes to celebrating, the choice is yours!