5th WORLD AGE GAMES RESULTS....12-19 (junior)

Yet more glory for the British Team in the 12-19 Finals, bringing the total Age-Group medal haul to 8 from 10 events!

Women's Pair – Silver

Women's Group – Silver

Mixed Pair – Gold and World Title

3 GOLD, 4 SILVER AND 1 BRONZE FOR BRITAIN!!

For full results go to http://www.baga.co.uk/

5th WORLD AGE GAME RESULTS....11-16

A fantastic weekend for British Gymnastics - taking home 8/10 possible medals...

Great Britain confirmed their strength in the 11-16 age group, by winning medals in ALL categories, including two World titles, in Mixed Pairs and Men's Groups.

Women's Pair – Bronze
Women's Group – Silver
Mixed Pair – Gold and World Title
Men's Pair – Silver
Men's Group – Gold and World Title

World Age Games - Day One Qualifications ROUND UP

After a full day of 11-16 and 12-19 qualifications, GBR are proving themselves to be a strong squad and contenders for medals in all disapines.

Here are where the GBR squad are placed after one routine:

11-16 Age Group

MP -
1 GBR 1 - Houston, Pritchard 9.50 9.10 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 28.600
3 GBR 2 - Chambers, Wood 9.30 9.00 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 28.300

MG -
1 RUS - Kirichenko, Korostin, Kozlov, 9.35 8.75 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 28.100
2 GBR - Bell, Dean, Evison, Stockport 9.35 8.55 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 27.900

MxP -
1 GBR - Mitchell, Thorne 9.25 9.05 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 28.300
2 RUS - Kiselev, Maslakova 9.45 9.15 10.000 (0.5) 0.50 28.100

WG -
1 RUS - Emelyanova, Fazlyeva, Islamova 9.45 9.15 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 28.600
2 GBR - Burgon, Matthews, Seabourne 9.30 8.85 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 28.150

WP -
= 15 GBR - Cook, Stephens 8.90 8.75 10.000 (0.5) 1.20 26.450


12-19 (Junior) Age Group

MP -
1 RUS - Bryzgalov, Shakhov 9.65 9.15 10.000 (113.0) 0.00 28.800
2 GBR - Durbidge, Stranks 9.50 9.10 10.000 (114.0) 0.00 28.600

MG -
1 UKR 1 - Hnatyuk, Moskva, Petsukh, 9.25 9.25 10.000 0.00 28.500
2 GBR - Heskett, Hurst, Peart, Walker 9.25 9.00 10.000 0.00 28.250

MxP -
1 GBR - Hunter, Simpson 9.35 8.95 10.000 (96.0) 0.00 28.300
2 RUS - Kurennoy, Kuznetsova 9.15 9.00 10.000 (91.0) 0.00 28.150

WG -
1 RUS - Belichko, Kuznetsova, Ternovykh 9.50 9.20 10.000 (85.0) 0.00 28.700
2 GBR - Burfield, McGrath, Smith 9.40 9.10 10.000 (95.0) 0.00 28.500

WP -
1 GBR 2 - Grehan, Thorne 9.50 9.00 10.000 0.00 28.5001
2 RUS - Gladneva, Vaschenko 9.45 9.05 10.000 0.00 28.500
= 10 GBR 1 - Johnstone, Lee 8.80 8.80 10.000 0.60 27.000

World Age Games - Day One Qualifications...

Session 4

12-19, Men's Pair (BALANCE)
12-19 Mixed Pair (DYNAMIC)
12-19 Mens PAir (BALANCE)

Germany performed a clean opening routine, scoring 28.150, to get the Men’s Pairs competition underway, but were knocked off the top spot soon after by the pair from the Ukraine. The Russian mens pair was marked highly by the judges for their balance offering, taking the top spot with a score of 28.800, one of the highest of the day so far. Mistakes were made by Bulgaria, Kazakhstan and Israel which means they couldn’t push for first position. The 11-16 World Champions from 2006, from Poland have made the jump and earned a respectable 28.050 placing them 4th with 8 to go. The Azerbaijani pair performed impressive skills, notably their one arm combination and planche but only scored 27.500, but would have been deducted for mass and maturity. The Belarusian partnership performed well, but only managed to move in to second place, with the Russians still leading. GBR pair, Durbridge and Stranks from Spelthorne Elite Acrobatics, scored 28.600, moving them ahead of the pair from Belarus after the balance routine, but still behind the Russians.

The standings after one routine (Balance) in 12-19 MP
1 RUS - Bryzgalov, Shakhov 9.65 9.15 10.000 (113.0) 0.00 28.8002 GBR - Durbidge, Stranks 9.50 9.10 10.000 (114.0) 0.00 28.6003 BLR - Fedchanka, Kalachou 9.40 8.90 10.000 (113.0) 0.00 28.3004 UKR - Push, Yablonskyy 9.50 8.70 10.000 (110.0) 0.00 28.2005 GER 1 - Claus, Dewateikin 9.25 8.90 10.000 (114.0) 0.00 28.1506 POL - Al-Hadad, Fieniuk 9.35 9.00 10.000 (110.0) 0.30 28.0507 KAZ - Muslimov, Naisbayev 9.30 8.85 10.000 (116.0) 0.30 27.8508 ARM - Balasanyan, Nikoghosyan 9.00 8.65 10.000 (110.0) 0.00 27.650

MIXED PAIR (DYNAMIC)
The American Mixed Pair, Bloom and Bones, had unique elements which made a refreshing change, but didn’t score highly with the judges, who awarded them 27.500. Betten and De Valk from the Netherlands performed an emotive routine with clean elements but were deducted for mass and maturity, and their artistry score suffered.They still went top, but only with a score of 27.650, with 10 still remaining. The German Mixed Pair made interesting skill choices with lots of wraps and twists and a selection of clever links and moved into joint 1st place with 8 more to go. The GBR Mixed Pair of Hunter and Simpson from Spelthorne Elite Acrobatics performed a high level skill, a double straight from hands, impressing the audience and pushing them in to first place at the halfway point. The South African partnership of Friesling and Tshishonga performed with big smiles, great energy and enthusiasm, and walked off the floor with a 27.050. Shock of the mixed pair competition came when usually impressive, Belgium pair De Roeck and Van Wijk dropped their opening skill, handstand to handstand, but went on to complete a near clean routine, still only scoring 26.900. The Russians performed a nice routine, but didn’t move ahead of GBR in the standings after day one.

The standings after one routine (Dynamic) in 12-19 Mixed Pairs
1 GBR - Hunter, Simpson 9.35 8.95 10.000 (96.0) 0.00 28.3002 RUS - Kurennoy, Kuznetsova 9.15 9.00 10.000 (91.0) 0.00 28.1503 BUL - Ivanova, Kirov 8.90 8.85 10.000 (97.0) 0.00 27.7504 NED - Betten, De Valk 9.25 8.90 10.000 (80.0) 0.50 27.6504 GER 1 - Boetcher, Grader 9.00 8.65 10.000 (90.0) 0.00 27.6506 KAZ - Kovalenko, Mikoluta 8.80 8.75 10.000 (84.0) 0.00 27.5507 USA - Bloom, Bones 9.00 8.80 10.000 (100.0) 0.30 27.5008 POL - Dominiak, Tomcazak 8.75 8.70 10.000 (92.0) 0.00 27.450

World Age Games - Day One Qualifications...

Session 3
Juniors 12-19

Women's Pair (BALANCE)
Women's Group (DYNAMIC)
Men's Group (BALANCE)
Womens Pair (BALANCE)

The Belarusian pair, Bartashevich and Shchuka, set the score to beat, an impressive 28.250 given for their high level of difficulty and fantastic links. The French pair, Deneuville and Le Guennec, showed the strength of this year’s French squad, taking the top position after an elegant and beautifully performed routine gave them an artistry score of 9.05, 9.30 for execution and an overall scoring of 28.350, which gave the remaining 15 partnerships something to aim for, including two pairs from Great Britain. The Russians performed a trademark clean routine, and were awarded with a score of 28.500. Maiken Thorne and Mollie Grehan from King Edmund in the South West performed a much improved routine worthy of 9.00 artistry 9.500 execution with an overall score of 28.500 taking them level with the Russians. Last minute members of the GBR team, from South Tyneside, Johnstone and Lee completed their routine with a few minor mistakes, leaving them with a score of 27.000 and in 5th place with 10 to go. The audience helped along the German Women’s Pair, by clapping when a technical fault on the music computer meant most of their routine was completed in silence. The judges did not deduct for this, and the pair scored 27.750 making it into 8th place after one routine.

The standings after one routine (Balance) in 12-19 WP
1 GBR 2 - Grehan, Thorne 9.50 9.00 10.000 0.00 28.5001 RUS - Gladneva, Vaschenko 9.45 9.05 10.000 0.00 28.5003 FRA 2 - Deneuville, Le Guennec 9.30 9.05 10.000 0.00 28.3504 BLR 1 - Bartashevich, Shchuka 9.40 8.85 10.000 0.00 28.2505 FRA 1 - Bidaud, Val 9.20 8.85 10.000 0.00 28.0505 BLR 2 - Mikhnevich, Yanusik 9.15 8.90 10.000 0.00 28.0505 KAZ - Navodey, Vladyka 9.15 8.90 10.000 0.00 28.0508 GER 1 - Bothe, Meyert 9.10 8.70 9.950 (109.0) 0.00 27.750= 10 GBR 1 - Johnstone, Lee 8.80 8.80 10.000 0.60 27.000

WOMEN'S GROUP (DYNAMIC)
The Ukraine set the standard for the Junior Women's Group first day with a dramatic routine, scoring 28.050 with the judges. The German, Australian and South African groups all made slight errors, meaning that they weren’t able to take the Ukrainian Group off the top spot. The Polish trio, Brzozowska, Radlowska and Rudnicka came closest in the first section of the competition, with a score of 28.000, just .050 off 1st place. The French girls, Capacci, Chameroy and Desvignes also scored 28.000, taking them level with Poland, and like in the Women Pairs competition, they displayed a much improved standard of French acrobatics. The United States 1 kicked off the final set of junior womens group, performing with confidence, but only managed to score 27.550 due to a few minor mistakes. The British trio of Burfield, McGrath and Smith, from Harefield Gymnastics Academy in London raised the level of competition, with a dramatic and polished routine, scoring 28.500 with the judges and wowing the audience, performing a double straight, full in back from pitch, one of the hardest skills performed in the 12-19 competition. The Belarusian Women’s Group continued to impress with their traditional choreography and style but remained .05 behind the British trio. The Russian Womens Group was the last to go, opening with a 2 and half front to wrap. The Russians impressed with their high level skills and execution, and scored a remarkable 28.700, 9.5 for execution and 9.2 for artistry, taking them ahead of the GBR girls, by 0.2 after one routine.

The standings after one routine (Dynamic) in 12-19 WG
1 RUS - Belichko, Kuznetsova, Ternovykh 9.50 9.20 10.000 (85.0) 0.00 28.7002 GBR - Burfield, McGrath, Smith 9.40 9.10 10.000 (95.0) 0.00 28.5003 BLR - Dudkouskaya, Khrypach, Usmanova 9.25 9.20 10.000 (88.0) 0.00 28.4504 UKR - Kalyta, Odintsova, Vinnik 9.05 9.00 10.000 (89.0) 0.00 28.0505 FRA 1 - Capacci, Chameroy, Desvignes 9.00 9.00 10.000 (95.0) 0.00 28.0005 POL 2 - Brzozowska, Radlowska, Rudnicka 8.95 9.05 10.000 (89.0) 0.00 28.0007 BUL - Andreeva, Lalinska, Marinska 9.05 8.80 10.000 (97.0) 0.00 27.8507 USA 2 - Giblin, Rey, Rodgess 9.00 8.85 10.000 (86.0) 0.00 27.850

MEN'S GROUP (BALANCE)The Russian Men’s Group showed the audience in Glasgow a sample of their high level of skill, performing straddle lever, on a near perfect top planche on top of splits. This and their showmanship earned them a score of 28.100 from the judges. An impressive score for partnership that have only recently moved up from the 11-16 Age Group. Although slightly shaky, the Polish Mens Group performed some show-stoppingbalances, but only scored 27.400, putting them in 3rd with three to go. The Ukrainian Men's Group of Hantyuk, Moskva, Petsukh and Romanyak impressed the judges with their original and entertaining choreography, scoring 28.500 with the judges. The final routine was the GBR Men’s Group from, Deerness Valley, Heskett, Hurst, Peart and Walker, a great finale to a strong competition in the discipline. The boys completed an almost faultless routine, and were awarded 28.250 by the judges, leaving them in second after one routine.

The standings after one routine (Balance) in 12-19 MG
1 UKR 1 - Hnatyuk, Moskva, Petsukh, 9.25 9.25 10.000 0.00 28.5002 GBR - Heskett, Hurst, Peart, Walker 9.25 9.00 10.000 0.00 28.2503 RUS - Degterev, Makhmudov, Nevzorov, 9.35 8.75 10.000 0.00 28.1004 BLR - Khvalko, Shatau, Ulasevich, Zhdanovich 9.00 8.80 10.000 0.00 27.8005 POL - Antonowicz, Jarczak, Karpinski, Rudyk 9.00 8.70 10.000 0.30 27.4006 UKR 2 - Chuchukalo, Demchyshak, 8.75 8.55 9.850 (105.0) 0.00 27.1507 HUN - Bango, Janocha, Korosi, Szamosi 8.05 7.40 8.100 (53.0) 0.60 22.950

World Age Games - Day One Qualifications...

Session 2
11-16 Mixed Pair (DYNAMIC)
11-16 Men's Pair (BALANCE)
11-16 Men's Group (BALANCE)

The first session of the afternoon saw three British partnerships take to the floor, two Men’s Pairs and one Mixed Pair. Chambers and Wood from Spelthorne Elite Acrobatics were the first British partnership to perform, following a strong opening routine from Poland. The boys completed a clean and well performed routine which the home crowd loved, clapping along to every beat. The Mixed Pair of Kaman Mitchel and Shanie-Redd Thorne from King Edmund, coached by Nikki Thorne, surged ahead of the Russian partnership scoring 28.300 for their well polished, entertaining and highly executed routine. Another strong performance from the GBR boys was still to come, this time Houston and Pritchard added another level of talent to the high scoring afternoon with an amazing score of 28.600 – taking the first place position away from Russia.The scoreboards at this point made excellent reading for the Home Nation, both the Mixed Pair and Mens Pair from GBR leading the proceedings, ahead of Russia in both disciplines. The last four routines, ending the 11-16 competition for today were from the Men's Groups. It was going to be a tough discipline, with Poland, Great Britain, Russia and Belarus battling it out to be ahead in the first day of qualification. The GBR Four from Deerness Valley scored a very respectable 27.900, with the Russian group completing a near perfect routine, scoring 28.100, just beating them to the first place position at this stage. This afternoon the British 11-16 Age Group squad shone and showed their true depth to the audience and judges in Glasgow. Let’s hope they continue on this form tomorrow when the 11-16 competition continues with the Mixed Pair and Women's Group showing their balance routines and Men's Group and Men's Pair competing their dynamic.

Standings after one routine (Dynamic) in the 11-16 MxP1 GBR - Mitchell, Thorne 9.25 9.05 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 28.3002 RUS - Kiselev, Maslakova 9.45 9.15 10.000 (0.5) 0.50 28.1003 POL - Szumacher, Walaszewski 9.05 8.65 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 27.7004 POR 1 - Costa, Mendes 9.10 8.45 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 27.5505 BEL - Tysebaert, Wittevrongel 9.05 8.10 9.600 (0.3) 0.00 26.7506 AUS - Cosgrove, Janes 8.45 8.35 10.000 (0.5) 2.00 24.8007 HUN - Gulyas, Szokol 8.10 7.15 10.000 (0.5) 1.00 24.250

Standings after one routine (Balance) in the 11-16 MP1 GBR 1 - Houston, Pritchard 9.50 9.10 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 28.6002 RUS - Novokshonov, Roslyakov 9.50 9.05 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 28.5503 GBR 2 - Chambers, Wood 9.30 9.00 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 28.3004 UKR - Bondyryev, Pasternak 9.45 8.65 10.000 (0.5) 0.30 27.8005 POL - Moas, Opyrchal 9.10 8.60 10.000 (0.8) 0.00 27.7006 BLR - Novikau, Rybinski 9.10 8.70 10.000 (0.5) 0.50 27.3006 RSA - Ellis, Zim 8.80 8.50 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 27.3008 ESP - Rivera, Segura 8.60 8.55 10.000 (0.5) 0.30 26.850

Standings after one routine (Balance) in the 11-16 MG1 RUS - Kirichenko, Korostin, Kozlov, 9.35 8.75 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 28.1002 GBR - Bell, Dean, Evison, Stockport 9.35 8.55 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 27.9003 POL - Ruczkowski, Rudziak, Slupecki, Swiecik 9.05 8.20 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 27.2504 BLR - Aliaksashyn, Dravasekau, Liavonau, 8.45 8.05 10.000 (0.5) 2.20 24.300

World Age Games - Day One Qualifications...

Session 1
11-16 Women's Pairs (BALANCE)

11-16 Women's Groups (DYNAMIC)

After their first routine, the 11-16 Women’s Group from Spelthorne - Burgon, Matthews and Seabourne, shot past the already impressive Polish group with a score of 28.150. Their energetic and cleanly performed routine impressed the judges enough to give them the top score of the first session. The Brits continued to lead until the Russian group took to the floor after the break, giving the audience and judges an immaculate, near non deductable routine, scoring 28.600. In the 11-16 Women's Pairs competition, no one seemed to be able to catch the almost robotic Russian partnership of Samarina and Vikhryanova with their impressive opening score of 28.850. The GBR partnership of Cook and Stephens made slight errors in their routine, costing them a 1.2 penalty score, taking their overall balance score to 26.450 with 8.9 for Execution and 8.75 for artistry for their remixed pink panther routine, putting them in 5th place after their performance with 13 remaining. Both American pairs delivered strong performances, as did the Polish pair, Bialas and Chelbisz. A strong field followed the British partnership with the French and Israeli teams both looking strong in the balance routine. The Russian partnerships in both disciplines continue to define and dominate the 11-16 competition with their clean and precise routines polished off with excellent execution. Great Britain also showed their strength, with the Women's group holding on to second place after the dynamic routine. The British pair is currently in 15th place, with the dynamic qualification tomorrow for the ladies from Deerness Valley.

Standings after one routine (Dynamic) in the 11-16 Womens Groups:

1 RUS - Emelyanova, Fazlyeva, Islamova 9.45 9.15 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 28.6002 GBR - Burgon, Matthews, Seabourne 9.30 8.85 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 28.1503 POL - Kwiatkowska, Szetela, Weklar 9.15 8.95 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 28.1004 BEL - De Vos, De Vos, Teirlinck 9.05 8.90 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 27.9505 USA 1 - Hargis, Reigel, Weidmaier 8.90 8.70 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 27.6006 POR - Medeiros, Pereira, Pereria 8.90 8.60 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 27.5007 FRA 1 - Deneuville, Deneuville, Jouet 9.00 8.45 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 27.4508 NED 2 - Eringa, Galama, Meester 8.70 8.45 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 27.150

Standings after one routine (Balance) in the 11-16 Womens Pairs:1 RUS - Samarina, Vikhryanova 9.60 9.25 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 28.8502 USA 2 - Eisenmenger, Lemmons 9.40 8.85 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 28.2503 POL - Bialas, Chlebisz 9.30 8.55 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 27.8503 ISR 1 - Gordon, Hochenberg 9.25 8.60 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 27.8503 USA 1 - Douglas, Metzler 9.20 8.65 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 27.8506 IRL 2 - Rennick, Sloyan 9.15 8.50 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 27.6507 ISR 2 - Akafi, Hayman 8.95 8.60 10.000 (0.5) 0.00 27.5508 AUS 2 - Assi, Gillett 9.05 8.15 9.800 (0.4) 0.00 27.0008 LTU - Kovaliova, Satalova 8.80 8.50 10.000 (0.5) 0.30 27.000= 15 GBR - Cook, Stephens 8.90 8.75 10.000 (0.5) 1.20 26.450

WORLD AGE GAMES OPEN....

The World Age Group Competition in Acrobatic Gymnastics is now underway at The Kelvin Hall Arena in Glasgow......

The competition starts tomorrow with the 12-19 AND 11-16 qualifiers. All the teams came together for a spectacular opening ceremony this morning.

Check out the British Gymnastics website for the latest news and results from the competition.

CLICK HERE FOR THE BG LINK

THE DEBATE: Acro in the Olympics?

With the 2008 Beijing Olympics upon us, the whole World turns its attention to Artistic, Tramp and Rhythmic gymnastics, and again, leaves people asking what Acrobatic gymnastics is...

...It is frustrating that our amazing sport isn't yet an Olympic discipline- but will it ever become part of the games, will this happen in 2012? and how would inclusion in the Olympics change the sport? 

What do YOU think? 

Worlds' Tickets Selling Fast....

Tickets for the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships in Glasgow are selling left, right and centre. It seems the whole county and the World want to be a part of the competition, which is great for the sport.

The event is taking place between the 29th September- 13th October 2008 at the Kelvin Hall in Glasgow.

For more information and to buy your tickets visit www.acro2008/tickets

See you there!

World Championship Website Launched...

The website for the 21st FIG Acrobatic World Championships and the 5th International Age Group competition has now been launched...... 

Take a look...

www.acro2008.com

More information, profiles and pictures will be added soon...

BG Team Selection For Worlds 2008

World Championships & World Age Group Championships 2008

British Gymnastics are delighted to announce the Acrobatic Gymnastics teams to represent Great Britain at the World Championships (6-13th October 2008) and the World Age Group Championships (29th September – 6th October 2008) in Glasgow.


World Championships

Women’s Pairs
Elizabeth Oliver & Katie Axten Spelthorne

Men’s Pairs
Mark Fyson & Edward Upcott Spelthorne

Mixed Pairs
Nicholas Illingworth & Sarah Cameron Wakefield

Women’s Groups
Emily Grove, Casey Morrison & Victoria Lamkin Spelthorne

Men’s Groups
Adam McAssey, Adam Buckingham, Alex Uttley & Samuel Sturt Spelthorne

Additional Partnership
Hannah Feeney, Claire Thompson & Grace Blacklock Harefield


Coaches
Nominated coaches from:

Spelthorne
Wakefield

In addition, British Gymnastics will apply for an additional ‘transferable’ accreditation which will be shared by coaches from Spelthorne and Harefield in agreement with the Team Manager (Matei Todorov). The selection of coaches is subject to the approval of our request to the FIG for the additional ‘transferable’ coach accreditation.


World Age Group Championships (12-19 years)

Women’s Pairs
Lauren Drinkald & Chelsea Fisher Deerness Valley

Men’s Pairs
Liam Durbidge & Jonathan Stranks Spelthorne

Mixed Pairs
Joshua Simpson & Kimberley Hunter Spelthorne

Women’s Groups
Katherine Smith, Ciara McGrath & Sophie Burfield Harefield

Men’s Groups
Richard Hurst, Simon Peart, Dorian Walker & Jesse Heskett Deerness Valley

Additional Partnership
Maiken Thorne & Mollie Grehan King Edmund


World Age Group Championships (11-16 years)

Women’s Pairs
Alexandra Stephens & Rebecca Cook Deerness Valley

Men’s Pairs
Alex Houston & Timothy Pritchard Deerness Valley

Mixed Pairs
Kaman Mitchell & Shanie-Redd Thorne King Edmund

Women’s Groups
Ann Marie Seabourne, Elise Matthews & Laura Burgon Spelthorne

Men’s Groups
Matthew Evison, Jonathan Bell, Reece Stockport & Joseph Dean Deerness Valley

Additional Partnership
Gareth Wood & Robert Chambers Spelthorne

Coaches
Nominated coaches from:

Deerness Valley
Spelthorne
Harefield
King Edmund

All gymnasts, coaches and officials selected for the event will be expected to attend a preparation training camp at Lilleshall National Sports Centre from Sunday 21st – Wednesday 24th September.

Please note: The teams are selected for the week they are competing (i.e. World Age Group Championships from 29th September – 6th October and World Championships from 6th – 13th October). Gymnasts, coaches and officials who wish to attend the event outside of these dates must do so at their own expense and organisation.

Well Done on making the squad everyone. See you in Glasgow!

21st World Acrobatic Gymnastics Championships...

The Worlds have now been announced and will be held in ..... GLASGOW .....Starting 29th September 2008. The venue of the competition is yet to be confirmed. This is great news for British Acrobatic Gymnastics and I am sure it will be a great success. I will update more information as we get it!

News From Europe: Triple Saltos

Here is a video that was found on You Tube- it is a collection of all the triple saltos performed at the 2007 European Championships in Holland. Simple Amazing.

Click the picture or HERE to veiw the video on YouTube!

Competition Calender 2008

Here is the latest competition calender for 2008. The dates and venues are subject to change;

March 2008
Regional Prelims (1st-16th March) VARIOUS LOCATIONS
British Championships (28-30th March) FENTON MANOR - Stoke on Trent

April 2008
Bucks Open Championships -(20th April) Kingston Gymnastics Centre- Milton Keynes

May 2008
21-25 World Cup Publier, FRANCE


September
29th September - ? Glasgow (Venue TBC)



November
28-30 British Open Tournament @ Fenton Manor

Please let me know of any other competitions you want adding to the calender.