Odd socks help fight against bullying

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Web team

Odd Socks campaign poster

This year British Gymnastics are supporting the Anti Bullying Alliance’s Anti Bullying Week (11-16 November) and we’re getting involved to celebrate our differences, writes welfare officer Alison.

This year’s message is ‘Change starts with us’ and we want to use this opportunity to highlight that our club does not tolerate bullying.

To support the campaign we are holding an Odd Sock Week in gym classes to celebrate what makes us all unique.

The Anti Bullying Alliance says the event is designed to be fun and an opportunity to encourage people to express themselves and celebrate their individuality – and any old odd socks will do!

Odd Socks Day is actually on Tuesday but we’re running this event from Monday to Saturday so more of our classes can take part and highlight our efforts against bullying.

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No classes on 5 November

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Web team

Reminder: There will not be any classes at Buckley or Gwernaffield gyms on Bonfire night. All parents should have already been notified in advance.  Thanks

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Cardiff competition success

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Web team
Loni
Coach Patricia and Darcey
Courtney, Ava, Jessie and coach Shelley

Well done to Buckley Intermediate and Advanced class gymnasts who competed in Saturday’s Level 5 & 6 finals in Cardiff, writes coach Shelley.

We are so incredibly proud of all the girls who showed beautiful skills and great courage.

Some gymnasts were competing at new levels and some were competing skills for the first time. They were all representing North Area Gymnastics.

Round 1
Level 6-8 in year
Loni
Team 4th ribbon

Round 2
Level 6-9 in year
Darcey
Team 4th ribbon

Round 3
Level 5 10/11
Ava
Team 4th ribbon

Level 6 12+
North Team 2nd

Courtney
Bar 6th
Beam 6th
Overall 5th

Jessie
Vault 5th
Bar 4th
Floor 2nd
Overall 6th

Thanks to parents for their support, and Emily Phillips for judging.

Thanks also to Patricia Byrne for travelling to Cardiff and back in a day in the shocking weather.

And thanks to all coaches who have played a part in the girls’ journey.

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North Wales Squads selection success

Posted on October 21, 2019 by Web team

Squads membersWell done to Buckley gymnasts on their North Wales squad selection, writes coach Danielle.

Gymnasts will attend training sessions once a month at clubs across North Wales with the rest of the squad.

Foundation squad:
Mollie Hookes
Hollie Jones

Development squad:
Sophie Armstrong
Amber Hodges
Daisy Roberts
Aiyla Griffith who retained her place

Senior squad:
Bella Bailey
Amelia Bourne
Abigail Hogg
Zara Roberts

And a special thanks to our coaches.

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