Bromley Valley Gymnastics

PRESS RELEASE for Thornbury Jan 2010

Bromley Valley wins team prize at the

King Edmunds International Acro Gymnastics Competition.

Bromley Valley was invited to compete at the prestigious King Edmund International Acro Gymnastics Competition. Clubs are selected on the basis recent performance and ability to attend the event and Bromley Valley was delighted to chosen. Also at the event was a team from Russia.

Bromley Valley competed in a range of grades and FIG disciplines and sent a team of approximately 30 gymnastics to the Bristol based competition. One parent commented “ There was a great atmosphere at the competition, with us all cheering our club gymnasts on”. There was great excitement when Bromley Valley jointly won first in the Team competition. The club also won gold in the senior pairs, silver in the grade three groups and third in the grade one groups , grade three groups and junior pairs.

Head coach Barbara MacDuff reflected on the team’s win “Bromley Valley is a large club with over 500 gymnasts. We were delighted to win the Team event which recognises the hard work of the gymnasts and coaches”.

PRESS RELEASE for competition dec 09

Bromley Valley’s Annual Recreational Gymnastics Competition

Bromley Valley hosted its annual recreational gymnastics competition which was attended by over 170 gymnasts in four age categories.

Each age competition was tightly fought with high standards for both the overall scores and individual apparatus scores. At one point there were 67 gymnasts competing at three levels of difficulty and across six different apparatus.

Coach Sarah Welch, who organised the event commented “ the Bromley Valley Competition is well attended by our talented gymnasts. We also rely on the support of our judges, older gymnasts, scorers and our parent helpers and supporters to ensure such a large event runs smoothly.”

Head coach Barbara MacDuff reflecting on the highly successful competition commented “Bromley Valley is a family club and it was great to see such a large numbers of gymnasts and their supporters at the event.”.

London Regional Tumbling League Feb 2010

Bromley Valley gymnasts competed in the first stage of the regional tumbling league. There were 30 gymnasts entered and all competed successfully. Bromley Valley are positioned well entering the next stage of the competition which will take place on May
23rd.

World Tumbling Championships 2009

Bromley Valley gymnast Jack Doyle represented Ireland in the 2009 World Tumbling Championships in the 13 - 14 years old catergory. He performed whips through to double back with full twist for the first run and for the second, whips through to double pike back. This was Jack\'s first appearance at a world championships; he coped well and enjoyed the experience. Jack is hoping to be selected for the European championships in 2010.

Bromley Valley�s Jets Display Team chosen to represent the Continent of Europe

The Jets display team was formed over 20 years ago and has built up a reputation for dazzling displays which rival any West End show. Sarah Welch, who choreographs the routines, uses her own dance background, to create the breathtaking displays which include amazing gymnastics and fantastic dance.

In June 2009, the Jets have been invited to represent the Europe in Denmark* and Norway, where they will put on 3 shows. One of Jet’s gymnasts commented “we are honoured to represent Europe at this event and look forward to seeing the other teams from across the world.”

Head coach Barbara MacDuff reflected on the club’s strong performance “ Bromley Valley is a large club with over 500 gymnasts and the display team includes gymnasts across all the disciplines at Bromley Valley – Tumbling, Acro, Artistic and Coaching. The Jets have an awe inspiring reputation, which with Sarah’s expert coaching, we expect to continue in Denmark and beyond”.

*The Jets’ accommodation and internal travel costs are being met by the Norwegian and Danish Gymnastic Federations.

Bromley Valley Acrobats leap for glory

The past month has seen Bromley Valley gymnasts competing at an extremely high level, with successful results both at International and National Competitions.

The club represented The London Region and England at the 3rd International Acrobatics Competition in Samokov Bulgaria. Other Bromley Valley Gymnasts, meanwhile, have been busy competing at the UK National Acrobatics and Tumbling Finals, at Fenton Manor, Stoke on Trent.

The Bulgarian competition showcased gymnasts from across the world. Bromley Valley sent two Mixed Pairs and one Women’s Trio to the competition. Sarah Williams and Leon Fagbemi made their debut at Senior level, the other pair competing 11 to 16 Age Groups, whilst the Women’s Trio, Ciara Conway, Jessica Nicol-Smith and Sophie Jones competed Juniors.

All the gymnasts performed well; In particular our Age Group Mixed Pair Dominic Smith and Becky Neal, also representing England at the event, performed with breathtaking grace and near perfect execution. The Pair brought home two silver and a bronze medal, only tenths of a mark away from Gold. Their Coach Sarah Welch commented “Becky and Dominic have worked very hard for several years and their perseverance and dedication really shows. I am very proud of them.”

Ventsei Genov who led the team at the event said he was delighted to see so many Bromley Valley gymnasts in Bulgaria who all were a credit to the club.

In the same weekend Andy MacDuff was at the UK National finals coaching the teams who had earned a place after winning their category at a London Regional

Competition in March. Bromley Valley had a National Grade 3 Women’s Pair, Tory Nicol-Smith and Amber Hawkins and a Grade 1 Men’s Pair David Scott and Isaac Butler. This event is always a highlight of the Acrobatic Gymnastics Calendar and features such a high calibre of gymnastic skill and ability.

Head coach Barbara MacDuff reflected on the club’s recent successes “ Bromley Valley is a large club with over 500 gymnasts and the results demonstrate just one element of the club’s success and depth of talent. We look the club’s future and the coming display day on 21 June 2009.”