Women's artistic

Jun17

Watch Day: Saturday 22nd June

Everyone welcome to watch their child training in the gym on Saturday, but due to high volume of numbers we are splitting women's artistic D2 & D3 and would like parents & friends to come along at the following times:

D2 10.00-11.45

D3 2.00-3.45

If you would like to watch feel free to come along and bring your family and friends too.

£2 on the door, raffle, drinks and cakes available on the day.
Thanks for all your continued support and look forward to seeing you all on Saturday.

Jun17

The Junior GB Squad Training Camp in Portugal

Categories // Women's artistic

10th -16th June, Portugal

This week, Ellie Downie travelled with the Junior GB women's artistic squad to Portugal for a training camp, accompanied by Nick Ruddock, National Junior Coach and Claire Starkey, Notts Head Coach.

Juniors: Chantelle Halford, Tyesha Mattis, Rhyannon Jones, April Maslen, Jade Armstrong, Ellie Downie, Catherine Lyons, Georgia-Mae Fenton, Teal Grindle, Amy Tinkler and Aasha-Ellyce Kimpton,

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View some of the girls in action from the British Championships in March 13, by clicking on the link below.

Jun12

Academy Board/Parent Rep Meeting Monday 17th June

Categories // Acro, Gymnastics For All, Men's artistic, Women's artistic

Academy Board Meeting with Parent Reps

Monday 17th June 2013

Please email any points to the relevant rep by Sunday 16th June.

Parent RepWomen's Artistic Parent Rep Liz Whitehead

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Gymnastics For All Parent Rep Caroline O'Loughlin

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Mens Artistic Parent reps Carl Curtis and Nikki Hutchison

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The reps will not discuss any individual gymnasts, if you have concerns about your son/daughter please contact their coach.

Please go to the Parents Info pages for welfare officers and all other members of the parent committees.

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Jun11

Olympic Legacy Competition, Women's Artistic

Categories // Women's artistic

Olympic Legacy Competition, Pipers Vale, Ipswich

June 8th 2013

by Claire Starkey

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Competing gymnasts: Charlotte Draycott, Kirsty Baldwin, Ellie Downie

When we arrived on Friday we had been moved into the first round and started on a different apparatus so we were a bit unsettled. However we came for a run through and to experience a new competition.

Ellie was here to do 3 new things -
Double twist on vault, double straight on floor and uprise on bars, she managed all these - but had a few other mistakes.
Charlotte had to miss podium training because of school exams, but competed well and had a good day with one fall on bar dismount but the rest great.
Kirsty executed a good floor routine and competed well.
Highlight of the day was Ellie's vault 14.7, the first time she has competed the new vault.

Ellie and Claire are travelling to Portugal to join the British Juniors WAG training camp on Wed 12th June.

Jun06

British Gymnastics June Gym Blast

Categories // Acro, Gymnastics For All, Men's artistic, Women's artistic

Gymblast This weekend, gymnastics clubs, coaches and fans will be treated to an extra special Keynote speech at the National Club Conference and Awards by Britain’s Head National Coach for Men’s Gymnastics, Eddie Van Hoof. Eddie has been heading up the men’s gymnastics programme for many years and has been instrumental in its development. As a former gymnast, he has grown up through the changes in the GBR system and now wants to share his experiences to help others. British Gymnastics is excited to announce that Eddie will make a Keynote speech on the morning of Sunday the 8th June. Click here to read about how Eddie Van Hoof wishes to inspire at the National Club Conference. The National Club Conference is a fantastic weekend aimed at all those involved in gymnastics to help grow and develop clubs. The conference provides the opportunity to take part in high quality sessions and workshops led by some of the top names in gymnastics, sport and beyond. There is still chance to get involved. For more information, please click here.
2013 Rhythmic British Championships Fenton Manor will once again play host to the Rhythmic Gymnastics British Championships from June 21st-23rd, where the country’s greatest performers will compete for coveted titles in this most graceful and artistic of gymnastics disciplines. With the reigning Senior British Champion and London 2012 Individual Olympian, Francesca Jones taking a break from competition it may give last year’s runner-up Laura Halford (Esprit Gymnastics) and club-mate Stephani Sherlock who finished fourth in 2012 the chance to take top spot. For more information, click here.
Performace Pathway paves the way for new era in talent development Following the success of British gymnasts at the London 2012 Olympic Games and subsequent major internationals in 2013, British Gymnastics is pleased to announce the imminent launch of an exciting new programme, funded in partnership with UK Sport and Sport England, to increase the quality and size of the gymnastics talent pool across England and Northern Ireland. The programme will also articulate and enable a smooth transition of talented gymnasts into British Gymnastics High Performance Squads. Click here for more information.
Women's Compulsory Elite Grades (2014-2017) The Women’s Artistic Compulsory Elite Grades are being revised by BG National Staff in conjunction with the WTC. The majority of the work has now been completed including the skill content and routine construction at each level and is now available to download here. Please note this is a provisional document and subject to change. A Compulsory Elite Grades handbook will be published later in the year and will include both judging and apparatus guidelines. In the meantime this provisional document gives an overview to allow early familiarisation with and preparation for next year’s Compulsory Grades. For more information, please click here.
National Awards Evening It’s not too late to book your place to the National Awards Evening this Saturday 8th June. Enjoy a three course meal, fantastic entertainment and even a fun photo booth as we celebrate achievements made at all levels by various individuals and clubs within gymnastics. During the evening, Gymaid will be presenting a £150 voucher to Club of the Year and £100 to the winner of the British Gymnastics Services to Gymnastics Award. Perkins Slade will be sponsoring pre dinner drinks which take place from 18.45 to 19.15 at the Kettering Conference Centre in the Fairisle Suite. To book your place now, please click here.
This week on BGtv Gym fan Ellie Pugh took part in our "Ask a Gymnast" competition. She wanted to know how many leotards 2013 British Espoir silver medallist, Catherine Lyons owns. Click here to see Catherine's response in a BGtv feature made especially for Ellie. Be sure to subscribe to BGtv for the very latest features and exclusive interviews.
National Volunteer week British Gymnastics would like to show our appreciation to the thousands of dedicated volunteers; coaches, young leaders, and event volunteers, who support the operational running of the club and anyone who gives their time to the sport- thank you. As recognition, this weekend we will be presenting the National Young Volunteer and National Volunteer awards at The 2013 National Awards. What are you doing to recognise and reward the volunteers in your clubs? Let us know by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Southern Region Summer Camp British Gymnastics Southern Region is pleased to announce their first Gymnastics Summer Camp across three disciplines, trampolining, tumbling and women’s artistic. The summer camp will run over 3 days, in August (20th-22nd) at Basingstoke Gymnastics Club. The event is open to gymnasts and coaches (please check each disciplines) from all regional and non-regional clubs. Applications are open and the places will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Deadline for the Early Bird Discount is Wed, 10th July 2013. For more information, please visit the Southern region’s website by clicking here.
£25 off Artistic kit from Milano Receive a £25 voucher off club orders for artistic kit from Milano with orders over £100 on British Gymnastics FUNdamentals Awards Badges and Certificates. This fantastic offer ends 30th June and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. For more details please contact 0845 1297129 ext. 2355 or click here to login to the online shop to order the awards.