Kingston
Trampoline
Academy

Youth European Championships 2006

Metz, France

The 18th Youth European Championships where held in Metz, France during May. The academy had two members who made the trampoline team. Andrew and Michael Freeman were selected to compete for Great Britain after finish in the top four individually after trials and 1st in Synchro.

The boys had trained hard up to this competition by increasing their difficulty and training harder. On Monday this showed when Andrew finished 11th and Michael 12th in the individual competition helping the team make the final. On the same day the prelims for the Synchro event also took part. After both rounds the boys where lying first going into the final on Wednesday. On Tuesday the team final took place with the stadium full of spectators and school children. Andrew was first for Great Britain and did a very nice routine until he hit the side on his last move. Andrew was taken to hospital where it was diagnosed he had moved his growth plate. Michael stayed on and did a very good voluntary, the other team member Tom Lewis also crashed which put the team 4th which was still good considering the two falls.

Because of Andrews fall and injury the boys could not compete in the Synchro event which was a great shame since they had the opportunity to get a medal or even win.

The London region 6 to 3 - Lee Valley - ENFIELD

The London region 6 - 3 competition took place in Lee Valley High school in Enfield on Sunday 12th June, and the Academy gymnasts had huge successes in all groups.

Under 9 Novice Group. Caitlin Tarrant won the group and along with Lewis Donovan and Eddie Peel (1st competition) came 4th in the team event.
Under 15 Elementary. Katie Smith Langdridge competed her front somersault for the 1st time in competition.
Over 17 Elementary. Chyna Vincent came 3rd and competed her new personal best tariff routine in the final, Natelie Sacre was also competing for the 1st time in this group.
Over 17 Grade 4. Anna Nussey won the group by 3 whole marks.
Under 9 Grade 3 Sam Preston won the group.
Under 13 Grade 3 Gemma Pullman came 3rd.
Under 15 Grade 3 Emma Sweeney won the group.
Under 13 Elementary Susannah Lowe was leading the group but unfortunately a mistake in the final cost her a medal.
Under 13 Grade 4 Henrietta Bland came 2nd in her 1st competition.
Under 11 Novice Billy Baker competed for his 1st time.
Under 11 Elementary Elizabeth McDonald, Gabi Carter and Peter Harding came 3rd in the team event.
Under 17 Elementary Katie Sacre in her 1st competition came 3rd.
Under 15 Grade 4 Luke Donovan in his 1st grade 4 event came 3rd.
Under 17 Grade 4 Rebecca Parker came 3rd in her 1st grade 4 event
Under 15 Grade 4 Charlotte Oliver 1st, Amy Parsonson 2nd, Stephanie MacAulay 3rd;and as a team they came 1st, and Vikki Bradley, Millie Bradley and Sophie Parker also took the 2nd team place for KTA

As well as winning all these trophies, 7 gymnasts qualified to move up into the next grade:
Grade 3 qualifiers Charlotte Oliver, Amy Parsonson, Stephanie MacAulay and Anna Nussey
Grade 2 qualifiers Gemma Pullman, Emma Sweeney and Sam Preston

Head Coach Sarah Silvester said all members of the Club have performed outstandingly and these results show off all the gymnasts' hard work.

A huge thank you for all the volunteers from the academy Viv and Kate Bramall, Andrew and Michael Freeman, Matt Dries, Rob Baker, Dave Sweeney and Chyna Vincent

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