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Swallows of Helston is a gymnastic club in Cornwall with approximately 350 members, ranging from around 3 years old to adults. A broad range of classes are run weekly, incorporating all ages, at recreational, display and competitive levels.

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07 May

Inter Club Championships 2013

The Club hosted it’s Inter Club invitational competition on Sunday 5th May at the gym.  Joing the Swallows gymnasts were members of Callywith Gymnastics Centre, based at Bodmin.

In the 7 years age group the competition was very closely fought with Jasmine Forwood taking the overall championship title, Scarlett Thompson in Silver medal place and Olivia Morris taking the Bronze medal.

Morwenna Holbrook (7) also took apparatus medals within this age group with a great Bars and Beam performance.

Zoe Hopkins added to her medal collection winning the 8 years age group with Holly Kemp in Silver medal position and Jessica Caves taking the Bronze.  These gymnasts also took a number of apparatus medals during the day.

Josie Martin took a Floor medal in the 9 year age group for her Floor performance with Nancy Read taking medals on both Vault and Bars.  Kaitlyn Standing also took two medals during her competition on Bars and Vault.

In the boys Under 9 competition the Gold medal overall was won by Cameron Jenkin, Aidan Hunkin in silver medal position and Joe Mitchell in Bronze medal place.

Leandros Papastavros (8) secured himself some individual apparatus medals within this age group.  Young gymnast Ashton Watson (6) participated in his first competition for the experience of competitive gymnastics.  Ashton was awarded with a certificate of participation for his efforts.

Katie McCatrney led the way in the 10/11 yrs Novice apparatus event taking the overall gold medal.  Team mate Claudia Kitchen took the overall bronze medal for some consistent performances.

Shannon Standing added to her medal tally for the year winning a bronze for her Beam and Bar routines.  Kerris Richards also took two medals on the apparatus for a great all around effort.

Tiegan Wheat was the Club’s only competitor in the 13+ age group and was up against a very talented bunch of gymnasts from Callywith.  Tiegan took the bronze medal on Vault and beam and also ranked in overall 3rd place after a good competition.

A great mornings competition for all those involved.  A special well done to Sophie McCartney and Alaia Wilson who unfortunately just missed out on the medals this time.  Keep up the good work girls, your hard work will be rewarded soon.

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23 Apr

Intermediate and County Champions 2013

The Club hosted the Intermediate and County Floor and Vault over the weekend with 18 gymnasts competing against six other Clubs from within the County.  Individual medals and Team medals were awarded for the top performers –

Intermediate Results were as follows;

8 years Champion – Ashleigh Shovel, Silver medallist – Zoe Hopkins

9 years Champion –  Yuki Cornish, Silver medallist – Madison Stanfield, Bronze medallist – Charlotte Fidler

The 9 & Under team were also ranked in overall Top spot taking Team GOLD – Team members were: Ashleigh, Zoe, Charlotte, Madison & Yuki.

10 years – Bronze medallist – Autumn-Star Mills

The Club entered 2 teams of 11 and Under gymnasts.  The top spot went to the Team comperising of Autumn-Star, Cara, Shannon & Emerald and the Silver medal was won by Club gymnasts Katie McCartney, Kerris Richards and Indie Cooper.

14 years Champion – Jessica Woods

THe 15 and Under team took the overall Bronze medals with Jessica, Dana and Tiegan Wheat all contributing to the total score.

Open – Bronze medallist – Hattie Day

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Club 11 & Under gymnasts 21013

County (Levels) Results;

9 years Champion – Zara Mitchell

11 years Champion – Harly Beale, Silver medallist – Megan Morris, Bronze medallist – Phoebe Jenkin

THe 11 & Under team took the overall Gold medal and shield.  Well done Harly, Megan and Phoebe for consistent team performances.

12 years Champion – Maea Morgan

14 years Champion – Libby Rescorla

Open Champion – Ainsti Hickman-Jones, Bronze medallist – Nadine Carter

Swallows gymnasts 12+ (2013)

 

11 Apr

Stars of the Week

Congratulations to Madison Stanfield who has now performed her Round off Flic Tucked back somersault on the Floor.  And also to Cameron Wheat for achieving his Blind Change on the High Bar.

Well done to you both and keep up the good work!

26 Mar

Stars of the Week

Well done to last week’s Star gymnasts on achieving their new skills –

Madison Stanfield and Cara Jackson – Free Cartwheel on the Floor

Emerald Smith – Upstart to the High Bar

Aidan Hunkin and Cameron Jenkin – 6 circles on the mushroom

And a very well done to Thea Bolton who has moved from our Recreational class to our Development group for 5/6 year olds.  Keep up the good work everyone!!