About Us
Drakes Academy was established in 2015 as a Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Club by Tyler Drake, and the Academy has grown from strength to strength ever since with a vision to form an all round Sports Academy.
Drakes Academy is an “all boys” Sports Academy, and we are one of only a few gyms dedicated to boys specifically in South Africa.
We have Gymnastics Classes, Parkour Classes, Basketball Classes & More…
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MEN'S ARTISTIC Gymnastics
Men's Artistic Gymnastics
We are driven for High Performance Gymnastics training, producing talented gymnastics athletes. We have the following programs available, our Drakes Academy MAG Level 1-7 Program, Gymnastics SA Levels Program, or the FIG Pre-Junior Olympic/Age Group Program.
Our Drakes Academy MAG Level 1-7 Program is available to all skill levels from beginners, and we select our talent athletes from this program.
Our main discipline at Drakes Academy is Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG). We do have a Trampoline/Tumbling only options, but students are selected from our Artistic classes, or are selected after a successful trial.
Gymnastics Disciplines
The Gymnastics disciplines we offer are Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG), Double-Mini Trampoline (DMT) and Tumbling (TUM)
Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) has 6 main Apparatus.
- Men's Artistic Gymnastics (MAG)
- Floor
- Pommel
- Still Rings
- Vault
- Parallel Bars
- Horizontal Bar
- Double-Mini Trampoline (DMT)
- Tumbling (TUM)
Gymnastics Classes
Men's Artistic Gymnastics
Junior Squad
Tuesdays & Thursdays 14:45 – 16:30
Junior Elite Squad (Class 1)
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays 14:45 – 17:30, Saturdays 12:00 – 14:30
Senior Squad / Elite Squad
Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays 16:30 – 19:20, Saturdays 12:00 – 14:30
AGE REQUIREMENTS: BOYS 6+
Double-Mini Trampoline & Tumbling
By selection only
Tuesdays & Thursdays: Trampoline (DMT) 16:30 – 17:45, Tumbling 17:45 – 19:20
AGE REQUIREMENTS: BOYS 9+
Parkour
Parkour
Parkour is an urban art/discipline which involves traceurs overcoming obstacles (both physical and mental) and obstacles typically found in an urban or rural environment. The aim is to get from one point to another with as much efficiency as possible, and sometimes as fast as possible, using an array of skills such as running, jumping, vaulting, leaps, catches, precision jumps etc.
All athletes will also be able to partake in our ninja warrior obstacle training.
“Parkour is freely using your environment in a creative way to climb, jump, run with the most efficiency possible.”
Parkour Levels
At Drakes Academy Parkour your athlete will learn all the fundamentals of Parkour that will allow them to perform parkour skills and practice parkour safely. We have a 6 level program that will progress them to participate in Parkour safely.
- White Band - Level 1
- Yellow Band - Level 2
- Blue Band - Level 3
- Red Band - Level 4
- Purple Band - Level 5
- Black Band - Athlete
Parkour Classes
Parkour Sessions
Wednesdays: 15:30 – 17:00
Fridays: Group 1 15:00 – 16:30, Group 2 16:30 – 18:00
Saturdays: 10:30 – 12:00
AGE REQUIREMENTS: BOYS 7+
3x3 BASKETBALL
3×3 basketball is a variation of basketball played three-a-side, with one hoop and in a half-court setup. 3×3 is the largest urban team sport in the world and is played at Olympic games.
2 Teams of 4 (3 on court) playing on a half-court with one hoop.
BASKETBALL REQUIREMENTS
Join our Basketball Team today! No experience is required. No equipment is required, but we would suggest to bring a water bottle, towel, closed shoes and even your own basketball if you have.
Basketball Classes
Boys 10-11 (Under 12) & 12-13 (Under 14) & 14-15 (Under 16)
Saturdays 14:30 – 16:00
AGE REQUIREMENTS: BOYS 10+
ABOUT THE COACH
Tyler Drake is the Owner and Head Coach at Drakes Academy.
Tyler Drake is a dedicated and passionate coach with the combined experience of over 15 years of participation and coaching across the disciplines/sports offered at Drakes Academy.
Qualifications:
FIG 1 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Coach
FIG 1 Parkour Coach
Parkour Brevet Judge
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What People Say About Us
I highly recommend DRAKES ACADEMY OF GYMNASTICS. The most amazing gymnastics club for boys with an incredible and dedicated coach. A place where the coach ALWAYS go the extra mile!
Hannalet Uys
Parent
Contact Us
- 2 4th Avenue, Fish Hoek, Cape Town
- info@drakesacademy.com
- +27 78 392 8706