May News Page

European Championships in Odense Denmark

Emma Britton, Andrew Freeman and Michael Freeman have just returned from the European Championships in Odense Denmark, after a very successful competition

In the Youth event Emma finished 25th, in the synchronised event 2nd (with Zoë Brookes City of Liverpool) and in the team final 2nd. Emma was competing out of age by 2 years, and will be eligible for the event again in 2 years time in Sofia Bulgaria, this will be the event that will see nations qualify for the junior Olympics!

Andrew was competing in his 1st senior event and finished 32nd in the top half and also was the GB's team highest placed male

Andrew and Michael also competed in the synchronised event, and finished 11th, the set synchro was not as good as normal, but the vol scored the 6th highest score of the competitition!

Andrew and Michael have now been selected for the French, Spanish and Swiss world cup events, and also as part of the 2012 squad for a match against the Chinese squad at the end of May, details to follow.

BRITISH CHAMPIONSHIPS 2008

Well done to the nine gymnasts from Grade 1 & 2 who have so far qualified for the British Championships to be held at the NIA in Birmingham on the 4th/5th July. The Grade 1 gymnasts are Emma Britton (U15), Elise Gibbins (U15), Kate Bramall (U19), Andrew Freeman (MENS) and Michael Freeman (MENS). The Grade 2 gymnasts are Sam Preston (U11), Zoe Preston (U13), Cassy Weitz (U15), and Alice MacAulay (U15). Good luck to those who are still trying to qualify.

May Half term

Please book for these sessions ASAP, I may have to cancel them if not enough people want to take part

Tuesday 27th May 8 - 10.30 or 9.30 - 12 £6.60 per session
Thursday 29th 6 - 9 £9.90

Summer holiday training sessions,

Please ensure that you make your bookings in advance and bring into club with your payment for the session/s. These sessions are open to all

Fees

Please make sure they are paid within the 1st 2 weeks of term as it is time consuming chasing members up for fees.

September term

Please let me know ASAP,if you will not be returning to training after the holidays, your space is kept open for you, for 2 weeks into the new term, but it makes my life so much easier if you can let me know if you are not.

If you wish to change days or times let me know and I will do my best to accommodate you, I do have spaces in September if you wish to increase your training sessions

Tuesday 6 - 7.30 and 7.30 - 9
Thursday 6 - 7pm
Friday 5 - 6.30 and 6.30 - 8
Saturday 1 - 2.30

2008 T shirts. - These are still available for £10 please ask next time you train