Buckley Gymnastics Club

Angel of the North competition success

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Web team

Intermediate and Advanced class gymnasts took part in the Angel of the North Competition at the City Of Liverpool Gym Club over the weekend.

They competed in three different sessions and the first up were Intermediates.

Niamh placed 3rd overall in regional grade 4 aged 12+ and Emilia was 6th overall with Jessie-Rose placing 8th overall in the regional grade 4 – 11 years.

The second group were Advanced gymnasts Amelia, Bella and Big Zara with “clean routines”,

Coach Ceri said: “Bella did brilliantly to compete two pieces having picked up an injury two weeks ago.”

Zara and Amelia received apparatus awards with Amelia placing 8th overall.

The final group to compete was Advanced girls Little Zara, Megan and Lydia, National 4 gymnasts, who all received apparatus certificates.

Ceri said “they did fab” ahead of their grades in four weeks’ time.

“Well done to all of the gymnasts this weekend and to the coaches and judges for their hard work,” she added.

Thanks to Emily, Shelley and Bethany for judging and helping out.

And well done to Bethany who won a “special” award as a best dressed judge, as the day had a Hollywood theme.

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Gymnasts ‘smashed it’ at grades

Posted on February 19, 2018 by Web team

“Well words can not express how immensely proud we are of our Buckley girls after this weekend” – coach Shelley

There was a 100% success rate over the weekend for grades 6, 5 and 4, both in and out of age, with passes, commendations and distinctions.

Sunday saw the Intermediates show how hard they have been working both in the gym and at home, said Shelley.

And coach Tara praised her Advanced gymnasts Rosie, Macey, Ava and Olivia who also passed their grade 5.

Out of age grade 6

Evie passed grade 6
Hannah 6th on Floor
Lucy Mac 5th on floor
Maisie 5th overall
Izzy 3rd on vault and 4th overall
Mia 3rd on vault and 3rd overall
Lucy B 6th on bar and 2nd overall
Keira out of age grade 6 Champion

Grade 6 in age

Aiyla 5th on vault and 5th on floor
Darcey 2nd on bar
Ruby 5th on beam, 3rd on floor, 4th on range and conditioning, and 3rd overall, earning herself a place to represent north Wales at the Welsh finals

Grade 5 in age

Rosie passed with commended and achieved 1st place on bar
Macey passed with distinction, 4th on range and conditioning, 4th on vault, 6th place overall
Ava passed with distinction, 4th on floor, 4th on bar, 4th beam and 2nd range and conditioning, making Ava our grade 5 champion. She will now go through to the grade 5 Welsh finals
Olivia and Cara also passed with flying colours.

Tara said: “I am so unbelievably proud of these girls. They work hard all year round and deserve to shine.”

On Saturday, Intermediate gymnasts Jessie, Little Soph, Niamh and Big Sophie all passed their grade 4 with passes or commendations.

Grade 4 in age

Ellie and Mia passed with commendations

Grade 4 out of age

Little Soph was 6th on vault and 6th out of age overall
Niamh was 1st on floor, 6th on bar and 2nd out of age overall
Big Soph was 5th on floor and 4th out of age overall

Also on Saturday, Charlotte, from the Advanced class, showed off her grade 2 skills in a North Area competition run though by getting a clean sweep on pieces; placing 2nd bars, 2nd vault, 3rd floor, 5th range and conditioning, 6th beam and 2nd overall.

Special thanks to other club coaches and gymnasts for helping to ensure the weekend was a success.

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Photos: Awards nights

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Web team

Here are some highlights from Saturday’s annual awards night, with photos courtesy of Milly. More than 70 awards were handed out at the event which is an opportunity for coaches to recognise gymnasts’ hard work over the last year.

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New look Adult Gymnastics class

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Web team

Patricia, Bethany and Tara Coaches Tara, Patricia and Bethany have taken over running the Adult Gymnastics classes held every Wednesday between 8-10pm.

If you are looking to take on a new challenge, learn a cool new trick or even just increase your fitness, then this is the class for you.

The three qualified and experienced coaches will be planning a structured, fun and challenging session each week, based on what you want to achieve.

Classes are open to all abilities from ages 16+. Give one of their sessions a try – FIRST SESSION IS FREE!

If you wish to continue with the class and progress in your gymnastics fitness/ability, then a fee of £11 will be due to cover annual insurance. Sessions cost £6.

To find out more information or keep up with the weekly videos, gymnastics hints and tips, visit the dedicated Facebook page, Buckley Adult Gymnastics.