Report from Manchester Open 19th and 20th June 2010

The Atmosphere in the Gym was electric the week before the competition; partly because the girls are out on voluntary skills, and partly because they can all go as there is a level for everyone! The hosts of the competition are so friendly and the competition runs so smoothly, with happy gymnasts and Coaches from all the clubs. The parents really get behind the team and support is loud from everyone.

All the Redcar Gym Club girls looked spectacular; the kit is amazing and always looks lovely, we forget how lovely it is until we see them all out in it. Sparkling!!

This year, we took nearly all the Elite Squad; some had some new skills and some had some new floor routines very different to the floors we normally have. Thanks to Tanya for all her hard work and her text tips for each of the girls on the morning of the competition; a very dedicated Choreographer.

Tyla's new floor was amazing. Very, very, different to Gold by Spandau Ballet, it had some very different dance in, the judges liked it, it was different, and also Lauren with her new floor; both only lost 0.30 on artistry which is very acceptable. Tyla and Lauren had a great competition, Lauren picking gold on vault and 3^rd on beam, well done girls.

Tilly shone around the floor, and did a lovely beam with her newly found connections. Kate looked proud on floor she always has such great presence and managed her long tumble. Chloe R bounced around, we will be glad to see her with a new floor but her tumble was amazing!! Chloe J, looked confident and is such a cutie smiling all the way through to finish in 3^rd on bars, excellent Chloe J. Vicky looked her usual confident self, but must pull her leo down even when it doesn’t move; a fantastic vault put her in 2^nd overall, and the new floor is soooooo much better, hands were good too! Mae looked stunning, and proudly picked up a 3^rd on beam, well done.  Hannah, as always a true competitor, tried so hard all the way around; you competed your giants! Fabulous, leotard for you, and a whole new floor as well. Macy, wow! what a little devil you are! 7^th overall, clean and neat, connections in, umm! I thought you couldn’t do them? Fantastic twist, Jessie, again giants, wow! and also gold on the day on beam! Hey Beam Queen; you looked so surprised, maybe now you will believe!!

A fabulous result for Redcar Gym Club, thanks to all the coaches and judges, who worked so hard before and at the competition, thanks to the best supporters!, but I'm still not sure if you are loud enough.