SUMMER CLASSIC July 4th 2010 at South Durham Gymnastics Club

The inspiration for this competition came from our great relationship with South Durham Gymnastics. The idea was to bring both clubs together and have a Floor and Vault competition that all the girls could enter. This was not open to Elite girls, only our General Squad and Floor and Vault Squad competed. As you can see on the gallery there were lots and lots of medals and trophies, and amazing t-shirts! Cathy Osbourne organised the competition, making me feel slightly guilty not been able to help, but the competition will be at Redcar next year, so that will be my time to stress, ha ha.

The girls loved the venue, and between the clubs we had 100 gymnasts, wow, where on earth did they come from?

Abbie Sullivan was performing her very new floor routine and picked up an amazing floor award, her floor was lovely. All the little 2003 birthdays had a great time at their first competition.

The coaches were buzzing and all the reports were that the competition was a huge, huge success! Gorgeous trophies were given to the winners, with places from 6^th up over and lovely teddies for nice floors.  With happy faces throughout!

Thanks to South Durham for their excellent organisational skills and making this inaugural event a memorable competition for all.

This was also a sad affair, as Dana Murray (Elite), who represented GB in the Maccabiah Games in Israel in 2009, has hung up her competition leotard. She has trained for ten years with Redcar Gym Club and we have seen her grow up before our very eyes! Dana is still at present keeping fit in the gym, but won’t be competing again for Redcar Gym Club; thank you for all the years Dana. XXXX