Bouncing aplenty at the ATC 2022 Intra-Club Championships
Following an imposed break due to the pandemic, our members did themselves proud as our Intra-Club Championships made a return.
The event was open to every member, whatever level they were. Our members responded brilliantly, with an excellent turnout that saw three-quarters of all members taking part. The support from parents, coaches and between members themselves was wonderful, with every single person showing off their routines and a huge selection of medals deservedly awarded.
The exciting climax of the competition saw our largest Synchronised group in the history of the event. The spectators were treated a wide range of ages and abilities, including our youngest pairing both at just 5 year-old, coaches, siblings, a GB gymnast, along with new and experienced members all showing their skills. Congratulations to Frankie and Jonty, who won the event by a narrow margin over sibling duos Scarlett and Alex, and Jasmine and Elliot.
Finally, while celebrating the outstanding achievements during the awards ceremony, we also presented our annual individual trophies for our most improved and highest scoring gymnasts. This year they were:
- Most Improved Recreational Member: Ada
- Most Improved Competitive Member: Alice R
- Most Improved DMT: Reuben
- Highest Trampoline Form Score of the Year: Natalia
- Highest Form Score of the Day: Federica Vazzana
Thank you to everyone that attended the event, donated prizes, ran the raffle tables, coached and judged at the event. There are too many names to list everyone involved, but special mention to both Penny Wilson, our fundraising officer, and Kerry Wells, our competition organiser, for the work they put in towards the event. Our judges and marshalls, Anne Edward, Clare Wakely, Glenda Edwards, James Acott, Sylvia Comber, Rachel Jennings and Judy Plumridge, also gave their time all morning and of course we couldn’t run a competition without them, so thank you. The atmosphere was positive and electric, and we hope everyone had a wonderful time!
by Mike Wakely