For international families
Gymnastics and tennis for children aged 4 and up, a few minutes from home. Don’t speak Portuguese? That’s fine. Start here.
Two sports, one welcoming club. Since 2005, Navigators Sports Club has been a home for children in Parque das Nações — a place to move, make friends and grow. Whether your child dreams of competing or simply wants to have fun and stay active, there’s a place for them here. Here’s what we offer.
Our gymnastics programme follows TeamGym — a fun, team-based discipline that builds strength, coordination and confidence. Children train together on floor, tumbling track and trampette, learning to support one another as much as to perform. They progress at their own pace, from their very first steps at age 4 to national-level competition. Along the way, they gain more than skills: focus, discipline, and the quiet confidence that comes from belonging to a team.
Our tennis school welcomes children from age 4, using the progressive red, orange and green stages — so every child learns with the right ball, racket and court size for their age. In small groups and with patient, experienced coaches, they build technique and a real love of the game. Some go on to compete; many simply enjoy a sport they can play for life. Either way, they’re known by name from their very first lesson.
A quick look at our players in action.
About the club
Founded in 2005 in the heart of Parque das Nações, Navigators Sports Club began with a simple idea: that sport, taught well, shapes far more than athletes. Two decades on, we’re two sports, two venues and around 300 members — from age 4 to well past 65. A community that recognises itself on and off the training floor.
We’re a non-profit club, and that shapes everything: we’re here for the children and families, not for a margin. In TeamGym, the club is a four-time national champion, with athletes competing internationally. In tennis, we’ve collected more than 50 national titles — junior, senior and veteran. And we stay close to our neighbourhood, working with the local residents’ association to bring sport and community together.
Five values shape how we coach — on the court, on the floor, and beyond.
The people who’ll know your child by name.
Degree in Physical Education. A Portuguese Gymnastics Federation certified gymnastics coach since 2004. She currently serves as District Technical Director at the Lisbon Gymnastics Association and has been an International TeamGym Judge since 2018. Throughout her career she has contributed to the development of gymnastics, combining coaching with technical and judging roles, promoting the quality and growth of the sport.
Degree in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy, and a Portuguese Gymnastics Federation certified coach (Grade I). A former gymnast, he's been part of the gymnastics world since 2014, focused on building strong foundations for both competitive and display gymnastics, in Tumbling and TeamGym. He's equipped to guide athletes at every level — beginner, competitive and recreational.
Degree in Marketing and Advertising, and a Gymnastics Federation certified coach (Level I), coaching since 2023. She devotes herself to teaching and to athletes' technical development, fostering their progress in an environment of learning, discipline and motivation. She regularly accompanies her gymnasts to showcases and competitions, supporting their sporting and personal growth.
Degree in Marketing and Advertising and a Master's in Social and Organisational Psychology. A Gymnastics for All coach since 1998, a Level II TeamGym coach since 2021, and a Level I Surfing coach since 2022. Over the years he has worked in teaching and coaching gymnastics, guiding athletes of different ages and levels, with a particular dedication to training and sporting development. As a gymnast, he has been part of the UPGO class since 2004, currently representing Ginásio Clube Português.
Degree in Sports Science with a specialisation in Tennis (FMH-UTL) and a Master's in Physical Education teaching. A Portuguese Tennis Federation certified coach (Level II), coaching since 2011. He stands out above all in developing young players technically and supporting them at tournaments. He's also been a Level 1 FPT referee since 2018.
Degree in Management and a Portuguese Tennis Federation certified coach (Level I), coaching since 2017, with more than 17 years in sport. He's currently completing his Level II FPT qualification. As a player, he competes regularly in official federation events, with titles in the +45, +50 and, more recently, +55 categories, in singles and doubles.
Degree in Business Management and Administration, and a Portuguese Tennis Federation certified coach (Level I, 2017), developing athletes since 2017. He's currently completing his Level II FPT qualification. He brings competitive experience from junior through adult levels, including junior inter-club competition.
Degree in Public Administration with a postgraduate qualification in Internal Security. She holds a Level 3 Sports Technical-Professional Diploma (1999) and a Level 1 FPT Tennis Coaching qualification (1999). Coaching since 1999, she works with athletes of all ages and levels, from first steps to advanced training, competitive and recreational alike.
Training, competitions and the moments in between.
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