2011 Archive Page
Girls Club Grades 2011...
Congratulations to Katie McCartney, Chloe Hardy, Cara Jackson and Claudia Kitchen for passing their Grade 14 with Highly Commended results. A great job to all girls and coach Jo Kaye.
Congratulations to Katie McCartney, Chloe Hardy, Cara Jackson and Claudia Kitchen for passing their Grade 14 with Highly Commended results. A great job to all girls and coach Jo Kaye.
Cornwall Boy's Novice Apparatus 2011...
Congratulations to Under 7 Boy's Champion - Cameron Jenkin for winning the first County Novice Apparatus for seven years. Cameron took the silver medal on Floor and Vault, Gold medals on Floor, Rings and High Bar, Silver on P bars, Vault and Pommel as well as winning the all around title.
Under 10's - Elliot Bullen made a clean sweep of 8 Gold medals in his competition, with Matthew Bolton taking the overall Silver medal place behind his team mate. Matthew also took 8 Silver and Bronze medals on the apparatus for his performances.
Under 12 - Jacob Hubbard also took 8 Gold medals for his efforts taking the County title.
Over 12 - Daniel Wills was also crowned Champion winning 8 Gold medals for his routines.
Well done to all the Club's boys who took a total of 40 medals and 4 County Champion titles.
Congratulations to Under 7 Boy's Champion - Cameron Jenkin for winning the first County Novice Apparatus for seven years. Cameron took the silver medal on Floor and Vault, Gold medals on Floor, Rings and High Bar, Silver on P bars, Vault and Pommel as well as winning the all around title.
Under 10's - Elliot Bullen made a clean sweep of 8 Gold medals in his competition, with Matthew Bolton taking the overall Silver medal place behind his team mate. Matthew also took 8 Silver and Bronze medals on the apparatus for his performances.
Under 12 - Jacob Hubbard also took 8 Gold medals for his efforts taking the County title.
Over 12 - Daniel Wills was also crowned Champion winning 8 Gold medals for his routines.
Well done to all the Club's boys who took a total of 40 medals and 4 County Champion titles.
Club Levels Apparatus 2011...
8/9 years - Level 4 Champion - Phoebe Jenkin, Silver - joint - Megan Morris and Mackenzie Martin, Bronze - Jessica Hubbard.
11/12 years - Level 2 Champion - Heather Bolton, Silver - Libby Rescorla.
Under 14 boys Champion - Jonathan Murray.
14+ girls Level 2 Champion - Shauna Mitchell, Silver- Ashleigh Mitchell, Bronze - Naomi Dommett. Under 16 boys Champion - Jaron Morgan.
8/9 years - Level 4 Champion - Phoebe Jenkin, Silver - joint - Megan Morris and Mackenzie Martin, Bronze - Jessica Hubbard.
11/12 years - Level 2 Champion - Heather Bolton, Silver - Libby Rescorla.
Under 14 boys Champion - Jonathan Murray.
14+ girls Level 2 Champion - Shauna Mitchell, Silver- Ashleigh Mitchell, Bronze - Naomi Dommett. Under 16 boys Champion - Jaron Morgan.
Club Intermediate Apparatus 2011...
Under 12 years boys - Champion - Jacob Hubbard, Silver - Daniel Wills. 12+ girls - Champion - Bryony Morgan, Silver - Susie Knight, Bronze - Jessica Wood.
Under 12 years boys - Champion - Jacob Hubbard, Silver - Daniel Wills. 12+ girls - Champion - Bryony Morgan, Silver - Susie Knight, Bronze - Jessica Wood.
County and Intermediate Apparatus 2011...
Intermediate 9 years Champion - Harly Beale and Bronze medallist, Jessica Hubbard.
Intermediate 14 years Champion - Susie Knight and Bronze medallist, Bryony Morgan.
Intermediate Open Champion - Emily Rhodes.
County 8 years Champion - Mackenzie Martin.
County 9 years Champion - Phoebe Jenkin and Silver medallist, Megan Morris.
County 11 years Champion - Heather Bolton.
County 12 years Champion - Libby Rescorla.
County 14 years Champion - Shauna Mitchell.
Intermediate 9 years Champion - Harly Beale and Bronze medallist, Jessica Hubbard.
Intermediate 14 years Champion - Susie Knight and Bronze medallist, Bryony Morgan.
Intermediate Open Champion - Emily Rhodes.
County 8 years Champion - Mackenzie Martin.
County 9 years Champion - Phoebe Jenkin and Silver medallist, Megan Morris.
County 11 years Champion - Heather Bolton.
County 12 years Champion - Libby Rescorla.
County 14 years Champion - Shauna Mitchell.
Club Novice Apparatus 2011...
7 years girls - Champion - Yuki Cornish, Silver - Ashleigh Shovel, Bronze - Isabelle Morgan.
Under 7 years boys - Champion - Aidan Hunkin, Silver - Cameron Jenkin, Bronze - Joe Mitchell.
8 years girls - Champion - Emerald Smith, Silver - Zara Mitchell, Bronze - Chloe Hardy.
Under 9 years boys - Champion - Matt Bolton, Silver - Matthew Heaney, Bronze - Elliot Bullen.
9/10 years girls - Champion - Sophie Thompson, Silver - Indie Cooper, Bronze - Eden Inglis.
11/12 years girls - Champion - Katie Stidwell, Silver - Candice Dehandschoewercker, Bronze - Dana Wheat.
13+ girls - Champion - Tiegan Wheat, Silver - Holly Morris.
Well done to all gymnasts who took part in this event.
7 years girls - Champion - Yuki Cornish, Silver - Ashleigh Shovel, Bronze - Isabelle Morgan.
Under 7 years boys - Champion - Aidan Hunkin, Silver - Cameron Jenkin, Bronze - Joe Mitchell.
8 years girls - Champion - Emerald Smith, Silver - Zara Mitchell, Bronze - Chloe Hardy.
Under 9 years boys - Champion - Matt Bolton, Silver - Matthew Heaney, Bronze - Elliot Bullen.
9/10 years girls - Champion - Sophie Thompson, Silver - Indie Cooper, Bronze - Eden Inglis.
11/12 years girls - Champion - Katie Stidwell, Silver - Candice Dehandschoewercker, Bronze - Dana Wheat.
13+ girls - Champion - Tiegan Wheat, Silver - Holly Morris.
Well done to all gymnasts who took part in this event.
Girls Wiltshire Open Success 2011...
8 years Level 5 - Overall bronze medallist - Mackenzie Martin 4th on beam and bars, 6th on vault.
9 years Level 5 - Overall 5th - Megan Morris = 2nd on floor and 5th on bars.
9 years Level 5 - Overall 13th - Phoebe Jenkin = 2nd on floor and 3rd on beam.
Junior Level 4 - Overall 5th - Heather Bolton 1st on beam.
Junior Level 3 - Overall 6th - Libby Rescorla 2nd on beam, 5th on floor and 6th on vault.
8 years Level 5 - Overall bronze medallist - Mackenzie Martin 4th on beam and bars, 6th on vault.
9 years Level 5 - Overall 5th - Megan Morris = 2nd on floor and 5th on bars.
9 years Level 5 - Overall 13th - Phoebe Jenkin = 2nd on floor and 3rd on beam.
Junior Level 4 - Overall 5th - Heather Bolton 1st on beam.
Junior Level 3 - Overall 6th - Libby Rescorla 2nd on beam, 5th on floor and 6th on vault.
Boys and Girls National Finals 2011...
National Finals Girl's Grade 8 Team won Bronze with Heather Bolton representing the South West. National Over 14 Boy's Voluntary Teams - Jaron Morgan top placed South West gymnast and Team 6th place.
National Elite Boy's Level 2 Finals - Cameron Wheat 17th and Calum Walklett =18th.
National Level 1 Club Grades Boys - Matthew Heaney and the South West team took the Team Bronze medal.
National Level 2 Club Grades Boys - Calum Walklett & Cameron Wheat, representing the South West took Team Gold by a clear 6.50.
National Finals Girl's Grade 8 Team won Bronze with Heather Bolton representing the South West. National Over 14 Boy's Voluntary Teams - Jaron Morgan top placed South West gymnast and Team 6th place.
National Elite Boy's Level 2 Finals - Cameron Wheat 17th and Calum Walklett =18th.
National Level 1 Club Grades Boys - Matthew Heaney and the South West team took the Team Bronze medal.
National Level 2 Club Grades Boys - Calum Walklett & Cameron Wheat, representing the South West took Team Gold by a clear 6.50.
South West Alpha Factor Championships 2011...
The girl's travelled to Bristol for the Annual Alpha Factor Championships on Sunday 13th November, competing against gymnasts from clubs all over the region.
In the level 4, 9 years competition the club had two gymnasts taking part, in age. The competition was very tough with some excellent gymnasts in the group. Phoebe Jenkin made a number of errors during the competition, but still made a top ten ranking. Team mate Megan Morris had a fantastic day winning the silver from her Beam exercise and bronze on bars. Megan was placed overall 3rd at the end of a great day. Both Phoebe and Megan were the only two gymnasts to have an acrobatic series on the beam which was a fantastic achievement.
In the level 4, 10/11 years event the club had 2 gymnasts competing. With over 20 gymnasts in this section, the competition was always going to be tricky! Heather Bolton made mistakes on her beam routine which took her down the rankings to overall 7th place. With 10 year old Maea Morgan also finding the nerves too difficult to control on the beam with a number of errors. On this occasion, Maea was placed 21st. Maea's best placing was for her floor routine with 6th position.
12 year old Libby Rescorla was the clubs only gymnast in the level 3, 11/12 years, Libby has a super start to her competition with a clean beam routine and few technical deductions. From here, Libby went from strength to strength gaining a silver on beam and for her vault. Libby was rewarded with the overall bronze medal after a great day for her.
In the level 3, 14+ years event, Shauna Mitchell continued with some very pleasing performances. Shauna gained silver medal on vault as well as being ranked 5th in the overall competition. This was a superb achievement for Shauna and the end to a great weekend for the club.
Click here to view the results sheet. - Photo is in the Photo Gallery Section.
The girl's travelled to Bristol for the Annual Alpha Factor Championships on Sunday 13th November, competing against gymnasts from clubs all over the region.
In the level 4, 9 years competition the club had two gymnasts taking part, in age. The competition was very tough with some excellent gymnasts in the group. Phoebe Jenkin made a number of errors during the competition, but still made a top ten ranking. Team mate Megan Morris had a fantastic day winning the silver from her Beam exercise and bronze on bars. Megan was placed overall 3rd at the end of a great day. Both Phoebe and Megan were the only two gymnasts to have an acrobatic series on the beam which was a fantastic achievement.
In the level 4, 10/11 years event the club had 2 gymnasts competing. With over 20 gymnasts in this section, the competition was always going to be tricky! Heather Bolton made mistakes on her beam routine which took her down the rankings to overall 7th place. With 10 year old Maea Morgan also finding the nerves too difficult to control on the beam with a number of errors. On this occasion, Maea was placed 21st. Maea's best placing was for her floor routine with 6th position.
12 year old Libby Rescorla was the clubs only gymnast in the level 3, 11/12 years, Libby has a super start to her competition with a clean beam routine and few technical deductions. From here, Libby went from strength to strength gaining a silver on beam and for her vault. Libby was rewarded with the overall bronze medal after a great day for her.
In the level 3, 14+ years event, Shauna Mitchell continued with some very pleasing performances. Shauna gained silver medal on vault as well as being ranked 5th in the overall competition. This was a superb achievement for Shauna and the end to a great weekend for the club.
Click here to view the results sheet. - Photo is in the Photo Gallery Section.
County & Intermediate Floor and Vault 2011...
Cornwall’s Floor and Vault Championships were held on Sunday 20 March 2011 at The Swallows of Helston Gymnastics Club.
Competing for the Swallows of Helston were 6 gymnasts aged between 9yrs and 17 years at Intermediate level and a further 12 gymnasts at County level.
In the Intermediate event, 9 year old Harly Beale easily topped the group winning overall gold with a mature performance on floor and a well executed handspring vault. Harly has recently returned to the Club after taking a break and finished in top spot with a total score of 21.950.
In the 12 year age group the Club had three competitors. Phoebe Johns was the highest ranked gymnast from the club with overall 4th place, Jessica Woods came in overall 6th place and Dana Wheat, competing in her first ever Intermediate event did extremely well and took 7th place individually.
Competing in the 13 year competition, Georgia Sanders kept up the Club medal tally winning the individual silver medal for her age group. Georgia performed some wonderfully high somersaults which were new skills for her this season. The Club entered a team in the 13 and under competition with the gymnasts taking overall bronze medal position.
In the Open competition, the Swallows came out on top with Louise Knight claiming the top spot for her performances. Louise had a fantastic vault score and easily took the title of Open Champion by over 1 whole mark.
In the County event the Swallows had a fantastic run of results. 8 year old Mackenzie Martin continued her run of successes by claiming the title of 8 year County Champion.
In the 9 year age group the overall winner was Phoebe Jenkin with a wonderfully improved vault. Team mate Megan Morris performed extremely well on her floor exercise and took overall 2nd position.
Mackenzie, Phoebe and Megan topped the Team event with an overall score of 66.633 taking the Champions shield for the year.
10 year old Maea Morgan continued the Club domination by taking the overall Gold medal in her age group. Maea included a new tumble to her floor routine which she landed with ease.
In the 11 year old age group, Eleanor Lloyd added to the medal tally taking the overall Champion title performing a new vault, with team mate Heather Bolton in overall silver medal position.
Maea, Ellie and Heather made the 11 and under team up and took the overall Champions shield with a score of 68.509.
The only gymnast competing for the Club in the 12 year old section was Libby Rescorla. Libby competed her new vault for the first time and did a great job of landing her first attempt. The title of 12 year Champion went to Libby at the end of the day with a total score of 22.050.
In the 14 year age group the Club had 3 gymnasts taking part. Shauna Mitchell was the Club's highest ranked competitor with the overall silver medal, narrowly followed by team mate Susie Knight with her first ever performance in the County level competition. Bryony Morgan also competed very well in her first event at this level ranking individually 4th place. The girl's took the overall Team champions shield with a score of 64.700.
In the final group of the day the Club had 2 gymnasts competing for the Open title. Top spot and overall Champion went to Swallow's Ashleigh Mitchell with a mature performance on Floor and a well executed vault. Tegan Beale took overall bronze medal with a great return to competitive level after a break. Both gymnasts were delighted with their results
All gymnasts competing for the Swallows did themselves and the Club proud with a string of outstanding results. All 18 gymnasts competing at the event went away with medals on the day.
Swallows results below:
Intermediate Floor and Vault
9 years Champion - Harly Beale.
13 years silver medallist - Georgia Sanders.
Open Champion - Louise Knight.
13 & Under Team - Dana Wheat, Georgia Sanders, Phoebe Johns & Jessica Woods - Team Bronze.
County Floor & Vault
8 years Champion - Mackenzie Martin.
9 years Champion - Phoebe Jenkin, Silver medallist - Megan Morris.
10 years Champion - Maea Morgan.
11 years Champion - Eleanor Lloyd, Silver medallist - Heather Bolton.
12 years Champion - Libby Rescorla.
14 years Silver medallist - Shauna Mitchell, Bronze medallist Susie Knight. Open Champion - Ashleigh Mitchell, Bronze medallist - Tegan Beale.
9 & Under Team - Phoebe Jenkin, Mackenzie Martin & Megan Morris - Team Champions.
11 & Under Team - Maea Morgan, Heather Bolton & Eleanor Lloyd - Team Champions.
15 & Under Team - Shauna Mitchell, Susie Knight & Bryony Morgan - Team Champions.
Cornwall’s Floor and Vault Championships were held on Sunday 20 March 2011 at The Swallows of Helston Gymnastics Club.
Competing for the Swallows of Helston were 6 gymnasts aged between 9yrs and 17 years at Intermediate level and a further 12 gymnasts at County level.
In the Intermediate event, 9 year old Harly Beale easily topped the group winning overall gold with a mature performance on floor and a well executed handspring vault. Harly has recently returned to the Club after taking a break and finished in top spot with a total score of 21.950.
In the 12 year age group the Club had three competitors. Phoebe Johns was the highest ranked gymnast from the club with overall 4th place, Jessica Woods came in overall 6th place and Dana Wheat, competing in her first ever Intermediate event did extremely well and took 7th place individually.
Competing in the 13 year competition, Georgia Sanders kept up the Club medal tally winning the individual silver medal for her age group. Georgia performed some wonderfully high somersaults which were new skills for her this season. The Club entered a team in the 13 and under competition with the gymnasts taking overall bronze medal position.
In the Open competition, the Swallows came out on top with Louise Knight claiming the top spot for her performances. Louise had a fantastic vault score and easily took the title of Open Champion by over 1 whole mark.
In the County event the Swallows had a fantastic run of results. 8 year old Mackenzie Martin continued her run of successes by claiming the title of 8 year County Champion.
In the 9 year age group the overall winner was Phoebe Jenkin with a wonderfully improved vault. Team mate Megan Morris performed extremely well on her floor exercise and took overall 2nd position.
Mackenzie, Phoebe and Megan topped the Team event with an overall score of 66.633 taking the Champions shield for the year.
10 year old Maea Morgan continued the Club domination by taking the overall Gold medal in her age group. Maea included a new tumble to her floor routine which she landed with ease.
In the 11 year old age group, Eleanor Lloyd added to the medal tally taking the overall Champion title performing a new vault, with team mate Heather Bolton in overall silver medal position.
Maea, Ellie and Heather made the 11 and under team up and took the overall Champions shield with a score of 68.509.
The only gymnast competing for the Club in the 12 year old section was Libby Rescorla. Libby competed her new vault for the first time and did a great job of landing her first attempt. The title of 12 year Champion went to Libby at the end of the day with a total score of 22.050.
In the 14 year age group the Club had 3 gymnasts taking part. Shauna Mitchell was the Club's highest ranked competitor with the overall silver medal, narrowly followed by team mate Susie Knight with her first ever performance in the County level competition. Bryony Morgan also competed very well in her first event at this level ranking individually 4th place. The girl's took the overall Team champions shield with a score of 64.700.
In the final group of the day the Club had 2 gymnasts competing for the Open title. Top spot and overall Champion went to Swallow's Ashleigh Mitchell with a mature performance on Floor and a well executed vault. Tegan Beale took overall bronze medal with a great return to competitive level after a break. Both gymnasts were delighted with their results
All gymnasts competing for the Swallows did themselves and the Club proud with a string of outstanding results. All 18 gymnasts competing at the event went away with medals on the day.
Swallows results below:
Intermediate Floor and Vault
9 years Champion - Harly Beale.
13 years silver medallist - Georgia Sanders.
Open Champion - Louise Knight.
13 & Under Team - Dana Wheat, Georgia Sanders, Phoebe Johns & Jessica Woods - Team Bronze.
County Floor & Vault
8 years Champion - Mackenzie Martin.
9 years Champion - Phoebe Jenkin, Silver medallist - Megan Morris.
10 years Champion - Maea Morgan.
11 years Champion - Eleanor Lloyd, Silver medallist - Heather Bolton.
12 years Champion - Libby Rescorla.
14 years Silver medallist - Shauna Mitchell, Bronze medallist Susie Knight. Open Champion - Ashleigh Mitchell, Bronze medallist - Tegan Beale.
9 & Under Team - Phoebe Jenkin, Mackenzie Martin & Megan Morris - Team Champions.
11 & Under Team - Maea Morgan, Heather Bolton & Eleanor Lloyd - Team Champions.
15 & Under Team - Shauna Mitchell, Susie Knight & Bryony Morgan - Team Champions.
Annual Recreational Floor and Vault Championships 2011...
On Sunday 20th November the Swallows Gymnastics club hosted their Annual Recreational Floor and Vault competition for 2011. For many of these gymnasts, this was their very first competition experience and the nerves for many were evident.
In the morning's event the 5 years, 6 years and 9 years began their competition.
The gymnasts performed a set floor routine and completed 2 vaults of which the best score was to count towards their overall total.
The results were as follows:
During the afternoon, gymnasts aged 7 years, 8 years, 10/11 years and 12+ years competed. The age 8 years age group was extremely large and the gymnasts had to be at their very best to take a medal.
Certificate of participation were awarded to all gymnasts that worked hard on the lead up to the competition and for their fantastic performances.
Well done to all gymnasts that made the day a great success:
Megan Wright, Jesse Watt, Ellie Parker, Zoe Hopkins, Sennen Kevern, Thomas Bennets, Lily Brown, Leah Sims, Leandros Papastavros, Imogen Thorburn, Marnie Inglis, Alaia Wilson, Layla Hilier, Holly Kemp, Sophie Perry, Florence Boyes-Hunter, Sam Trubshaw, Jessica Caves, Monty Kitchen, Charlotte Pearson, Danielle English, Hannah Cox, Katie Smith, Freya Hocking, George Muirhead, Alex Penberthy, Daniel Parker, Maika Gehrmann, Alicia Cooper, Kaitlyn Standing, Joe Wallis, Flo Leuzzi, Olivia Yabsley, Isabella Perkins, Joshua Perry, Caitlin Coull, Jessica Wasley, Tyler Martin-Watkins, Mireia Caswell, Louis Sargent, Codie Mitchell, Ruby Polley-Livingstone, Isobel Fitzgerald, Daisy Boyes-Hunter, Jasmine Williams, Molly Wood, Tegan Martyn, Lily Wood, Sophie Chambers, Charlotte Pinniger.
Photo is in the Photo Gallery Section.
On Sunday 20th November the Swallows Gymnastics club hosted their Annual Recreational Floor and Vault competition for 2011. For many of these gymnasts, this was their very first competition experience and the nerves for many were evident.
In the morning's event the 5 years, 6 years and 9 years began their competition.
The gymnasts performed a set floor routine and completed 2 vaults of which the best score was to count towards their overall total.
The results were as follows:
| 4/5 years | 1st - Zoe Hopkins | 2nd - Jesse Watt | 3rd - Ellie Parker |
| 6 years | 1st - Sam Trubshaw | 2nd - Holly Kemp | 3rd - Alaia Wilson |
| 9 years | 1st - Katie Smith | 2nd - Danielle English | 3rd - Hannah Cox |
During the afternoon, gymnasts aged 7 years, 8 years, 10/11 years and 12+ years competed. The age 8 years age group was extremely large and the gymnasts had to be at their very best to take a medal.
| 7 years | 1st - Maika Gehrmann | 2nd - Kaitlyn Standing | 3rd - Daniel Parker |
| 8 years | 1st - Caitlin Coull | 2nd - Olivia Yablsey | 3rd - Joe Wallis |
| 10/11 years | 1st - Molly Wood | 2nd - Jasmine Williams | 3rd - Isobel Fitzgerald |
| 12+ years | 1st - Sophie Chambers | 2nd - Lily Wood | 3rd - Charlotte Pinniger |
Certificate of participation were awarded to all gymnasts that worked hard on the lead up to the competition and for their fantastic performances.
Well done to all gymnasts that made the day a great success:
Megan Wright, Jesse Watt, Ellie Parker, Zoe Hopkins, Sennen Kevern, Thomas Bennets, Lily Brown, Leah Sims, Leandros Papastavros, Imogen Thorburn, Marnie Inglis, Alaia Wilson, Layla Hilier, Holly Kemp, Sophie Perry, Florence Boyes-Hunter, Sam Trubshaw, Jessica Caves, Monty Kitchen, Charlotte Pearson, Danielle English, Hannah Cox, Katie Smith, Freya Hocking, George Muirhead, Alex Penberthy, Daniel Parker, Maika Gehrmann, Alicia Cooper, Kaitlyn Standing, Joe Wallis, Flo Leuzzi, Olivia Yabsley, Isabella Perkins, Joshua Perry, Caitlin Coull, Jessica Wasley, Tyler Martin-Watkins, Mireia Caswell, Louis Sargent, Codie Mitchell, Ruby Polley-Livingstone, Isobel Fitzgerald, Daisy Boyes-Hunter, Jasmine Williams, Molly Wood, Tegan Martyn, Lily Wood, Sophie Chambers, Charlotte Pinniger.
Photo is in the Photo Gallery Section.
Annual Novice Floor and Vault Championships 2011...
On Saturday 19th November the Swallows Gymnastics club hosted their Annual Novice Floor and Vault competition for 2011. There were over 40 gymnasts competing throughout the afternoon, and the competitions proved to be very closely contested.
The gymnasts performed a set floor routine and completed 2 vaults of which the best score was to count towards their overall total.
The results were as follows:
NOVICE 1 COMPETITION - for the gymnasts that train under 4 hours per week.
NOVICE 2 COMPETITION - for gymnasts that train 4+ hours per week.
Certificates of participation were awarded to all gymnasts that worked hard on the lead up to the competition.
Well done to all the gymnasts that made the afternoon a great success:
Zena Jackson, Stella Laws, Sophie McCartney, Scarlett Thompson, Ellie Underwood, Aiden Hunkin, Tegan-Rose Clements, Jennifer Upton, Cameron Jenkin, Amy Manley, Cleo Antonuiy, Abbie Trubshaw, Isabelle Menear, Esther Searle, Charlotte Fidler, Ashleigh Shovel, Madison Stansfield, Isabelle Morgan, Yuki Cornish, Kerris Richards, Cara Jackson, Katie McCartney, Chloe Hardy, Claudia Kitchen, Aimee Phillips, Shannon Standing, Indie Cooper, Eleanor Richards, Jade Gulley, Alivia Eddy, Charlotte Laity, Isobel Classey, Tegan Forwood, Dana Wheat, Toni Shaw, Katy Gusterson and Tegan Wheat.
Photo is in the Photo Gallery Section.
On Saturday 19th November the Swallows Gymnastics club hosted their Annual Novice Floor and Vault competition for 2011. There were over 40 gymnasts competing throughout the afternoon, and the competitions proved to be very closely contested.
The gymnasts performed a set floor routine and completed 2 vaults of which the best score was to count towards their overall total.
The results were as follows:
NOVICE 1 COMPETITION - for the gymnasts that train under 4 hours per week.
| 5/6 years | 1st - Stella Laws | 2nd - Sophie McCartney | 3rd - Scarlett Thompson |
| 7 years | 1st - Cameron Jenkin | 2nd - Amy Manley | 3rd - Aiden Hunkin |
| 9 years | 1st - Abbie Trubshaw & Esther Searle | 2nd - Isabelle Menear | |
NOVICE 2 COMPETITION - for gymnasts that train 4+ hours per week.
| 7 years | 1st - Isabelle Morgan | 2nd - Madison Stanfield | 3rd - Yuki Cornish |
| 8 years | 1st - Katie McCartney | 2nd - Chloe Hardy | 3rd - Cara Jackson |
| 9 years | 1st - Shannon Standing | 2nd - Aimee Phillips | 3rd - Indie Cooper |
| 10/11 years | 1st - Isobel Classey | 2nd - Charlotte Laity | 3rd - Elanor Richards |
| 12+ years | 1st - Dana Wheat | 2nd - Tiegan Wheat | 3rd - Katy Gusterson |
Certificates of participation were awarded to all gymnasts that worked hard on the lead up to the competition.
Well done to all the gymnasts that made the afternoon a great success:
Zena Jackson, Stella Laws, Sophie McCartney, Scarlett Thompson, Ellie Underwood, Aiden Hunkin, Tegan-Rose Clements, Jennifer Upton, Cameron Jenkin, Amy Manley, Cleo Antonuiy, Abbie Trubshaw, Isabelle Menear, Esther Searle, Charlotte Fidler, Ashleigh Shovel, Madison Stansfield, Isabelle Morgan, Yuki Cornish, Kerris Richards, Cara Jackson, Katie McCartney, Chloe Hardy, Claudia Kitchen, Aimee Phillips, Shannon Standing, Indie Cooper, Eleanor Richards, Jade Gulley, Alivia Eddy, Charlotte Laity, Isobel Classey, Tegan Forwood, Dana Wheat, Toni Shaw, Katy Gusterson and Tegan Wheat.
Photo is in the Photo Gallery Section.
South West Inter Counties Floor & Vault Championships 2011...
Well done to Kai Cornish who won Gold at the South West Intercounties Floor & Vault Championships 2011 under 10 boys! Great Result!
Photo can be found here in the photo section.
Well done to Kai Cornish who won Gold at the South West Intercounties Floor & Vault Championships 2011 under 10 boys! Great Result!
Photo can be found here in the photo section.
Swallows Gymnastics Make The Grade!!
Photo's can be found here in the photo section.
The Girl's South West Club Grades were held on Sunday 4th December at Plymouth Swallows Gymnastics Club.
Competing for their Clubs were gymnasts taking Grades 14, 13 and 12 hoping to achieve a Pass at their relevant grade.
Competing at Grade 14, the Swallows of Helston entered 3 young gymnasts all hoping to perform to the highest level. The girls had to perform set elements as laid down by British Gymnastics. 7 year olds, Zara Mitchell and Isabelle Morgan were competing for the first time outside of their Club. Both gymnasts handled the pressure extremely well and with no major errors in their work both achieved a pass with Distinction for their efforts. 8 Year old, Emerald Smith performed consistently and with a total score of 58.95 also gained a Distinction. Emerald was the highest ranked gymnast form the Club in overall 11th place out of 53 gymnasts, a pleasing result.
Competing at Grade 13, the Club saw Megan Morris, Harly Beale and Mackenzie Martin take to the podium. Megan had major changes to make to their routines following her recent success in the South West Alpha Factor, but she handled these changes extremely well. Megan was top scorer at Grade 13 throughout the entire competition with a fantastic total of 61.00. All three gymnasts passed their Grade with Distinction after three solid performances.
9 year olds, Jessica Hubbard and Phoebe Jenkin were the Club’s representatives at Grade 12. Both girls made some well executed routines throughout the competition and Phoebe topped the Floor in gaining top spot. At the end of the event, and after an extremely long day for all involved, both girls were awarded a Distinction, with Phoebe taking 2nd place overall.
Photo's can be found here in the photo section.
