Disabilities GMPD

General Information

GMPD stands for Gymnastics and Movement for People with a Disability. Historically people with a learning disability had access to gymnastics through the Special Olympics Movement, however there was no similar provision for those with physical or sensory disabilities. As a result, GMPD was set up to develop and provide training and competitive opportunities for people with any disability. Initially this was started using existing Special Olympic Routines which still form part of the disability competition pathway, however an additional programme now exists and is in line with the mainstream gymnastic disciplines.

A National Development Plan and Voluntary Competition structure was introduced in Men's and Women's Artistic, Acrobatics and Rhythmic gymnastics. Both follow the mainstream format with appropriate modifications.

There are British Squads in Rhythmic, Men's and Women's Artistic Gymnastics and plans are well underway to develop squads in Trampolining and Aerobics.

Gymnastics for People with Disabilities Committee