LAGC

From 24th-26th October 2008, the club took part in its first ever International Competition (Gutenberg Cup) in Mainz, Germany. Due to an injury in one partnership we ended up taking two pairs with us and was hoping that we would gain some valuable experience from participating in such an event.

There were 7 countries taking part and over 200 hundred competitors, with the age group (11-16yrs) competition taking place on the Friday and Junior and Senior FIG on the Saturday.

Jessica Bradwell and Bethany Thompson were up first on the Friday with an optimistic target of finishing in the top 6. However, with two amazing routines they beat off a strong field to take the title and become the clubs first ever International competitors and Champions. WELL DONE GIRLS.

Tad Skubala and Bethany Kelly were up next on the Saturday and had a tough field with experienced acrobats from Belgium in their group. After two routines they finished with the Bronze medal.

Well done to both our pairs who are now working hard to represent the club for the first time in The British Tournament at the end of November, along with 3 other partnerships in the club.

A BIG thanks to Claire who judged for us, Gemma who was our team manager and Kathryn for coaching the pairs. A special thanks goes to Bennett’s (www.bennettsangling.com), sponsor’s of our team jackets.

Find below a full list of all the medals achieved.

Congrats to ALL the gymnasts who took part!!!

Keep up the GREAT WORK – you did us all PROUD!!!

PAIRS & GROUPS

Novice WP
Emma Harper & Lily Parker	L.A.G.C.
Danielle Weavers & Emilie Willis	L.A.G.C.
Jadene Gartshore & Chloe Spence	L.A.G.C.

Novice MxP
Adam Start & Ellie Osbourne	L.A.G.C.

Preparatory A WP
Chandini Salvakam & Lucy Errington	L.A.G.C.

Preparatory B WP
Abbie Gardener & Catherine O Brian	L.A.G.C.

11-16 WP
Bethany Thompson & Jessica Bradwell	L.A.G.C.

Junior FIG MxP
Tad Skubala & Bethany Kelly	L.A.G.C.

TUMBLING

Regional A 9/10yrs Girls
Lily Parker	L.A.G.C.
William Allsopp	L.A.G.C.

Regional A 11/12 Men’s
Adam Start	L.A.G.C.

Regional C 8/9yrs
Rachel Meakin	L.A.G.C.

Regional C 11/12 yrs
Abbie Gardener	L.A.G.C.
Chloe Davey	L.A.G.C.	5th

Regional D 9/10yrs
Kimberly Zarbebski	L.A.G.C.
Imogen Cooke	L.A.G.C.	6th
Georgina Bassford	L.A.G.C.	8th
Zoe King	L.A.G.C.	11th

Regional D 9/10yrs boys
Tre Thomas	L.A.G.C.

National 1 11/12yrs
Laura Illingworth	L.A.G.C.
Emily Fletcher	L.A.G.C.	6th

National 2 11/12yrs
Samantha Harrison	L.A.G.C.

National 2 11/12yrs boys
William Allsopp	L.A.G.C.

National 2 13+ girls
Ashleigh Becks	L.A.G.C.
Amanda Preston	L.A.G.C.

National 3 U13 boys
Bradley Smith	L.A.G.C.

HELP NEEDED ON THE DAY.

AM
8am- set up – HELP NEEDED from anyone competing in the morning
8.30am  – Doors open to competitors and spectators
8.45am – warm-up starts

Performers competing in morning
Novice pairs (Jadene, Chloe, Danielle, Emilie, Emma, Lily, Adam, Ellie)
Preparatory A pairs (Chandini & Lucy)
Regional level Tumblers (all of above (except Chandini + Jessica, Catherine, Imogen, Zoe, Rachel, chloe.D, Abbie, megan.S, Kim, Georgina, Tre, Lauren)
Red group pairs and groups (arrival not till 10am)
Medal presentation approx 12.45pm

PM
1.30pm – Registration and General warm-up for gymnasts
1.55pm – March on

Performers competing in afternoon
All national level tumblers (Emily, Laura, Anabel, Samantha, Will, Amanda, Lois, Brad, Ashleigh))
Preparatory B pair (Abbie & Catherine)
Approx 5.20pm – medal presentation – HELP NEEDED to pack away

Information to follow