North Area Preliminary Championships

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Web team
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Buckley girls competed at the weekend’s North Area Preliminary Championships at Deeside.

And General class gymnasts received ribbons or medals for their efforts on Saturday, according to coach Shelley.

6 & 7 in year phase 1 competition
Vault: 6th Epifanie; 4th Evie; 1st Libby
Tumble: 6th Libby; 5th Epifanie
Overall: 6th Epifanie, 5th Libby

Overall Teams: 3rd for Epifanie, Milly, Eirlys, Neve and Charlotte
2nd for Libby, Ava, Evie, Isabella and Isla

6 & 7 in the year phase 2 competition
Vault: 6th Cora; 5th Maggie; Joint 3rd Gwennan
Tumble: 3rd Cora; 2nd Gwennan
Overall: 5th Cora and 3rd Gwennan

Overall Teams: 3rd for Mabel, Chloe and Emily
2nd for Daisy, Maggie, Cora and Gwennan

Charlotte and Emily also received awards for their posters.

On Sunday, coach Julie said Buckley girls did “extremely well” in 9-10 years phase 1 competition, with many competing for the first time, although there weren’t any medals in a field of more than 40 gymnasts.

In the 9-10 years phase 2 competition, Lexi was 5th on vault, with a special award for her poster.

In the 11-12 years phase 1 competition
Vault: Jess 6th
Tumble: Ruby 6th and Jess was 1st
Overall: Jess 2nd

13+ years phase 2 competition
Emily was 3rd vault, 2nd tumble, and 3rd overall

Holly and Isabel won awards for their posters.

A big thank you to Milly and Chloe for helping Kristy, Julie and Shelley over the weekend and to Helen, Abi and Bella who gave up a full day each to judge on behalf of the club.

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Aiyla secures place on North Area Welsh Squads

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Web team

AiylaAdvanced class gymnast Aiyla has been accepted on to the North Area Welsh Squads which means she will have extra training every Tuesday and one Sunday a month with development coaches from Welsh Gymnastics.

During her trials, Aiyla was tested on her flexibility, strength and skills on each apparatus.

The squads brings together the top gymnasts for their age to train as a team.

Coach Patricia said: “Not only is this an amazing opportunity for Aiyla and the club, but also for the coaches to build on their knowledge for the sport to help with the future success for Aiyla and future gymnasts.”

Good luck to Aiyla for the up coming Welsh squad trials.

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Easter treats

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Web team

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We are collecting Easter treats for Flintshire Foodbank. There will be boxes to collect donations of Easter eggs and chocolates at Gwernaffield and Buckley gyms on Saturday 6 April.

The foodbank is short of things like packets and tins of potatoes, custard and rice pudding as well as toothpaste and soap. And their website says they have plenty of beans, pasta, soup and sugar.

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‘Beautiful routines’ at Deeside Sets

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Web team
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Development class gymnasts did themselves and the club proud at this weekend’s Deeside Sets which was a first four-piece competition for some.

Everyone passed their grades with distinctions and commendations for some gymnasts on Saturday.

5/6 Years
Vault – Daisy 6th, Mila 4th, Hollie 3rd, Evie 1st
Bar – Hollie 6th, Daisy 3rd
Beam – Hollie 6th
Floor – Leila 5th, Mila 4th
Overall – Hollie 5th

6/7 Years
Emelia was 6th on Vault and Floor, 2nd on Bar, and 3rd overall.

7/8 Years
All the girls performed beautifully with Lily RJ getting 5th on beam.

8/9 Years
Bar – Medi 6th
Beam – Erin 5th, Niamh 4th
Overall – Niamh 6th

And an extra well done to Medi for winning the poster competition.

Sunday’s competition saw older Development class gymnasts perform with “beautiful routines” and commended medals for everyone in their grades, according to coach Helen.

Special mention for Maddie Humphreys who got 6th on beam in the 9/10 Years competition.

Maddie Healy got 5th vault in 10/11 Years competition. She also won the poster competition.

Finally, thanks to young leaders and coaches for their help, and to Betty for judging all weekend.

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